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9:26

Anonymous Child Abuse Reports Could Become Illegal in...

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2025/09/23

Governor Hochul (D-NY) has through December to decide whether or not to sign the Anti-Harassment in Reporting Bill. If passed, anyone who makes a report of suspected child abuse will have to provide their own name and contact info. Nila Natarajan, the Associate Director of Policy and Family Defense at Brooklyn Defender Services, has been working on getting it signed into law. She says the opposition is based on a fear of discouraging reports, thus leading to more children being harmed. But

11:09

NY FOCUS: ICE Detentions in New York County Jails...

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2025/09/23

New York Focus recently reported that ICE detentions in New York’s county jails have skyrocketed this year — nearly six times more than in all of 2024. Seven jails across the state are now holding people for federal immigration authorities, raising questions about money, politics, and the human impact of these agreements.Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo spoke to NY Focus reporter Julia Rock about this story and what is causing the surge…..

50:19

John J. Lennon Writes From Prison: The Tragedy of...

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2025/09/22

John J. Lennon has spent nearly 25 years behind bars — but his voice has traveled far beyond prison walls. An incarcerated journalist currently serving time at Sing Sing Correctional Facility, Lennon has published work in The New Yorker, Esquire, The Atlantic, and The New York Times Magazine. Twice a finalist for the National Magazine Award, his reporting has been praised for its unflinching honesty and rare perspective from inside the U.S. prison system.Now, Lennon is releasing his first

15:49

NY FOCUS: ‘No Arrests’: In New York, Some Police Can...

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2025/09/19

An investigation by New York Focus and The New York Times found that in New York State, police officers who drank and drove often avoided arrest and criminal charges — consequences ordinary citizens would likely face. Reporters reviewed more than 10,000 police disciplinary files and uncovered at least 17 cases where officers involved in crashes, collisions, or other alcohol-related incidents were spared basic sobriety testing or criminal investigations. Instead, cases were frequently

8:18

LES Gallery Partners with Hall Space for Autumn...

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2025/09/17

A Lower East Side gallery known for championing young, queer, and emerging artists is bringing its vision to Sullivan County this weekend.Auxier Kline, based in Manhattan’s Two Bridges neighborhood, is collaborating with Hall Space by Nonetta in Eldred to present Autumn Equinox, an exhibition that explores the shift from summer to fall and the transformations that come with it.The opening reception will take place Saturday, Sept. 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Hall Space, located at 550 State

9:16

Walking for a Cause: One Local Couple’s Trek to Fight...

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2025/09/17

On October 31, Martin Colavito and his wife Lynn will begin a 46-mile walk from their home in Liberty to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York in Montgomery. Their goal isn’t fitness — it’s food security.The couple’s journey, known as Martin and Lynn’s Long Walk, will unfold over four days and is designed to raise both funds and awareness for the Sullivan Fresh Community Cupboard. The program, run by SALT (Sullivan Allies Leading Together), delivers food to more than 700 people

19:55

Hispanic Heritage Month: LOUD Voices Rising in Ulster...

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2025/09/15

Radio Catskill is marking the start of Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting the voices, resilience, and celebrations of our Latino community here in the Hudson Valley.We begin with LOUD — Latin Outreach, Unity, and Development, a grassroots organization co-founded by Sugely Melenciano-Weed and Alessandra Gonzalez, dedicated to connecting Hispanic and immigrant families in Ulster County with vital resources, advocacy, and support.“People in our community often don’t know where to turn,”

10:38

24 Years Later: Remembering September 11 with the...

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2025/09/11

24 Years Later: Remembering September 11 with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum

11:47

Sarah Kramer-Harrison Discusses New Role as Ulster...

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2025/09/11

Today, Radio Catskills Jamie Case is joined by Sarah Kramer-Harrison, Ulster County’s new director of arts, culture and open spaces — a first for the county. They sat down to talk about the goals of the role, what’s ahead for local artists and organizations, and how public parks may soon double as cultural venues in the historic Ulster County.

3:49

Grant Deep Dive: Bannerman Castle Trust on its Grant...

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2025/09/10

Every year, nonprofits across New York State can apply for a grant for trail repairs and environmental stewardship. It’s called the “Park and Trail Partnership Grants Program” and is run by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the Department of Environmental Conservation, and Parks & Trails New York. This year, $1.7 million was spread out across twenty-two organizations, many of them in the Catskills region. In the Finger Lakes, recipients include:

9:16

Radio Catskill Speaks with NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly...

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2025/09/10

Radio Catskill Speaks with NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly About Her New Podcast Sources & Methods

15:23

Secretive Board Overseeing Pa.’s Billion-dollar...

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2025/09/10

Following pressure, the powerful board overseeing Pennsylvania opioid settlement money allows public comment but faces continued criticism over transparency and representation.

15:58

NY FOCUS: Thousands of Young Immigrants in New York...

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2025/09/09

New Yorkers are suing to reverse a Trump administration policy change that has upended the futures of tens of thousands of young immigrants.

9:06

$24 Million Sullivan County Airport Terminal Nears...

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2025/09/05

WHITE LAKE – A new $24 million terminal at the Sullivan County International Airport is nearing completion, but residents hoping for commercial airline service may be disappointed. County Manager Joshua Potosek made it clear in an interview with Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo that there are no plans for scheduled passenger service. Instead, county officials see the airport’s future as an economic engine driven by corporate jet traffic and potential business expansion.“We just don’t have

14:59

NY FOCUS: New York Lawmakers Are Scrutinizing Home...

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2025/09/04

New York’s state-funded home care program for the elderly and disabled has been in turmoil for months.The $9 billion program serves hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers and was taken over by Georgia-based company Public Partnerships LLC (PPL) in April, with the stated goal of making the program more efficient and reducing fraud. Since then, workers and patients have complained of missed paychecks, randomly slashed hours, breaches of sensitive data, and other issues.

6:22

Crisis Pregnancy Centers in the Catskills

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2025/09/03

When you're pregnant and unsure what to do, the first place you turn for help can shape everything that follows. In the Catskills, not all pregnancy centers are what they seem and the difference could determine whether you get medical care or misinformation.Licensed providers like Family Planning of South Central New York offer "affordable, compassionate, confidential care to anyone from any walk of life," regardless of income, immigration status, or insurance. Their staff are

45:33

Sullivan County Poet Laureate Kevin Graham to...

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2025/09/03

Sullivan County Poet Laureate Kevin Graham will be the featured performer at Open Mic First Fridays at the Western Sullivan Public Library’s Delaware Free Branch (45 Lower Main St., Callicoon) on Friday, September 5, 6–8 p.m. Sign-ups begin at 5:45 p.m.; the open mic runs 6–7 p.m. with Graham’s featured set 7–8 p.m.Graham, a poet, musician, and visual artist, plans an improvised performance that blends live looping guitar with spoken poetry—a hybrid he describes as part score, part reading

6:13

Hudson Valley Nonprofit Launches Statewide Disability...

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2025/08/27

Abilities First, a nonprofit based in Wappingers Falls, New York, has an exciting announcement. Developmentally disabled people and their caretakers across the state can now download "Abilibee" for easier access to resources. Their website reads, "No matter where you are, Abilibee can help navigate what comes next from Early Intervention to Adulthood. Abilibee’s planning tools will help you be a better advocate, notify you to start transition planning activities, provide resources and

22:11

Radio Catskill Speaks with Nancy Wilson of Heart on...

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2025/08/26

Heart is back. And not just back—they’re stronger, louder, and prouder than ever. After health setbacks and a postponed tour, sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson have returned to the stage with their Royal Flush Tour 2025, reminding audiences across the country why their songs have defined rock for generations.A Triumphant ReturnThe tour kicked off earlier this year and has been nothing short of an emotional victory lap. Ann Wilson, performing after completing treatment for cancer, now sings

7:31

Lego Derby and Car Show Rolls Into Narrowsburg This...

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2025/08/22

This Saturday, August 23, Main Street in Narrowsburg will be buzzing with creativity, color, and cars—both full-sized and miniature. The Lego Derby and Car Show runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Shops, 90 Main Street, and promises fun for all ages. The free event is hosted by Ms. Adrienne in collaboration with The Shops at Narrowsburg, Tusten Social, and La Cigogne.A Day of Cars—Real and LegoVisitors will find a parking lot full of classic and modern cars paired with their Lego-built

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