As I write this column, wild forest fires continue to burn just south and east of us and Pine Hill continues to struggle with serious water availability issues. The streams are dry and everyone who … more

Sidney The Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign is under way in Sidney during the holidays. Volunteer bell ringers are helping with the local drive at Price Chopper. Volunteers are needed, … more

James M Bryden, 86, passed away unexpectedly Nov. 13, 2024, in Sidney. James M. Bryden was born Dec. 25, 1937 in Hamden, to his parents Knox Bryden and Pearl Gray from Hamden. James … more

Reeva Elizabeth Clark, Elk Creek Road, Delhi, passed away peacefully at home Nov. 14, 2024, just five days before her 101st birthday. Born in Brooklyn, Reeva was the daughter of Ruth John and … more

Longyear Gallery, 785 Main Street, Margaretville, will host a holiday invitational exhibit plus members’ group show Friday. Nov. 22, to Sunday, Jan 5, 2025. Opening reception is Saturday, … more

Bright Hill Press presents the exhibition plate platter plant place prey, a group show available to view until Dec. 15. The exhibit was conceived and curated by artist Jody Isaacson. It honors … more

New York City has escalated its response to a historic precipitation shortage, moving from a drought watch to a drought warning and pausing the $2 billion Delaware Aqueduct Repair Project. Mayor Eric … more

DEC issued a heightened Drought Warning for much of the Catskill, Hudson Valley, and New York City regions. The rest of the state remains under a previously declared Drought Watch. A … more

Two DCMO BOCES employees were recognized for their work by the New York School Public Relations Association (NYSPRA). Scott Jensen, public information specialist, received an Award of Excellence for … more

DELHI - SUNY Delhi has been recognized as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for its outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan … more

ONEONTA - Natasha Swift of Franklin received $500 from the Helen and Michael Casper Fellowship for Internship Support Fund to help defray the expenses of a SUNY Athletics internship in the fall 2024 … more

In this week's FREE podcast: Drug courts in question, grant money for a fire house, tax hikes (and the lack thereof), and more! more