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…
Author: Kimberly Izar
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…
Sullivan County Rolls Out $30M Plan to Connect Thousands of Homes to High-Speed Internet
High-speed internet may soon be coming to your home or small business if you live in Sullivan County. On Thursday, Sullivan County kicked off a $30 million broadband project under New York…
As Opioid Overdoses Decline in Sullivan County, Officials Warn Fight is Far From Over
Dorothy Sanchez will never forget the day her son, Jonathan, died from an overdose last September. He was 33 years old. Sanchez is one of more than 25 community members who…
New Paltz Pride Coalition Hosts Janis Ian Documentary for Pride Month
The New Paltz Pride Coalition co-hosted a special documentary honoring singer-songwriter Janis Ian’s life at the Rosendale Theatre on June 11 as part of their lineup of Pride Month events. The documentary, Janis…
Judge Temporarily Blocks Effort to Cut Delaware Valley Job Corps: “You Can’t Close This Down in 30 Days”
The U.S. District Court for New York’s Southern District temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s effort to suspend Job Corps centers on June 4. The pause would have included pausing operations at seven…
Future of Sullivan County’s Trash in Limbo
At the Sullivan County Transfer Station in Monticello, dozens of trucks drive in and out of Landfill Drive to unload tons of trash. Inside the main warehouse, garbage bags, construction debris, and…
A SUNY Graduate’s Journey: From Overcoming Addiction to Serving Others
Graduation season is upon us, and every graduate has their own story of why they wanted to pursue their education. For Sullivan County resident, June Hanley, her story began more than 20…