This is the fifth story from Health on the Margins, Radio Catskill’s limited investigative series exploring the region’s fragile healthcare systems. Monticello resident Deborah Ocasio is a mother of two children, Jacob…
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NY Environmental Advocates Urge Bolder Clean Energy Action After State of the State Address
As New York lawmakers debate ways to lower costs and confront climate change, environmental advocates say the state stands at a pivotal moment. Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent state of the state address…
New York Advocates Urge Hochul to Tackle Rising Energy Bills in State of the State
New York energy advocates are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to make affordability a top priority in her State of the State address, amid soaring energy costs. Gas prices are projected to more…
New Yorkers Struggle With Skyrocketing Energy Bills as Advocates Push Governor to Act
Cold winter weather is driving up energy use across New York, leaving families struggling to heat their homes. More than 175 organizations—including clean energy advocates, local businesses, and low-income assistance groups—are calling…
Federal Judge Orders SNAP Funding During Shutdown; Recipients Could Still See Delays
A federal judge in Rhode Island ruled Friday that the Trump administration must continue funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the ongoing government shutdown. However, state and county officials across…
Hochul Issues Statewide Burn Ban as Fire Risk and Drought Persist
Gov. Kathy Hochul, with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, announced a statewide burn ban Thursday due to increased fire risk and ongoing dry conditions. The ban is effective Oct….
Governor Hochul Signs Executive Order to Expand COVID Vaccine Access Amid Federal Uncertainty
Governor Kathy Hochul today signed an Executive Order aimed at expanding access to COVID-19 vaccines across New York State, citing concerns over federal actions that have created uncertainty around vaccine availability. The…