A new report on the gender pay gap from New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli shows that women in New York earn 87 cents on the dollar compared to men in 2023….
Author: Kimberly Izar
Five Years Later: New Yorkers with Long COVID Juggle Illness and Doubt
Extreme fatigue, brain fog, and long-term gastrointestinal issues are a few of more than 200 symptoms of Long COVID. “Short answer, it sucks,” said Jamie Sanin, founder of Celebrate845, a mutual…
Young Farmers Feel The Freeze of Federal Funding
Farmers say the federal funding freeze is halting growth and derailing their planning and young farmers say they face unique challenges. For young and beginner farmers, federal funding is critical as…
Local Egg Farmers Confront Avian Flu’s Impact as Egg Prices Begin to Drop
Tuesday, March 18, is National Ag Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the hardworking farmers, ranchers and agricultural workers who keep our country fed. And today, we’re recognizing some of our…
What’s Behind the NYSEG Bill Hikes?
We’ve been reporting on Radio Catskill how customers have been impacted by their high NYSEG electricity bills this winter. This past Monday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that Canada would add a…
Burn Ban Begins March 16. Are We Ready for Wildfire Season?
Brush fires broke out in Suffolk County, Long Island over the weekend on Saturday, burning over 400 acres and closing several highways. Citing dry conditions and high winds, Governor Kathy Hochul issued…
Some NYSEG Customers Taking Drastic Measures to Lower Bills
As we’ve been reporting, NYSEG and other electricity customers have experienced dramatic spikes in their electric bills this winter, with some seeing their costs double or even triple. Some NYSEG customers have…