Rebekah Hendricks

David Shelburne’s Film and Photographs Offer a Personal Look at Woodstock

David and Ellen Shelburne were college students when they arrived Bethel for the Woodstock Music and Art Fair. David was a student film maker and documented his entire experience. His film, “You Can’t Refuse,” featuring the culture shared by attendees rather than the celebrity performances captures the reality shared amongst the crowds during these three […]

“We Keep Us Safe,” a New Audio Documentary on NPR’s Embedded Podcast

In 2020, an occupied Black Lives Matter Protest in Seattle went from a peaceful festival to the scene of a black teenager’s death. “We Keep Us Safe” is a new audio documentary from NPR, KUOW, and The Seattle Times investigating how this protest resulted in the shooting death of a young person they sought to […]

Ulster County Legislature Passes Resolution in Support of the Ulster County For Fair Taxes Act

KINGSTON, NY – On Tuesday night, in a packed legislative session, the Ulster County Legislature voted 15- 8 on a resolution supporting the Ulster County for Fair Taxes Act. 47 Ulster County Residents signed up to speak in favor of the tax plan that would fill gaps in Medicaid and SNAP funding created by federal […]

NYS Volunteer Firefighter Shortage Affects Sullivan County Fire Departments

Across New York State, the number of volunteer firefighters is dwindling. The number of volunteers in the fire service is at a 40 year low. Small town fire stations rely on volunteers. Across all of Sullivan County, the Monticello Fire Department is only one fire station with career firefighters. Even with career firefighters, the Monticello […]

Sullivan County Officials Share Fourth of July Safety Tips

Fourth of July weekend is a time for fireworks, boating, backyard barbecues and summer celebrations. But local officials say the holiday can also bring serious safety risks if people are not careful. Radio Catskill’s Rebekah Hendricks spoke with John Hauschild, Director of Safety and Fire Coordinator for Sullivan County, about how residents and visitors can […]

Summer Meal Kit Program Feeds Sullivan County Students

The Northeastern Regional Food Bank has partnered with the food bank at George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School to bring free breakfast and lunch to students when school is out for the summer. The new Summer Meal Kit Program will provide over 600 students with fourteen meals delivered to their homes weekly. George Ross Mackenzie Elementary […]

Sullivan County NAACP to Host Fourth Annual Juneteenth Festival

The Sullivan County NAACP will be holding its annual Juneteenth festival in Hanoffee Park. The free event will take place from noon to 4pm featuring live music, vendors, keynote speakers, and fun activities for kids. Juneteenth is a celebration marking the day the Union troops finally reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas to deliver the […]

The Bobby Lees Return With the Help of Jason Momoa

The Bobby Lees, a Woodstock punk band, are back with a fresh album, ‘New Self.’ The new release was funded by Jason Momoa who stepped up to help the band when they decided to put their career on hiatus indefinitely. Macky Bowman and Kendall Wind expressed their excitement to bring The Bobby Lees back to […]

Jason Momoa takes photos of The Bobby Lees lead singer, Jason Momoa, from the crowd at The Colony.

Jesse Ballew Retires From The Callicoon Tractor Parade After 30 Years

Since the first Callicoon Tractor Parade 30 years ago, the voice of Jesse Ballew has been the voice of the event. After serving three decades of emceeing the annual event, Ballew will be hitting the mic one last time for the Callicoon community. The Tractor Parade was envisioned as a celebration of the rich farm […]