Day: August 1, 2025

Legal Expert: NY Redistricting Unlikely Before Midterms, Red States Push Partisan Maps

As Republicans fear losing their narrow House majority in the upcoming midterms, GOP leaders in some states are discussing redrawing Congressional district boundaries to give their party an advantage in 2026. In Texas, Republicans could gain as many as five House seats if redistricting efforts are successful. In response, New York Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul […]

Fewer Cars or Expanded Highways? A Battle for New York’s Future on the Road

The battle over roadway expansion is playing out in an obscure but important planning document, with transit and environmental advocates pushing for fewer cars in the draft New York State Transportation Master Plan. A group representing contractors, meanwhile, says the New York State Department of Transportation should focus its attention on maintaining existing roads before they fall […]

State Proposal Draws Concern Over Potential to Release Offenders of Violent Crimes

A new proposal from the New York Board of Parole could change the review process for those convicted for crimes as a minor, but concerns have been raised by supporters and detractors alike. The proposal would give a parole review board the ability to weigh mental maturity and development of an offender when deciding to […]

Corporation for Public Broadcasting Says It’s Shutting Down

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the conduit for federal funds to NPR and PBS, announced on Friday that it is beginning to wind down its operations given President Trump has signed a law clawing back $1.1 billion in funding for public broadcasting through fiscal year 2027. The announcement follows a largely party-line vote last month […]

New Colors, New Canvas – A Conversation with Nya Reebe, Our 35th Anniversary T-Shirt Design Contest Winner

For the celebration of our 35th year of bringing news, culture and NPR to Sullivan County and beyond, Radio Catskill put out a call to all local creatives in May 2025 – help us design a logo that will be featured on T-shirts, thank you cards to our listeners, and all of our merchandise. The […]

New York Lawmakers Sign Letter Urging Humanitarian Aid to Enter Gaza

A group of Hudson Valley lawmakers signed onto a letter on July 26 calling for immediate and unrestricted humanitarian aid to enter Gaza. The letter, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, was signed by several lawmakers, including New York 19th District Representative Pat Ryan, Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger, Senator James Skoufis, and […]