Day: November 3, 2025

Peter Cooney: Milford Borough Councilman Runs for Mayor on Local Focus and Public Safety

Milford Borough Council member Peter Cooney is seeking to become the next mayor of Milford, Pennsylvania, emphasizing his experience in local government and his focus on community safety. Cooney, who has served on the borough council for six years, says his time overseeing building projects, human resources, and police and public works contracts has prepared […]

Joel Sierra: “Time for Change” Candidate Challenges Longtime Middletown Mayor

Orange County legislator and former firefighter Joel Sierra says it’s time for new leadership in Middletown. Running under the “Time for Change” line, Sierra is challenging incumbent Mayor Joseph DeStefano, who has led the city for decades. In an interview with Radio Catskill’s Annie Bennett, Sierra said his campaign centers on affordability, infrastructure, and restoring […]

Stoeckeler Seeks “New Energy” in Wawarsing Supervisor Race

Democratic Town Councilman Joseph Stoeckeler is challenging Republican and Conservative incumbent Terry Houck for Wawarsing Supervisor, calling for “new energy and creative solutions” to tackle housing, jobs, and growth. Stoeckeler, who works in his family’s real-estate business, says he’s running to expand his impact beyond the Town Board. “I want to make Wawarsing a better […]

Ulster County

NY Lawmakers Call on Gov. Hochul to Cover SNAP Food Benefits with Surplus Funds

New York state lawmakers from across the political spectrum said Gov. Kathy Hochul should be prepared to pick up the full tab for food assistance benefits that are in limbo due to the federal government shutdown. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits for nearly 3 million New Yorkers expired Saturday after the U.S. Department […]

Connor Garvey and Shanna in a Dress Bring Heart and Humor to The Cooperage

One brings awe and stories from the natural world; the other brings jokes about death and a refusal to wear pants. Together, Connor Garvey and Shanna in a Dress promise a River Vibes show unlike any other. Garvey’s indie-folk music is known for rich narratives inspired by the natural world. “I love starting from a […]

Election 2025: Write-in Candidates Offer Voters Another Choice — and a Challenge

As voters head to the polls Tuesday, some may be thinking beyond the names printed on their ballots. Write-in candidates — those whose names must be physically written in by voters — have influenced close races before and could do so again this year. “Even though they are not printed on the ballot, they’re […]

Sullivan County Veterans Day Events 2025

Saturday, November 8 MONTICELLO: 9:00 am – The Landfield Avenue Synagogue, 18 Landfield Avenue in Monticello, invites all to attend Veterans Shabbat. Services will be veteran-oriented, and you need not be Jewish to attend. This will be followed by Kiddish (Luncheon). WOODBOURNE: 1:00 pm – The 26th Annual Veterans Day Parade hosted by the Woodbourne Fire […]

Voters Will Decide Whether Pa. Supreme Court Justices Stay On: What You Need to Know

Election day is tomorrow, Nov. 4. On Pennsylvania ballots, voters will decide whether to retain three Supreme Court justices: Justices David Wecht, Christine Donohue, and Kevin Dougherty. Radio Catskill spoke with Kadida Kenner, founding CEO of voting rights organization New Pennsylvania Project about why court elections matter and what’s at stake this November. Here’s what […]