What risks are farm workers taking to feed their families while also keeping food on everyone else’s tables? Are their working conditions safe? How about living conditions? We ask Cristian Avila, Workers’…
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Listen: Jill Wiener owner of Earthgirl Flowers checks in with WJFF
Usually at this time of year, Jill Wiener would be waist-deep in flower arrangements for weddings across the region. Now she tells WJFF her business Earthgirl Flowers is on hold but she…
Listen: Governor Cuomo announces “Phase 1” reopening for the Mid Hudson Region
Governor Cuomo broke the news Saturday morning that Sullivan County, as part of the Mid Hudson Region, will be moving to “Phase 1” of the reopening process this Tuesday, May 26. …
Listen: Sullivan County Communications Director Dan Hust on park openings and guidelines
Want to go to a park this holiday weekend? Is it open? Sullivan County Communications Director joined Tim Bruno on Radio Chatskill to talk park openings and guidelines. They also cover Sullivan’s…
Listen: Sabrina Artel from WJFF’s Trailer Talk checks in with Sullivan County Nancy McGraw, Public Health Director & Laura Quigley, Community Resources
Sabrina Artel returns to WJFF with Trailer Talk at a new night and time (7p.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month), and with TWO half-hour interviews! Here she has an…
Listen: The Pickled Owl in Hurleyville talks to WJFF about the unofficial start of the season
Like many local restaurants, the Pickled Owl Gastropub in Hurleyville is operating by offering takeout. We talk about the unofficial start of the busy season, staying connected to customers, and the price…
Listen: Congressman Antonio Delgado checks in with WJFF
Congressman Antonio Delgado’s Direct Support for Communities Act, which aims to funnel the next round of federal aid to state and county governments, passed with the Heroes Act in the House last…
Listen: Sullivan Renaissance Executive Director Denise Frangipane talks about this season’s plans
Sullivan Renaissance is now in it’s 20th year and is planning a full season of activity with everything except its traditional judging day. Executive Director Denise Frangipane explains how Renaissance is drawing…
Listen: Ambulance driver Ralph Bressler member of Livingston Manor Volunteer Ambulance Corps
This is National EMT Week, and as we salute emergency workers for all they do, we checked in with Ralph Bressler, a 33-year member of the Livingston Manor Volunteer Ambulance Corps. May…