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Pennsylvania’s next attorney general will set the tone of the commonwealth’s approach to law enforcement, and one of their biggest tasks will be deciding how to handle the ongoing opioid crisis. Under now-Gov. Josh Shapiro, the attorney general’s office represented Pennsylvanians in multistate settlements against drug companies that were accused of…
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Seasoned Gives and Hemp & Humanity are bringing the cannabis community together this week. The 3rd Annual FALL Hudson Valley Cannabis RollCall will take place on Thursday October 24th. Seasoned Gives is hosting the event in Lake Katrine, New York. Radio Catskill’s Nia Watson spoke with Tamika Dunkley from Seasoned Gives about the event and the cann…
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Grab your walking shoes! The Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will host a walk-a-thon at the end of the month for social justice. It will follow a five-mile route, beginning at the Narrowsburg Union in Sullivan County. Radio Catskills Nia Watson met with Tom Rue to learn more about the upcoming event and its history.…
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Maria Silva is a Spanish journalist with the Hudson Valley Times Union, known for her reporting on a range of subjects. However, her most significant work has focused on asylum seekers. In her reports, she has shed light on the often-overlooked stories of Spanish-speaking asylum seekers arriving in New York. During our interview, she reflects on he…
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The 13th annual Big Eddy Film Festival, hosted by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, kicks off this weekend! The festival offers a diverse selection of films, ranging from documentaries to dramas, local productions to international films, and short films to full-length features. There’s something for everyone’s taste. Radio Catskill's Patricio Roba…
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Radio Catskills delves into the rich and often overlooked history of Latino communities in the Catskills. Professor Brett Maney and Associate Professor Christina Perez Jimenez explore how Spanish and Latin American settlers established vibrant recreational cultures with resorts and hotels in the late 19th century. Discover the cultural connections …
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Democratic lawmakers are accusing Pennsylvania’s auditor general of releasing a misleading report that unfairly criticizes the Shapiro administration for a lack of oversight. These critics include Republican Tim DeFoor’s main general election opponent, state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta (D., Philadelphia). DeFoor has defended his office’s work, noting the…
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Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated from September 15 to October 15, honors the culture, history, and contributions of Latino and Hispanic Americans in the United States. As part of Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, an event will be held in Kingston, NY. The "Latinos in Local Politics" roundtable discussion will take place on **Thursday, Octobe…
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Last weekend marked the official start of fall, but it’s still warm enough to take a walk in the park without a jacket. The Sullivan County Parks & Recreation Department recently rolled out a survey for residents to offer any comments on the current park system. This effort is part of an initiative to expand and improve on the county parks and thei…
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Despite a bump following Joe Biden’s exit from the presidential race, Democrats in Pennsylvania are entering the home stretch of the 2024 election with their weakest voter registration advantage compared with Republicans in recent decades. The party’s raw registration numbers began to rise after Biden dropped out in late July, and that trend is con…
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An Ulster County resident who was recently diagnosed with Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) has died, Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Monday. This marks the first case of EEE in New York since 2015, and the state's Department of Health is urging residents to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites, which transmit the virus. In response to the d…
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court restores date requirement for mail ballots, voiding lower-court ruling The decision, focusing on the court’s jurisdiction rather than the case’s merits, could cause thousands of mail ballots to be rejected in November’s election. Votebeat's Carter Walker speaks to Radio Catskill's Jason Dole.…
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Year after year, teachers in New York have had to fill in the gap left by their schools’ thin budgets for expenses as essential as classroom supplies. During the 2019–2020 school year, New York teachers spent an average of $463 on school supplies, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics. Ninety-five percent of them purch…
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In this episode, we highlight the inspiring story of Toni McGibbon, Garnet Health Medical Center’s longest-serving volunteer. For over 26 years, Toni has dedicated her time and energy to helping patients, logging more than 17,000 hours of service. From her early days in patient transport to her current role at the registration desk, Toni’s warmth a…
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More than a million New Yorkers with children are receiving checks in the mail from the state. The payments of up to $330 are a one-time supplement to the state’s child tax credit, passed as part of the state budget negotiated by the legislature and Governor Kathy Hochul this spring. But one Albany-area Republican senator wants the state to go furt…
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A new 1.1-mile trail has opened up in South Fallsburg, where visitors can wind around the partially collapsed Fallsburg Tunnel and take a scenic stop overlooking the Neversink River on a moderately hilly, unpaved path. It's part of an ongoing project to transform stretches of abandoned railroad tracks throughout Sullivan County into the 50-mile-lon…
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New York's rollout of the adult-use recreational cannabis market has encountered numerous obstacles. While the first dispensaries licensed under the general application period are now opening, previous rounds aimed at equity applicants were marred by legal disputes and significant delays. Philip Pantuso of the Times Union recently discussed these c…
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For this week's update from the Sullivan County government, we spoke to county treasurer Nancy Buck, who shared a reminder about the fast-approaching repurchase deadline for tax-foreclosed properties, and shared her thoughts on the fiscal state of the county.Af Chia-Tien Nicole Chen
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Local rivers are swelling with heavy rains from Tropical Storm Debby this week, putting low-lying towns in the Catskills and Northeast Pennsylvania on alert about potential flooding. With increasingly extreme weather brought on by climate change, experts say it’s worth reconsidering the ways we manage our rivers and streams. Radio Catskill reporter…
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Sullivan County has temporarily closed several public buildings today, August 5, 2024, due to a non-specific threat emailed to the county government's main address. Acting Sullivan County Deputy Manager Michelle Huck authorized the closure as a precautionary measure. The closures include the Social Services campus in Liberty, specifically the Travi…
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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.…
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"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.…
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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 elect…
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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…
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The town of Bethel has been recertified as a “Bronze-standard Climate-Smart Community” by the Department of Environmental Conservation as part of New York State’s Climate Smart Community program, which supports local efforts to meet the economic, social, and environmental challenges posed by climate change. Bethel is one of 23 municipalities being …
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Former President Donald Trump was injured in an assassination attempt Saturday when a gunman opened fire at a rally approximately 30 miles north of Pittsburgh. During the incident, one person at the rally was killed and two others were wounded before Secret Service agents neutralized the shooter. Greg Goldstein, Chairman of the Republican Party in …
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For the second consecutive week, the Town of Fallsburg has issued another water conservation notice for certain areas of South Fallsburg, effective until Monday, July 15, 2024. According to Fallsburg officials, a review of the current water supply this morning revealed that the LaVista Drive water tanks are at minimum levels necessary to meet the e…
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John J. Lennon is a prison journalist currently serving a 28-years-to-life sentence at Sullivan Correctional Facility for murder, drug sales, and gun possession. He is a contributing editor at Esquire and a contributing writer at The Marshall Project. Recently, he started a nonfiction writing workshop at Sullivan, where 10 incarcerated individuals …
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Sullivan County’s bus service, Move Sullivan, is set to expand its routes, aiming to connect more communities across the county. This expansion is part of a broader initiative to improve public transportation accessibility for residents, making it easier for people to commute to work, attend medical appointments, and access other essential services…
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A transgender man sued the New York prison system for forcing him to undergo illegal genital examinations. He has settled the case for $275,000. Chris Gelardi from NY Focus spoke to Radio Catskill's Patricio Robayo on what this means for the transgender community in prisons.Af Patricio Robayo
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Joanna Gass, a beloved local singer who performs with Search and Rescue and frequently appears at events throughout Sullivan County, such as Bethel Music by the Lake. Joanna, who sang during the Catskills Borscht Belt era, will be sharing her story with writer Carol Montana, discussing her life and how she became a staple in the Catskills nightlife…
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