What to know about Pennsylvania’s data center tax exemption and the shifting attitudes surrounding it

PENNSYLVANIA — In the summer of 2025, upon announcing a $20 billion investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure from tech giant Amazon, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro declared the …

Secretary of the Commonwealth reports safe and secure election day across PA

HARRISBURG, PA — Shortly after polls closed, Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt confirmed Pennsylvania held another safe and secure election and thanked local election officials …

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Blair Bueslli listens to conversation at a Monday, October 26 meeting of the Honesdale Borough Council.

Landlords, tenant share thoughts on Honesdale's rental inspections

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HONESDALE, PA — In October 2025, the Honesdale Borough Council amended its rental regulations to require all rental units be …

Dean of Student Support Services Stacey Johnson spoke on support services and the college's effort to have robust support systems for students.

A-OK for ASAP: SUNY Sullivan celebrates its fledgling support program

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — SUNY Sullivan trumpeted its newly established Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) program and that …

Wayne County opened the new Hankins Pond Park on Wednesday, October 28.

Hankins Pond Park opens

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PLEASANT MOUNT, PA — The Wayne County Commissioners and gathered dignitaries celebrated the opening of the Hankins Pond Park on …

Hawley residents concerned about unsafe sidewalks

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HAWLEY, PA —- Community members expressed concern over potentially unsafe sidewalks and bridges during an October 14 Hawley Borough …

Governor Kathy Hochul cruised to victory over challenger Bruce Blakeman.

Hochul’s big win cools Republican hopes in New York

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Town of Liberty Republicans hosted State Senate candidate Assembly Member Chris Tague (R,C-102), while Town of Bethel Democrats hosted State Senate candidate Michele Frazier.

Tague takes New York State Senate District 51

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ALBANY, NY — In what was largely a banner night for Democrats throughout the country and throughout the Catskills, Republican Chris …

Pizzolato, Grund win Highland, Cochecton races for town supervisor

TOWN OF HIGHLAND, NY and TOWN OF COCHECTON, NY — On Tuesday, Nov. 3, voters in the towns of Cochecton and Highland cast their ballots in support of local leadership stability. In …

Wrightston leads over Brown in PA's 40th Senate District

NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA — Unofficial results from the Tuesday, Nov. 3 elections have challenger Brian Wrightston, a Democrat, leading over incumbent Senator Rosemary Brown, a Republican, in …

Democrats say they’ve won the Pennsylvania House and Senate, handing Shapiro a powerful trifecta

Voters talk national issues across UPDE

Congress races called for Riley, Cognetti

Around the Area

Probst files emergency petition to halt I-80 construction

STROUDSBURG, PA — On Tuesday, October 27, Pennsylvania State Representative Tarah Probst (189th Legislative District), acting pro se alongside co-appellant Lisa Wayland, filed an Emergency Petition …

PA measles update: On Nov. 2, cases reach 1,433 in 44 Counties

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) on November 2 announced that 1,433 measles cases have been confirmed across 44 counties in Pennsylvania so far in 2026. While daily …

DA Conaty announces life sentence for murder in cold case homicide

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — On October 30, 2026, Sullivan County District Attorney Brian P. Conaty announced that Keymarroo Guiden, 53, of East Stroudsburg, PA, was sentenced to 25 years to life …

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AP calls NY Gov. race in favor of Hochul

NEW YORK STATE — The Associated Press called the New York State Governor's race for incumbent Kathy Hochul around 9 p.m. on election night, Tuesday, Nov. 3. The New York State …

Pennsylvania election results

This space will be updated with the results from Pennsylvania's state elections of import to Wayne and Pike Counties, Pennsylvania, as results come in. The race for Pennsylvania Governor …

Democrat Josh Shapiro easily secures second term as Pennsylvania governor

Shapiro defeated Republican Stacy Garrity, whose campaign was considered a long shot from the earliest days of the race.

A-OK for ASAP

SUNY Sullivan celebrates ASAP support program

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — SUNY Sullivan trumpeted its newly established Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) program and that program’s first cohort at a media event and LinkedIn workshop …

County in contempt

Sullivan County found in contempt of court, penalty hearing set for November

KINGSTON, NY — Sullivan County and county manager Joshua Potosek were found in criminal contempt of court on Thursday, October 29 in a state Supreme Court proceeding. The court found that the …

Who's in charge?

Honesdale Borough Council debates day-to-day management

HONESDALE, PA — Four months since the resignation of Honesdale's last borough manager, borough councilors remain divided on what role the council should play in the borough's day-to-day …

Cornell assault case to continue hearings in Sullivan County

MONTICELLO, NY — A hearing regarding Attorney General Letitia James’s role as special counsel in the Cornell sexual assault case has been extended to November 5, after Sullivan County Judge James …

NEWS from ATTORNEY GENERAL LETITIA JAMES

James reminds New Yorkers that federal agents cannot police the polls

NEW YORK, NY — New York Attorney General Letitia James on Tuesday, October 27 reminded New Yorkers that military troops and armed federal officers, including agents with U.S. Immigration and …

Representative in Congress, PA-08

Paige Cognett is challenging Rob Bresnahan to represent Pennsylvania's Eighth Congressional District.

Pennsylvania State House District 139

Dominique Azzollini is challenging Jeff Olsommer to represent District 139 in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Olsommer

Rep. Jeff Olsommer first took office in 2024, succeeding Joe Adams in the role. Olsommer said his experience in a family-owned insurance business and in local government gives him “a firsthand …

Azzollini

Dominique Azzollini is a first-time candidate who works in the real estate industry. “I’m going to run because I think that our representatives should be working hard to legislate in our favor, …

Fritz

Jonathan Fritz (R-111) first was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2016. Prior to holding elected office, he served as general manager and head of sales for a tractor and farm …

Devlin

Kyle Devlin is a first-time candidate who lives in Susquehanna County, PA. He said his campaign slogan, “People Over Politics,” attempts to refocus the discussion on local issues. …

Pennsylvania State House District 111

Kyle Devlin is challenging Jonathan Fritz to represent the 111th District in the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives.

Wrightston

Brian Wrightston was raised in Jessup, to a family that worked in local unions in the mines and a sheet metal shop. In his professional career, Wrightston has worked in telecommunications, …

Brown

Sen. Rosemary Brown was first elected to that post in 2022, after serving since 2010 in the house of representatives. Brown said she decided to run for re-election “to continue the commonsense, …

Pennsylvania State Senate District 40

Brian Wrightston is challenging Rosemary Brown to represent the 40th District in the Pennsylvania State Senate.