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2:01

Sullivan County Leaders React After Judge Blocks...

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2026/01/13

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s plan to freeze billions of dollars in federal funding for child care and social services, a move that local leaders say could have had immediate and devastating impacts on families in Sullivan County and across New York.On Friday, a judge in New York’s Southern District issued a two-week temporary restraining order halting the administration’s plan to withhold funding from three major programs serving low-income families and

15:49

State of the State 2026: What to Watch as Hochul...

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2026/01/13

16:14

SPOTLIGHT PA: High-stakes 2026 elections will...

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2026/01/07

21:16

Rep. Riley Reflects on 2025, Previews 2026 Plans

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2026/01/06

It’s been a challenging year for many rural New Yorkers – from high utility bills to frozen USDA funding to SNAP benefit delays. Radio Catskill spoke with 19th Congressional District Representative Josh Riley about how those issues shaped his first year in office in 2025, what lies ahead in 2026, and what’s top of mind leading up to the midterms.

7:59

Incarcerated Advocate Calls for Expanded Presidential...

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2025/12/30

An incarcerated prison reform advocate is calling for a major expansion of presidential clemency authority.In an interview with Radio Catskill, Atiq Weston outlined his proposal, the Presidential Pardon Powers Act of 2025, which would allow U.S. presidents to issue pardons for state convictions, not just federal crimes.Weston spoke from Woodbourne Correctional Facility, arguing that the Constitution’s pardon clause should be interpreted more broadly. He says presidents, as the nation’s

11:17

Christmas and Hanukkah Come Together at the Borscht...

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2025/12/18

his Sunday, Dec. 21, the Borscht Belt Museum is inviting the community to celebrate the holiday season with a program that blends music, history, and tradition, bringing Christmas and Hanukkah together under one roof.The Christmas–Hanukkah Holiday Mashup runs from 4 to 6 p.m. on the penultimate night of Hanukkah. The event is part concert, part history lesson, featuring music by Larry Bush and Susan Griss of the Starlight Duo, along with stories behind some of the most familiar holiday

11:34

For Hanukkah, Local Communities Share Light & Resilience

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2025/12/17

9:44

Property Deed Scams on the Rise in Sullivan County,...

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2025/12/16

Property owners in Sullivan County are being warned about a growing wave of property deed fraud, a scam that county officials say is becoming more common, more sophisticated, and more damaging.In a recent interview with Radio Catskill, Sullivan County Clerk Russell Reeves said his office has handled multiple cases in which scammers attempted to sell or transfer property without the owner’s knowledge.“This is becoming more and more prevalent,” Reeves said. “It’s a big issue with property

11:54

NY FOCUS: Following New York Focus Investigation,...

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2025/12/16

Following New York Focus Investigation, Home Health Aides Will Get New Insurance

10:27

Rep. Riley Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Extend ACA...

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2025/12/10

Last week, New York’s 19th Congressional District Representative Josh Riley joined 34 House members to introduce CommonGround2025. It’s a new bipartisan bill that would extend the ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits. The credits are set to expire at the end of 2025, which could leave millions of families facing premium increases of more than $10,000 a year.The Senate is expected to vote Thursday to extend existing ACA tax credits for three years. Radio Catskill’s Kimberly Izar spoke with

1:33

HEAP Returns After Federal Delays, Emergency Benefit...

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2025/12/09

After a delayed start caused by a federal government shutdown, New York’s Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is now up and running for the winter season, offering much-needed relief for residents struggling with heating costs.John Liddle, Commissioner of Health and Human Services for Sullivan County, told Radio Catskill the program officially reopened on December 1 and is now operating normally.“The funding had to move from the federal government to the state, and then to local fuel

9:28

Advocates warn millions could face higher premiums if...

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2025/12/08

12:40

Four Poses, Five Minutes: The Last Analogue...

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2025/12/08

It’s been 100 years since the invention of the color photo booth, which used a chemical “dip and dunk” process to develop images on the spot. Today, only one remains in operation, and it's in Berlin.But for decades, a quieter, lesser-known booth ran out of an old arcade in Sylvan Beach, New York. It operated on a stockpile of supplies bought in the 1990s and stayed alive thanks to one family's dedication. It wasn’t something you'd find trending online. It was a local fixture, hidden in

12:33

NY FOCUS: Hochul Buys Time on Pollution Rules

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2025/12/08

7:44

Bedford's Prison Nursery Program: An Expert Speaks on...

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2025/12/05

When incarcerated women give birth, that’s often the last time they see their baby until prison visiting day. After a few days in the hospital, usually while handcuffed to the bed, the moms lose their baby to a relative or to foster care. But in eight prisons across the United States, including Westchester County’s own Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, there’s an alternative. Prison nursery programs allow moms and babies to stay together. At Bedford, that means mothers accepted into the

7:01

USCIS Cancels Naturalization Ceremonies in Ulster,...

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2025/12/04

6:50

State Monitor Rejects $80M Tax Break for Amazon’s...

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2025/12/04

5:41

State Investigates Whether South Blooming Grove...

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2025/12/04

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 22 election.Only 132 voters, or about six percent of those registered, cast ballots in the heavily Orthodox Jewish community. Residents later told state officials they didn’t know an election was happening.Sen. James Skoufis, who chairs the Senate Investigations and Government

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

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