New York plans to build a nuclear power plant in the upstate region, becoming the first state to pursue a major new facility in more than 15 years. Gov. Kathy Hochul made the announcement Monday — one month to the day after President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders intent on reviving the […]
Farmers market season is officially here in the Catskills, but many farmers are still navigating the combined loss of federal funding freezes, new tariffs on agricultural products, and a broader loss of important community spaces. Radio Catskill’s Kimberly Izar spoke with Brenda Miller of Bobolink Farm and Kate Anstreicher of the Glynwood Center for Regional […]
(June 23, 2025) — The Sullivan County Department of Public Health has confirmed that a raccoon found near the hamlet of Callicoon,NY, has tested positive for the rabies virus, prompting renewed warnings about wildlife contact and the importance of pet vaccinations. “Rabies is not a rare disease within Sullivan County wildlife,” said Dr. Jessie Moore, […]
Dangerously hot and humid conditions will continue through Wednesday. “Feels-like” temps will reach over 100° in several areas in the region. Extreme heat and humidity can be more than just uncomfortable—they can be life-threatening. Tim Bruno spoke to Dr. Maria Ranin-Lay, a primary care provider with Crystal Run Healthcare, about how this kind of weather […]
As New York’s legislative session comes to a close, the fight against PFAS contamination—those toxic “forever chemicals” linked to serious health risks—is far from over. Despite early leadership in regulating PFAS in drinking water and consumer products, the state continues to grapple with widespread pollution from over 1,200 industrial sites, contaminated landfills, firefighting foam, and […]
