YULAN, NY — C. Julian Jiménez is a Queer, Puerto Rican and Dominican playwright. And Lou Moreno is an artistic director and producer at INTAR Theater which, for decades, has produced … more

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — A line in the latest New York State budget provides $300,000 in funding for environmental projects along the Upper Delaware River. The group of organizations that … more

PENNSYLVANIA — If the governor’s budget passes unchanged—and as of press time, the PA budget hasn’t passed—local school districts could see hundreds of thousands of … more

MONTICELLO, NY — Even when the federal government is spending money, that money comes in some fractional way from the pocketbooks of individual people. The Community Development Block … more

HONESDALE, PA — Community dialogue is key to connecting a community in times of turmoil; Honesdale’s community came together during its borough meeting on June 13. On May 24, 19 … more

HORTONVILLE, NY — The Town of Delaware has a policy on the books to encourage farming. Chapter 125 of the town’s code includes articles ensuring residents’ right to farm, and sets … more

ELDRED, NY — “What happened with the constables?” Arnie Gruel asked at the June 14 Highland Town Board meeting. With that, supervisor Jeff Haas laid out current developments. … more

MILANVILLE, PA — The dead stay dead, and the buried usually stay buried. The monuments that watch over the dead and buried face a more uncertain fate. A statue of a winged angel until … more

Martucci endorses Houle for state senate GOSHEN, NY — Sen. Mike Martucci announced his endorsement of Monroe Town Councilwoman Dorey Houle for the 42nd State Senate district, which will … more

HONESDALE, PA — “These ideas are truth, and the truth is ours.” Mayor Derek Williams was speaking to a crowd at the old underpass at Honesdale’s Park Street Complex last … more

NARROWSBURG, NY —The issue of toilets (or the lack thereof) on Tusten’s Main Street has been discussed at length. The conversation got closed out at a June 14 meeting of the town … more

MONTICELLO, NY — DA Meagan Galligan announced that Lorenzo Wilson, 34, of Monticello, was arrested on June 9, following the early morning execution of a search warrant prepared by her Office and executed by the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police, US Department of Homeland Security, Village of Monticello Police Department and District Attorney’s Investigators. The arrest is part of a coordinated and ongoing investigation into illegal activities in Monticello. more

MONTICELLO, NY — On June 15, the Sheriff’s Patrol was called to 36 Coopers Corners Road in the Town of Thompson for a report of two convicted animal abusers who were illegally in possession of animals. more

MONTICELLO, NY — Students of all abilities had the chance to socialize, compete and have fun at the seventh Monticello High School Awesome Alliances on May 20. The event paired students based … more

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — New Hope Community, which provides support and services for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, celebrated Joel Salas and his accomplishment. … more

SYRACUSE, NY — For the sixth year, students from Sullivan BOCES’ New Vision Health program came out on top in a statewide competition. In the annual New York State SkillsUSA … more

NARROWSBURG, NY — If you love the world of books, do not miss the Deep Water Literary Fest. It takes place from Friday, June 17 to Sunday, June 19, and is a gathering of literary luminaria at … more

“Oh, thank goodness!” I shouted, when I heard that the annual Livingston Manor Trout Parade was making its return upstream last Saturday, after a COVID-induced hiatus. If you know me at … more

HAWLEY, PA — We Rock the World, a team from the Wallenpaupack Area High School, took home first-place honors in the 2022 Pike Envirothon. The team represented Pike at the state Envirothon … more

REGION — “Some kids can’t get out of the despair they sank into during the pandemic,” said Akilah Sutphin. “We’re seeing it in their behavior in school.” … more