Microplastics, tiny plastic particles that either come from products intentionally containing them or break off from larger plastic items like clothing, tires, and cookware, are increasingly being found in unexpected places. And…
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Singers Dan and Claudia Zanes Lead Inclusive Celebration of the Season
Inspired by Christmas sing-alongs they grew up with in New Hampshire, Grammy Award-winners Dan and Claudia Zanes are blending classic holiday songs along with music from various cultures and traditions on Saturday,…
PennDOT to Install Wires on I-84 in Pike County, Motorists Should Expect Delays
Motorists traveling on Interstate 84 in Pike County should expect lane restrictions between Exits 34 (Lords Valley/Dingmans Ferry) and 53 (Matamoras) from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily beginning Monday, December 9,…
Taste of Honey: Sommelier Donna DeFalco Teaches Honey Connoisseurship
You may have heard of a wine sommelier, but what about a honey sommelier? Donna DeFalco, is a professional honey sommelier and board member of the American Honey Tasting Society, and she…
Roller Derby for a Cause: Mid-Hudson Misfits Gear Up for Toys for Tots Charity Scrimmage
Laura Palermo, also known as “Madame Manatease” on the Mid-Hudson Misfits Roller Derby team, recently spoke with Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo to promote an upcoming event—a charity scrimmage supporting Toys for Tots…
Songs for Sustainability: Sing-Along Event in Narrowsburg
This Sunday, December 8, 2024, Damascus Citizens for Sustainability (DCS) will host a “Sustainable Sing-Along” at their Main Street storefront in Narrowsburg, NY. The event, focusing on environmental awareness through music, invites…
Counties Push for Control Over $247M in Opioid Funds as New Allocations Loom
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Rise In Unhoused Families Living In Hotels
Pattern for Progress, a research organization based in the Hudson Valley, recently released a report titled “When Hotels Become Home.” The report highlights how the housing crisis is forcing some families in…
The Holidays Are a Time for Sharing…Caregiving Conversations
Discussing cognitive decline or end-of-life planning may not seem like the most cheerful topic for a holiday gathering, but starting the conversation now can help ensure that everything is in order when…