Day: May 14, 2025

Grant Writing Workshop

The Sullivan County Department of Grants Administration will host a Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Grants Workshop on Monday, June 9, in the Legislative Hearing Room located on the 2nd floor of the Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello. For the convenience of community stakeholders, the workshop will be offered at two separate times, […]

Ulster County Pool Reopens June 14 After Repairs

KINGSTON, NY – The Ulster County Pool in New Paltz will reopen on Saturday, June 14, for the summer season, following its closure last year due to underground piping failures. The pool underwent repairs and is ready to welcome swimmers, according to a statement from Ulster County. To ensure the pool’s longevity, extensive renovations funded […]

Former CDC Director Urges Action as Measles Resurfaces — A Wake-Up Call for Local Communities

As preventable diseases like measles make a resurgence across the U.S., the importance of routine vaccinations and a strong public health system has never been clearer. Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo spoke with Dr. Richard Besser, President and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and former acting CDC Director, about why vaccine education is more vital than ever amid […]

Hudson Valley Gives Marks 10 Years of Empowering Local Nonprofits, Raising Over $4.5 Million for Community Impact

Now in its 10th year, Hudson Valley Gives was created by the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan, or CFOS, to help nonprofits in Orange, Sullivan, Ulster, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, and Westchester Counties connect with online donors and raise crucial funds and awareness for their life-changing work. Last year alone, this initiative raised over $795,000 […]

Ellenville’s Run Like the Wind 5K Returns, Celebrating Community Since 1983

One of the Hudson Valley’s most cherished traditions is back—Ellenville Run Like the Wind returns for another year of community, movement, and meaningful impact. Since 1983, this annual 5K has brought people of all ages and abilities together to run or walk a scenic course that winds through the heart of Ellenville. We caught up […]

Here’s How NY’s New Budget Addresses Cost of Living for New Yorkers

When Gov. Kathy Hochul first presented her proposal for the state budget in January, she declared it a fiscal plan that would make life more affordable for everyday New Yorkers. Lawmakers finally approved the budget on May 8 – more than a month past its April 1 deadline. Here are some affordability-related measures that made […]

A Dozen Bhutanese Immigrants Deported from PA – Many Families Still Don’t Know Where They Are

At least a dozen Bhutanese immigrants have been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and deported from Pennsylvania. The majority of their families still do not know where they are, says Mohan Seshadri, Executive Director of the Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance, an advocacy organization fighting for the needs of Asian Pacific Islanders […]

Pennsylvania

Rockland Central School District Forms Advisory Committee for Unified District Transition

The Rockland Central School District has announced the formation of an Advisory Committee, tasked with providing guidance during the transition to a unified district. The committee, composed of equal representation from both Livingston Manor and Roscoe, will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, May 14, at 6 p.m. in Livingston Manor. The committee’s role is […]