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The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York just received a grant to build a distribution warehouse in Orange County.

Hunger bites

REGION — As inflation digs in, more people are struggling in Sullivan County. But a new food distribution warehouse for the Regional Food Bank will help. The hungry, here “One out … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 5/11/22

Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther, at podium, joined by Senator Mike Martucci at a press conference held to advocate for the Department of Health regional office to stay in Monticello.

Sullivan County representatives on the state budget and more

Absentee voters have a choice to make SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — The Sullivan County Board of Elections wants voters to know about a recent change in New York State election law that may … more

By LIAM MAYO | 4/19/22

Braving a frigid morning with temperatures in the teens, 16 teams jumped into the lake.

Subzero Heroes ice jump raises nearly $60,000 to fight Alzheimer’s disease, and more

New funding for Pike County nonprofits MILFORD, PA — Nonprofits headquartered in Pike County and that were impacted by COVID-19 can apply for up to $25,000 in aid. The Pike County … more

4/6/22

Keep local tax dollars local

With so much federal money in this year’s state budget, why are local taxes still being raided to fund state programs? In the past three years, the state has taken more than $677 … more

By the NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES | 4/6/22

Catholic Charities and ShopRite leadership joined with elected officials and more to launch the annual Feeding Our Neighbors campaign at the ShopRite store in Carmel, NY...ShopRite has been hosting the food and fundraising event for eight years at 26 stores in the Hudson Valley and..has raised more than $560,000 to help Catholic Charities combat food insecurity.

Campaign to feed local families ends March 19

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — There are just a few more days to donate to Feeding our Neighbors 2022. The food drive is run by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York (which covers 10 … more

3/16/22

Deadlines are fast approaching for USDA safety net programs for commodities.

Delaware Valley Elementary kindergarten registration packets due March 31, and more

Deadlines approach for USDA commodity safety net programs NATIONWIDE — Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the risk coverage or price-loss coverage programs for the 2022 crop … more

2/23/22

Slipping one past, Sullivan West’s Chris Campanelli shoots an underhand pass to a teammate.

Dawgs sting Jackets in the ‘Bunker’

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — In the opening round of play during the 13th annual Sullivan County BCANY vs. Cancer Classic, the Sullivan West boys’ basketball team defeated the Yellowjackets of … more

By TED WADDELL | 2/23/22

Collecting the gift of life [Photo gallery]

With New York hospitals facing a chronic deficit of blood donations due to Covid-19, Resorts World New York hosted a blood drive in partnership with the New York Blood Center (NYBC) last weekend … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 2/15/22

PLAY Airlines coming to Stewart Airport

NEWBURGH, NY — The Icelandic airline PLAY has announced a new low-cost route between various destinations in Europe and New York’s Stewart International Airport. PLAY’s first flight … more

2/8/22

Darrin Jamaar Raynor, CEO of People in Mind of New York, requesting discretionary funding from the Sullivan County Legislature.

The rules of the legislature

MONTICELLO, NY — The dysfunction of the Sullivan County Legislature has been a topic of interest for some time. Legislators have gone on record complaining about not receiving proper … more

By LIAM MAYO | 2/1/22

A keen eye and a good camera make finding a bald eagle a treat.

Eagle Watch bus tours scheduled for February and more

Over the Rainbow offers bereavement music therapy MONTICELLO, NY — The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, or any other form of dementia, in a loved one brings with it an immediate onset … more

1/26/22

DOH district office in Monticello closing and more

What's new in the Upper Delaware region January 13 to 19 more

1/11/22

Elected officials should make transparency their New Year’s resolution

In January, many will start the New Year with goals to exercise more, eat better, lose weight, etc. January will also be when newly elected public servants or incumbents starting another term take … more

By PAUL WOLF | 1/5/22

Kids designed cards for nursing home and adult home residents.

Holiday Card Shower spreads joy and more

Recycle your holidays HONESDALE, PA — Once all the excitement of Christmas morning has come and gone, you might get overwhelmed by the great mass of mess: boxes, paper and other … more

12/29/21

The board of the Greater Pike Community Foundation.

Greater Pike board members finish terms and more

Forestburgh Playhouse announces 2022 season on main stage FORESTBURGH, NY — The 2022 main-stage lineup is ready at the Forestburgh Playhouse. The season begins with comedy from Fully … more

12/22/21

The New York State Department of Agriculture wants you to get your Christmas tree from a New York State tree farm.

Cut local

LAKE LUZERNE, NY — New York State Christmas tree farms contribute $13.8 million to the economy, a news release from the state department of agriculture announced. And New York ranks sixth in … more

12/8/21

Part V: Down and dirty at city hall

November 25, 2021 starts the one-year countdown until New York City officially bans the sale of foie gras, French for fatty liver, a shot to the heart of Sullivan County’s foie gras farms. … more

By HELEN DEMERANVILLE | 11/30/21 | 2 comments

Deputy Michael Barrett poses with Cooke students Desmond Crawford and Carl Dalley.

Learning fire safety from one who knows and more

Columnist Tony Bonavist wins OWAA award NARROWSBURG, NY — Anthony Bonavist, who writes the “Ramblings of a Catskill Fly Fisher” column for the River Reporter, has just won third … more

11/24/21

Tiny works of art are available for purchase at Art in Sixes.

Little works of art comprise Art in Sixes and more

The last pancake breakfast EQUINUNK, PA — Well, not the last one forever. Just the last one for 2021. The Pine Mill Community Hall, on Pine Mill Road in Equinunk, will hold its final … more

11/17/21

This year, CES employees presented a donated Panasonic Tough Tablet to the Kerhonkson Fire Department. The foie gras farms are a major source of business for CES.

Part II: All duck or no dinner

NEW YORK CITY — Three days before Thanksgiving 2019, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) signed into law a ban on the sale of foie gras in New York City, effective date: November 29, 2022. … more

By HELEN DEMERANVILLE | 11/9/21 | 2 comments

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