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Federal and State Officials Support Hasidic Developers in Forestburgh Zoning Battle
A federal civil rights lawsuit involving allegations of religious discrimination in the Town of Forestburgh has escalated into a national legal flashpoint, with both t...
On World Ovarian Cancer Day, AI and a Global Coalition Offer New Hope in the Fight Against Ovarian Cancer
On this World Ovarian Cancer Day, hope is on the horizon for the estimated 300,000 women diagnosed globally each year with one of the most lethal forms of cancer. A gr...
Debate Over Closed Primaries Heats Up as Spotlight PA Hosts Open Primaries Forum
As Pennsylvania prepares for its 2025 primary elections, growing attention is being paid to the 1.4 million voters who will once again be left out of the process: inde...
Sullivan County Prepares for REAL ID Deadline: What Residents Need to Know
As the May 7, 2025, deadline for REAL ID enforcement approaches, Sullivan County residents are urged to ensure they have the necessary identification to comply with fe...
UFO Museum Celebrates Star Wars Weekend, Prepares for Summer of the Unknown
The UFO Museum will kick off the spring season by celebrating May the Fourth Weekend, a celebration of Star Wars where its fans can gather and celebrate together. But ...
Radio Catskill Responds to Trump Executive Order to Defund Public Media
President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to cease all federal funding for NPR and PBS, citi...
Ramone E. Wilson Appointed Executive Director of Sullivan County Human Rights Commission
Ramone E. Wilson has been appointed as the first full-time Executive Director of the Sullivan County Human Rights Commission. A native of Newark, New Jersey, Wilson br...
Tariffs Threaten Local Brews, Beans, and Bottles in Sullivan County
A new round of proposed tariffs from former President Donald Trump’s economic team could soon hit the shelves—and small businesses—in Sullivan County.If implemented, t...
Sullivan County Opens Annual Window for Farmland Enrollment in Agricultural Districts
Each April, Sullivan County opens a brief but meaningful window for landowners who wish to include their property in one of the county’s Agricultural Districts. It’s a...
Sowing Sustainability: Professor Champions Local Food and Wisdom This Earth Day
Today is Earth Day. Many of us are thinking about how we can do our part to protect the planet, not just globally—but right here in our own backyards. Radio Catskill’s...
Pope Francis Mourned Worldwide; Local Church Shares Tribute
Pope Francis, who died Monday at 88, is being remembered for his compassion and unwavering support for the marginalized. His legacy continues to inspire millions aroun...
Behind the Screams: Basic Bitches Premiere New Music Video and Talk Punk, Port Jervis, and Creative Chaos
Radio Catskill's Patricio Robayo sat down with Naomi Scott and Krystal Grow of the electrifying punk rock duo Basic Bitches. They’re here to talk about the world premi...
Open Space Institute Protects 3,100 Acres in Catskills for Conservation and Public Use
In a round of good news for hikers, the Open Space Institute recently protected thirty-one hundred acres in the Catskills, one of the largest parcels of privately-owne...
Exploring Identity in a Changing China: NPR's Emily Feng Speaks to Radio Catskill About Her New Book
In her debut book Let Only Red Flowers Bloom: Identity and Belonging in Xi Jinping’s China, NPR journalist Emily Feng offers a deeply human portrait of modern China un...
A Second Chance: Legal Advocates Push to Reshape Sentencing for New York’s Youth
In an effort to reshape how New York’s criminal justice system handles young people who commit serious crimes, two public defenders are making waves with an op-ed rec...
NY FOCUS: Trump’s Federal Cuts Push New York Mental Health Programs to Brink of Collapse
Mental health providers are scrambling to prevent mass layoffs and program closures, leaving advocates urging state leaders to step in before it’s too late.
Troopers Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting in Monticello
State Police are investigating a police-involved shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon at the Evergreen Housing Complex in Monticello.The incident took place shor...
Sullivan County Youth Academy Back for 2025
After an exciting and impactful debut last summer, the Sullivan County Emergency Services Youth Academy is making a triumphant return this July, promising another unfo...
NY Health Department Eliminates Over 200 Employees and Fellows Amid Federal Funding Cuts
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s cuts of more than $11 billion in public health grants on April 3 – but county and state health departmen...
Ellenville’s Budget Deficit Deepens: Mayor Warns of Tax Hikes, Says ‘No Bailout Coming’
Ellenville’s Budget Deficit Deepens: Mayor Warns of Tax Hikes, Says ‘No Bailout Coming’ The Village of Ellenville is at a financial crossroads, facing a $450,000 defi...
Five Years Later: New Yorkers with Long COVID Juggle Illness and Doubt
Five years ago this March, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a statewide lockdown to prevent the spread of the COVID pandemic. Public schools, restaurants...
How the New York State Budget Is Made
Each year, New York Focus reporters examine how lawmakers will spend over $250 billion in public money as lawmakers negotiate over the state budget. New York’s budget ...
Sullivan County Responds to Catholic Charities Closures
Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties will shutter its chemical dependency clinics across four locations, including Monticello and Goshen, due to...
Congressman Josh Riley Pushes to Lower Egg Prices and Support Family Farmers
On March 20, 2025, Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) visited Sullivan County to meet with local officials, community organizations, and rural hospitals. During his visit,...
What’s Behind the NYSEG Bill Hikes?
We’ve been reporting on Radio Catskill how customers have been impacted by their high NYSEG electricity bills this winter. This past Monday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford ...
SPOTLIGHT PA: Pennsylvania Signs New Contract to Upgrade SURE Voter Registration System
The Pennsylvania Department of State said Wednesday that it signed a new $10.6 million contract with Louisiana-based technology company Civix to upgrade the Statewide ...
NY FOCUS: New York’s Prison System Is in Crisis. We Investigated Its Ruling Family
Former prison agency staff and newly released documents describe a patronage network centered on Commissioner Daniel Martuscello III’s family.
Federal Funding Freeze Threatens Sullivan County’s New Generation of Farmers
A freeze on federal funds has halted crucial programs supporting beginner farmers in Sullivan County, leaving many in financial uncertainty. The $1.5 million in fundin...