A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s plan to freeze billions of dollars in federal funding for child care and social services, a move that local leaders say could have…
Author: Patricio Robayo
State of the State 2026: What to Watch as Hochul Takes the Stage
As Governor Kathy Hochul prepares to deliver her 2026 State of the State address Tuesday at 1 p.m., attention in Albany is focused on affordability, public safety, and how New York responds…
Aging in Place: Senior Care, Caregivers, and the Rural Safety Net
Missed Bills, Icy Roads, and the Hidden Safety Net for Seniors in Sullivan CountyIn Episode 4 of Radio Catskill’s Health on the Margins, Patricio Robayo looks at what “aging in place” really…
SPOTLIGHT PA: High-Stakes 2026 Elections Will Determine Control of PA Legislature, Which Party Sets Policy
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG…
Incarcerated Advocate Calls for Expanded Presidential Pardon Power on Radio Catskill
An incarcerated prison reform advocate is calling for a major expansion of presidential clemency authority. In an interview with Radio Catskill, Atiq Weston outlined his proposal, the Presidential Pardon Powers Act of…
Christmas and Hanukkah Come Together at the Borscht Belt Museum
This Sunday, Dec. 21, the Borscht Belt Museum is inviting the community to celebrate the holiday season with a program that blends music, history, and tradition, bringing Christmas and Hanukkah together under…
For Hanukkah, Local Communities Share Light & Resilience
With antisemitism at record-high levels and violence against Jews in the headlines, Hanukkah celebrations are taking on added significance this year. On the first two nights of , members of local Jewish…
Incarcerated Individual Revived With Narcan at Woodbourne Correctional Facility
An incarcerated individual was found unresponsive Saturday evening at Woodbourne Correctional Facility and was revived after staff administered Narcan, according to the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. In…
Property Deed Scams on the Rise in Sullivan County, Clerk Warns
Property owners in Sullivan County are being warned about a growing wave of property deed fraud, a scam that county officials say is becoming more common, more sophisticated, and more damaging. In…