A Fourth of July celebration turned tragic Friday night when a fireworks explosion on Somerset Lake in the town of Hancock killed one man and injured another, according to the New York…
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The FAR Trio Prepares for New Music Release and Packed Summer Tour
The FAR Trio, a dynamic Buffalo-based band blending soul, rock, jazz, and blues, is gearing up for a busy summer with the release of a new single and an extensive tour schedule…
Rural Hospitals Warn of Dire Consequences from Proposed Federal Medicaid Cuts
As Congress weighs a budget proposal that could slash the federal Medicaid program, health officials and local leaders are raising alarm about what the cuts would mean for rural communities. At…
Kaatscast: Walking The Long Path, from Manhattan to The Catskills
Sure, you can drive from NYC to the Catskills in just a few hours. But as “Doobby,” the taxi driver in Planes, Trains and Automobiles says, “You don’t see nothing on the…
Sullivan County Officials Condemn Antisemitic Attacks in Fallsburg and Woodbourne
Sullivan County leaders are speaking out forcefully against recent antisemitic incidents targeting Orthodox Jewish pedestrians in the towns of Woodbourne and South Fallsburg. According to reports, eggs were thrown at multiple individuals…
Science Stories with Joe Johnson
From cutting-edge space observatories and mysterious radio signals, to The blood-curdling Permian monsters that ruled the Earth before dinosaurs, our resident science guy Joe Johnson takes us on a whirlwind tour through…
Nobody Puts This Show in a Corner! ‘The Songs of Dirty Dancing’ Brings Iconic Soundtrack to Life in the Catskills
It’s been nearly 40 years since Dirty Dancing first hit the big screen—but the music, the moves, and the unforgettable Catskills setting still strike a chord. Now, a group of local artists…
Red Cross Urges Blood Donations Amid Summer Shortage
As June draws to a close and the nation looks ahead to Independence Day festivities, the American Red Cross is making an urgent appeal: donate blood, and do it now. The…
Western Sullivan Public Library Launches “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program
The Western Sullivan Public Library (WSPL) is kicking summer with its 2025 Summer Reading Program, Color Our World, inviting readers of all ages to explore art, storytelling, and community through a colorful…