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…
Author: Patricio Robayo
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…
NY FOCUS: Following New York Focus Investigation, Home Health Aides Will Get New Insurance
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 · December 9, 2025 Following New…