After Superstorm Sandy, New York launched the Citizens’ Preparedness Corps (CPC) to teach residents how to handle emergencies—from storms and floods to power outages. Maria Pfegel of the program says: “Most people believe they’re more…
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At SUNY Sullivan, High School Students Get a Head Start on College — and Confidence
For some students, college can feel distant — something to think about later, after graduation, after adulthood begins. At SUNY Sullivan, a growing program is trying to change that by bringing college…
Agnes Van Put, Beloved Livingston Manor Fly-Fishing Figure, Dies at 109
” Agnes Van Put, a beloved fixture of Livingston Manor’s fly-fishing community and a longtime presence at the Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum, died January 21, 2026. She was 109 years…
Winterfest Heats Up the Cold Weekend with Ice Skating, Live Music, and Bonfires
As a cold snap grips the Catskills, Roscoe Mountain Club is embracing winter this Saturday with Winterfest, a full afternoon of ice skating, snowshoeing, live music, and craft beer. Hosted in partnership…
Dance All Afternoon, Be Home for Dinner: Daytime Disco Hits the Catskills
A new dance party is flipping the nightclub model on its head — no alcohol, no late nights, and no pressure to be “cool.” It’s called Daytime Disco, a sober, midday dance…
How Sheep Wool Becomes Yarn at Old Long Farm in Callicoon
Alex Gardner spends a good deal of time tending to his 32 Shetland sheep. Gardner, owner and farmer of Old Long Farm in Callicoon, chatted with Radio Catskill about the joys of…
Therapeutic Riding at Fair Hill Helps Riders Connect and Heal
At Fair Hill Therapeutic Riding Center, horses are more than animals — they’re teachers. Helping people build confidence, communication skills, and emotional connection, they offer lessons that traditional classrooms or therapy rooms…
Middle Schoolers Turn Nutrition Lessons Into Music Through Real Food Songwriting Program
On a recent morning, a group of middle schoolers at Liberty Middle School delivered a lesson on nutrition not through a worksheet or a lecture, but through a hook. “Don’t skip meals….
Trans Support Initiative’s Book Club Creates Safe Space in Sullivan and Wayne Counties
In Sullivan and Wayne Counties, a grassroots organization is using books to build community and support for transgender and gender-diverse people. The Trans Support Initiative (TSI) hosts a monthly book club in…