The Local Edition

Catherine Whitney and Benjamin Land Discuss A 200 Year-Old Painting of Kaaterskill Falls 09.06.2026 15:03 ↓

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...

What Does Trout Fishing and Songwriting Have in Common? 09.06.2026 15:53 ↓

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 Launches Mobile Clinic to Expand Healthcare in Ulster and Sullivan Counties 08.06.2026 4:50 ↓

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.

Hudson Valley County Executives Push for Federal Disaster Designation for Farmers 04.06.2026 9:55 ↓

Hudson Valley county officials are calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to approve New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s request for a federal disaster designation. That’s after farmers suffered devastating crop loss after freezing temperatures. Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus, and Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino sent a letter this week to the US...

New York State Budget Set to Remove Major Barrier to New Housing 02.06.2026 8:39 ↓

A law designed to protect the environment will be partially rolled back to pave the way for much-needed homes.

Discussing Pedeatric Heatstrokes with Laura Dunn of the NHTSA 22.05.2026 7:24 ↓

Global warming makes heatstrokes even more of a concern for children left alone in cars according to Laura Dunn of the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. May 1st was National Heatstroke Prevention Day. The government agency is shifting their focus to a new campaign centered on raising awareness about pediatric vehicular heatstroke. On average 37 children die every year because...

Sullivan County Youth Book Festival Returns May 30 19.05.2026 12:14 ↓

The Sullivan County Youth Book Festival returns this spring with a full day of books, author signings, music, activities and family fun. The festival will take place Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library in Monticello. Held every two years, the festival celebrates youth literacy and gives families a chance to meet authors and illustrators, explore boo...

Orange County Jail Healthcare Workers Go Weeks Without Pay as Vendor Files for Bankruptcy 18.05.2026 2:10 ↓

Healthcare workers at the Orange County Jail in Goshen, New York say they’ve gone weeks without pay after the jail’s medical vendor, YesCare, filed for bankruptcy. Radio Catskill’s Kimberly Izar has more.

Sullivan County Broadband Project Kicks Off in Liberty 12.05.2026 1:59 ↓

Sullivan County's mountainous terrain has hindered broadband expansion for decades. But a $30 million state investment to bring faster internet to the county is now well underway. Radio Catskill's Kimberly Izar has more.