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Former Sullivan County District Attorney Stephen Lungen Dies at 80
LIBERTY — Stephen Lungen, a former district attorney who served Sullivan County for nearly three decades, has died. He was 80. Lungen passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, following a four-year…
NEPA Residents Raise Concerns Over Data Centers
In northeastern Pennsylvania, a growing debate over data centers is drawing attention from residents concerned about how development could reshape their communities. “I grew up around the scars,” said Brian Wrightson, a…
Spanish-Language Comedy Night Comes to Ellenville with Headliner Laura Bolivar
A Spanish-language comedy show is coming to Ellenville this weekend, bringing a new voice—and a new audience—into the Catskills’ historic comedy scene. The Borscht Belt Comedy Club will host Venezuelan comedian Laura…
Sullivan County Chamber Shares April Update on Business Activity and Events
The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce is continuing its work to support local businesses through networking events, ribbon cuttings, and training opportunities, according to President and CEO Matthew Sush. Sush said the…
Colchester Weighs Next Steps on Cooks Falls Water System
Officials in the Town of Colchester are considering what comes next for the Cooks Falls Water System — a critical infrastructure issue that affects public health, reliability, and long-term planning for the…
SPOTLIGHT PA: The 2026 Primaries Likely to Shape the Pennsylvania House and Senate
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…
Delaware County Agriculture Moves Forward With New Grants and Marketing Efforts
Delaware County is investing in its agricultural future — rolling out new grants, funding opportunities, and marketing initiatives aimed at supporting both new and established farmers. According to county officials, the effort…
NY FOCUS: Child Care Voucher Enrollment Is Closed in 34 New York Counties and NYC
This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. NEW YORK STATE · March 31, 2026 By Melissa…