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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

9:45

Undetected Gun at Sullivan County Jail Raises...

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2025/10/24

A new Times Union investigation is shedding light on a troubling security lapse inside the Sullivan County Jail. Reporter Brendan J. Lyons uncovered that a man entered the jail in August with a loaded .22-caliber handgun — a weapon that went undetected through multiple searches, including an interrogation and a court appearance.Lyons joined The Local Edition to talk about how the incident happened, what the sheriff’s office is saying, and why critics are calling it a “gross incompetence”

8:05

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: How New Technology and...

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2025/10/24

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a reminder that early detection saves lives. Each year, nearly 17,000 New Yorkers are diagnosed with breast cancer, but advances in screening and care are changing those outcomes.Radio Catskill’s Jason Dole spoke with Dr. Jennifer H. Menell, a board-certified diagnostic radiologist with Optum Medical Care and Crystal Run Healthcare, about how new technology and simple habits can make a difference.Dr. Menell, who trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering

3:55

NY FOCUS: Surprise Trump Move Will Upend New York...

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2025/10/22

12:59

Regional Food Bank to Distribute More Than 115,000...

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2025/10/22

The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York is launching the largest single-day Thanksgiving meal distribution in New York State history — a first-of-its-kind effort that will reach families across the Hudson Valley.Working with community partners and more than 800 volunteers, the Regional Food Bank will provide over one hundred fifteen thousand Thanksgiving meals to more than twenty-five thousand people in Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Rockland, and Sullivan counties. The initiative is

5:44

NY Officials Meet to Strategize Food Security Despite...

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2025/10/21

Over 200 advocates gathered in Manhattan for a conference on food security across New York State. The New York Health Foundation organized the event and said in their press release it was sparked by "recent federal funding cuts threatening the integrity of critical food assistance programs." Panelists discussed how to respond to these changes and how to protect New Yorkers. SNAP cuts and immigration crackdowns have impacted food pantries and agricultural nonprofits. Josh Stephani, the

2:53

Sandburg Creek Pollution Puts Egg Facility in Hot Water

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2025/10/21

Residents of Woodridge are deeply concerned about increased water pollution in Sandburg Creek. In the last month, the popular fishing area has turned odorous and unusable. DEC’s investigation points towards a local egg processing facility, but this isn’t the first time the business has been in hot water.Radio Catskill’s Genevieve Hartnett provides an update on what we know so far about the investigation.

22:49

Delaware Currents to Close After a Decade: Founder...

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2025/10/21

For more than a decade, Delaware Currents has been a trusted, independent voice covering one of our region’s most vital lifelines — the Delaware River and its watershed. Founded by journalist Meg McGuire, the online publication has shined a light on the people, policies, and places that shape the river’s future — from drinking-water issues and dam management to environmental justice and the communities that depend on this shared resource.But after ten years of in-depth, nonprofit

13:09

Job Fair Set for Monday at Monticello Library in...

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2025/10/17

4:39

Judge Rules Against River Valley Estates Owners in...

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2025/10/16

5:28

Don't Get Scammed: Cyber Security Month Awareness...

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2025/10/16

According to the FBI, 2024 saw a 33% rise in money lost from online scams. October is Cyber Security Month so Radio Catskill spoke with Mike Sinno, the Director of Security Engineering at Google. He says artificial intelligence is one of the reasons scams are getting harder to spot:"Using AI, the attackers are really supercharging themselves because it used to be you'd get an email and it was pretty obvious that it was phishing. The grammar was wrong. There were bad references. But now you

15:54

Hispanic Heritage Month: New York Focus Reporter...

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2025/10/16

For Hispanic Heritage Month, Radio Catskill speaks with Isabelle Taft, immigration reporter for New York Focus, about her work covering the intersection of immigration, state policy, and human stories across New York.Taft’s reporting sheds light on how state and local governments are responding to federal immigration enforcement — from county jails holding ICE detainees to statewide efforts to resettle recent arrivals. Her stories highlight how these policies shape not only immigrant lives

12:48

Votebeat: Amid crosstalk from Trump, Pennsylvania...

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2025/10/16

This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access.Carter Walker, VotebeatOct 6, 2025 at 5:00am EDTVotebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Pennsylvania’s free newsletter here.In August, President Donald Trump vowed on social media to “lead a movement to get rid of MAIL-IN BALLOTS.”In Pennsylvania, though,

21:04

From Prison Cell to Policy: Incarcerated Activist...

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2025/10/15

Speaking from inside Woodbourne Correctional Facility, incarcerated activist Atit Weston is urging state lawmakers to close what he calls a “constitutional loophole” — the failure of 28 U.S. states, including New York, to fully codify the anti-slavery language of the 13th Amendment into their state constitutions.Weston, currently serving a 15-year sentence for manslaughter and robbery, has dedicated his time behind bars to research and legislative advocacy. Along with fellow inmates, he

7:21

PA Dr. and Author Discusses Government Shutdown,...

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2025/10/10

Peter Kowey, MD. is an esteemed Cardiologist at the Lankenau Institute. His book, "Failure to Treat: How a Broken Healthcare System Puts Patients and Practitioners at Risk," discusses the issues affecting people seeking healthcare: mainly, financial waste. However, argues Dr. Kowey, the waste isn't where politicians seem to think it is. During his time as a doctor, he's seen outrageous administrator salaries, pharmaceutical sales practices, and advertising budgets. But in his opinion, the

7:37

Fall Salt Snapshot: Volunteers Needed to Sample...

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2025/10/09

The "Fall Salt Snapshot" is being measured from October 1-15 this year across Delaware County. The Stroud Water Research Center is trying to determine how salinized the area's waterways are outside of winter, when road salt is most prevalent. David Bressler, who leads community science initiatives at Stroud, says bringing in outside help gives them more access to crucial data. " You need actual people to go out to streams and collect samples. There's a big time component involved that is

14:46

Latino USA's María Hinojosa Reflects on Truth,...

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2025/10/08

By Patricio Robayo | Radio Catskill | Hispanic Heritage Month SeriesAs part of Radio Catskill’s continuing Hispanic Heritage Month series, Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo spoke with María Hinojosa, the longtime host and executive producer of Latino USA, which now airs Thursdays at 2 p.m. on Radio Catskill.Hinojosa, born in Mexico City and raised in Chicago, has spent more than three decades reporting stories that often go unheard in mainstream media — stories that highlight the lives,

9:18

Fire Prevention Week Focuses on Lithium-Ion Battery...

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2025/10/08

Fire Prevention Week is underway across the country, running from October 5th through the 11th, and this year’s theme from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.”Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo spoke with Sullivan County Fire Coordinator John Hauschild about the growing concerns surrounding lithium-ion batteries and how residents can protect themselves from the potential risks these batteries pose.Before diving into

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