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Microplastics, tiny plastic particles that either come from products intentionally containing them or break off from larger plastic items like clothing, tires, and cookware, are increasingly being found in unexpected places. And they are everywhere. These particles have been detected in the clouds, on Mount Everest, in the deepest parts of the oceans, and in the Arctic. Microplastics can contain o...

Inspired by Christmas sing-alongs they grew up with in New Hampshire, Grammy Award-winners Dan and Claudia Zanes are blending classic Christmas songs along with music from various cultures and traditions on Saturday, December 7, in the Bethel Woods Event Gallery.  The performance will include seasonal songs from around the world, including Puerto Rico, Korea, Wales, Tunisia, Haiti, and Washington...

You may have heard of a wine sommelier, but what about a honey sommelier?  Donna DeFalco, is a professional honey sommelier and board member of the American Honey Tasting Society, and she is leading a Honey Connoisseurship Holiday Workshop, at the Narrowsburg Union hosted by Catskills Curated. Donna will guide attendees through the art of honey tasting, helping them develop an appreciation for the...

Discussing cognitive decline or end-of-life planning may not seem like the most cheerful topic for a holiday gathering, but starting the conversation now can help ensure that everything is in order when the time comes.  Willow Baum and Christina Wall from Friend for the End joined Radio Chatskill's Tim Bruno to offer advice on how to approach these sensitive topics with loved ones during the holid...

The Metropolitan Opera's acclaimed series of live high-definition cinema simulcasts, The Met: Live in HD, returns to SUNY Sullivan's Seelig Theatre this Saturday, December 7, with an encore presentation of Julie Taymor's production of Mozart's "The Magic Flute" on Saturday, December 7.  Patricia Adams from SUNY Sullivan Foundation and Dan Rigney from SUNY Sullivan appeared on Radio Chatskill to di...

Deep Water Literary Fest will host a holiday benefit featuring music, cocktails, and immersive vignettes at The Darby Hotel. The event will feature vignettes performed in the hotel's rooms.  Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy performances by acclaimed actors Dylan Baker and Becky Ann Baker, as well as Flirty Riot and Willow Gatewood.  The Deep Water Literary Fest 2025 returns June 20-22,...

The latest Kaatscast podcast delves into the fascinating life and career of Morris Katz, a Polish-born Holocaust survivor and acclaimed painter known for his lightning-fast painting technique using a palette knife and toilet paper! Recognized by the Guinness World Records, Katz captivated audiences with his vibrant performance art in the Catskills, creating over 280,000 pieces. You'll learn about...

The Wayne County Arts Alliance (WCAA) 8th annual seasonal art sale, Art Under $100 and More, kicked off on Saturday and it runs throughout the month of December at the WCAA headquarters, located at 959 Main Street in Honesdale, PA.  Janet Gaglione is the Executive Director of WCAA and she discussed opportunity to give a unique gift of art  on Radio Chatskill. 

Voters in the Livingston Manor and Roscoe Central School Districts will go to the polls on Thursday, Dec. 19, to decide whether the two districts should merge. Polls will be open from noon to 8 p.m. at the gymnasiums of both schools.  The proposed merger aims to enhance academic and extracurricular opportunities for students while providing financial stability for the community.  A series of meeti...

In 1995, at the age of 70, Barbara Yeaman spearheaded the creation of the Delaware Highlands Conservancy (DHC), a land trust based in Hawley, PA. Recognizing the rapid development taking over the region, Barbara was determined to make a meaningful impact. She filed for non-profit status and, leading by example, demonstrated the conservancy's mission by placing a conservation easement on her own 12...

The first taste of winter brought more than snow to The Catskills and Northeast Pennsylvania, as thousands spent hours or even days without electricity. A primary reason for these outages, according to NYSEG, was the consistency of the snow that fell from Thursday night into Friday. Senior Communications Manager for NYSEG Shelby Cohen told WBNG in Binghamton, “When wet heavy snow falls and those t...

Can you imagine seeing a giant millipede the same size as a car? Well, a massive creature just like this existed 340 million years ago. Joe Johnson is our resident science guy and he’s here with the story of that millipede with up to 64 legs and other science stories that caught his eye, including a mega-meteorite that might have helped early life on Earth to thrive and a fungus that grows more vi...

As many give thanks with family and friends this week, The New York Department of Environmental Conservation reminds folks to be thankful for our environment too by taking actions to protect and preserve our natural resources.  We spoke to Kristine Ellsworth from the New York DEC Division of Materials Management for some tips on reducing wasted food and composting your food scraps for the holidays...

One Small Step brings strangers with different political views together to record a conversation—not to debate politics, but to learn who we are as people. Created by StoryCorps, One Small Step is an effort to remind the country of the humanity in all of us—even those with whom we disagree. Radio Catskill is one of just seven stations selected nationally to host One Small Step in 2024. With partic...

"Wicked" is defying gravity at the box office. The first of two Universal Pictures films based on a Broadway prequel to "The Wizard of Oz," "Wicked," topped the domestic and global box office with $114 million at U.S. and Canadian theaters, plus $50.2 million in international markets, for a global total of $164.2 million this weekend. Harmony in the Woods’ podcast HarmonyTALK celebrates the incred...

Ulster County will commemorate Sojourner Truth Day on Tuesday, November 26, with two free events celebrating the life and legacy of the renowned abolitionist and women’s rights advocate who escaped enslavement in the county. The day will begin with a historic marker reveal ceremony at 11:00 AM outside the Ulster County Courthouse in Kingston, where Truth won her son’s freedom. The event will featu...

The Delaware River Basin Commission held a public hearing on Tuesday to gather comments about the abnormally dry conditions throughout the four-state watershed. It was hard on the heels of New York City’s announcement on Monday that it was suspending its long-planned work on the Delaware River Aqueduct, which would plug a leak in the tunnel that carries about half of New York City’s water under th...

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths here in New York and across the U.S., but the American Lung Association’s 2024 “State of Lung Cancer” report reveals positive news.  The lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years. The report also presents opportunities for New York to further improve lung cancer survival by increasing access to screening and biomarker testin...

A free Community Thanksgiving Lunch will be held on Thursday, November 28, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Blue Fox Motel (5670 NY-97, Narrowsburg, NY 12764). The event is a collaboration between Tusten Social and the Blue Fox Motel, aiming to provide a warm and festive meal for community members. Chef Bruno Carvahlo will cook a traditional Thanksgiving feast for all guests. The event is ope...

To support local farmers and connect them with consumers, Wayne County has introduced the AgroLegacy brand. This initiative helps local producers, processors, markets, and eateries amplify their voices and raise awareness about the exceptional agricultural products grown in the region. It also makes it easier for consumers to support local businesses and the families behind them, fostering a sense...

Award-winning playwright and JACK partnership artist Camille Simone Thomas is deep into developing her powerful new play "Sweet Blood." Currently in residence at the NACL Theatre, Thomas is exploring the intricate relationship between text, song, and dance as she crafts the story of three free Black Maroon/Taino women in 18th-century Jamaica. Set in 1727, "Sweet Blood" follows these women as they...

A weather system moving through the region on Wednesday evening is expected to bring much-needed rain, continuing overnight into Thursday morning, with scattered showers throughout the day. By Thursday evening, widespread rainfall totals of up to 1 inch are possible, with some localized areas potentially receiving up to 2 inches—significantly higher amounts than many areas have seen in the past mo...

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Just in time for Thanksgiving, Kaatscast: The Catskills Podcast visits the unique International Museum of Dinnerware Design in Kingston, New York. Founded by Margaret Carney in 2012, the museum recently found its new home, offering dedicated exhibitions that celebrate the art and history of dining. This episode highlights the museum's two inaugural exhibits, 'Dining Grails,' featuring renowned des...