THOMPSON, N.Y. — A proposed local law aimed at aggressive panhandling failed to gain enough support from the Thompson Town Board on Aug. 18, following a discussion centered on traffic safety, enforcement and the constitutional protections afforded to people asking for money in public places. The measure, Proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2026, would […]
For David Driver, a song can be more than a song. It can be a memory. A historical document. A way of seeing yourself when you’re growing up and looking for some indication that you belong. And sometimes, it can be the starting point for an entire performance. Driver has spent his career moving through […]
LIBERTY, N.Y. — The former PepsiCo facility in Liberty has a new owner, and a food company that has been producing private-label products for Hudson Valley Farms plans to begin operations at the site. PepsiCo has sold the property at 89 Mill Street to 5722 Route 55 LLC. The sale was finalized Aug. 27, according […]
In Sullivan County, the debate over a large proposed solar project in the the Towns of Thompson and Forestburgh reflects a broader challenge facing the Catskills: How can rural communities add more clean energy while protecting the land and character of the places where people live? The question is becoming more urgent as New York […]
Delaware County will hold its 30th annual Clean Sweep chemical disposal event Oct. 9 and 10, giving residents, farms, businesses and municipalities an opportunity to safely dispose of potentially hazardous materials. Clean Sweep collects household hazardous waste, pharmaceutical waste, sharps and syringes, agricultural pesticides, and waste from conditionally exempt small quantity generators for safe disposal. […]
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