Catskills News Conversations

The housing crisis and homelessness are front and center in this conversation with Sullivan County NY Commissioner of Health and Human Services John Liddle with host Mike Sakell. One possible solution is working with SUNY Sullivan and upgrading a deteriorating dormitory to house families.

April 14th to April 20th the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) joins the country in celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, a time to honor and recognize 9-1-1 professionals who are frontline responders Host Mike Sakell speaks with Sullivan County NY E 911 Coordinator Alex Rau about the county employees that handle approximately 40,000 incidents a...

Catskills News Podcast Host Mike Sakell speaks with John Kocijanski of Catskills Astronomy about the Monday April 8 Solar Eclipse and as well as the group that likes to get together and stargaze in Sullivan County. You will have the opportunity to view the partial solar eclipse with Catskills Astronomy at SUNY Sullivan on April 8 from 2-4:30pm. John Kocijanski from Catskills Astronomy will be on h...

Sullivan County Public Health Deputy Director Jill Hubert Simon speaks all about Public Health Services during this National Public Health Week April 1-7 2024.

Construction has begun on the main airport terminal at the Sullivan County International Airport in Bethel and last week, the Governor’s office unveiled architect’s renderings of the new facility. Host Mike Sakell checks in with Sullivan County Public Works Building Engineer Kristin Janowski to speak about the new 15,000-square-foot terminal building.

Host Mike Sakell has the latest Catskills Conversation with Bruce Davidson of the historic Liberty Theater to talk about the vision and restoration project that is bringing this "anchor building" back to life. Davidson plans to bring the Liberty Theater back to its original glory as an entertainment hub in the community and to encourage a renaissance along Main Street in Libety NY.

The face behind the Hurleyville General Store is Denise Lombardi, a parent of an adult son with autism and multiple disabilities, as well as the sister of a person with multiple disabilities. The Hurleyville General Store focuses on improving economic opportunities for people with disabilities, as well as sourcing products from companies that employ and support the disabled. Mike Sakell speaks wit...

The Museum at Bethel Woods has been voted in the top 3 of USA TODAY’s 10 Best Readers’Choice travel awards in the category of Best Music Museum. Museum Director and Senior Curator Neal Hitch calls it an honor and feels pride in working at such a prestigious location in conversation with host Mike Sakell. Hitch also outlines the current national ‘Living History” project collecting oral histories fr...

Host Mike Sakell speaks with new Center for Discovery CEO Dr Terry Hamlin on her 40 year career and new role at TCFD. Dr Hamlin discusses the upcoming opening of The Center for Discovery Childrens Specialty Hospital and other short term and long term priorities. Dr Hamlin also speaks to the role of TCFD as the largest employer in Sullivan County NY and it's commitment to the community.

Hudson Valley Credit Union (HVCU) recently announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Catskill Hudson Bank and its parent company Catskill Hudson Bancorp. Catskill Hudson Bank will merge with and into HVCU, with HVCU as the surviving institution in a series of transactions. Catskills News Director Mike Sakell speaks with Mario L. Martinez, Chairman & CEO of Catskill...

This year's 98.3 WSUL Heart A Thon focuses on Education, Prevention and Treatment. Mike Sakell speaks with Jerry Dunleavy CEO Garnet Health Catskills about their mission and need for State of the Art Echocardiogram Equipment .

This year's 98.3 WSUL Heart A Thon focuses on Education, Prevention and Treatment. Mike Sakell speaks with Gary Seigel about the Steam Fund’s Full Steam Ahead with Healthy Habits Initiative.

This year's 98.3 WSUL Heart A Thon focuses on Education, Prevention and Treatment. Mike Sakell speaks with Sullivan 180 CEO Denise Frangiapane about the Empowering a Healthier Generation program and Healthiest Fire Department Challenge Turtle Awards.

This year's 98.3 WSUL Heart A Thon focuses on Education, Prevention and Treatment. Mike Sakell speaks with A Single Bite Director of Operations Sara Hazelnis about A Single Bites Real Food Education Program.

Listen to the Catskills News Talk 92-5 and 93-9 special Chanukah presentation with the Landfield Avenue Synagogue. During these troubled times share in Shine Your Light of Peace This Chanukah Season and Celebrate A World With No Place for Hate. Host Mike Sakell speaks with Landfield Avenue Synagogue Interim Rabbi Jacob Stern about the story of Chanukah along with Synagogue Board of Directors Secre...

Host Mike Sakell of Catskills News speaks with Marty Colavito and Dana Halprin of SALT about this weeks (10/25/23) LGBTQIA+ Community Town Hall at the Hurleyville Performing Arts Center. The goal of this event is to provide a safe and inclusive space for our audience to learn more about the community, discuss issues, provide important feedback, and receive helpful information on available resource...

SULLIVAN COUNTY LEGISLATURE DISTRICT 5 DEBATE George Conklin, III; Republican line. Cat Scott; Democrat and Sullivan United lines. Moderated by Mike Sakell, News Director Catskills News

SULLIVAN COUNTY DISTRICT 8 DEBATE Amanda Ward; Republican line. Justin Picciotti; Democratic and Sullivan United lines. Moderator: Mike Sakell, News Director Catskills News

SULLIVAN COUNTY LEGISLATURE DISTRICT 9 DEBATE Terry Bernardo; Republican line. George Nikolados; Democratic and Sullivan United lines. Moderated by Mike Sakell, News Director Catskills News

SULLIVAN COUNTY LEGISLATURE DISTRICTS 6 AND 7 CANDIDATE CONVERSATIONS Mike Sakell, News Director Catskills News, sits for individual conversations on the issues with unopposed District 6 Legislator Luis Alverez (D) and District 7 Legislator Joe Perello (D/R).

SULLIVAN COUNTY LEGISLATURE DISTRICT 1 DEBATE Robert Doherty; Republican/Conservative Lines Matt McPhillips; Democrat/Sullivan United Lines Moderated by Mike Sakell, News Director Catskills News

SULLIVAN COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 2 DEBATE Joanne Jasper; Republican line Nadia Rajsz; Democrat/Sullivan United lines. Moderated by Mike Sakell, News Director Catskills News

SULLIVAN COUNTY LEGISLATURE DISTRICT 3 DEBATE Michael Brooks; Republican/Conservative Lines Brian McPhillips; Democrat/People Over Politics Lines Moderated by Mike Sakell, News Director Catskills News

SULLIVAN COUNTY LEGISLATURE DISTRICT 4 DEBATE Nicholas Salomone Jr.; Republican/People First Lines Maryallison Farley; Democrat/Mamakating First LInes Moderated by Mike Sakell News Director, Catskills News

Catskills News Pod host Mike Sakell sits down with Sullivan County Partnership President and CEO Marc Baez to discuss the partnership plans to bring and expand business in Sullivan County. Baez talks about the many preapproved sites available that will streamline the process for potential businesses as well as it's targeting business through an upcoming marketing effort.