The expanded Springbrook Wellness Clinic will provide comprehensive, sensory-responsive primary care for children and adults, integrated behavioral health services, extended appointment times,…
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Programs earning “with distinction” status go above and beyond these standards, showcasing exemplary outcomes, leadership commitment and continuous improvement.…
Perhaps the most important message we can send during this season is that no one is obligated to endure harm for the sake of holiday harmony. Safety is not a luxury—it is a right. The glow of the season means little if it leaves some in the shadows.…
The young people in the environmental conservation field that I have met are passionate, knowledgeable, articulate and creative. They are bringing environmental ethics into the conversation, grounded not only in science but also in equity, diversity and inclusion.…
Since beginning my position at Tobacco Free Communities: Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie in December 2019, I have learned smoking affects every organ of one’s body, and increases the risk of contracting many harmful and lethal diseases, including Alzheimer’s.…
The CSO’s season theme, “The Orchestral Kaleidoscope,” reflects this philosophy perfectly. Like a symphony itself, it truly takes an entire community—musicians, board members, volunteers, donors, and audience members—working in harmony to create something greater than the sum of its parts.…
One of the most engaging ways OCCA connects with the community is through its Community Science programs. These hands-on, volunteer-powered initiatives invite residents to help monitor and restore local ecosystems. Volunteers team up with OCCA staff to assess stream health, evaluate culverts for aquatic habitat connectivity, track shoreline algae blooms, remove invasive species, and more.…
When I first arrived in Cooperstown as a student at the Cooperstown Graduate Program, I had no idea just how deeply this place would come to feel like home. Now, having recently graduated and stepped into my new role as operations coordinator with the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce, I’m excited to officially introduce myself to the community that has already shown me so much warmth and kindness.…
The Catskill Symphony Orchestra has been creating magic right here for 71 years. It began as a humble community orchestra, with students, SUNY faculty, and local musicians sharing the stage. Over the decades, it’s grown into a professional ensemble of more than 50 core members, performing up to five concerts a season. Under the baton of Conductor Charles “Chuck” Schneider and now Artistic Director Glen Cortese, the CSO has evolved into a true cultural gem.…
I cannot stress this point strongly enough: We can no longer assume that there is any “safe” drug supply on the streets, social media, or the Internet (licensed online pharmacies and regulated dispensaries excepted).…
