Tim Bruno

Six Confirmed Measles Cases, 14 Presumed Infected Across Upstate NY

WXXI News | By Beth Adams Four upstate New York counties have reported measles cases over the past week. This news comes a few weeks before school begins, and at a time when more parents are opting their children out of vaccinations. On Tuesday, Steuben County confirmed one case of measles. Another case was confirmed in […]

New York

Gun Groups Sue Over NY Law That They Argue Effectively Bans a Popular Glock

WXXI News | By Jimmy Vielkind New York lawmakers included a provision in this year’s state budget designed to crack down on handguns that criminals are converting to automatic weapons. But gun-rights advocates say the new law effectively bans the sale of a popular type of pistol carried by many NYPD officers. Second Amendment groups, including […]

New York

Sullivan County Tea Shop Owner Reflects During Black Business Month

New York Public News Network | By Elias Guerra, WAMC Northeast Public Radio Kendra Payne’s road to opening her Sullivan County tea shop was winding. After years working in health and wellness, she opened her first brick and mortar store five years ago. As the nation marks Black Business Month, WAMC’s Lower Hudson Valley Bureau Chief […]

Sullivan County

Have the Time of Your Life at a ‘Dirty Dancing’ Concert in Hankins

If you’ve ever dreamed of having the time of your life, The Dirty Dancing Concert & BBQ is happening Saturday night at Pelkey’s Tavern, featuring a six-piece live band performing songs from the movie, along with two comics, dancing and a summer barbecue. Organizer Dave Keener says the outdoor event is designed to capture the […]

Sullivan County

Former Sullivan County Health Commissioner Warns NY Counties Will Face Higher Costs, Workloads as SNAP Changes Loom

New York’s county governments are preparing for higher costs and a heavier workload as changes to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, take effect this fall. John Liddle, who spent five years as Sullivan County’s Commissioner of Health and Human Services before resigning in May, is now executive director of the New York […]

New York

Sullivan Care Center at Sunset Lake to Close After Years of Financial, Management Woes

LIBERTY, N.Y. — Sullivan County and the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) have announced the pending closure of the Sullivan County Adult Care Center, known as the Care Center at Sunset Lake in Liberty. In a statement released Wednesday, County Legislature Chair Nadia Rajsz said the decision follows the County’s financial challenges and the […]

Sullivan County

Wayne Conservation District to Host Soil Health Field Day

HONESDALE, Pa. — The Wayne Conservation District will host a free Soil Health Field Day on Aug. 28 at the County Farm in Honesdale. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 245 Bethel School Road. Participants will learn about using drones for crop assessment, how to use a soil test kit […]

Wayne County

Rape Survivor Services Warn of New York State Funding Crunch

New York Public News Network | By Jimmy Vielkind Groups that provide services to crime victims — including rape survivors — are sounding the alarm over millions of dollars in lost state funding. Dozens of organizations received notice in recent weeks that grants from the Office of Victims Services are coming in lower than expected or […]

New York

Join StoryCorps’ Connect 250: A National Conversation Project

As the country marks its 250th anniversary, StoryCorps is inviting Americans to take part in a national experiment in connection — by talking with a stranger. Connect 250, a collaboration with NPR’s Morning Edition, matches participants with someone from another part of the country for a 40-minute conversation about their lives. The interviews can become […]