The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce has appointed a new President and CEO to lead the organization’s efforts in supporting local businesses and driving economic growth across the region. Radio Catskill’s Patricio…
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The Real Cost of Smoking in New York Goes Beyond the Pack Price, New Report Finds
We’re taking a closer look at the real cost of smoking — not just to our health, but to our wallets. A new report from personal finance site WalletHub estimates smoking costs…
USCIS Cancels Naturalization Ceremonies in Ulster, Dutchess and Putnam Counties
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has canceled December naturalization ceremonies in Ulster, Dutchess and Putnam counties, telling local officials there were not enough candidates ready to take the oath of citizenship —…
State Monitor Rejects $80M Tax Break for Amazon’s Orange County Warehouse
A proposed $80 million tax break for Amazon’s planned 3.2-million-square-foot warehouse in Orange County is now in limbo after a state-appointed watchdog rejected the incentive package — a decision that has sharply…
State Investigates Whether South Blooming Grove Suppressed Voters in October Election
The New York State Attorney General’s Office is reviewing allegations — first reported by the Times Union — that officials in South Blooming Grove intentionally suppressed voter turnout during the village’s October…
NPR’s Andrew Limbong on “Books We Love,” the Stories That Shape Us, and the Joy of Sharing Books
Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo sat down with Andrew Limbong — NPR Culture Desk correspondent and host of the Book of the Day podcast — to talk about the return of Books We…
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…
Scott Mace Challenges Bill Reiber Jr. for Thompson Supervisor
Thompson Councilman Scott Mace is running again for Town Supervisor, facing incumbent Bill Reiber Jr. in a rematch this November. Mace, a longtime board member and pharmacist, said his campaign focuses on saving money, improving communication, and fixing…
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…