New York’s state health department data shows major progress for Sullivan County in its fight against the opioid crisis, with a sharp decline in newborns dependent on opioids in the county. According…
Author: Kimberly Izar
Orange County Joins Neighboring Counties to Push for Gas Sales Tax Cap
Orange County could be the next county in the Hudson Valley to implement a gas sales tax cap. Legislators unanimously approved a resolution on Wednesday to cap the county’s sales tax to…
Falling ICE Arrests Do Little to Ease Fear Among NY Farmworkers, Advocates Warn
While some recent federal data shows that national arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have slowed down, advocates say the fear of deportation has left a lasting impact on immigrant…
Rockland CSD Board Adopts Budget Including 7 Staff Cuts Ahead of May Vote
LIVINGSTON MANOR, N.Y. – The Rockland Central School District Board of Education unanimously voted to adopt a $33.9 million district budget for the 2026-2027 school year on April 21. The budget now…
Families Celebrate Spring Community Baby Shower in Liberty
Families and community advocates gathered in Liberty last Friday for a special community baby shower with a purpose. Hosted by the nonprofit Maternal Infant Services Network (MISN), the celebration brought together free…
NY Schools Vote on District Budgets by May 19: What You Need to Know
School budget season is underway in New York, with districts facing a May 19 deadline to put their budgets up for a vote. But rising costs and uncertain revenue streams are squeezing…
Helicopter Landing in White Sulphur Springs Part of NY State Police Arrest of Man on Child Exploitation Charges
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, NY – New York State Police announced that the state agency arrested Nicholas Coughlin, a resident of White Sulphur Springs, on April 17 on charges related to child sexual…
Livingston Manor Eyes Long-Term Flood Fix with Willowemoc Floodplain Restoration
Livingston Manor was recently awarded a $4.7 million state grant to restore 11 acres of Willowemoc Creek’s historic floodplain and drastically reduce flooding in the downtown area.
Liberty Asks for Public Input to Shape Joint Comprehensive Plan
Local officials and residents are mapping Liberty’s next joint comprehensive plan.