A former New York state corrections officer was found guilty Monday of murdering prisoner Robert Brooks last year, but two other guards were acquitted of second-degree murder, manslaughter and assault charges, according…
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The Moral Debate Over Death Facing NY Gov. Hochul
Jules Netherland sent New York Gov. Kathy Hochul a handwritten greeting card earlier this year asking for the right to end her own life, on her own terms. Netherland, a 58-year-old from…
GOP Officials Vote to Disband NY Young Republicans Chapter After Leak of Racist Texts
New York’s top Republicans voted Friday to close the state’s Young Republicans chapter after the group’s leaders sent racist and antisemitic messages in a group chat that leaked to the press. Republican…
Wayne County Community Foundation Youth Advisory Grant Committee Application Open
The Wayne County Community Foundation announces its 2025 deadline of October 31 for Youth Advisory Committee mini-grants to help students and student organizations fund extracurricular projects and programs. For more information – waynefoundation.org
Job Fair Set for Monday at Monticello Library in Partnership with Center for Discovery
A job fair hosted by the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library and The Center for Discovery is scheduled for Monday, October 20, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the library’s Robert D….
Sullivan County Sales Tax Drop Could Trigger Property Tax Hike in 2026
Sullivan County is facing a significant sales tax shortfall that could force a property tax increase next year, county officials say. Potential $5 Million Gap in Sales Tax Revenue County Treasurer Nancy…
Gov. Hochul Seeks to Water Down NY Prison Oversight Bill, Advocates Say
By Jimmy Vielkind/New York Public News Network Gov. Kathy Hochul is trying to water down legislation that would bulk up oversight of New York’s corrections system, advocates said, just as three correction…
Millions to Rally Nationwide for ‘No Kings’ Protest; Monticello Event Highlights Local Concerns
Millions are expected at the nationwide “No Kings” protests this Saturday, including a gathering in Monticello organized by grassroots group We Are One Sullivan. The coalition advocates for civic engagement and accountability…
Hispanic Heritage Month: New York Focus Reporter Isabelle Taft on Latino Voices and Accountability
For Hispanic Heritage Month, Radio Catskill speaks with Isabelle Taft, immigration reporter for New York Focus, about her work covering the intersection of immigration, state policy, and the human stories shaping communities…