Episode 254: Headlines 1/1/24-1/5/24

05/01/2024 4 min
Episode 254: Headlines 1/1/24-1/5/24

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In this episode:

Governor Kathy Hochul signs a bill for uniform local elections in New York, aligning with even-numbered years after 2025.

Proposed Village of Ateres gets a unique exemption as stricter village formation regulations take effect in the state.

Wildlife protection laws in New York ban hunting contests for certain species, drawing opposition from local sportsmen's clubs.

Forestburgh Town Board renews insurance and explores tax exemptions for volunteer firefighters, eyeing discussions in the near future.

Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association donates $4,000 to Ride2Survive, assisting cancer patients in Sullivan County.

Liberty Town Board imposes a three-month moratorium on Planned Unit Development (PUD), seeking public input and workshops.

Diverse Sullivan County Legislature is sworn in, with Nadia Rajsz becoming the first Chairwoman since 2003.

Center for Discovery sees a leadership transition as President Theresa Hamlin takes on the role of CEO, focusing on community understanding.

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