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Where Garrity, Shapiro stand on ICE detention and other immigration issues

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Pennsylvania voters reminded of on-demand mail ballot voting option for midterm election

HARISBURG, PA — Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt discussed on-demand mail ballot voting today at his sixth weekly virtual media briefing before the Nov. 3 election. “Pennsylvania …

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Tusten clears path for higher budget

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TOWN OF TUSTEN, NY — A proposed local law giving the option for the Tusten Town Board to raise the town's tax cap was implemented …
Town of Thompson Supervisor Scott Mace, far right, is pictured with Kiwanis President Marvin Rappaport and Kiwanis Program Chairperson Linda Barriger.

Two towns, two supervisors

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THOMPSON AND TUSTEN, NY — As voting season approaches, many town supervisors are rerunning unopposed. Still, these supervisors have …
A New York Focus analysis of roughly 680 school district websites and school board manuals found that more than half lack formal AI policies.

We Tried To Collect Every New York School District’s AI Policy. Most Didn’t Have One.

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Chris Dickey speaks at an open house for the Highland Health Initiative.

Work continues to bring healthcare to Highland

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BARRYVILLE, NY — While several hold-ups have slowed progress on the Highland Health Initiative (HHI), work is continuing to bring an …
Town of Bethel Supervisor Dan Sturm speaks at a Wednesday, May 20 meeting regarding Bethel's comprehensive plan.

(Comprehensive) plans are coming to fruition

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BETHEL, NY — The Town of Bethel proposed a new law that would aim to allow for its sustainable development while also maintaining …
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Damascus prepares draft data center ordinance

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DAMASCUS TOWNSHIP, PA — A draft ordinance regarding data center development plans in Damascus Township has been added to the …

Committee calls for sales, mortgage tax increases
SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — The management and budget committee of the Sullivan County Legislature voted to approve two home rule requests asking the state to increase the county’s sales tax and …

Barnes and Barryville
UPPER DELAWARE RIVER, NY and PA — The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) met during their regularly scheduled meeting on October 1 and discussed the Barryville gage, the Barnes landfill, and a proposed …
Around the Area
Bresnahan, local realtors, community leaders hold roundtable on housing priorities

TANNERSVILLE, PA — On October 7, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) joined realtors, developers, educators and community leaders for a roundtable covering housing priorities in …

Riley introduces bill to end ad-free bait-and-switch

WASHINGTON, DC — On Wednesday, October 14, Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) introduced the Ad-Free Means Ad-Free Act, legislation to crack down on streaming companies that promise customers …

Halloween Dance

HONESDALE, PA — Ripple Effect, 7-10pm, The Cooperage Project, 1030 Main St. thecooperageproject.org.

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NEWS from ASSEMBLY MEMBER PAULA KAY

Two forums will discuss Verizon's landline cuts

MONTICELLO, NY — Assembly Member Paula Elaine Kay (Rock Hill) announced on Wednesday, October 7 that she will hold two public forums featuring Verizon representatives regarding the telephone …
NEWS from ATTORNEY GENERAL LETITIA JAMES

Attorney General James issues voter guidance to inform New Yorkers of their rights ahead of November election

NEW YORK STATE — New York Attorney General Letitia James on October 6 issued guidance to inform New York voters of their rights and help them vote safely in the November 3 general election. …

Work continues to bring healthcare to Highland

BARRYVILLE, NY — While several hold-ups have slowed progress on the Highland Health Initiative (HHI), work is continuing to bring an innovative model of health care to Highland.  HHI is a …
NEWS from SPOTLIGHT PA

Pennsylvania voting advocates are preparing for ICE to disrupt the 2026 election

Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest. As the 2026 midterms …
New hope for the ACC?

County legislature authorizes care center closure, begins search for new operator

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — In a public five-to-four vote, the Sullivan County Legislature authorized the closure of the Sullivan County Adult Care Center, also known as the Care Center at Sunset Lake, …
'Without awareness, we have tragedy'

Sullivan, Wayne and Pike counties provide services during domestic violence awareness month

SULLIVAN, WAYNE AND PIKE COUNTIES — October 1 marks the start of domestic violence awareness month, and local agencies are spreading awareness and providing services to victims to decrease the …

Pa. election 2026: Where Garrity, Shapiro stand on education issues

Democrat Josh Shapiro has signed budgets sending nearly $2 billion more to Pennsylvania’s poorest schools. Republican Stacy Garrity wants to reexamine that spending.

Big Eddy celebrates 15 years with powerful stories

NARROWSBURG, NY — The Big Eddy Film Festival welcomed film-lovers of all kinds to watch films celebrating those with unique perspectives during its 15th anniversary from September 24 through …

Mobile home owners say they’re trapped as lot rents rise. This bill would provide relief.

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Can you hear me now?

Public pushes back against Verizon/Frontier cuts to copper landlines

UPPER DELAWARE RIVER, NY & PA — Recently, customers across the country with standard landline telephones from Verizon or Frontier received a letter informing them of changes to their …

Bill to let unaffiliated voters participate in Pennsylvania primaries passes state House

The measure likely won’t become law this legislative session, but its House passage represents a key milestone for advocates.

Marching to the cross in Honesdale

HONESDALE BOROUGH, PA — Standing on Honesdale's Irving Cliff in the late afternoon of Monday, September 28, with the whole of the borough laid out in the valley before them, six protesters bent …

Borscht Belt marker honors Green Acres

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — History enthusiasts gathered outside Sullivan West High School to celebrate the installation of the 19th marker of the Borscht Belt marker project on Friday, September 4. …
ACC has its day in court

Sullivan County sued over closing of adult care facility

KINGSTON, NY — A New York Supreme Court justice has granted an injunction against the closing of the Adult Care Center at Sunset Lake until further notice at a hearing held on Monday, September 21 …
Bridging the gap

New bridge links two sections of the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail

FALLSBURG, NY — New York State, Sullivan County and the Town of Fallsburg celebrated the opening of the Neversink River crossing on the Fallburg section of the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail with a …

One year on, Bar Veloce remains closed

NARROWSBURG, NY — One year after Bar Veloce was ordered to close due to code enforcement issues, the Narrowsburg bar and eatery has found no success in its attempts to reopen. An initial plea to …
LESSONS FROM LOUDOUN COUNTY

Choosing data centers: Keeping Loudoun rural

LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA and WAYNE COUNTY, PA — Driving through eastern Loudoun County feels very little like driving around Wayne County, very little like exploring much of Northeast PA.  …

UDC awards outstanding community members

UPPER DELAWARE RIVER, NY & PA — The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) held its 38th annual River Valley Awards on September 13, which honored outstanding community members for their service in the …

Honesdale moves to reform parks commission

HONESDALE BOROUGH, PA — Honesdale is now accepting applications from citizens interested in joining a parks commission, following a vote authorizing the same at the borough council’s September 24 …

Bethel proposes package plant law

BETHEL, NY — The Town of Bethel is starting to accomplish parts of its comprehensive plan, as it proposes a local law that would regulate wastewater package plants. Package plants are defined …
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