Day: June 23, 2026

Science Stories: Space Station Leaks, Mosquito Mysteries and Tiny T. Rex Arms

The International Space Station’s latest air leak, new research on mosquito repellents, and the mystery of Tyrannosaurus rex’s tiny arms were among the topics explored this week by Radio Catskill’s resident science guy Joe Johnson. Earlier this month, engineers tracked down a persistent air leak aboard the aging International Space Station. Despite using advanced tools […]

Pike County Transportation to Increase Ride Fares Starting July 1

Pike County Transportation will increase its fares starting July 1, 2026 based on zones and distance. Fares vary depending on if riders are paying full fare or have reduced co-pay. Pike County Transportation provides transportation for county residents through four programs, including discounted shared-ride travel for senior citizens, free Medical Assistance rides, reduced-fare shared rides […]

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Jury Convicts Pennsylvania Man in 2014 Monticello Cold Case Murder

MONTICELLO, N.Y. — A Sullivan County jury has found a Pennsylvania man guilty of murder in the 2014 killing of his girlfriend, bringing a long-running cold case homicide investigation to a close. Sullivan County District Attorney Brian P. Conaty announced Tuesday that Keymarroo Guiden, 53, of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, was convicted of second-degree murder, a […]

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Trump Administration Challenges NY’s New Immigration Law in Court

New York Public News Network | By Jimmy Vielkind The Trump administration is suing New York state over its recently passed immigration law, saying Albany lawmakers overstepped their authority to regulate federal enforcement efforts. In a complaint filed Monday at a federal court in Buffalo, the U.S. Department of Justice argues that the state law enacted as part of […]

New Dads Can Struggle Too: Recognizing Postpartum Depression in Fathers

As June brings renewed attention to men’s mental health, advocates are calling for more awareness around a part of early parenthood that often goes unspoken: the mental health of new fathers. When a baby arrives, dads are often expected to be the steady support system. But many fathers are also facing stress, anxiety, depression, intrusive […]

As DVAA Marks 50 Years, Its New Performing Arts Season Looks Ahead

A full summer and fall of music, theater, comedy, and community storytelling is ahead at the historic Tusten Theatre, as the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA) unveils its 2026 performing arts season—part of its ongoing 50th anniversary year celebrating five decades of arts programming in the Upper Delaware region. The season spans genres and generations, […]

Developer to Build 100 Workforce Housing Units on 17B Near Monticello Raceway

MONTICELLO, N.Y. – A housing developer Kearney Realty & Development Group and Resorts World Catskills have signed a deal to build over 100 workforce housing units along County Route 17B near the Monticello Raceway. The contract was signed during Assemblymember Paula Elaine Kay’s third workforce housing roundtable last week. Kay told Radio Catskill that the […]

Local Farmers Markets Bring Music, Produce and Community to Sullivan and Delaware County

The sun is shining, and the days are getting longer. In Wurtsboro and Delhi, weekly farmers markets are back in season. At Veterans Park on Sullivan Street, music fills the block as locals settle in with lawn chairs and blankets, listening to different bands at each market. In Delhi, on a Wednesday afternoon, music plays […]

Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project Kicks Off Summer Dedication Season Across Sullivan County

The Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project is preparing for another season of dedications across Sullivan County, continuing its work to preserve the history of the Catskills’ legendary resort era. Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo spoke with Marisa Scheinfeld, Founder and Project Director of the Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project, and Isaac Jeffreys, Public Relations and Visual […]