A new report from The Commonwealth Fund paints a stark picture of what could happen if Congress moves forward with proposed Medicaid cuts. Nearly 900,000 jobs lost. A $95 billion hit to…
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Liberty Central School District Unveils $68.5 Million Budget Proposal
The Liberty Central School District Board of Education has approved a $68.5 million budget proposal for the 2025-26 school year that aims to maintain current programs and services without increasing the tax…
Hudson Valley Air Quality Slips as Wildfire Smoke Fuels Pollution Spike
The American Lung Association’s 2025 State of the Air report, released this week, finds that 156 million Americans — about 46% — live in areas with unhealthy levels of air pollution. Michael…
Sowing Sustainability: Professor Champions Local Food and Wisdom This Earth Day
Today is Earth Day. Many of us are thinking about how we can do our part to protect the planet, not just globally—but right here in our own backyards. Radio Catskill’s Patricio…
Summer HEAP Applications Are Now Open – What You Need to Know
HEAP applications to keep your home cool this summer are now open. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federal program that helps residents keep their homes cool and…
Pope Francis Mourned Worldwide; Local Church Shares Tribute
Pope Francis, who died Monday at 88, is being remembered for his compassion and unwavering support for the marginalized. His legacy continues to inspire millions around the globe. Radio Catskill’s Patricio…
Lawmakers Propose Hudson Valley’s First Public Energy Company
Upstate New York could soon have its first publicly-owned energy company. Introduced by Senator Michelle Hinchey and New York Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha, the Hudson Valley Power Authority Act is a state…
Sullivan County Opens Annual Window for Farmland Enrollment in Agricultural Districts
Each April, Sullivan County opens a brief but meaningful window for landowners who wish to include their property in one of the county’s Agricultural Districts. It’s a crucial time for local farmers,…
When the Government Pulled the Plug, She Didn’t: Local Farmer Keeps Beginner Program Alive Against the Odds
Just as the Beginner Farmer Program was gaining momentum—entering its second year of a five-year initiative under the USDA’s American Rescue Plan—unexpected federal action from the Trump administration brought it all to…