The River Reporter

2022 Pennsylvania primaries: What to know

PENNSYLVANIA — The 2022 primary elections are less than a week away and will likely set the tone for one of the more competitive election years in recent Pennsylvania history. Gov. Tom Wolf … more

By OWEN WALSH | 5/11/22

3G service coming to an end, new area code in the works and more

What's new in the Upper Delaware region February 3 to 9 more

2/1/22

More solar energy for New York by 2030? and more

Measure to confirm PEMA director advances in Senate HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Senate has approved legislation requiring Senate confirmation of the … more

9/28/21

The Pennsylvania legislature is working hard to keep PA children safe.

Kayden's Law passes PA Senate

HARRISBURG, PA — Kayden Mancuso was a 7-year-old girl from Lower Makefield Township whose life was taken too soon. A bipartisan initiative was taken up in the Pennsylvania Senate to ensure that other children will not meet the same fate. more

By LYLE T. GALLOWAY | 7/21/21

Wolf vetoes Pennsylvania Voting Rights Protection Act and more

Fourth drowning this season on the Upper Delaware River DELAWARE RIVER — The fourth local drowning on the Delaware River in as many days left Town of Highland Supervisor Jeff Haas deeply … more

7/7/21

Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther's safe staffing bill was recently signed into law by the Governor of New York.

Assemblywoman Gunther celebrates safe staffing bill

MONTICELLO, NY — Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther has accomplished a lot in her most recent term of office, but her safe staffing bill, recently signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, stands out as an accomplishment of which she is especially proud. more

By LIAM MAYO | 7/7/21

The Sullivan County Manager's Office and Budget Office have earned the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award six times in a row.

Sullivan County budget again wins national award and more

Cuomo signs the Gender Recognition Act ALBANY, NY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Gender Recognition Act on June 24, removing longstanding barriers to equality under the law and ensuring … more

6/30/21

Evidence mounts against Lang, opposing 'radioactive roads' and more

Evidence mounts against Lang WASHINGTON, D.C. — An assistant U.S. attorney has filed more than 1,000 pieces of evidence against Edward Jacob Lang, the Narrowsburg native and former Honesdale … more

5/5/21

One nation

It’s no longer that you believe in the fundamental ideals of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness—NO. You must follow lockstep without comment or dissent to the leadership of your … more

By NED SADER | 4/14/21

Wayne commissioners join fracking suit

HONESDALE, PA — In a rare 2-1 vote, the Wayne County Commissioners approved a motion at their most recent meeting to join the county’s Sen. Lisa Baker (PA-20) and other state Republicans … more

By OWEN WALSH | 1/28/21

Senator Mike Martucci offers a message at his January 17 swearing-in ceremony.

Martucci unveils legislation to help restaurant and hospitality industry

Senator Mike Martucci (R, C, I – New Hampton), along with his colleagues in the Senate Republican Conference, unveiled a package of legislation to help “Reset New York’s Restaurant and Hospitality Industry." more

1/26/21

Pastor Peter Rustico, left, Senator Mike Martucci, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus, Orange County Sheriff Carl DuBois, Sullivan County Sheriff Mike Schiff. salute the flag before Martucci was officially sworn in.

Sen. Martucci sworn into office for first term

GOSHEN, NY — Sen. Mike Martucci (R, C, I – New Hampton) was sworn into his first term in the New York State Senate during a combined in-person and virtual ceremony that occurred in the … more

1/20/21

Insurrection by fascists is not protest, it’s insurrection

It was shocking to watch the insurrection unfold at the U.S. Capitol. Fascists and white supremacists came to our Capitol with weapons, bombs and a goal of intimidation and harm in an effort to … more

By MAYA K. VAN ROSSUM | 1/13/21

Metzger talks Metzger

NEW YORK’S 42ND SENATE DISTRICT — When Sen. Jen Metzger won the election in 2018, it was notable that she had turned such a reliably Republican district blue. Her Republican predecessor, … more

By OWEN WALSH | 12/16/20 | 1 comment

Martucci wins Senate race, Cuomo vetoes Monticello school bill and more

Martucci scores state Senate seat 42ND SENATE DISTRICT OF NEW YORK — Weeks since Election Day, Democratic Sen. Jen Metzger (NYS-42) conceded her race for reelection to Republican challenger … more

12/1/20

Senator Jen Metzger concedes in race for the 42nd District

Three weeks after Election Day, most of approximately 30,000 absentee and affidavit ballots have been counted in the contest for New York’s 42nd State Senate District, and Senator Jen Metzger has conceded the race. more

11/24/20

NY Election 2020: Sen. Jen Metzger faces Mike Martucci

42ND SENATE DISTRICT, NY — In a tight 2018 election, Democratic candidate Jen Metzger nabbed New York’s 42nd District Senate seat away from the GOP after Republican Sen. John Bonacic had … more

By OWEN WALSH | 10/28/20

Sign wars. NYS Senate Republican Leader Ron Ortt addresses the small crowd, flanked by signs of protest and in support of senatorial candidate Mike Martucci.

Protestors interrupt press conference

MONTICELLO, NY — On the plus side, the protesters left their torches and pitchforks at home, electing instead to show up with homemade signs and a bullhorn to effectively break up a press … more

By TED WADDELL | 10/28/20

Jurors selected for fatal crash case, Monticello School District forgiven and more

Jurors selected for fatal crash case MONTICELLO, NY — Acting District Attorney Meagan Galligan announced at a recent press conference that 23 jurors have been chosen to hear a case about … more

7/28/20

New York Senate passes coronavirus legislation

ALBANY, NY — After being away from Albany since March, the New York State Senate reconvened on May 26 and ultimately passed numerous bills meant to address the COVID-19 pandemic and health … more

By FRITZ MAYER | 6/2/20