Genevieve Hartnett

From the East Village to Ellenville: Rare Footage of Talking Heads at CBGB, 1975

If you know anything about punk rock and new wave music of the 1970s and 80s, you’ll know all about CBGB in Manhattan’s East Village and the many bands that got their start performing there, including The Ramones, Blondie, and Talking Heads. Now, rare footage of Talking Heads from 1975 performing at this legendary night […]

Sullivan County Prepares for Hurricane Season Rains and Flood Warning Increases

After a summer filled with devastating rains and flash flood warnings for Sullivan County, public safety agencies are preparing for the high rains of hurricane season and getting the word out to the public. Sullivan County Legislators Brian McPhillips and Catherine Scott voiced their concerns about the flooding risks along the Upper Delaware River and […]

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Camping in Style for Woodstock Anniversary

With the 56th Anniversary Weekend of Woodstock now underway, Bethel Woods is preparing for several Woodstock alumni to come back and stay on the grounds again. But they won’t need to worry about bringing their own tents to pitch, or even prepare for any gear to get wet. Bethel Woods now has a Glamping Campsite […]

Who Killed Shireen? Screening Brings Conversation about Palestine and Journalism to the Hudson Valley

A coalition in the Hudson Valley screened the documentary Who Killed Shireen? on Sunday, August 3rd at the Old Dutch Church in Kingston, NY. Shireen Abu Akleh, the namesake of the documentary, was a Palestinian American journalist. Born in East Jerusalem and raised in New Jersey, Abu Akleh provided award-winning coverage of the West Bank for […]

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“Behind the Eight Ball” – John Conway Discusses Flooding and History in New York State

Flooding has been a major issue nationwide this summer, and New York has been no exception. From the flooding on the Saw Mill River Parkway and the Cross Bronx Expressway to the most recent flash flood warning for Orange County last week, Governor Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency for counties in Downstate New […]

New Colors, New Canvas – A Conversation with Nya Reebe, Our 35th Anniversary T-Shirt Design Contest Winner

For the celebration of our 35th year of bringing news, culture and NPR to Sullivan County and beyond, Radio Catskill put out a call to all local creatives in May 2025 – help us design a logo that will be featured on T-shirts, thank you cards to our listeners, and all of our merchandise. The […]

Prisoners’ Brain Trust is Working to Repeal New York’s Felony Murder Law and Rethink Incarceration

In New York state, hundreds of individuals are currently incarcerated for second degree murder, even if they were not at the scene of the crime or had no proven intention to commit the crime. It’s all because of the state’s felony murder law that can carry a maximum sentence of twenty-five years to life. Prisoners’ […]

Mama the Elephant Brings Global Conservation Message to Jeffersonville Bake Shop Garden

Why is there an elephant in Jeffersonville? Many visitors to the weekly Jeffersonville Sunday Market have had the same question. If you’re lucky enough to meet Mama, the life-size elephant replica sculpture stationed in the garden of the Jeffersonville Bake Shop, you might also be surprised to learn the lesson she has about environmental awareness, […]

New York Libraries Highlight What’s at Stake in the Face of Federal Cuts

Public libraries in New York state are preparing for the impact of funding cuts by the Trump administration, after a March 2025 executive order that called for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The IMLS is the federal agency that supports libraries, archives, and museums across all 50 states and […]

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