Day: March 24, 2026

As New York lawmakers debate prison reform, one voice from inside the system is urging them to listen more closely to the people most affected. John J. Lennon, a journalist writing from Sing Sing Correctional Facility, says the lack of meaningful pathways to release is fueling tension and instability inside New York’s prisons. In a […]

by Ed Mahon of Spotlight PA Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Since July, Spotlight PA has written several stories about hundreds of pharmacy closures across Pennsylvania and […]

SULLIVAN COUNTY, N.Y. — Sullivan County has issued a new request for proposals (RFP) to explore building a waste-to-energy facility, sometimes called an incinerator, as part of its long-term waste management strategy. What the RFP Covers Liam Mayo of The River Reporter explained: “This RFP is out for some kind of public-private partnership that would […]

DEERPARK, N.Y. — A 76-year-old Warwick man died following a head-on collision Monday afternoon on State Routes 42 and 97 in the Town of Deerpark, New York State Police said. According to a preliminary investigation, a 2004 Honda driven by Patricia A. Desomma, 76, of Warwick, was traveling northwest when it crossed into the southeast […]

Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed changes to New York’s landmark climate law are drawing pushback from climate advocates, who say the plan could delay key emissions regulations and keep energy costs high. Hundreds are expected at an all-day rally in Albany on Wednesday to urge lawmakers to reject the amendments. Critics Warn of “Hollowing” the Law […]