Nia Watson

An Honorable Resting Place: Historic Burial Ground Honors the 19th-Century Free Black Community in Newburgh

In 2008, a gravesite was unearthed during an excavation beneath a school in Newburgh, New York. The remains date back to the mid-19th century. Today, the site is recognized as the Newburgh Colored Burial Ground, located at what is now the city courthouse. In October this year, an official marker was ceremonially unveiled at the […]

Orange County

Rise In Unhoused Families Living In Hotels

Pattern for Progress, a research organization based in the Hudson Valley, recently released a report titled “When Hotels Become Home.” The report highlights how the housing crisis is forcing some families in Ulster, Duchess, Orange and Sullivan Counties to live in hotels and motels—including families with young children. Radio Catskills Nia Watson spoke with Sullivan […]

Sullivan County

New Funding Brings Faster Internet To Sullivan County

High speed internet is a benefit that some Sullivan County residents do not have access to. With new funding from the ConnectALL Municipal Infrastructure Grant Program, that could soon change. In a recent news release, Governor Kathy Hochul, Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced funding to support new broadband infrastructure. This initiative […]

Sullivan County

PennDOT Eighth Annual Innovations Challenge

The most common mode of transportation in the United States is driving, and according to the CDC, car accidents result in about 100 fatalities a day at a national level. Those who forgo using a seatbelt in passenger vehicles face an even greater risk than those who buckle up. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is […]

Wolf Lake Neighbors Foundation Helps Unhoused Students in Monticello

For many students, the morning begins with a snoozed alarm. Eventually, they get up, brush their teeth, have breakfast and dash to school, hoping a pop quiz isn’t waiting for them. But for some students, the toughest part of the morning starts before they even reach the classroom. Students facing unstable housing conditions in Monticello […]

Sullivan County

Sullivan County Proposed Tentative Budget For 2025

Earlier this month, Sullivan County Manager Josh Potosek released a proposed tentative budget for 2025. The plan features funding for infrastructure, housing and youth programs, while avoiding layoffs and program cuts. Radio Catskill’s Nia Watson met with Potosek to learn more about the proposed budget and approval process. Image by: @kanchanachitkhamma

Sullivan County

Staying Safe On Halloween

This Halloween, you might be thinking about the perfect costume or the best candy. The National Fire Protection Association wants people to think about something different this year, though: safety. String lights and cobwebs are fun and festive, but these decorations can also pose a potential fire safety risk. Radio Catskill’s Nia Watson met with […]

Sullivan County

3rd Annual Hudson Valley Cannabis RollCall

Seasoned Gives and Hemp & Humanity are bringing the cannabis community together this week. The 3rd Annual FALL Hudson Valley Cannabis RollCall will take place on Thursday October 24th. Seasoned Gives is hosting the event in Lake Katrine, New York. Radio Catskill’s Nia Watson spoke with Tamika Dunkley from Seasoned Gives about the event […]

Bud Rue Memorial Walk For Social Justice

Grab your walking shoes! The Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will host a walk-a-thon at the end of the month for social justice. It will follow a five-mile route, beginning at the Narrowsburg Union in Sullivan County. Radio Catskills Nia Watson met with Tom Rue to learn more about the upcoming event and its history. […]