How has phase 2 been going? What is “Catskills Confidence” and how can people get it? Roberta Byron-Lockwood, President of the Sullivan County Visitors Association, tells us what local businesses are doing…
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Listen: Kathy Kreiter, Program Administrator for Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless
The last time we spoke to Kathy Kreiter, Program Administrator for Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless was barely a week into the COVID-19 pandemic hitting the county. Since then, one of…
Listen: Sullivan County Young Democrats Committee demand answers
Earlier this month, Village of Monticello DPW Supervisor Ray Jones resigned after being caught on video referring to African-American employee Stephon McGinnis by the n-word and residents are still demanding answers, an…
Listen: Dr. Amy Nitza on Accepting the Things You Can’t Change
Well, we didn’t get a doctor-prescribed playlist of comforting cat videos, but we came close… On this week’s installment of “Mental Health Monday,” Dr. Amy Nitza of the Institute for Disaster Mental…
Listen: Radio Chatskill June 15 – Young People Organize Hawley Protest
There was a peaceful demonstration in Hawley Saturday afternoon. The organizers say: “In the wake of the George Floyd killing, it is important to commemorate his life with action. We as a…
Listen: Lynne Freda of Matthew J. Freda Real Estate in Callicoon
When WJFF last spoke with Lynne Freda of Matthew J. Freda Realty in Callicoon, she was adjusting to doing virtual house showings for potential customers and wondering how well that was going…
Listen: Mid-Hudson NYCLU Director Shannon Wong on Police Reform
Shannon Wong, Director of the Mid-Hudson chapter of the New York Civil Liberties Union has been working for years on police reform in the region. Now, the whole country is talking about…
Listen: BWCA CEO Eric Frances on Bethel Woods Updates
It was bad timing, too many unknowns, and the question of how to instill confidence in concert-goers even if concerts are allowed to resume. So, Bethel Woods had to cancel its 2020…
Listen: Update from SWCSD Superintendent Stephen Walker
Governor Cuomo announced schools in New York State may hold outdoor graduation ceremonies for up to 150 people…including the graduates. How will Sullivan West handle its 76 grads? SWCSD Superintendent Stephen Walker…