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11:41

NY FOCUS: New York’s Energy Transition Faces a...

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2024/08/27

The state’s energy regulator has more work than ever — and far fewer employees than it did three decades ago.Colin Kinniburgh, from NY Focus speaks to Jason Dole.

9:01

SPOTLIGHT PA: Without Cuts or New Revenue, Pa.'s...

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2024/08/22

Without cuts or an infusion of cash, Pennsylvania’s budget surplus is projected to run dry next fiscal year. But lawmakers aren’t saying much about a solution.Jason Dole speaks to Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA

16:38

NY FOCUS: Senator Proposes $1,000 “Baby Bonus” to...

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2024/08/21

More than a million New Yorkers with children are receiving checks in the mail from the state. The payments of up to $330 are a one-time supplement to the state’s child tax credit, passed as part of the state budget negotiated by the legislature and Governor Kathy Hochul this spring.But one Albany-area Republican senator wants the state to go further and permanently give all new parents a $1,000 “baby bonus.”Julia Rock from NY FOCUS speaks to Radio Catskill's Jason Dole

10:14

New Stretch of Sullivan O&W Rail Trail Opens in South...

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2024/08/19

A new 1.1-mile trail has opened up in South Fallsburg, where visitors can wind around the partially collapsed Fallsburg Tunnel and take a scenic stop overlooking the Neversink River on a moderately hilly, unpaved path. It's part of an ongoing project to transform stretches of abandoned railroad tracks throughout Sullivan County into the 50-mile-long, multiuse Sullivan O&W Trail that will connect communities throughout Sullivan and beyond.Heather Jacksy, the director of Sullivan County's

11:10

New York's Adult-Use Cannabis Market Faces Ongoing...

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2024/08/18

New York's rollout of the adult-use recreational cannabis market has encountered numerous obstacles. While the first dispensaries licensed under the general application period are now opening, previous rounds aimed at equity applicants were marred by legal disputes and significant delays.Philip Pantuso of the Times Union recently discussed these challenges with Jason Dole on The Local Edition.

12:13

SPOTLIGHT PA: What Pennsylvania’s $47.6b Budget Does...

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2024/08/14

This year’s state budget addresses some gaps that leaders in rural areas say make it hard to attract and keep people in their communities.

7:51

NY FOCUS: Hochul Punts on How to Reduce Traffic and...

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2024/08/14

Hochul says she’s working with the legislature to replace congestion pricing, but key legislators say they aren’t aware of any conversations.Sam Mellins talks to Radio Catskill's Jason Dole.

8:47

Sullivan County Update: Foreclosure Repurchase...

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2024/08/12

For this week's update from the Sullivan County government, we spoke to county treasurer Nancy Buck, who shared a reminder about the fast-approaching repurchase deadline for tax-foreclosed properties, and shared her thoughts on the fiscal state of the county.

11:44

Tim Koch on the Importance of Reading Rivers

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2024/08/08

Local rivers are swelling with heavy rains from Tropical Storm Debby this week, putting low-lying towns in the Catskills and Northeast Pennsylvania on alert about potential flooding.With increasingly extreme weather brought on by climate change, experts say it’s worth reconsidering the ways we manage our rivers and streams.Radio Catskill reporter Chia-Tien Nicole Chen spoke to Tim Koch, the stream education leader for the Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program, to learn more the

9:16

NY FOCUS: Deaths Abound in New York’s Jail...

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2024/08/06

1:08

Sullivan County Closes Public Buildings Following...

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2024/08/05

Sullivan County has temporarily closed several public buildings today, August 5, 2024, due to a non-specific threat emailed to the county government's main address. Acting Sullivan County Deputy Manager Michelle Huck authorized the closure as a precautionary measure.The closures include the Social Services campus in Liberty, specifically the Travis Building and Olmsted Building. Additionally, the Public Health and Community Services buildings are closed. The Government Center and the Center

4:06

NY-19 Congressional Candidates Clash Over Immigration...

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2024/08/02

In New York’s 19th Congressional District race… Republican Congressman Marc Molinaro and his Democratic challenger Josh Riley… have been criticizing each other during press conferences, over social media and in attack ads.As WSKG’s Phoebe Taylor-Vuolo reports… one issue that keeps coming up is immigration.

11:59

Cast of (O)N the 5:31

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2024/08/02

"On the 531" is an original play written and directed by Mando Alvarado. The story follows Benny, who discovers his late wife’s infidelity and struggles with his own faults over a decade-long journey. Alvarado’s play delves into life’s twists and turns, the power of memory, and the difference between reality and how we remember it.

3:02

Ingrassia Pledges Infrastructure and Public Safety...

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2024/07/31

Lou Ingrassia Jr. officially announced his candidacy for the 100th Assembly District today at a press conference held in the lobby of the Sullivan County Government Center. The seat is being vacated by Assembly Member Aileen Gunther, who is set to retire this year. Ingrassia, a Republican, will face Democrat Paula Kay in the upcoming November election.During his announcement, Ingrassia emphasized a platform grounded in "common sense," focusing on infrastructure, public safety, and

21:30

NY FOCUS: New York Idles on Green Transportation Plan

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2024/07/31

Local Edition's Jason Dole speaks with NY FOCUS's Colin Kinniburgh about New York's strategy to cut pollution from transportation.

11:01

SPOTLIGHT PA: Federal Dollars Driving Energy Policy...

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2024/07/30

In a recent article, Spotlight PA talked about recent bipartisan agreements by Pennsylvania state lawmakers on various energy projects and policies, signaling a gradual shift towards clean energy while maintaining the use of fossil fuels. Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA speaks with Radio Catskill's Patricio Robayo

12:20

SPOTLIGHT PA: Thousands of Pa. prisoners endure...

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2024/07/25

Multiple state prisons in Pennsylvania lack air conditioning, leaving thousands of incarcerated people at risk during increasingly common high temperatures. Spotlight PA's Danielle Ohl has more.

12:51

NY FOCUS: New York to Close One of Its Most Notorious...

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2024/07/25

Great Meadow and Sullivan prisons are slated to shut down in November. The state could close up to three more over the next year.Chris Gelardi from NY FOCUS has more.

7:42

Local Officials Unite Against Closure of Sullivan...

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2024/07/24

New York State Senator Oberacker, for the 51st District, joined local officials at a rally today at the Woodbourne Firehouse to oppose the planned closure of the Sullivan Correctional Facility, scheduled for November 6. Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo has more…

11:24

Meg McGuire on "A Flight Along the Delaware River:...

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2024/07/19

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