High Stakes in the Empire State: Ambitious Gas Drilling Projects Promise Revenue but Threaten Environment

This article is part of an initiative with Understanding Government, a Washington D.C. based nonprofit, called “Government In My Backyard”(GIMBY).
Ever heard of “fracking”? It could bring cash-strapped New York State revenue in the billions of dollars. It could also contaminate groundwater and aquifers with carcinogens and other toxins, pollute millions of gallons of water, [...]

30 days ultimatum not needed

The frustration level was high among some members of the Newburgh Arts and Culture Commission at their meeting Wednesday, December 10th. Garin Baker proposed giving the city an ultimatum to expedite the funding of the public art fund:

We need to have a time, a deadline. 30 days to the City of Newburgh and [...]

An interview with Martha Zola

Martha Zola (photo provided.)
On the afternoon of December 4th, I conducted the following interview with Martha Zola, who is serving as interim Director of Cultural and Economic Development for the City of Newburgh.  She replaces Kendal Henry, who recently vacated the position.  On Friday, December 5th, the Times-Herald Record ran an article about this position, [...]