More than 100 people died after devastating flash floods tore through central Texas during Fourth of July weekend, with at least 28 children confirmed dead. More than 160 people are still…
Author: Kimberly Izar
Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Could Worsen Food Insecurity in the Catskills, Advocates Warn
About one in five children in Sullivan County live below the poverty line and do not get enough food to eat to grow and thrive, according to A Single Bite, a nonprofit…
Young Farmers Face Uncertainty After New York Legislative Session Ends
The New York State legislative session wrapped up in late June. On the table were big issues for farmers in the region – like sewage sludge, school bid contracts, and SNAP benefits….
How to Stay Safe (And Have Fun): Tips From the National Canoe Safety Patrol
On Saturday mornings, a group of volunteers are typically outside the Zane Gray Museum in Lackawaxen, P.A., taking the time to get the weather report and details on how high the Upper…
‘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….
Older Farmers Worry Trump’s Budget Cuts Will Devastate Community and Aid in the Catskills
Farmers market season is officially here in the Catskills, but many farmers are still navigating the combined loss of federal funding freezes, new tariffs on agricultural products, and a broader loss of…
Sullivan County Honors the Watson Family in Juneteenth Celebration
Today, on Juneteenth, we celebrate the generations of Black Americans whose contributions have shaped our country’s history. In New York’s Catskills region, community leaders and public officials took the day to recognize…
Middletown Passes ‘Good Cause Eviction’ Law, Joins Upstate NY Renter Protection Push
The City of Middletown became the latest upstate city to adopt a local ‘Good Cause Eviction’ law, which protects tenants against eviction without justifiable cause and from predatory rent increases. Radio Catskill’s…
‘No Kings’ Protest Against Trump in Monticello Draws Hundreds
Hundreds of people gathered in the parking lot by the Read it Again bookstore in Monticello on June 14 as part of nationwide demonstrations called the ‘No Kings’ protests. The Sullivan…