Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) said about two million New Yorkers live in places known as “food deserts,” areas with few or no options to shop for affordable, healthy food. “Often, people in…
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Catskills Agrarian Alliance: Where Mutual Aid and Food Sovereignty Meet
According to the USDA’s latest Census of Agriculture, 96.8% of farms in the United States are owned by white producers. In New York, the percentage is even higher, with 99.4% of farms…
Patricia Grayhall And Her New Book “A Place For Us”
Author Patricia Grayhall joins Radio Catskill’s Jamie Case to discuss her new book, A Place for Us, an autofictional account of her search for a country where she could legally live with…
“This is a Human Rights Bill. Period.” – Trans Prisoners’ Rights Coalition Advocates for the G.I.R.D.S Act
The Gender, Identity, Respect, Dignity and Safety Act, more commonly known as the G.I.R.D.S. Act, is a proposed legislative bill in the New York State Senate that would require all New York…
‘Water, Water Everywhere’: How Extreme Weather is Changing New York’s Farming Industry
Chamomile, hibiscus, and lemongrass are among the herbs that Kendra Payne, owner of The Herbal Scoop in Narrowsburg, said customers tend to gravitate to in the summertime. “Everybody’s looking for hydration….
From Brownies to a Movement: How the New Paltz Free Food Fridge is Fighting Hunger and Building Community
The founder and CEO of Millions of Butterflies began their journey during the pandemic— with small bake sales— to raise money for food justice causes. But what started as a simple gesture…
Western Sullivan Public Library Launches “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program
The Western Sullivan Public Library (WSPL) is kicking summer with its 2025 Summer Reading Program, Color Our World, inviting readers of all ages to explore art, storytelling, and community through a colorful…
SPOTLIGHT PA: Trump Admin Tells Pa., Other States To Shift Broadband Focus To Cheaper Options Like Elon Musk’s Starlink
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG…