Day: October 16, 2025

Millions to Rally Nationwide for ‘No Kings’ Protest; Monticello Event Highlights Local Concerns

Millions are expected at the nationwide “No Kings” protests this Saturday, including a gathering in Monticello organized by grassroots group We Are One Sullivan. The coalition advocates for civic engagement and accountability in government and encourages residents to speak out against threats to democracy, public institutions, and the rule of law. “We Are One Sullivan […]

Hispanic Heritage Month: New York Focus Reporter Isabelle Taft on Latino Voices and Accountability

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 the human stories shaping communities across New York. At New York Focus, Taft investigates how state and local governments respond to shifting federal immigration policies — from county […]

Federal Order Fast-Tracks SNAP Work Requirements in New York, Cutting Off Thousands

Big changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, are coming to New York sooner than expected. The work requirements were part of President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which expanded rules for food assistance eligibility. The new provisions require recipients to continually prove that they work, volunteer, or attend school for […]

New York

Americans Find Common Ground on Healthcare, Housing & Shared Values — New RWJF Study

With the federal government shutdown entering a third week, it might seem as if Americans are more divided than ever before. But a new study shows that on issues of healthcare, housing, and access to good paying jobs, Americans across all political affiliations are in resounding agreement. The Finding Community through Common Ground Study was […]

Votebeat: Amid Crosstalk from Trump, Pennsylvania Republicans Encourage Mail Voting

This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Carter Walker, Votebeat Votebeat 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 […]

Judge Rules Against River Valley Estates Owners in Sullivan County Lawsuit

LOCH SHELDRAKE — For the residents of River Valley Estates, it wasn’t just the water that ran foul — it was years of mismanagement, unaddressed repairs, and what the courts have now ruled were illegal rent practices that pushed many to the edge. Now, a judge has sided with the tenants. In a ruling filed […]

Sullivan County

Even-Year Elections Are Coming to New York’s Towns, Counties

New York state’s top court upheld a law moving many town- and county-level elections to even-numbered years, a ruling that could potentially pave the way for New York City and other jurisdictions to do the same. The Court of Appeals on Thursday unanimously ruled against Republican-led counties that argued the law was an unconstitutional scheme to […]