Retired New York State Police Senior Investigator Tim Dymond is continuing his bid for Sullivan County Sheriff as a write-in candidate, following his loss in the Republican primary to incumbent Mike Schiff….
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Honesdale Councilman and Mayoral Candidate Stripped of Committee Posts Amid Playground Controversy
With election day just a week away, political tensions are heating up in Honesdale. Honesdale Borough Councilman and mayoral candidate Jim Hamill was stripped of all his committee assignments Monday night,…
Ulster County Executive Urges Release of Afghan Refugee, Bard Student Detained by ICE
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger is calling for the immediate release of a New Paltz resident and Bard College student who remains detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement despite a determination…
Everything You Need to Know Before Election Day in Sullivan County
Election season is in full swing, and early voting is already underway across Sullivan County. Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo spoke with Dan Hust, Sullivan County’s Director of Communications, about how the Board…
Food Access Conference Meets to Strategize Amid Trump SNAP Cuts
Over 200 advocates gathered in Manhattan for a conference on food security across New York State. The New York Health Foundation organized the event and said in their press release it was…
Highland Town Supervisor Candidate Mary Ellen Carney Talks Transparency
Mary Ellen “Mel” Carney, candidate for Highland Town Supervisor, spoke with Radio Catskill’s Genevieve Hartnett about her run for office and her call for greater transparency in local government. Carney said she…
Town of Highland Supervisor John Pizzolato Talks Reelection
Town of Highland Supervisor John Pizzolato spoke with Radio Catskill’s Genevieve Hartnett as part of the station’s Local Election Series, discussing his bid for reelection, community projects, and efforts to improve transparency…
Garnet Health Says Planned Montefiore Affiliation Will Strengthen Local Care, Preserve Services
Garnet Health has signed a letter of intent to pursue an affiliation with Montefiore Health System, a move leaders say will help sustain and strengthen healthcare services in Sullivan and Orange…
Sullivan County 2026 Budget to Include Property Tax Hike; Public Hearings Scheduled
Sullivan County residents are facing a property tax increase in 2026, as the county prepares to release a tentative budget that will exceed the 2% state tax cap, according to Dan Hust,…