In March, Monticello Central School District received a new electric school bus. It’s the first zero-emission bus in the district’s fleet of over 50 vehicles, which otherwise runs on diesel, gas and…
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Garnet Health Restructuring Plan Cuts 26, Changes Inpatient Palliative Care
Garnet Health recently announced a restructuring plan that will affect 26 employees, less than 1% of its total workforce. This restructuring is expected to save approximately $4.6 million in salaries and benefits,…
NY FOCUS: Missed Deadlines Pile Up As New York’s Climate Law Turns Five
This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. NEW YORK STATE · June 19, 2024 Missed Deadlines…
Fire Companies Battle Blaze at Bethel’s Russell Farm Amid Record Heatwave
On Thursday, June 20, at approximately 12:37 PM, a fire broke out at Russell Farm’s barn located along Route 17B in Bethel, NY. The White Lake Fire Company received the call and…
NY FOCUS: Could New York Force Insurance Companies to Drop Fossil Fuels?
This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. NEW YORK STATE · June 10, 2024 Could New…
Molinaro Discusses Key Election Issues, Elaborates on Outrage Over Trump Felony Conviction
Congressman Marc Molinaro represents New York’s 19th District, which not only includes much of Radio Catskill’s listening area, but is also highly competitive in this election year. The outcome here could significantly…
Black Library Funding Running Out
The Black Library, in collaboration with the Sullivan County Chapter of the NAACP, is celebrating Juneteenth tomorrow, but the annual celebration comes in the midst of a harsh reality for the community…
Dangerous Heat Wave Hits the Northeast
A sweltering heat wave is bearing down on a large swath of the U.S.—including The Catskills and Northeast Pennsylvania—creating potentially dangerous conditions. Meteorologists say the stifling temperatures could break daily record highs…
New Graduation Requirements Proposed by NYS Education Department Would “Sunset” Regents Exams
New York education officials have unveiled a proposal that would transform the state’s graduation requirements. From the New York Public News Network, WAMC’s Lucas Willard reports that the plan is intended to…