President-elect Donald Trump has named former Long Island Congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency in his upcoming administration. New York environmental advocates and others are tempering their expectations as…
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When Will This Dry Pattern Change?
The Hudson Valley and Catskills regions are experiencing moderate drought conditions and is under a Drought Watch, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). A “watch” is the…
Skinners Falls Bridge to be Dismantled; Public Meeting Scheduled
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that the Skinners Falls Bridge, carrying Route 1002 over the Delaware River in Wayne County, will be dismantled before the end of the year. The…
Update on Wildfires in Orange and Ulster Counties
The Jennings Creek fire in Orange County (NY) that claimed the life of a teenage state parks employee continues to burn. Orange County Government said via social media that fire lines held…
With NY Rep. Elise Stefanik Chosen as UN Ambassador, Her Congressional District Contemplates a Special Election
New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R), has been selected by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as UN ambassador in his upcoming administration. If she is confirmed, that would trigger a special election…
New York Democratic Chair Calls Election Outcome a Surprise, Says Party Can’t Focus on Cultural Issues Going Forward
New York Democrats came into the election working feverishly to flip several key House seats, and they largely succeeded. But that was a rare bright spot during a huge performance for Republicans…
NY State Parks Employee Dies Fighting Wildfire; Ulster Fire 90% Contained
One person is dead as firefighters continue to battle a wildfire near the Orange County village of Greenwood Lake. New York State Police say 18-year-old Dariel Vasquez — a park ranger with…
A View From the Bridge: Community Members Gather for Peace
Since October 2023, members of the community have gathered on the Narrowsburg-Darbytown Bridge every Saturday evening calling for peace in Gaza. Radio Catskill’s Rosie Starr spoke to some of the folks standing…
Veteran Journalist Nina Burleigh on What To Expect in the “Trump 2.0” Administration
Nina Burleigh is a journalist, best-selling author, documentary producer, and publisher of a substack on politics called American Freakshow, a weekly newsletter keeping an eye on MAGA extremism. Appearing on Radio Chatskill,…