A new report from The Commonwealth Fund paints a stark picture of what could happen if Congress moves forward with proposed Medicaid cuts. Nearly 900,000 jobs lost. A $95 billion hit to…
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Liberty Central School District Unveils $68.5 Million Budget Proposal
The Liberty Central School District Board of Education has approved a $68.5 million budget proposal for the 2025-26 school year that aims to maintain current programs and services without increasing the tax…
Research Insights on Bobcats and Bird Flu Emerging From Cornell
Kaatscast spoke with Cornell University researchers about their latest investigations into New York State bobcat population abundance and the discovery of avian influenza (bird flu) in these wild felines. Featuring Jenny Bloodgood,…
When the Government Pulled the Plug, She Didn’t: Local Farmer Keeps Beginner Program Alive Against the Odds
Just as the Beginner Farmer Program was gaining momentum—entering its second year of a five-year initiative under the USDA’s American Rescue Plan—unexpected federal action from the Trump administration brought it all to…
Inspired by Ice: Scientists Reveal the Ancient Roots of Hudson River Schools of Art
The natural beauty of the Catskills has inspired artists, writers and even architects. It has also inspired scientists. Robert and Johanna Titus are retired professors of geology and biology who have written…
Liberty’s 5th Annual Litter Pluck and Car Seat Checks
The Liberty Police Department’s 5th Annual Litter Pluck event is April 26. The event will also feature free car seat checks by a certified CPS (Car Passenger Safety) technician. Volunteers will be…
From Dr. Neal to Kelly: Curator Promotes Woodstock Oral History Project with Kelly Clarkson
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, the original site of the 1969 Woodstock Festival, is constantly working to preserve the magic of that muddy August weekend full of peace, love & music….
Vets Finding Peace Beyond Service at Lacawac Sanctuary
In the quiet woods of the Lacawac Sanctuary in Lake Ariel, PA, a powerful initiative is giving veterans and their families a place to breathe, reflect, and heal. The “At Ease Veterans…
Tops Market Opening in Ellenville, Investing $2M in Renovations
Tops Friendly Markets is expanding its footprint in the Hudson Valley with the opening of a brand-new location in Ellenville, NY. The supermarket chain will invest $2 million in extensive renovations at…