Regional

HARLEM VALLEY — Most years, right when autumn is winding down and winter is about to begin, people would be talking about how best to avoid catching that ghastly flu, contemplating whether it’s too late to get the flu shot (it’s not), whether it’s worth it to get inoculated at all (it is) and simply how to stay healthy for the remainder of the f

NEW YORK STATE — As the U.S. moves forward with finalizing a vaccine that can be distributed to the public to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, likely sometime in December, New York county officials as well as local health departments are assuring the public they’re ready to help state and federal partners distribute the vaccine.

TRI-STATE REGION — Local food pantries are always a critical element of the community support network, but as many struggle to deal with the challenges that have come with the COVID-19 health crisis, the need is greater than ever.

The Northwest Corner, though less impacted by the pandemic than some of the state’s more urban areas, has weathered its share of ups and downs this year.  Lives and jobs were lost. Lockdowns and closures hurt businesses, towns and schools. Events were canceled, illness and isolation separated friends and families. 

Photographer Lans Christensen was out with a camera last week looking for hawks. What he found instead was a statuesque buck, with newly emerging antlers.

WINGDALE — Ask Warren Norstein of Big W’s what’s cookin’ and he’ll happily explain not just what’s on the menu, but how it got there and exactly what makes his mouth watering BBQ good enough to drive miles for.

HARLEM VALLEY — Now more than ever, access to fresh food is an essential to staying healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

NEW YORK STATE — The New York State Education Department (NYSED) decided to cancel the Regents exams scheduled for January 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.