The Village of Ellenville is at a financial crossroads, facing a $450,000 deficit for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. With rising costs and stagnant revenues, local officials are warning that tax increases may…
Author: Patricio Robayo
Ulster County Unveils $4.9M EMS Coverage Plan to Address Service Gaps and Boost Readiness
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger joined local leaders and emergency medical service (EMS) providers this week to unveil a comprehensive strategy to bolster EMS delivery across the county. The new EMS Coordinated…
NY FOCUS: How the New York State Budget Is Made
This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. NEW YORK STATE · March 12, 2025 How the…
Report Highlights Youth Barriers in Sullivan County
A recent report by the Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York, The Road to Equity: Child & Family Well-Being in New York State, identifies significant challenges facing youth in Sullivan County….
Washingtonville Officer Killed in Wrong-Way Collision on Route 17
A tragic motor vehicle accident on Saturday claimed the life of a retired police officer and left his wife hospitalized, following a wrong-way collision on State Route 17 Eastbound in the town…
Congressman Josh Riley Pushes to Lower Egg Prices and Support Family Farmers
On March 20, 2025, Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) visited Sullivan County to meet with local officials, community organizations, and rural hospitals. During his visit, he spoke with Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo about…
Sullivan County Responds to Catholic Charities Closures
Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties will shutter its chemical dependency clinics across four locations, including Monticello and Goshen, due to staffing shortages and shifting healthcare dynamics. The closures, which…
SPOTLIGHT PA: Turn Frustration Into Action By Supporting Local Journalism That Gets Results
When Luen Ng died at 75 after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Northeast Philadelphia, few people outside her family knew her story. But a Spotlight PA investigation revealed something that…