New York Assemblymember Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) said on Friday that he received confirmation from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that the federal agency would not be moving forward with a proposed ICE facility in Chester “at this time.” But Radio Catskill reached out to ICE on Friday after receiving Maher’s press statement for […]
Milford, PA — Authorities are investigating alleged medical neglect at a senior living facility in northeastern Pennsylvania after 15 residents were taken to area hospitals for evaluation, state police said. The probe began Feb. 17 when the Pennsylvania State Police Troop R Major Case Team, along with Pike County detectives and the Pike County Area […]
Monticello, NY — The Sullivan County Legislature will celebrate 100 years of Black History on Thursday, February 26, with a special ceremony honoring community service and local leaders. The event is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. in the Legislative Hearing Room at the Government Center. During the ceremony, Pedro Tweed will be recognized for […]
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Story by Jimmy Vielkind/New York Public News Network At a time when New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other municipal leaders are grappling with budget holes, Gov. Kathy Hochul is giving out even more cash. The Democratic governor’s proposed budget is growing to $262.7 billion, officials said, and she plans to dole out more […]
Story by Elias Guerra/WAMC/New York Public News Network The Bard College Board of Trustees has hired an outside law firm to review financial contributions, communications and “any related matters” between Bard President Leon Botstein and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. An email sent from the board to the Bard community Thursday says the law firm […]
The recent death of actor James Van Der Beek has renewed attention on a troubling health trend: colorectal cancer is rising among younger adults. Colorectal cancer — cancer that develops in the large intestine, including the colon and rectum — was once considered primarily a disease affecting people over 50. But doctors say that’s no […]
