The Local Edition

In 2026, the size of New York State’s volunteer fire service is the smallest it has been in more than 40 years. Small towns rely on volunteer firefighters to respond to emergencies like fires, drowning, fallen trees, missing persons and more. As the volunteer pool dries up, stations are forced to close or merge to rally a large enough response. Reporter Rebekah Hendricks spoke with John Hauschild...

Climate and economic experts estimate that over one billion people are at risk of being displaced by climate change and climate-related disasters by 2050. Global communities with fewer resources to adapt to new ecological threats are most at risk for mass displacement. Radio Catskill’s Kimberly Izar spoke with documentary filmmaker and director Josh Fox about his new film, THE WELCOME TABLE , that...

The federal government plans to lease a warehouse in Newburgh for $35.5 million. As Radio Catskill’s Kimberly Izar reports, federal records suggest it could be for ICE activity.

On Saturday, kayaks were pushed onto the Bashakill for an insightful ride along the 7-mile stretch. Though the trip lasted only two hours and covered a small portion of that stretch, it gave community members and visitors a chance to come together, learn about plant life and the importance of preserving the Bashakill, and take in views of the water and mountains.  Hosted by the Mamakating Environm...

One article sparked a local conversation about how communities across Ulster County are classified and whether some rural areas are being left with less support than surrounding metro areas. The issue was recently flagged by Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher, who referenced a Daily Yonder article about what it called a “categorization conundrum” across the country. In Ulster County, Gallag...

June is bringing awareness to Medicare, Medicaid and hospice care scams that can affect older adults across New York. Maria Alvarez, director of the StateWide Senior Action Council, spoke about when these scams happen and how to avoid them. One component of StateWide Fraud Month is highlighting resources seniors can use to educate themselves and learn what to look out for. The Senior Medicare Patr...

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Tuesday to uphold birthright citizenship on constitutional grounds. This decision made by Supreme Court judges rejects President Trump’s push to end birthright citizenship. Immigration advocates are celebrating a massive victory for immigrant rights across the country. Radio Catskill’s Kimberly Izar spoke with Juana Cortes de Torres, Director of the Immigrant Le...

El Niños are a regularly occurring weather phenomenon caused by the weakening of East to West trade winds as the tropical Pacific Ocean warms up. This throws off weather patterns all over the world, including our own backyards. When heavy rain and high heat roll in, local public health officials have all of the information you need to stay safe this summer. 

The Borscht Belt legacy reflects a blend of cultures from across New York that came together in the Hudson Valley and Catskills resort regions. While the Borscht Belt is often associated with Jewish culture, Las Villas highlights the Hispanic and Latino presence in Ulster County and the Catskills. Ish Martinez, a historian of Hispanic resorts in the Hudson Valley and author of Las Villas of Platte...

One of the most glorious depictions of the Catskill landscape is 200 years old this year. Kaaterskill Falls on the Catskill Mountains, Taken Under the Cavern is a painting by Irish-American artist William Guy Wall. As one of the contemporaries of Thomas Cole, Wall was inspired by the romantic landscapes that made Cole so prolific in the early to mid 19th century. Wall studied under Thomas Cole who...

We spoke with Jessie about what the watersheds in the Catskills need to survive and even thrive. We also spoke about the element of play and how anyone can get involved with Trout Unlimiteds conservation efforts.

Ellenville Regional Hospital has launched its new mobile healthcare van that will bring preventative care on the road. Radio Catskill’s Kimberly Izar was at the ribbon cutting ceremony on June 5 and has the story.