New York’s total bill to post the National Guard in prisons — a response to last year’s corrections officers strike — is set to swell past $1 billion, officials said. Gov. Kathy…
Day: January 29, 2026
The Real Cost of Smoking in New York Goes Beyond the Pack Price, New Report Finds
We’re taking a closer look at the real cost of smoking — not just to our health, but to our wallets. A new report from personal finance site WalletHub estimates smoking costs…
Winter High School Sports Heat Up in Sullivan County
Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo spoke with Sullivan County Democrat Sports Editor Crystal Tweed for a look at the winter high school sports season across Sullivan County. Tweed highlighted the Democrat’s new Winter…
Agnes Van Put, Beloved Livingston Manor Fly-Fishing Figure, Dies at 109
” Agnes Van Put, a beloved fixture of Livingston Manor’s fly-fishing community and a longtime presence at the Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum, died January 21, 2026. She was 109 years…
NY’s Child Poverty Rate is Still One of the Worst in the Nation
New York’s child poverty rate has consistently been one of the worst in the nation for years now. Currently, the state ranks 41st in the US, with 18% of children living in…
NY on Verge of Joining National Redistricting Fight Following Court Ruling
New York is coming closer to joining the great redistricting wars of 2026 — but the blue state’s foray is still a long shot, experts said. Several states, including California and Texas,…
The 2026 Healthiest Fire Department Challenge Begins
The Sullivan 180 Healthiest Fire Department Challenge kicked off its 4th year on January 1 with 11 departments geared up to participate! In the first three full weeks of the challenge, departments…
Delaware County Jury Convicts Davenport Man of Murder in Wife’s Death
Delhi, N.Y. – A Delaware County jury has convicted a Davenport man of murder and several related charges following a three-week trial centered on the death of his wife. District Attorney Shawn…
New York City Man Arrested on Burglary and Weapons Charges in Village of Liberty
Liberty, N.Y. – A 53-year-old New York City man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following an alleged armed burglary and assault in the Village of Liberty earlier this month. Police…