Literacy Volunteers of Sullivan County offer a wide range of services, from classes to an affordable bookstore, and they aren’t stopping during the pandemic. In a May 1 interview with WJFF’s Jason…
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Listen: The Forestburgh Playhouse Cancelled Its Mainstage Summer Season, But Stays Optimistic
After cancelling their mainstage summer season, The Forestburgh Playhouse’s Producing Artistic Director, Franklin Trapp, told WJFF they’re still working hard on possible performances this year, and grateful for the community’s continued backing….
Listen: School Closings From a Teacher’s Perspective
It’s official: on May 1, Governor Cuomo announced that all New York public schools and colleges will remain closed for the rest of the year. In this interview with WJFF’s Jason Dole,…
Listen: An Update from Wayne Memorial Hospital’s COVID-19 Unit
In an extensive interview, Dr. Sean McVeigh, head of the COVID-19 unit at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, PA discusses where the area is in the pandemic, how his team is doing,…
Listen: Coronavirus in the Pike County Jail Has Stabilized, Says County Commissioners Chairman
On April 30, Mike Osterberg, Chairman of the Pike County Commissioners, updated WJFF’s Jason Dole on the status at the county jail, where two inmates passed away from coronavirus. He also shared…
Listen: Western Sullivan Public Library Is Offering New Online Resources
Dale Blagrove of the Western Sullivan Public Library, which has branches in Callicoon, Narrowsburg, and Jeffersonville, tells WJFF’s Jason Dole about the WSPL’s many online offerings, from e-books, audiobooks, movie streaming, ancestry…
Listen: Wayne County Commissioner on Coronavirus Relief and Reopening
Like many, Wayne County Commissioner Jocelyn Cramer is looking forward to when things start opening up again, but she cautions that people need to stay smart and continue following guidelines. On April…
AUDIO APRIL 28: The Delaware River wins America’s “River of the Year”
The Delaware River has been named “River of the Year” by American Rivers. Bethany Zarnowski of the Delaware Highlands Conservancy tells us more. https://wjff.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/COVID-19+News+Stories+and+Headlines/DELAWARE+HIGHLANDS+CONSERVANCY.mp3
AUDIO APRIL 28: Signal 10 Food Truck’s Matt Lare
Matt Lare wanted a food truck and wound up working on movie sets and featured in a television show. Now, with the Signal 10 Food Truck, he’s giving back by making 380…