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Author: Patricio Robayo
Jeffersonville Becomes the Heart of Photojournalism Each Fall
Each October, the quiet town of Jeffersonville transforms into a global hub for photojournalism. The Eddie Adams Workshop, founded in 1988 by Pulitzer Prize–winning photographer Eddie Adams, gathers 100 of the world’s…
Historic White Lake Mansion House Under Restoration
For decades, the White Lake Mansion House stood as both a landmark and a mystery—its crumbling structure leaving locals to wonder what would ever become of Sullivan County’s first hotel. Now, thanks…
Fatal Collision Under Investigation in Town of Wawarsing
On September 30, 2025, at approximately 7:46 a.m., State Police from the Ellenville barracks responded to a two-vehicle crash on State Route 209 in the town of Wawarsing. The initial investigation determined…
Hispanic Heritage Month: Puerto Rican Journalist J. Miguel Santiago Colón on Identity, Media, and Public Voices
As part of Radio Catskill’s Hispanic Heritage Month series, we welcomed back a familiar voice: J. Miguel Santiago Colón, who started his journey with us as an intern and is now producing…
Hudson River Documentary The Keeper Premieres at Woodstock Film Festival
The Hudson River takes center stage in filmmaker Jon Bowermaster’s new environmental documentary The Keeper, which will premiere at the Woodstock Film Festival this October. The film follows patrol boat captain John…
Pike County Commissioner: Pennsylvania Budget Impasse Puts Daycare, Food Pantries, and Vital Services at Risk
As Pennsylvania’s state budget impasse drags into its third month, local governments and essential community programs are feeling the strain. In Pike County, officials have issued a resolution urging Harrisburg lawmakers and…
Fatal Plane Crash at Kobelt/Wallkill Airport
The New York State Police are investigating a fatal plane crash that occurred on Saturday, September 27, 2025. At approximately 2:25 p.m., troopers from SP Highland responded to a report of an…
Experts Push Back on Autism and Medication Myths
Claims linking autism to vaccines or medications like Tylenol resurfaced this month after President Donald Trump suggested acetaminophen use during pregnancy could cause autism. But experts say the science doesn’t support those…