Patricio Robayo

New York’s Prisons Are Stuck in Their Brutal Past, Independent Review Finds

This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. A sweeping report excoriates the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision for failing to protect prisoners and staff. By Chris Gelardi , New York Focus In February 2025, a team of consultants […]

On the Scene in Hancock: Residents Clean Up After EF-1 Tornado

Radio Catskill reporter Kimberly Izar found uprooted trees, blocked roads and widespread power outages as crews continued storm recovery efforts Monday. Communities in and around Hancock are continuing to clean up after an EF-1 tornado tore through parts of Broome and Delaware counties Saturday evening. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado traveled nearly 16 […]

Wildfire Smoke Returns to New York: How to Protect Your Health

Smoke from Canadian wildfires has once again moved across New York, creating hazy skies, reducing visibility and raising concerns about the health effects of breathing polluted air. The smoke contains a mixture of gases and tiny particles produced as trees, vegetation and, in some cases, buildings and other structures burn. One of the greatest health […]

New York Law Limiting Local Cooperation With ICE Faces Resistance Ahead of August Deadline

A new state law restricting cooperation between local law enforcement agencies and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is set to take effect August 25, but questions remain about whether every county and police department will comply. The Local Cops, Local Crimes Act, approved as part of New York’s state budget, prohibits local law enforcement agencies […]

Sing Sing Writer John J. Lennon Receives Historic Guggenheim Fellowship

John J. Lennon said he was stunned when he learned he had been named a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow in General Nonfiction. The acclaimed journalist and essayist is believed to be the first person in the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation’s 101-year history to receive the prestigious fellowship while currently incarcerated. Speaking with Radio Catskill from […]

Patriots Weekend Brings Revolutionary War History to Life at Minisink Battleground

Sullivan County will mark America’s 250th anniversary with three days of living history, music, military demonstrations and remembrance during Patriots Weekend at Minisink Battleground Park in Barryville. The free event will run from Friday, July 17, through Sunday, July 19, expanding the annual commemoration of the Battle of Minisink into a full weekend of activities. […]

TOTO’s Joseph Williams on the Band’s Enduring Legacy Ahead of Bethel Woods Performance

TOTO will bring nearly five decades of music history to Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on Wednesday, July 15, sharing the stage with Christopher Cross and The Romantics for a night packed with classic hits and generational sing-alongs. Ahead of the show, Radio Catskill spoke with Joseph Williams, lead vocalist for TOTO, about the […]

Are Outlet Mall Bargains Really Bargains? What Shoppers Should Know Before They Buy

Summer road trips, family vacations and back-to-school shopping often come with a stop at the outlet mall. But shoppers may not always be getting the deal they think they are. Nonprofit Consumers’ Checkbook recently launched an undercover investigation into outlet stores across the country, looking at prices, labels, merchandise quality and store practices. The investigation […]

Liberty’s Fourth of July Parade Marks 30 Years With Founder John Hopkins as Grand Marshal

For more than 30 years, Liberty’s Fourth of July parade has brought the community together on Main Street to celebrate Independence Day. This year’s celebration carries extra meaning as the country marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and Liberty honors John Hopkins, the man credited with first suggesting in 1994 […]