Election 2025 - Radio Catskill

Milford Borough Council member Peter Cooney is seeking to become the next mayor of Milford, Pennsylvania, emphasizing his experience in local government and his focus on community safety. Cooney, who has served on the borough council for six years, says his time overseeing building projects, human resources, and police and public works contracts has prepared him to step into the mayor’s role. “It...

Orange County legislator and former firefighter Joel Sierra says it’s time for new leadership in Middletown. Running under the “Time for Change” line, Sierra is challenging incumbent Mayor Joseph DeStefano, who has led the city for decades. In an interview with Radio Catskill’s Annie Bennett, Sierra said his campaign centers on affordability, infrastructure, and restoring term limits. “No politici...

Democratic Town Councilman Joseph Stoeckeler is challenging Republican and Conservative incumbent Terry Houck for Wawarsing Supervisor, calling for “new energy and creative solutions” to tackle housing, jobs, and growth. Stoeckeler, 40, who works in his family’s real-estate business, says he’s running to expand his impact beyond the Town Board. “I want to make Wawarsing a better version of what it...

Farmer and community member Brett Budde is running as a write-in candidate for Town of Fallsburg Supervisor, challenging Democrat Nate Steingart , the only name on the ballot. Budde says his campaign was sparked by concerns over “overdevelopment in the Catskills and in Fallsburg.”  “I’m worried about our infrastructure,” Budde told Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo . “We have crumbling water mains...

Town of Thompson Supervisor William Rieber Jr. is running for re-election, aiming to continue the work he’s led over the past 12 years. Rieber, who has served on the town board in some capacity since the early 1980s, said he still enjoys the job — even if it’s not glamorous. “It’s a lot of boring grunt work,” he said. “But I get real satisfaction out of the good results we’re seeing.” Those result...

Thompson Councilman Scott Mace is running again for Town Supervisor , facing incumbent Bill Reiber Jr. in a rematch this November. Mace, a longtime board member and pharmacist, said his campaign focuses on saving money, improving communication, and fixing old infrastructure . “We’ve benefited from the casino for years, but that money is starting to go down,” he said. “We need to plan ahead and mak...

Election season is in full swing, and early voting is already underway across Sullivan County. Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo spoke with Dan Hust, Sullivan County’s Director of Communications, about how the Board of Elections ensures a smooth, secure, and transparent process for voters heading to the polls this November. The Work Behind the Ballot Hust says the Board of Elections “works hard all...

Sheriff Mike Schiff, who has led the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office since 2006, is seeking another four-year term, saying voters should judge him by his record, not politics. “Judge us by your own experience,” Schiff said. “Are you satisfied with your Sheriff’s Office and how we respond? That’s what matters.” Schiff faces a write-in challenge from former undersheriff Tim Dymond. He pointed to co...

Retired New York State Police Senior Investigator Tim Dymond is continuing his bid for Sullivan County Sheriff as a write-in candidate, following his loss in the Republican primary to incumbent Mike Schiff. Dymond says his campaign is focused on accountability and transparency, calling for a new leadership team, an audit of department spending, and the implementation of body cameras across the She...

Mary Ellen “Mel” Carney, candidate for Highland Town Supervisor, spoke with Radio Catskill’s Genevieve Hartnett about her run for office and her call for greater transparency in local government. Carney said she entered the race out of concern for what she sees as a lack of openness and accuracy in town affairs. “While [the current supervisor] claims transparency, there is none,” she said. She als...

Town of Highland Supervisor John Pizzolato spoke with Radio Catskill’s Genevieve Hartnett as part of the station’s Local Election Series , discussing his bid for reelection, community projects, and efforts to improve transparency in local government. During the conversation, Pizzolato reflected on his first term and what he hopes to build on if reelected.  “We’ve secured over $700,000 in grant fun...

Civil rights attorney Michael Sussman is running for Orange County Executive , challenging incumbent Steve Neuhaus , who has held the position since 2013. Sussman, a Goshen-based lawyer with more than four decades of legal experience, said in an interview with Radio Catskill that Orange County needs “new leadership, more transparency, and a government that puts people before politics.” During the...

Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus , who has served in the position since 2014, is seeking another term in office. He spoke with Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo about his record, current projects, and plans for the county’s future. Neuhaus pointed to fiscal stability and open space preservation as key accomplishments during his tenure. “We’ve lowered the county tax rate nine years in a row and...

As the November election approaches, the Ulster County Board of Elections is urging residents to get informed, get registered, and get out to vote. Commissioners Ashley Torres and John Quigley spoke with Radio Catskill to share key dates, changes to polling locations, and what goes on behind the scenes to make Election Day run smoothly. A Busy Season for Local Democracy With more than 144,000 regi...