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 In New York’s 19th Congressional District race… Republican Congressman Marc Molinaro and his Democratic challenger Josh Riley… have been criticizing each other during press conferences, over social media and in attack ads.

As WSKG’s Phoebe Taylor-Vuolo reports… one issue that keeps coming up is immigration.

"On the 531" is an original play written and directed by Mando Alvarado. The story follows Benny, who discovers his late wife’s infidelity and struggles with his own faults over a decade-long journey. Alvarado’s play delves into life’s twists and turns, the power of memory, and the difference between reality and how we remember it.

Lou Ingrassia Jr. officially announced his candidacy for the 100th Assembly District today at a press conference held in the lobby of the Sullivan County Government Center. The seat is being vacated by Assembly Member Aileen Gunther, who is set to retire this year. Ingrassia, a Republican, will face Democrat Paula Kay in the upcoming November election.

During his announcement, Ingrassia emphasized a platform grounded in "common sense," focusing on infrastructure, public safety, and addressing what he described as "failed policies" in Albany.

"Infrastructure is my expertise," Ingrassia said, citing his 38 years of experience in dealing with water, sewer, roads, bridges, and stormwater systems. He highlighted his long-standing role as a New York State licensed water and sewer plant operator and his thoughts on improving infrastructure throughout Sullivan County and the entire district.

He pledged to enhance emergency services, reduce response times for medical emergencies, and improve management of large-scale incidents.

He criticized current state policies on issues such as crime, bail reform, housing, healthcare, taxes, and the economy. "Every one of these failed policies is the direct responsibility of the failed majority in Albany," he declared, urging republican voters to "flip this seat" and end the "path of destruction and inefficiency."

Local Edition's Jason Dole speaks with NY FOCUS's Colin Kinniburgh about New York's strategy to cut pollution from transportation.

In a recent article, Spotlight PA talked about recent bipartisan agreements by Pennsylvania state lawmakers on various energy projects and policies, signaling a gradual shift towards clean energy while maintaining the use of fossil fuels. 

Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA speaks with Radio Catskill's Patricio Robayo 

Multiple state prisons in Pennsylvania lack air conditioning, leaving thousands of incarcerated people at risk during increasingly common high temperatures. Spotlight PA's Danielle Ohl has more. 

Great Meadow and Sullivan prisons are slated to shut down in November. The state could close up to three more over the next year.

Chris Gelardi from NY FOCUS has more. 

New York State Senator Oberacker, for the 51st District, joined local officials at a rally today at the Woodbourne Firehouse to oppose the planned closure of the Sullivan Correctional Facility, scheduled for November 6. Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo has more…