Sullivan County is facing the steepest first-quarter sales tax decline in New York State, a drop that county officials say is raising urgent questions about development trends, infrastructure limits and the future…
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‘Borscht Belt Serenade’: A Musical Tribute to Catskills History
The resorts of the Catskills’ Borscht Belt once drew millions of Jewish families escaping city summers for mountain air, lavish dining rooms and all-night entertainment. It was where generations of comedians sharpened…
`The Keeper’ Brings Hudson River Story to Catskill Brewery
The Hudson River has long carried the story of New York — as a transportation route, a source of food and recreation, and for many years, a dumping ground. A new documentary,…
Run Like the Wind Keeps Ellenville Moving — and Giving Back — After More Than 40 Years
On the Sunday after Mother’s Day, runners and walkers gather in the heart of Ellenville for a tradition that has become as much a community reunion as a road race. Since 1983,…
Resorts World Catskills Bond Deal Raises Questions About Transparency in Sullivan County
Times Union reporter Genevieve Hartnett joined Radio Catskill to discuss her reporting on the casino bailout, the role of the Sullivan County IDA and why critics say key decisions happened out of…
From Bison to Budgets: Sullivan County Democrat Reporters Discuss Growth, Water and Public Safety
A loose bison in Livingston Manor may have grabbed attention online, but the latest Reporters Roundtable with the Sullivan County Democrat quickly moved into some of the larger issues facing Sullivan County:…
$20M Bridge Rehabilitation Projects Approved in New York and Pennsylvania
The New York-Pennsylvania Joint Interstate Bridge Commission has approved nearly $20 million for major rehabilitation projects on two Upper Delaware River crossings while taking no action on a potential replacement for the…
Clinton Township’s Fight Against Data Center: Costs and Concerns
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Tensions remain high in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, as residents continue organizing against a proposed data center and power-generating facility they say could fundamentally change the rural character of…
Callicoon Bridge Closure Moved to May 19 for Construction Work
CALICOON, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) says the planned full closure of the Callicoon Bridge (Interstate Bridge #7) has been updated due to the weather forecast. The…