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4:26

Security Guard Kills Man with Knife in Emergency...

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2025/12/04

An unidentified security guard responded to a threat at Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh, New York, on November 13. According to a statement from the city of Newburgh's police department, a man identified as town resident Carlos Ortiz brought a knife into the emergency room. After pulling the fire alarm, Ortiz allegedly attacked the security guard, who fatally shot Ortiz.Meanwhile, Chamika Hataurusinghe was accompanying her husband to the emergency room that night, for an

8:53

HPAC Readies a Full Day of Holiday Cheer in...

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2025/12/02

The Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre (HPAC) is rolling out a full day of holiday celebrations on Saturday, December 6, starting with its annual Breakfast with Santa and ending with a free evening concert and donation drive.From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., families can enjoy a breakfast buffet, holiday crafts, music, and photos with Santa in HPAC’s transformed “winter wonderland” ballroom. Director of Development Lourdesa Hunt says kids may even spot the Grinch. Parents can also arrange for Santa

11:22

Veterans Treatment Court Opens in Ulster County

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2025/11/29

Certain veterans charged with crimes in Ulster County will now be given special consideration. There is now a "problem-solving court" dedicated specifically to veterans. According to nycourts.gov, "To meet the challenges of such a large system, more than two decades ago, the New York State Unified Court System began to establish problem-solving courts. These courts help judges and court staff to better respond to the needs of litigants and the community." A press release from Nov. 7th

10:08

NY FOCUS: Heating Assistance Still on Hold as Federal...

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2025/11/26

Heating Assistance Still on Hold as Federal Government Reopens

19:04

Understanding Diabetes During the Holidays: A...

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2025/11/25

This November marks American Diabetes Month, a time when millions of families gather for the holidays — and also a moment to talk honestly about a condition that affects more people than ever. According to the CDC, 38 million Americans are living with diabetes, and 1 in 3 adults are living with prediabetes. Many don’t even know they have it.Diabetes brings not only health challenges but also a growing financial burden, with medical costs more than double for those diagnosed. But there’s

8:06

Human Rights Commission To Host Roundtable About...

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2025/11/25

Sullivan County's Human Rights Commission will be hosting a Round Table on Human Rights at SUNY Sullivan on December 3rd from 11 AM - 2 PM. Guided by the principle of Civil and Human Rights: Different Roots, Same Purpose, the roundtable will be a way for the community to connect with the newly appointed board and voice their concerns on major issues, including housing and workforce discrimination. Radio Catskill's Genevieve Hartnett spoke with Ramone Wilson, Executive Director of Human

11:16

NPR’s Andrew Limbong on “Books We Love,” the Stories...

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2025/11/24

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 Love and its companion limited-run series, Books We’ve Loved.The ten-episode franchise, wrapping up December 4, brings NPR voices together to revisit the books that shaped them, challenged them, or stayed with them long after the last page. It’s thoughtful, surprising, and full of the kind of literary enthusiasm Andrew

6:21

How to Stay Fire-Safe This Thanksgiving: Sullivan...

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2025/11/24

Thanksgiving is one of the biggest cooking days of the year—and one of the most dangerous. Between crowded kitchens, deep-fried turkeys, candles, fireplaces, and heavy holiday travel, the risk of fires and accidents spikes heading into the holiday weekend.To help keep families safe, Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo spoke with John Hauschild, Sullivan County’s Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety and Fire Coordinator. He shared practical tips to help avoid common Thanksgiving hazards, from

6:53

Rising Need After Federal Shutdown: Federation for...

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2025/11/24

As the holiday season gets underway with Thanksgiving, many families are still feeling the ripple effects of the recent federal shutdown—everything from cuts to SNAP to uncertainty around HEAP. For a lot of people, it’s been a tough stretch.But in Monticello, the Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless is once again stepping up. They’ll be giving out turkeys tomorrow and hosting a full Thanksgiving dinner for anyone who doesn’t have the means to make one at home—or anyone who simply

7:37

Healthcare Premiums Skyrocket After Government...

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2025/11/20

The Open Enrollment period for Affordable Care Act plans is under way until January 15, 2026. However, the recent government shutdown ending without an extension of premium tax credits is leaving many Americans scrambling for affordable options. With the increase in monthly premiums, the Congressional Budget Office estimates as many as 40% of currently covered Americans will drop medical coverage all together. Radio Catskill’s Genevieve Hartnett spoke with Dr. Katherine Hempstead, Senior

26:52

Mike Edison Brings Gospel from the Garage Back to...

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2025/11/18

The Second Annual Gospel from the Garage concert returns this Saturday at 4 PM, bringing century-old spirituals, folk blues, protest songs, and electrified originals to the Riverside United Methodist Church in Barryville. The concert helps support local food pantries and musician and writer Mike Edison is ready to play loud, play bold, and bring the community together.Edison, who has toured with bands like Sonic Youth and the Ramones and wrote a book about Rolling Stones drummer Charlie

14:18

SPOTLIGHT PA: $50.1B budget that ends impasse sends...

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2025/11/18

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters.HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania lawmakers have passed a $50.1 billion budget that makes additional investments in public schools, creates a tax credit for lower-income people, and ends the state’s participation in a climate program.The bills that made up the final package

9:17

Virtual Scammers Take Advantage of Government Shutdown

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2025/11/14

Every day, people get texts that make their heart race. "You have an unpaid toll balance. Please pay to avoid penalties or further action." "Driver Chat: A message from the driver delivering your Amazon packages. Click here to reply." "Hello, this is TikTok Recruitment Center. We are now hiring 3,000 TikTok backup talents." These messages may seem very different but they have one thing in common: they're fake. The language is designed to get people to click on links that often steal

19:41

Cooks Falls History Returns to Life at Roscoe O&W...

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2025/11/14

Residents and visitors will get a rare chance to step back into the Catskills’ past this weekend when the Roscoe O&W Railway Museum hosts a special presentation on the history of Cooks Falls. The event, The Rich History of Cooks Falls, takes place Saturday at 3 p.m. at the museum on Railroad Avenue in Roscoe.The talk will be led by Rich Hascha, a longtime history enthusiast who has been piecing together the story of Cooks Falls through original postcards, old photographs, and years of

14:14

DVAA’s “Art in Sixes” Turns 21 with Hundreds of Tiny...

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2025/11/13

12:19

NY FOCUS: Zohran Mamdani’s Next Big Battle is in Albany

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2025/11/13

16:14

A Deep Dive into Sullivan County’s 2026 Budget:...

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2025/11/12

1:33

Big Sky Productions Brings “Dear Folks” to the Stage...

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2025/11/07

As Veterans Day approaches, Big Sky Productions is honoring those who served through an intimate, heartfelt performance titled Shorts & Sweets Honoring Veterans: Dear Folks. The program combines live readings of letters and personal stories from World War II with reflections from family members uncovering their histories.The production features Carol Montana, Big Sky’s Artistic Director, and Margaret Bruetsch, a writer and actress from Cochecton, who discovered decades-old

9:32

“Arbitrary and Abusing Power”: Pregnant and Lactating...

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2025/10/30

A recent investigation by The Intercept shows that the amount of pregnant and lactating mothers being taken into ICE Detention has skyrocketed over the last year. The numbers are hard to detect given the Trump Administration and the Department of Homeland Security are no longer required to publish reports on the conditions from ICE Detention Centers after the passing of the most recent federal spending bill.However, Congressional reports and medical records show evidence of this concerning

1:41

Sustainable Development on the Slopes: Explaining New...

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2025/10/28

All across New York state, people are anticipating historic results on Election Day next week. In addition to voting for their preferred candidates, New Yorkers across the state will be asked about a ballot provision regarding state owned ski trails in the Adirondacks. Many across the state aren’t sure whether they should vote yes or give the provision the cold shoulder. Radio Catskill’s Genevieve Hartnett spoke to New York City candidates as well as reporters Upstate to break down the

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