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Man Identified in Ulster County Trooper-Involved Shooting; Pellet Gun Recovered
New York State Police have identified the man involved in a trooper-involved shooting earlier this month in the town of Rochester as Benjamin Scism, 33, of Accord. Scism remains in critical condition…
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger Highlights Housing, Affordability in State of the County Address
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger outlined an agenda focused on housing, affordability, public safety, and environmental and public health priorities during her 2026 State of the County address on Feb. 18, while…
SPOTLIGHT PA: How Agencies Under Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Control Do — And Don’t — Cooperate With ICE
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HPAC Performance Explores Black History and Race in America
A multimedia performance coming to the region is using music and storytelling to explore Black history and the state of race relations in the United States today. Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo spoke…
NY FOCUS: ICE Collaboration and Prisons in Crisis: Four Questions for State Law Enforcement
This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. By Chris Gelardi , New York Focus It’s an…
New York Gets Failing Grade for Tobacco Prevention Funding
A new national report finds New York has made progress protecting residents from secondhand smoke and raising tobacco taxes — but the state is falling short where it may matter most: funding…
Meet the New Leader of the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce
The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce has appointed a new President and CEO to lead the organization’s efforts in supporting local businesses and driving economic growth across the region. Radio Catskill’s Patricio…
Catskill Brewery to Host Valentine’s Day Celebration in the Taproom
Catskill Brewery is inviting the community to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a full day of activities, music and creative experiences. The event will take place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 12…