Day: May 21, 2025

County Leaders Warn House Budget Bill Could Devastate NY’s Healthcare System

County leaders across New York State came together on May 21 to address the devastating toll the proposed House budget reconciliation bill could have on New Yorkers. During a press conference organized by the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC), Stephen Acquario, Executive Director of NYSAC, said that Medicaid, New York’s Essential Plan, and […]

New York

From Horseback Riding to Farming Food, These Summer Camps Redefine Outdoor Education

As summer approaches and families start mapping out their warm-weather plans, many are trading in the usual s’mores and sleeping bags for something a little more adventurous. At Frost Valley YMCA here in The Catskills, kids can hike, ride horses, grow their own food — and discover who they are along the way. Callie […]

Republican Judicial Contests, Local Races Drive Interest in Pennsylvania Primary

Voters across Pennsylvania cast ballots Tuesday in a slate of judicial and local primary races, many of which could shape the state’s legal and political future well beyond November. While primary elections are often quiet affairs, this year’s contests—particularly for two statewide Republican judicial seats—drew increased attention due to ongoing debates over election law, education […]

Pennsylvania

Summer, When The Living is Easy and Driving Can Be Deadly

Police are issuing their annual warning about dangerous driving habits before the unofficial start of summer this weekend. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is considered the deadliest for teen drivers. AAA uses the phrase 100 Deadliest Days to bring awareness to the problem. Trooper Robert Gerard, a public information officer with the […]

Voters Approve Budgets in All Sullivan County School Districts

School budget votes took place Tuesday May 20, 2025 across New York. In Sullivan County, here are the unofficial results from each district: In Eldred, voters approved the $20.3 million budget. They also approved a proposition to fund the Sunshine Hall Free Library. In Fallsburg, the $65.2 million budget passed, reflecting a 2.78% increase from […]

Borscht Belt Project Expands in 2025 with New Markers, Events

The legacy of the Borscht Belt continues to thrive across the Catskills. This summer and fall, the Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project—co-founded by photographers Marisa Scheinfeld and Isaac Jeffreys—returns with six new historical markers and an expanded lineup of immersive cultural events. Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo spoke with Scheinfeld and Jeffreys about their ongoing efforts to preserve the region’s vibrant […]

Science Stories with Joe Johnson: Fuzzy Mice and A Touch of Gold

Joe Johnson is Radio Catskill’s resident science guy who brings us science stories that caught his eye from the frontiers of science. This week, Joe talks about turning lead into gold, Soviet space debris, partially resurrected dire wolves, and long-haired genetically engineered mice. Hairy Mice and Mammoth Dreams In early March, biotech company Colossal Biosciences […]