Ulster County Tourism is launching a new community conversation series aimed at gathering public input on the future of the county’s tourism industry. The initiative, called “Coffee with the Director,” will bring Tourism Director Lisa Berger to municipalities across the county for informal discussions with residents, business owners, elected officials and tourism stakeholders. The first […]
The first Fish-for-Free Day in Pennsylvania for 2026 will take place Sunday, May 24, giving residents and visitors the opportunity to fish legally on Pennsylvania waterways without purchasing a fishing license. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission says no fishing license, trout/salmon permit, or Lake Erie permit will be required for the one-day event. However, […]
The New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies across the state will increase patrols over the Memorial Day weekend to target drunk, impaired and reckless driving. The special enforcement campaign begins Friday, May 22, and continues through Monday, May 25. Additional patrols are funded through grants from the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. Authorities […]
The 11th annual Hudson Valley Gives campaign raised more than $1.2 million for 270 nonprofit organizations across seven counties, making this year’s online fundraiser the most successful in the event’s history. The initiative, hosted by the Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan and Rockland, collected donations throughout May, with the largest share raised during the campaign’s […]
The Ulster County Department of Emergency Services has launched a countywide initiative to support emergency response for individuals with autism and sensory sensitivities by distributing Autism Preparedness Bags to every ambulance in the county, with additional kits going to fire and law enforcement agencies. Each bag is designed to help first responders communicate more effectively, […]
Sunshine Hall Free Library will be closed Thursday, May 21 and Friday, May 22 to allow for repaving work in the library’s front parking area. Sunshine Hall Free Library is located at 14 Proctor Road, P.O. Box 157, Eldred, NY 12732. The library can be reached at 845-557-6258.
Applications for the second round of the Catskill Watershed Corporation Workforce Development Grant Program are due Friday, June 5 at 3 p.m., officials said. The Catskill Watershed Corporation is continuing the program following strong participation in its inaugural round, which drew 13 applications in February. The initiative supports organizations working to expand workforce training, career […]
PennDOT has announced alternating single lane closures on Interstate 84 eastbound and westbound in Pike County between Exit 20 (Lake Wallenpaupack/ Greentown) and Exit 26 (Tafton/Promised Land State Park) on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, and Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily for crack sealing. When encountering a work zone, please […]
Lake Superior State Park will open for the season on May 23, with swimming, picnicking and boat rentals available beginning Memorial Day weekend, Sullivan County officials announced. The park will operate weekends only through the end of June from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Beginning June 27, the park will switch to daily operations through […]
