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A hearing Thursday gives lawmakers an opportunity to grill police and prison leaders.

The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce has appointed a new President and CEO to lead the organization’s efforts in supporting local businesses and driving economic growth across the region. Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo spoke with the Chamber’s new President and CEO, who is stepping into the role at a time when Sullivan County continues to focus on strengthening its business community, support...

U.S.  Immigration and Customs Enforcement has retracted its false claim that the agency had bought a warehouse in Orange County, calling it a "mistake." Radio Catskill’s Kimberly reports.

Benjamin Land Feb 13 2025 Trout Fishing in the Catskills needs attention to detail. Ecosystems around the world are delicate. The one in the Catskills that supports the historic fly fishing culture is also a fragile thing.  “ They (flooding) erode the banks. They get rid of all the indigenous trees that the roots hold, the structure of the stream back,” Doug Kluthe explained. Kluthe is a licensed...

Catskill Brewery is inviting the community to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a full day of activities, music and creative experiences. The event will take place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 12 to 8 p.m. in the brewery’s taproom. Organizers say the celebration is designed for couples, friends and anyone looking to mark the holiday in a relaxed setting. Activities include a Polaroid kissing...

 From inside Woodbourne Correctional Facility, Atiq Akeem Weston is pushing for a change to who gets a voice in American democracy. Weston, who has been incarcerated for more than 17 years, has drafted what he calls the “Incarcerated American Vote Act,” a federal proposal that would allow most incarcerated people to vote. The plan would restrict voting only for people convicted of specific offense...

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has expanded its footprint in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Radio Catskill's Kimberly Izar reports.

A yearslong staffing crisis at state-run facilities has taken its toll on incarcerated kids and the workers who watch over them.

If you’ve been putting off a trip to the DMV, now’s the time to move it up your to-do list. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is temporarily shutting down all offices, phone lines, and online services across the state for a major technology overhaul — a move officials say will eventually make transactions faster and more reliable. Starting Friday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m., every DMV office...

Liberty to World as Told by Kort Wheeler, Liberty Town Historian and Middle School History Teacher Town Historian and middle school history teacher, Kort Wheeler,  has his eyes on bringing Liberty back into the limelight. Wheeler was named the town historian for Liberty a year ago, and his essay was chosen by the National Association of Towns Builders of America in their “How Towns Have Shaped Our...

Jazz will take over the Liberty Middle School gymnasium this Saturday as student musicians from across Sullivan County gather for the 28th annual Liberty Jazz Festival . In an interview with Radio Catskill, Patricio Robayo spoke with Eric Aweh , director of music for the Liberty Central School District, who described the festival as “a celebration of collaboration” among schools and communities. A...

A new national report finds New York has made progress protecting residents from secondhand smoke and raising tobacco taxes — but the state is falling short where it may matter most: funding programs that help people quit. The latest “State of Tobacco Control” report from the American Lung Association gives New York an F for tobacco prevention funding , even as tobacco use remains the leading caus...

We’re taking a closer look at the real cost of smoking — not just to our health, but to our wallets. A new report from personal finance site WalletHub estimates smoking costs the U.S. economy more than $600 billion each year, factoring in medical care, lost productivity, and other long-term expenses. And in New York, the numbers are especially stark. The report ranks New York third in the nation f...

Buying a home is increasingly becoming more expensive in the Hudson Valley. That’s according to the latest data from housing nonprofit Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress. Radio Catskill’s Kimberly Izar has more. 

Sullivan County has a new person overseeing its finances, but for Kathleen Lara, the job feels like a continuation of work she’s been doing for years. Lara was elected County Treasurer in November, stepping into the county’s top fiscal leadership role after more than a decade inside the Treasurer’s Office. She previously served 11 years as Deputy Treasurer, helping manage daily operations and lear...

The worst of the snowstorm has passed through Radio Catskill's listening area, with several local jurisdictions, including Ulster and Orange counties, activating local emergency orders. Kimberly Izar spoke with Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger earlier today about the latest storm conditions and what residents can expect in the coming days.

A powerful winter storm dumped more than a foot of snow across the Catskills and northeast Pennsylvania, disrupting travel and daily life throughout the region. The system delivered widespread snowfall totals of at least 12 inches, with some communities seeing significantly more. “We saw a widespread snowfall across the region of at least 12 inches,” said Ben Watts, a meteorologist with the Nation...

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s plan to freeze billions of dollars in federal funding for child care and social services, a move that local leaders say could have had immediate and devastating impacts on families in Sullivan County and across New York. On Friday, a judge in New York’s Southern District issued a two-week temporary restraining order halting the adm...

It’s been a challenging year for many rural New Yorkers – from high utility bills to frozen USDA funding to SNAP benefit delays. Radio Catskill spoke with 19th Congressional District Representative Josh Riley about how those issues shaped his first year in office in 2025, what lies ahead in 2026, and what’s top of mind leading up to the midterms.

An incarcerated prison reform advocate is calling for a major expansion of presidential clemency authority. In an interview with Radio Catskill, Atiq Weston outlined his proposal, the Presidential Pardon Powers Act of 2025, which would allow U.S. presidents to issue pardons for state convictions, not just federal crimes. Weston spoke from Woodbourne Correctional Facility, arguing that the Constitu...