Today, on Juneteenth, we celebrate the generations of Black Americans whose contributions have shaped our country’s history. In New York’s Catskills region, community leaders and public officials took the day to recognize…
Day: June 19, 2025
As Summer Travel Begins, Health Officials Urge Caution to Prevent Measles Spread
With four confirmed cases of measles recently reported in neighboring Orange County and over 1,000 cases nationwide this year, local health officials are urging residents to take action to prevent a wider…
Recognizing the Signs: New Alzheimer’s Data Prompts Urgent Awareness Push
As June marks Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association is amplifying efforts to educate the public on the early warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, with new data revealing that over…
Middletown Passes ‘Good Cause Eviction’ Law, Joins Upstate NY Renter Protection Push
The City of Middletown became the latest upstate city to adopt a local ‘Good Cause Eviction’ law, which protects tenants against eviction without justifiable cause and from predatory rent increases. Radio Catskill’s…
Garnet Health Announces 42 Layoffs and Critical Program Cuts in Orange and Sullivan Counties
In a press release issued this week, Garnet Health said it is cutting 42 positions and scaling back select outpatient services in an effort to manage ongoing financial strains. Garnet Health announced…
Proposed Law Seeks Public Input Before Hospitals in New York Can Cut Critical Services
On June 17, Garnet Health announced a restructuring plan that will lay off 42 employees. Garnet also said it will end Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services at Garnet Health Medical Center and Outpatient…
Kaatscast: The Untold Stories of Howe Caverns
Howe Caverns is one of New York’s most popular natural attractions—but beneath its winding passageways lies a lesser-known, tragic past. In the latest episode of Kaatscast, Brett Barry speaks with historian…
Folk Legend Terre Roche Brings Music, Memories, and Sisterhood to The Muse Rosendale Anniversary Show
Legendary singer-songwriter Terre Roche—of the iconic trio The Roches—is coming to The Muse in Rosendale for a special anniversary concert with special guests Lisa and Lori Brigantino. Jason Dole spoke with Terre…
David Dann’s “The Clock” Turns Time Inside Out at Deep Water Literary Festival
Radio Catskill volunteer David Dann is an artist, writer, and designer whose work defies easy categorization—just like his newest exhibit, The Clock, on view at the Narrowsburg Union as part of this…