According to teachers’ union New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), an initial analysis of the school budget-vote results Wednesday morning, 97 percent of public-school budgets passed, and 84 …
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5/29/24
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In his first official act, newly sworn-in state Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Pike/Wayne) joined 100 of his House colleagues and signed the discharge resolution to get House Bill 891 out of the House State …
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5/29/24
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As we navigate the rapidly advancing digital landscape of our modern world, it’s important to recognize the long-lasting value of AM radio in our society beyond mere nostalgia.
Serving as …
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5/22/24
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Public meetings make clear that throughout 2024, requests to appear before Sullivan County’s Health & Human Services Committee to discuss matters of growing concern at the county’s …
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5/22/24
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The following comment was posted on Facebook in response to “Highland debates short-term rentals for long-term plans,” River Reporter, May 16-22. The comment has been slightly edited.
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5/22/24
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Why don’t we see Tusten Town Supervisor Ben Johnson’s signature on the supervisors’ letter opposing the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act? (See River Reporter, May 2, riv
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5/14/24
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NeighborWorks of Northeastern Pennsylvania (NWNEPA), a community development organization that provides aging-in-place and homeownership support to residents in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties, …
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5/14/24
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The Libertarian Party in New York (LPNY) has placed a presidential candidate on statewide election ballots every presidential year since 1976. The new requirement of 45,000 valid petition signatures …
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5/14/24
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The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 363 in the Hudson Valley has endorsed Congressman Marc Molinaro for reelection in New York’s 19th Congressional District.
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5/14/24
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Our union fights nonstop for the protections, benefits and opportunities our members deserve. But we cannot accomplish all that we do without our strong leaders and partners in government, such as …
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5/8/24
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The Pike County Democratic Committee is very encouraged by the results of the April 23 special election. Robin Skibber received 40 percent of the vote—by far a record for a Democrat running for …
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5/8/24
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I advised caution when NASA inquired about time-travel skills displayed at the May 2 Sullivan County committee meetings.
“Perrello’s behavior is exploratory,” I said. …
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5/8/24
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State Senate candidate Michele Frazier is planning a seven-county tour the weekend of May 4 and 5, making campaign stops in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie, Sullivan and Ulster …
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5/1/24
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Assembly candidate Camille O’Brien received the Conservative Party endorsement in Assembly District 100 for her message championing middle-class families.
“My message …
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5/1/24
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Paula Kay (D-Rock Hill) received the endorsement of the New York State Police Investigators Association (NYSPIA) on the steps of the Lawrence Cooke Sullivan County Courthouse. Kay is running for the …
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5/1/24
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Counties applaud New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Speaker Carl Heastie for reaching an agreement on a state budget that makes historic investments in housing, …
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4/23/24
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NY Gov. Kathy Hochul should declare a state of emergency, allowing more funds and resources to be prioritized for addressing the opioid epidemic.
According to the New York State Department …
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4/23/24
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For the Pennsylvania State Grange, April holds special significance as it marks Grange Month, a time to celebrate our storied history, notable achievements and continued commitment to rural advocacy …
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4/23/24
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I thought Marc Molinaro was our U.S. Representative in Congress, but it looks like maybe we got the Maytag Repairman instead.
This week the U.S. Congress, led by Molinaro and his GOP …
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4/23/24
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Regarding Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal to deliver foreign aid :
Speaker Johnson proposed a bold plan to help Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine fight back …
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4/19/24
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