Day: October 22, 2025

Ancient Microbes, Dark Matter Stars, and Comets: Science Stories with Joe Johnson

From 40,000-year-old microbes thawed from Arctic permafrost to distant “dark matter” stars billions of light-years away, Radio Catskill’s resident science expert Joe Johnson shares a snapshot of the latest discoveries reshaping our understanding of Earth and the universe. Microbes Thaw After 40,000 Years A recent study in the Journal of Geophysical Research shows that microbes—bacteria […]

Gov. Hochul Announces Additional Funds for Already Ambitious State Road Plan

By the end of 2027, an estimated 4,000 miles will have received repairs and improvements as part of a $34 billion, five-year Department of Transportation infrastructure project. Governor Kathy Hochul, speaking in Albany Wednesday, said that plan could use some more funds. She announced an additional $800 million is being made available. The plan when […]

All Aboard the Cursed Catskills Cruise: Decrepit Ghouls Launch Their Wildest Halloween Show Yet

The Decrepit Ghouls are taking Halloween to strange new waters this weekend. The hit immersive experience is back for its third year, this time with “The Decrepit Ghouls in a Cursed Catskills Cruise,” transforming a Parksville warehouse into a haunted ocean liner packed with live music, comedy, art, and total spooky chaos. “You buy a […]

Election 2025: What to Know About Town Supervisors

There are more than 930 towns across New York state. Many big and small towns have important elections coming up this Election Day, including in Sullivan, Orange, and Ulster counties. Chris Koetzle, Executive Director of the New York Association of Towns (NYAOT), says local elections can make a big difference in smaller, rural communities. The […]

Catskill Art Space Introduces New Adult Art Classes This Fall in Livingston Manor

Catskill Art Space (CAS) in Livingston Manor is offering new opportunities for adults to explore their creativity this fall, with six-week art classes in Drawing Foundations and Ceramics beginning October 28. Executive Director Sally Wright says the new courses meet participants at any skill level, whether they’re first-time students or experienced artists looking to deepen […]

Sullivan County

NY FOCUS: Surprise Trump Move Will Upend New York Food Stamps

This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. NEW YORK STATE · October 9, 2025 Surprise Trump Move Will Upend New York Food Stamps New York counties thought they had months to prepare to implement SNAP work requirements. Now, they […]

Election 2025: Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus on Seeking Another Term

Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus, who has served in the position since 2014, is seeking another term in office. He spoke with Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo about his record, current projects, and plans for the county’s future. Neuhaus pointed to fiscal stability and open space preservation as key accomplishments during his tenure. “We’ve lowered the […]

Regional Food Bank to Distribute More Than 115,000 Thanksgiving Meals Across the Hudson Valley

The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York is launching the largest single-day Thanksgiving meal distribution in New York State history — a first-of-its-kind effort that will reach families across the Hudson Valley. Working with community partners and more than 800 volunteers, the Regional Food Bank will provide over one hundred fifteen thousand Thanksgiving meals […]

HEAP Season Delayed Until Nov. 17 Amid Federal Shutdown

The 2025-2026 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) season is now delayed until Nov. 17, two weeks later than planned, due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. “This change is a result of the ongoing Federal government shutdown, as HEAP funds are provided to the State and ultimately counties via the Federal budget,” said Sullivan County […]