Kimberly Izar

Why People Joined No Kings Rallies Across Northeast PA and Catskills

More than seven million people participated in No Kings rallies on Oct. 18 across the country, according to national organizers. Thousands took to the streets in the Catskills and northeast Pennsylvania – including Honesdale, Monticello, Middletown, Goshen, and Newburgh – to push back against the current Trump administration. The No Kings rallies took place as […]

With Route 17 Expansion Paused, Climate Advocates Push for Transit Alternatives

The New York State Department of Transportation has hit pause on its $1.4 billion plan to expand Route 17 through Orange and Sullivan Counties following community pushback. In October, the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) quietly announced it needed more time to review project alternatives. “Over the past several months, the State Department […]

Garnet Health Plans to Join Montefiore Health System: Here’s What We Know

Garnet Health and Montefiore Health System announced on Wednesday that the two healthcare systems have signed a Letter of Intent for Garnet Health to pursue an affiliation with Montefiore Health System. “Today’s announcement reflects our continued commitment to ensuring the long-term strength and sustainability of healthcare in our region,” said Jonathan Schiller, President and CEO […]

Ulster County Nonprofit to Host Harvest Fest for Afghan Refugees

The Department of Homeland Security ended temporary protected status, or TPS, in May for Afghan immigrants looking to resettle in the United States. Still, that hasn’t stopped community members in Ulster County from supporting their neighbors. Radio Catskill’s Kimberly Izar spoke with Robert Sabuda, founder of nonprofit organization Plutarch for Refugees, about the need to […]

Ulster County

As Dole Act Implementation Stalls, Local VA Agencies Say Staffing Shortages Persist

New York is home to more than 688,000 veterans, more than half of whom are people over 65, according to the state’s Office for the Aging. But local Veterans Affairs (VA) agencies say the rollout of the Dole Act, a federal law expanding healthcare and benefits for veterans, has stalled. “To date, the VA has […]

Sullivan County

After Leading New York State in Overdoses, Sullivan County Enters New Phase in Fight Against Opioids

Opioid overdose deaths are down in New York state. But for many families still grieving or struggling, the fight is far from over.

Sullivan County

Rep. Josh Riley Discusses Healthcare, Gaza, NYSEG at Sullivan County Town Hall

New York 19th District Congressmember Josh Riley visited Sullivan County on Monday evening to discuss how to keep healthcare close to home. Riley criticized lawmakers backing One Big Beautiful Bill’s healthcare cuts as the federal government enters its second week of a government shutdown. “In Washington, a whole bunch of politicians are pushing legislation that […]

Communities Nationwide Push to Close Their Incinerators. Sullivan County Wants to Build a New One.

On Monday evening, about a hundred people filled the Black Library for a community town hall on Sullivan County’s waste-to-energy plant proposal. Annette Foy, a Sullivan County resident, was among the attendees with a clear message for the county: “We say no to the incinerator.” While communities from Connecticut to Oregon have shuttered their incinerators, […]

Mike Ewall Speaking at the Community Town Hall in Monticello NY

Sullivan County

Pepperfest Debuts in Damascus With a Burst of Flavor

From sweet and mild to spicy and hot, the first annual Pepperfest kicks off in Damascus this Saturday, Oct. 4 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Irene Soloway and Anna B. Ott are pepper growers and Pepperfest planning committee members, who sat down with Radio Catskill to share more about the event. They said […]