Sullivan County legislators still can’t agree on where to put a gateway housing shelter. Some critics warned that the clock was ticking to apply for funding for the facility before state funds…
Author: Kimberly Izar
39-Year-Old Man Found Dead at Liberty Knights Inn, Police Say
A 39-year-old man was found dead at the Knights Inn in Liberty, N.Y. on Sept. 15, according to the Village of Liberty Police Department. Village of Liberty Police Chief Steven D’Agata confirmed…
PRASAD Sees 40 Percent Jump in Patients as Affordable Dental Care in Sullivan County Lags
Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Accessing high-quality dental care is already difficult for low-income families. But in rural…
Extensive Toxic Algal Bloom Observed in Hudson River, New Tool Tracks Water Quality In Real Time
Potentially the most extensive harmful algal bloom in the Hudson River in nearly 40 years was observed, according to local science advocacy nonprofit Riverkeeper. The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies said…
New York’s HEAP Funding at Risk Ahead of Winter
Sullivan County officials warn that the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance is anticipating the state’s HEAP funding to be flat for this year. The Home Energy Assistance Program,…
Groundhog Trouble: Tips from Finca Seremos
Woodchucks, or groundhogs, can become a year-round headache for farmers, gardeners, and homeowners. Despite their relatively small build, groundhogs can quickly destroy a large amount of farmland. Radio Catskill’s Kimberly Izar sat…
Pike Medical Foundation Receives $500,000 Grant to Build First-Ever County Community Hospital
Pike County remains the only county in the state of Pennsylvania without a hospital or urgent care facility. That could soon change. The Pike Medical Foundation received a $500,000 grant from the…
Queer Rock Bands Set to ‘Rock the Roof’ at The Darby
Update: Due to expected rain, this event was moved to The Darby in Beach Lake, P.A. It was previously scheduled at The Cochecton Pump House. Get ready to ‘Rock the Roof’…
Rockland Central School District Kicks Off First Year After Merger
The start of a new school year always brings lots of planning, excitement, and maybe a few nerves. For Rockland Central School District students, families, and staff, this year marks an…