NOAA, NASA release measurements of 2026 ozone hole

WORLDWIDE — Atypical weather conditions caused the Antarctic ozone hole to grow to an unusually large size in 2026, NOAA and NASA scientists reported today, though they said the protective ozone …
Watch for the white canes

NEW YORK STATE — The New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB) and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) recently recognized White Cane Awareness Day. The event is meant to educate the …

Little changes, big impact in diabetes

CLARKS SUMMIT, PA — After moving to Northeast Pennsylvania from their home in Karachi, Pakistan two and a half years ago, Asha and her family had to adjust to a whole new life. The family …

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Spooky season

Halloween is just around the corner, and Lake Huntington is getting into the spooky spirit! With pumpkins on porches, colorful leaves falling, and costumes ready for a night of trick-or-treating, …
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Late fall fun in the Lake Huntington region

October is in full swing, and Halloween is creeping up on us. The crisp autumn air, colorful leaves, and pumpkins popping up on porches are sure signs that spooky season has arrived in Lake …
FOOD

So many pickle puns

EAST STROUDSBURG, PA — The Pocono Chamber of Commerce, a partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, “celebrated the biggest DILL in downtown East Stroudsburg: Pickle Me Poconos,” …
jude’s culinary journey

Brighton Beach memories

My memories of Brighton Beach, a neighborhood in the southern portion of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, are frequently connected to a variety of scents. The salty smell of the ocean while …
Sullivan wellness coordinator joins state roundtable

ORISKANY, NY — This past week, Sullivan County Division of Public Safety Health and Wellness Coordinator Jill Holland attended a two-day New York State First Responder Wellness Coordinators …

‘Louder Than Cancer’ wins national award

SCRANTON, PA — The Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education-sponsored concert at the Theatre at North, aimed at spreading the word about the importance of colon cancer …

Active Aktion Club raises funds for good causes

MONTICELLO, NY — The late summer weeks ended with two successful fundraising events for the members of the Aktion Club of Sullivan County and proved that a combination of teamwork and community …

NYS Rural Health welcomes new board member

FORT EDWARD, NY — New York State Association for Rural Health (NYSARH) announced the election of Elizabeth L. Phillips, MPH and vice president of community engagement at Sun River Health, to its …

New providers at Garnet Health 

MIDDLETOWN, NY — Garnet Health  welcomed four providers to its growing clinical team: physician’s assistants Zachary Blome, Brianna Campbell and Hannah Doiron; and nurse practitioner  …

National physical therapy month at Wayne Memorial

HONESDALE, PA — This October, Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH) celebrated National Physical Therapy Month, highlighting the many benefits of physical therapy and to recognize the impact physical …

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Community living stories
Red Cross: blood and platelet donors needed

NATIONWIDE — The American Red Cross urges people to leave a lasting impact by giving blood or platelets now. Donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, are needed to keep the …

School-based health center one step closer

HONESDALE, PA — On October 20, Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) celebrated the ribbon cutting of its new School-Based Health Center (SBHC) marking an important milestone in expanding …

Promising research is not proof

This morning, an article popped up on my computer suggesting that the high-dose flu vaccine—the one recommended for seniors—may have properties that help protect against Alzheimer’s disease. …

Kaplan Foundation offers grants through CFOSR

TOWN OF ROCKLAND, NY — The Lazare and Charlotte Kaplan Foundation, a component fund of the Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan and Rockland, has opened its 2026 grant cycle. These grants …

Seniors
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Dorothy Durkin, who often goes by Dottie, poses after winning two swimming races at the Empire State Senior Games in June.
CORTLAND, NY — Dorothy Durkin, 67, is a swimmer from Lumberland that recently won a gold medal in the Empire State Senior Games for the 200 yard breaststroke. The Empire State Senior Games are …
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MONTICELLO, NY — “What one change would most improve your ability to live well and independently in Sullivan County?” asks the Sullivan County Office for the Aging (OFA). That’s the last …
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Sustainability
Watershed Alliance to host summit

MIDDLETOWN, NY — The Wallkill River Watershed Alliance will host the 2026 Wallkill River Summit from 4pm to 8pm on Thursday, November 12th at SUNY Orange's Rowley Center for Science & …

Empowering women in the fire service

LIBERTY, NY — Sullivan 180 Outreach Coordinator Nicole Blais made a presentation at the first annual New York Women in Fire Day, held in Albany. Hosted by the Westmere Fire Department, the …

Network at First Friday breakfast

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast, to be held at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, November 6 at SUNY Sullivan, brings local business professionals together to …

Praying for peace

MONTICELLO, NY — United in a shared hope for peace, Neighbors in Faith gathered in front of the Monticello courthouse on October 18 for a Pray for Peace prayer circle. Guided by “Strength Through …

Honesdale Rotary dedicates picnic table to Warren Schloesser

HONESDALE, PA — A permanent memorial to Warren Schloesser, a longtime Honesdale Rotary member, was installed at Honesdale’s Apple Grove Park on Sunday, October 25, one day shy of the anniversary …

Monticello Kiwanis hold fundraiser dinner 

MONTICELLO, NY — The Kiwanis Club of Monticello is once more making its annual Bernie Shore/Rose Raimond Fundraising Dinner available at a time of one’s choosing from Yanni’s Café on Pleasant …

Honesdale Area Ministerium awards $40K to expand interfaith services

WAYNE COUNTY, PA — The Honesdale Area Ministerium recently announced that a $40,000 grant will bring comprehensive case management and direct assistance programs to local residents facing financial …

Don’t postpone joy!

NARROWSBURG, NY — On Sunday, November 8, the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (UDUUF) will present “Don’t Postpone JOY: A rollicking and reflective exploration of the …

Expecting and new parents invited

HARRIS, NY — Garnet Health Medical Center - Catskills will host “From Pregnancy to Parenthood,” a free educational event designed to provide expecting and new parents with helpful information …

Military veterans, the VA, Medicare and Social Security

It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t personally know, or isn’t related to, a veteran of the U.S. Military. By some calculations, there are as many as 18 million living veterans, or about 6 …

Sullivan Career Center is appt-only in November

  MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Career Center, operated by the Center for Workforce Development (CWD), will be open only for scheduled appointments from Tuesday, November 3 to …

Ceremony of remembrance for el Día de los Muertos on Sunday, November 1

  NARROWSBURG, N.Y. — On Sunday, November 1, the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (UDUUF) will present a ceremony of remembrance of El Día de los Muertos, the annual …

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Humanoid robot influencer Edward Warchocki at the exhibition How to Feel Real
VILNIUS, LITHUANIA — On 10 October, a new international exhibition titled "How to Feel Real: Art, Technology and Us" is opening in Vilnius. The showcase is not a traveling exhibition, but developed …
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The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has launched a Kickstarter Campaign to produce the first Rocky Horror Show Bobbleheads. Featuring seven bobbleheads based on the original version of the 1973 “Rocky Horror Show” which inspired the cult classic musical comedy horror film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”
MILWAUKEE — The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has launched a Kickstarter Campaign to produce the first Rocky Horror Show Bobbleheads. Featuring seven bobbleheads based on the original …
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NATION — NOAA has selected Tomorrow.io to provide contracting support for the Earth Prediction Innovation Center (EPIC), the backbone of NOAA’s operational weather forecast modeling suite. This …
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