In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re featuring images from the Woman Card Girl Power playing cards, which showcase and celebrate young women who have changed the world. Moving … more

When I first arrived in the east, in my heart I laughed at people using umbrellas in snowfall, which is very much not a midwestern thing to do. But after getting dampened by soggy flakes a few times, … more

Praise be for mud when the frost goes out, And the sap runs and the seeds sprout And the tree buds burst with a soundless shout! Beginning time — the time of birth, The new yeast … more

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re featuring images from the Woman Card Girl Power playing cards, which showcase and celebrate young women who have changed the world. Moving … more

Did you know that large supermarkets and food companies pay a lot of money to know exactly the best way to market their products to you, the consumer?  From the color of the packaging to the … more

Sunshine Week is March 12 to 18. This week gives us the opportunity to celebrate and recognize that we all have a right to know.  Sunshine Week was launched in 2005 by the American Society of … more

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re featuring images from the Woman Card Girl Power playing cards, which showcase and celebrate young women who have changed the world. Moving … more

Celebrating Women’s History Month By LAURIE STUART With an aim of increasing awareness of women’s contributions to society, educators in Santa Rosa, CA, first celebrated … more

How can humanity ensure a brighter future? I know for a portion of the older generations, the answer is filed under “Not my problem.” But as someone hoping to be part of this eventuality, I am slightly more concerned. Sullivan 180, usually associated with improving the county’s health, recently held an MLK Day of Service Youth Summit to try and strengthen the future of our community by supporting and empowering teenagers. more

Welcome to 2023! May the new year bring you health, wealth and wisdom.  more

Chanukah is believed to be the first case in recorded history of a military battle waged for religious freedom. The Syrian Greeks sought to suppress and eliminate various aspects of Jewish religious practice that set Judaism apart from other cultures. Most notable were the bans placed on distinct areas of spiritual engagement, such as circumcision and Torah study—a veritable assault against body and soul. more

I just received one of the best presents ever—the passing of “Elizabeth’s Law,” named in memory of my daughter. more

With this week’s paper, we begin a six-week exploration of joy. It seemed fitting that given the current state of national and global news, we concentrate on finding stories of resilience. That we explore the path from pain and separation to interconnection and—if we are lucky and diligent—joy. more

This season of Thanksgiving offers us a welcome opportunity to reflect upon the cornucopia of advantages of life in America, which we enjoy and share with others.  It is sometimes easy to … more

Veterans Day officially commemorates the end of World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 and honors U.S. veterans of all conflicts. more

The Ukrainian community of Glen Spey, NY invites you to join us in this year’s commemoration of the Famine-Genocide on Saturday, November 5 at 2 p.m. at the Narrowsburg Union. more

If you talk to almost anyone right now, you will find them concerned about the future.  more

I was troubled to read the National Breast Cancer Foundation's assertion that plastic utensils do not cause breast cancer (River Reporter, October 6-12, 2022). I don't know what they mean by "plastic … more

Consider this recent community network post: more

The Camp FIMFO informational session hosted by the Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development on September 15 was, if nothing else, informative. more