Tuesday, March 18, is National Ag Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the hardworking farmers, ranchers and agricultural workers who keep our country fed. And today, we’re recognizing some of our…
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What’s Behind the NYSEG Bill Hikes?
We’ve been reporting on Radio Catskill how customers have been impacted by their high NYSEG electricity bills this winter. This past Monday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that Canada would add a…
SPOTLIGHT PA: Pennsylvania Signs New Contract to Upgrade SURE Voter Registration System
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Pennsylvania signs new contract to upgrade SURE voter registration system Carter Walker, Votebeat Mar…
NY FOCUS: New York’s Prison System Is in Crisis. We Investigated Its Ruling Family
This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. CRIMINAL JUSTICE · March 4, 2025 New York’s Prison…
Federal Funding Freeze Threatens Sullivan County’s New Generation of Farmers
A freeze on federal funds has halted crucial programs supporting beginner farmers in Sullivan County, leaving many in financial uncertainty. The $1.5 million in funding, distributed through Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan…
Action Toward Independence Warns of Service Losses if Federal Aid is Slashed
With the looming possibility of major cuts in federal funding, nonprofit organizations are scrambling to justify the services they provide. Such is the case of Action Toward Independence, a nonprofit that offers…
Federal Funding Freeze Impacting Food Security for Residents
The federal funding freeze announced by the Trump administration is destabilizing some local programs despite court interventions. In the wake of frozen federal funding, the Sullivan Fresh Food Security Program is grappling…
2,000 Officers Terminated as NY Prison Strike Exposes ‘Hell on Earth’ Conditions
More than 2,000 New York State correction officers have been terminated in the wake of an unprecedented wildcat strike that paralyzed the state’s prison system for weeks. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that…
NY Healthcare CEO: Medicaid is a Lifeline and Must Be Protected
Three prominent members of the ultraconservative House Freedom Caucus are appealing to fellow Republicans not to get in the way of making massive cuts to Medicaid — likely necessary for financing the…