Kaatscast spoke with Cornell University researchers about their latest investigations into New York State bobcat population abundance and the discovery of avian influenza (bird flu) in these wild felines. Featuring Jenny Bloodgood,…
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Lawmakers Propose Hudson Valley’s First Public Energy Company
Upstate New York could soon have its first publicly-owned energy company. Introduced by Senator Michelle Hinchey and New York Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha, the Hudson Valley Power Authority Act is a state…
When the Government Pulled the Plug, She Didn’t: Local Farmer Keeps Beginner Program Alive Against the Odds
Just as the Beginner Farmer Program was gaining momentum—entering its second year of a five-year initiative under the USDA’s American Rescue Plan—unexpected federal action from the Trump administration brought it all to…
Inspired by Ice: Scientists Reveal the Ancient Roots of Hudson River Schools of Art
The natural beauty of the Catskills has inspired artists, writers and even architects. It has also inspired scientists. Robert and Johanna Titus are retired professors of geology and biology who have written…
From Dr. Neal to Kelly: Curator Promotes Woodstock Oral History Project with Kelly Clarkson
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, the original site of the 1969 Woodstock Festival, is constantly working to preserve the magic of that muddy August weekend full of peace, love & music….
Vets Finding Peace Beyond Service at Lacawac Sanctuary
In the quiet woods of the Lacawac Sanctuary in Lake Ariel, PA, a powerful initiative is giving veterans and their families a place to breathe, reflect, and heal. The “At Ease Veterans…
Food Pantry Demand Soars by 30% in Sullivan County Amid Job Losses, Housing Crunch
Putting healthy food on the table has never felt more challenging for some families in New York. Demand for emergency food is up by 30%, according to local food pantry providers in…
Tops Market Opening in Ellenville, Investing $2M in Renovations
Tops Friendly Markets is expanding its footprint in the Hudson Valley with the opening of a brand-new location in Ellenville, NY. The supermarket chain will invest $2 million in extensive renovations at…
Ulster County Moves to Block Short-Term Rentals From ADU Tax Break
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has signed a law granting tax incentives for residents who build an accessory dwelling unit on their property, but not without reservations. She wants to amend the…