With election day just a week away, political tensions are heating up in Honesdale. Honesdale Borough Councilman and mayoral candidate Jim Hamill was stripped of all his committee assignments Monday night,…
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Ulster County Executive Urges Release of Afghan Refugee, Bard Student Detained by ICE
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger is calling for the immediate release of a New Paltz resident and Bard College student who remains detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement despite a determination…
Everything You Need to Know Before Election Day in Sullivan County
Election season is in full swing, and early voting is already underway across Sullivan County. Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo spoke with Dan Hust, Sullivan County’s Director of Communications, about how the Board…
Explore the Roots of Halloween at Samhain Event in Narrowsburg
Long before Halloween meant costumes and candy, the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain marked the end of harvest and the start of the darkening season. More than 2,000 years ago, Celts believed…
Viral “Take Me Down to Stewy’s” Song Pays Tribute to New York Staple, Stewart’s Shops
Stewart’s Shops is a beloved gas station and convenience store with hundreds of locations across the Catskills and upstate New York. For many residents in rural communities, it’s a staple and, and…
Food Access Conference Meets to Strategize Amid Trump SNAP Cuts
Over 200 advocates gathered in Manhattan for a conference on food security across New York State. The New York Health Foundation organized the event and said in their press release it was…
Highland Town Supervisor Candidate Mary Ellen Carney Talks Transparency
Mary Ellen “Mel” Carney, candidate for Highland Town Supervisor, spoke with Radio Catskill’s Genevieve Hartnett about her run for office and her call for greater transparency in local government. Carney said she…
Town of Highland Supervisor John Pizzolato Talks Reelection
Town of Highland Supervisor John Pizzolato spoke with Radio Catskill’s Genevieve Hartnett as part of the station’s Local Election Series, discussing his bid for reelection, community projects, and efforts to improve transparency…
Pike County Open Space, Greenways and Recreation Plan Update Available for Public Review
The Pike County Planning and Mapping Office released the draft Open Space, Greenways, and Recreation Plan (OSGR) and is asking residents to review the proposed plan and provide their feedback. The OSGR…