Parksville, NY – The Sullivan County Division of Public Works is closing a section of County Road 85 (Cooley Rd.) to replace County Bridge 121, located near Flynn Road north of Parksville. In a media release Monday, the Division of Public Works said this section of County Road 85 will remain closed for approximately 6 […]
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KINGSTON, N.Y. — Families and community members are invited to take part in Bloom Fest, a free, family-friendly event focused on well-being, on Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Andy Murphy Midtown Neighborhood Center, 467 Broadway in Kingston. Organized by MyKingstonKids in partnership with the Ulster County Department of Mental […]
Nonprofits in underserved communities across New York are hoping to secure a significant funding increase as state leaders hammer out a budget agreement. They are lobbying with the New York State Black Legislative Task Force for $90 million in grants. Last year, the task force asked for $50 million and received $30 million. Members then went […]
KINGSTON, N.Y. — Ulster County residents who rely on private wells for drinking water can now apply for free testing for PFAS, a group of persistent chemicals found in some household and industrial products, and receive rebates for treatment systems under a new pilot program. The program, part of New York State’s Private Well PFAS […]
The Bethel Lions Club is accepting applications for its annual scholarships, offering awards of $1,000 to eligible local students, with a deadline of May 22, 2026. Applicants must be full-time residents of the Town of Bethel and graduating in 2026 from Monticello, Liberty or Sullivan West high schools. Homeschooled and private school students who reside […]
This spring, a new online class is inviting participants to look past the familiar images of sprawling resorts and stand-up comedians that have long defined the Catskills in the popular imagination. Beginning April 13, sociologist and longtime Catskills scholar Phil Brown will lead a three-session course, Culture, Yiddishkeit, and Politics, hosted by 92nd Street […]
