Unofficial Nov. 4 results show incumbents largely held key posts, Democrats performed well in contested races, and write-in campaigns influenced outcomes in several towns. Top Five Takeaways: 1. Sullivan Sheriff Reelected: Mike…
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New York Health Foundation Pledges $1M to Feed Families Amid SNAP Crisis
As the federal government shutdown drags on, millions of Americans face food insecurity. In New York, 3 million people risk going hungry after SNAP food assistance was delayed and partially funded. The…
Jared’s Law Aims to Curb Underage Drinking, Hold Adults Accountable in Sullivan County
Underage drinking and drug use remain a serious threat in local communities, and officials say Jared’s Law is putting more responsibility directly on adults. The county’s social host law — named for…
Peter Cooney: Milford Borough Councilman Runs for Mayor on Local Focus and Public Safety
Milford Borough Council member Peter Cooney is seeking to become the next mayor of Milford, Pennsylvania, emphasizing his experience in local government and his focus on community safety. Cooney, who has served…
Joel Sierra: “Time for Change” Candidate Challenges Longtime Middletown Mayor
Orange County legislator and former firefighter Joel Sierra says it’s time for new leadership in Middletown. Running under the “Time for Change” line, Sierra is challenging incumbent Mayor Joseph DeStefano, who has…
Stoeckeler Seeks “New Energy” in Wawarsing Supervisor Race
Democratic Town Councilman Joseph Stoeckeler is challenging Republican and Conservative incumbent Terry Houck for Wawarsing Supervisor, calling for “new energy and creative solutions” to tackle housing, jobs, and growth. Stoeckeler, who works…
Election 2025: Write-in Candidates Offer Voters Another Choice — and a Challenge
As voters head to the polls Tuesday, some may be thinking beyond the names printed on their ballots. Write-in candidates — those whose names must be physically written in by voters…
Voters Will Decide Whether Pa. Supreme Court Justices Stay On: What You Need to Know
Election day is tomorrow, Nov. 4. On Pennsylvania ballots, voters will decide whether to retain three Supreme Court justices: Justices David Wecht, Christine Donohue, and Kevin Dougherty. Radio Catskill spoke with Kadida…
Brett Budde Launches Write-In Campaign for Fallsburg Supervisor
Farmer and community member Brett Budde is running as a write-in candidate for Town of Fallsburg Supervisor, challenging Democrat Nate Steingart, the only name on the ballot. Budde says his campaign was…