Education funding boost, tax cuts on table as PA budget talks begin

HARRISBURG — More than a month out from the June 30 budget deadline, top Pennsylvania lawmakers are beginning a new round of negotiations with few specific points of agreement. The renewed …

Millions for housing vouchers in Monticello, Port Jervis

MONTICELLO, NY — Monticello and Port Jervis are receiving millions to help low-income residents pay their rent. The Housing Authority of Monticello will get $1.9 million and the Port …

New York News

No care centers for drug-addicted babies

MONTICELLO, NY -- A bill to build more care centers for drug-addicted infants passed unanimously. So why did the governor veto it? “It’s ridiculous,” said NYS Assemblywoman …

Environmental justice promised to Sullivan’s disadvantaged communities

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — A new policy in New York wants to fix how the state’s most vulnerable communities are treated when developers ask for permits. Many of those communities are in …

A sunflower spiral grows in Cochecton

COCHECTON, NY — Driving from our small Poconos town across the Delaware River, we find ourselves in the Catskill Mountains. The world around us is green and lush. The altitude makes us feel …

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Pennsylvania News

Wallenpaupack honors students of outstanding achievement

HONESDALE, PA — The Wallenpaupack school board at its May 6 meeting honored three high school students. Jordyn Fontano, Jake Vecchio and Dylan Trailovic were recognized for …

Women in Military monument to be dedicated

HONESDALE, PA — A dedication of the Women in Military monument in Honesdale is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, on the grounds of the Wayne County Courthouse. The monument will …

New Honesdale manager is researching DPW replacements

HONESDALE, PA — Mayor Derek Williams told the River Reporter that Honesdale’s interim borough manager, Kevin Kundratic, “has been researching potential contractors to perform the …

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WMC Health president/CEO to retire

Highland debates short-term rentals for long-term plans

Wallenpaupack’s Katie Schkolenko named SONA Coach of the Year

Around the Area

PA bill would help older adults with substance abuse disorder

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Senate is looking at measures to address the increasing rates of substance use disorders among older adults. U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), chair of the …

Fatal accident near Raceway

MONTICELLO, NY — The Village of Monticello Police Department is investigating a fatal motor vehicle that occurred at 11:25 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7, on Route 17B, across from the Monticello …

Grill safely

ALL YOU GRILLERS OUT THERE — This Memorial Day, on Monday, May 27, will mark the beginning of summer for many New Yorkers, and with it, the start of the grilling season. Following proper safety …

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ShadShindig on May 18 to celebrate scenic byway partnership

BARRYVILLE, NY — The Upper Delaware Scenic Byway (UDSB) will host a “scaled back” ShadShindig event on Saturday, May 18 to celebrate its recent Partnership Award from the National …

Wild fox in Bethel tests positive for rabies

BETHEL, NY — A euthanized fox in the Town of Bethel tested positive for the rabies virus, according to the Sullivan County Department of Public Health. Exposed individuals are receiving …

More dollars for PA schools

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania governor’s budget proposal for 2024-25 contains a $1.8 billion increase for public schools, including additional dollars for the most underfunded …

Wayne honors its dedicated employees

HONESDALE, PA — The May 2 Wayne County Commissioners meeting started off on a positive note, with two employee recognitions. First, Randy Heller was recognized for his 35 years of work at …

Housing code red

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Affordable rental apartments that are nowhere to be found. A building boom that leaves locals out in the cold. Here in Sullivan County, the post-pandemic eviction …

Honesdale DPW calls it quits

HONESDALE, PA — The entire staff of the Honesdale Department of Public Works (DPW) has quit their jobs. Their director, Joseph Rulis, is gone. Before they left, the six employees who …

Energy zoning gets a hearing in Damascus

DAMASCUS, PA — An engaged group turned out to hear more about Damascus Township’s proposed zoning amendment regarding alternative energy systems. The April 22 public hearing was not …

Election 2024

Assembly candidate Paula Elaine Kay meets with Fei Tian College

MIDDLETOWN, NY — Fei Tian College recently invited Assembly District 100 candidate Paula Elaine Kay (D-Rock Hill) and Middletown mayor Joe DeStefano to meet with administration, faculty and …

Roots & Rhythm may leave if it can’t grow

HONESDALE, PA — Honesdale’s beloved Roots & Rhythm festival needs room to grow—or it may have to find another venue. Speaking for the festival at the borough’s tense …

Upper Delaware Scenic Byway

Upper Delaware Scenic Byway wins national award for shad festival

MILLERSBURG, OH — The Upper Delaware Scenic Byway (UDSB) won the 2024 Byway Partnership Award. The honor consists of eight awards presented annually by the National Scenic Byway Foundation …

Casino revenue is up statewide but down in Sullivan

MONTICELLO, NY — State gambling revenue is up, but Sullivan County’s casino revenue is down. The Sullivan County treasurer, Nancy Buck, told the Budget and Management Committee in …

River Reporter wins awards for politics, graphics

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY — The River Reporter won several awards at the New York Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest for 2023. Staff reporter Ruby Rayner-Haselkorn and editor …

Preserve history, say Skinners bridge advocates

NARROWSBURG, NY — Something will be done about the Skinners Falls-Milanville Bridge, that much is for sure. And that something will fall into one of these categories: A faithful …

Paula Kay announces candidacy for NYS Assembly 100th District

ROCK HILL, NY — Paula Kay (D, Rock Hill) kicked off her campaign recently at a standing-room-only fundraising event at the Brew in Rock Hill. “I am so grateful to have you all here, and …

School aid holds steady as Eldred plans for next year’s cuts

ELDRED, NY — Like every other school district in New York, Eldred Central let out a big sigh of relief when the state funding they’d expected was restored to them by the state …

SUNY Sullivan welcomes new president

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — SUNY Sullivan has a new president. Dr. David Potash was appointed by the State University of New York Board of Trustees this week for a term to begin on or before July …

Democrat DePasquale, Republican Sunday win primary for Pa. attorney general

HARRISBURG — Eugene DePasquale has emerged victorious from a competitive, five-way Democratic primary for Pennsylvania attorney general, while party-endorsed candidate Dave Sunday won the …

Erin McClelland wins Democratic primary for Pa. treasurer

HARRISBURG — Small business owner Erin McClelland won Tuesday’s primary election to snag the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania treasurer, a surprise victory that sets the stage for a …