Radio Chatskill

For some, the holidays can be a time for shopping and bonuses. But for others, it is a time of scarcity, especially for students who rely on schools for lunches and other meals.  1 out of every 10 households in New York faces food insecurity. Nationally and within New York State, households with children are more likely to experience food insecurity. With a rise in cold, flu, and COVID-19 cases in...

Sullivan County 2024 Budget Breakdown with Dan Hust  Tim Bruno imparts an in-depth discussion with Dan Hust, Communications Director for Sullivan County government, about the 2024 adopted budget. They delve into details about the voting conducted, factors behind the decision to raise taxes, key budget allocations, and potential impacts on various sectors including health and housing.  00:00 Introd...

Respiratory illnesses are increasing across most areas of the United States, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 15 states –plus New York City —are experiencing "high" or "very high" levels of respiratory illness activity, defined as people going to the doctor with symptoms from any respiratory disease including flu, COVID, RSV and the common cold. Tim Brun...

The Center for Discovery's (TCFD) Assisted Intervention and Education program has forged a partnership with Catskill Animal Rescue to enhance its Animal Assisted Therapy initiative. This joint effort aims to supply the program with rescued puppies and dogs, ultimately benefiting individuals at the center who are grappling with complex conditions, such as autism. Scout, who is believed to be a beag...

A new Chanukah Menorah will be lit on the first night of Chanukah at the Ted Strobel Building (Neighborhood Facility) Jefferson Street, Monticello, New York on December 7, at 5:15pm.  The Landfield Avenue Synagogue Board of Directors commissioned two local artists, the father and son duo of Zac and Barry Zhavrick to sculpt the menorah. Jason Dole spoke to Lori James, a member of the Landfield Aven...

For nearly a century, observers watched the forests of New York State from more than 100 fire towers perched atop the highest peaks, searching for the dangerous signs of forest fires. There were 19 fire towers in the Catskill region and 52 in the Adirondacks. Over 40 years ago, The State of New York began to phase out the use of fire towers for spotting forest fires by 1990, the last 5 towers stil...

HENRI KISIELEWSKI IS A FRENCH-BRITISH PHOTOGRAPHER BASED IN LONDON.  HIS LATEST PROJECT FOCUSES ON “AG-LOE,” A LOCAL LITTLE TOWN THAT WAS COMPLETELY IMAGINARY, THEN IT WAS KIND OF REAL, AND NOW IT IS GONE AGAIN.  IT WAS LOCATED JUST PAST ROSCOE NEW YORK, JUST OVER THE BORDER BETWEEN SULLIVAN AND DELAWARE COUNTIES. YOU SEE…“AG-LOE,”--- SPELLED “A-G-L-O-E” —STARTED OFF AS A FICTITIOUS DOT ON A MAP....

A startup company is reportedly planning a massive carbon-capture project in the Marcellus and Utica shale formations in New York’s Southern Tier. The plan reportedly includes drilling in shale formations to inject (and store) carbon dioxide that circumvents New York’s current fracking drilling laws. Radio Chatskill ‘s Tim Bruno spoke to Catskilll Mountainkeeper ’s Senior Research Director Dr. Kat...

Jayla Edwards may have been singing “Somewhere over the Rainbow” this fall, but her goals go far above where any rainbow is found. The Liberty High School senior, who played Dorothy in the Liberty Performing Arts’ fall production of “The Wizard of Oz,” has taken part in two highly selective experiences that are helping her pursue her career goal of being an aerospace engineer with NASA. Edwards wa...

PFAS are a class of thousands of chemicals that have been linked to a wide range of serious health effects including kidney and liver disease, immune system suppression, birth defects and even cancer. These forever chemicals have contaminated the drinking water for millions of people across the country. In many instances, the source of that contamination has been PFAS-laden firefighting foam – esp...

A conversation with Gender Equality New York presenting a Sullivan County Town Hall with Sullivan Allies Leading Together (SALT) advocates and the Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre (HPAC). Patricio Robayo reports.

Live, local conversations focused on arts, history, and current news.

Live, local conversations focused on arts, history, and current news.

Live, local conversations focused on arts, history, and current news.

Live, local conversations focused on arts, history, and current news.

Live, local conversations focused on arts, history, and current news.

Live, local conversations focused on arts, history, and current news.

Live, local conversations focused on arts, history, and current news.

Live, local conversations focused on arts, history, and current news.

Live, local conversations focused on arts, history, and current news.

Live, local conversations focused on arts, history, and current news.