Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress recently published a report detailing how neighboring states of New York are addressing the housing crisis at the state level. This nonprofit organization conducts research and analysis…
Author: Patricio Robayo
“Rescue EMS”: The State of Emergency Medical Services in Sullivan County
The New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) has released a package of legislation titled “Rescue EMS” to strengthen local Emergency Medical Services in New York State. With ambulance wait times…
Sullivan County Mental Health Resources Expands
With the growing demand for mental health resources in New York State, Astor Services has taken a step forward in expanding access to essential care by extending its mental and behavioral…
Sullivan County Head Start Update: Another Month Before the Preschool Reopens
John Liddle, Sullivan County Commissioner of the Health and Human Services Division, says an interim management company will assist in restarting Sullivan County Head Start operations until a long-term solution can be…
How Chinese and Chinese Americans Celebrate Lunar New Year in the U.S.
The Lunar New Year fell on Saturday, Feb. 10, and marked the year of the dragon, which symbolizes honor and success in the Chinese zodiac. Radio Catskill’s newest intern Leying Tang…
Making Farming More Accessible for Historically Underserved Farmers
A new Beginner Farmer Program has started at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County. The program aims to help historically underserved farmers enter the field through mentorship, workshops, group training and events. …
The Importance of Children’s Dental Health Year Round, with Dr. Cecilia Escarra
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. A month dedicated to raising awareness and promoting the benefits of good oral health to children, their caregivers, and teachers. The PRASAD Children’s Dental Health…
NY Focus: After Foreclosing Homes, New York Towns Have to Pay Residents Back
This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a non-profit news publication investigating how power works in New York state. Sign up for their newsletter here. By: Arabella Saunders THERE’S A…
NY Receives Failing Grades in American Lung Association’s 2024 Report on Tobacco Control
The American Lung Association’s 2024 “State of Tobacco Control” report, released Wednesday, reveals that New York earned a failing grade for Tobacco Prevention and Control Program Funding, and a D grade…