On his Radio Catskill show Ambient Barn, music producer, sound designer, and filmmaker Mark Partridge curates a weekly hour of electronic music in its many forms. He produces his tonally fascinating and…
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Election 2024: Pennsylvania Mail Ballots Can’t Be Rejected Over Missing Date
Not counting a voter’s mail ballot because they failed to properly date the return envelope violates their rights under the state constitution, a Pennsylvania appellate court ruled Friday. Republicans said they would…
Former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo to Testify Before House Lawmakers
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is set to testify about the state’s COVID-19 response before House lawmakers next week. From the New York Public News Network, WAMC’s Ian Pickus has more….
Catskill Couture: Sustainable Fashion in Ulster County
Emily Li Mandri is founder of the women’s accessories brand MLE, based in Ulster County, NY. In the latest episode of the Kaatscast podcast, she talks about her challenges and rewards of…
Election 2024: Five PA ‘Fake Electors’ from 2020 Are Back on Trump’s 2024 Slate
In the 2020 presidential election, a group of Pennsylvania Republicans made headlines by serving as electors for Donald Trump even though Joe Biden won the popular vote in the state. These so-…
Development of Woodstock ’94 Site Triggers Community Debate
In 1994, the Winston Farm property in Saugerties, NY, made international headlines when it hosted the 25th anniversary of the Woodstock Festival, the so-called “middle child” to the festivals of 1969 and…
The Neuroscientist and Musician Rocking The Rock Valley Schoolhouse
In a multi-part presentation, the neuroscientist and musician, Joseph Le Doux will read excepts from his in-progress memoir titled, “Starting Over” on September 1 at The Rock Valley Schoolhouse, a former one…
The New Covid Vaccine is Out. Why You Might Not Want to Rush to Get It.
New Covid vaccines have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration and will be available soon. When people should get them depends on their personal risk factors — and whether they…
Hiking Boots, Bears, and Blisters: A Woman’s Backpacking Adventures from the Catskills to the Grand Canyon
Ever gone for a hike and wondered what you would do if you ran into a bear? Or cooked at your campsite and didn’t know where to safely store leftovers? Or wanted…