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As Proposed Solar and Battery Storage Facility Eyes Sullivan County, Forestburgh Residents Push Back 11.06.2026 5:46 ↓

A utility-scale solar farm and battery storage facility could be coming to Sullivan County. Solar developer RWE has proposed a 1,200 acre solar farm that span across the Towns of Thompson and Forestburgh that is drawing pushback from local residents. Now, Sullivan County is eagerly waiting for the developer RWE to submit their application to New York’s renewable energy office for consideration. Ra...

Developer Withdraws Wayne County Solar Farm Proposal After Failing to Include Lease Agreement 11.06.2026 5:12 ↓

A proposed utility scale solar facility in Wayne County has been put on pause – for now. The project, which proposed building over 36,000 solar panels across Damascus and Oregon townships, drew mixed reactions from local residents and environmental advocates in recent months.  Proponents say solar is essential to moving towards renewable energy, while others said the scale of the project could thr...

Meet Sullivan County's New Poet Laureate, Kim Thai 10.06.2026 9:30 ↓

A new poet laureate is in Sullivan County succeeding Kevin Scot Graham – Kim Thai. Before taking on the role, Thai worked as a journalist whose work appeared in AP, Fortune, USA Today, MTV and the Discovery Channel. She developed her love of poetry as an undergraduate and later earned a master’s degree from Columbia Journalism School. A central focus of Thai’s work is amplifying voices that often...

Bà & Me Closes in Honesdale After 12 Years in Business 10.06.2026 9:07 ↓

Bà & Me, a Vietnamese restaurant in Honesdale, will be closing its doors at the end of June. The restaurant has had locations in Callicoon, Livingston Manor, and Mountaindale, along with Honesdale, over the past decade, serving Vietnamese classics to our rural part of the region. Radio Catskill’s Kimberly Izar spoke with Nhi Mundy, owner and chef at Bà & Me, about the closure – and the leg...

In Pine Bush, UFO Fair Celebrates Local Culture and Community 09.06.2026 6:25 ↓

Unlike last year, the weather was bright on June 6 as the main streets filled with visitors, locals and experts exploring Pine Bush. The 15th annual UFO Fair was hosted last Saturday and drew hundreds of people. The fair featured a packed schedule of entertainment on the main gazebo stage, guest speakers specializing in paranormal research and activities throughout the Town of Crawford Square. The...

Sullivan Human Rights Director Raises Discrimination Allegations, Seeks Investigative Authority 09.06.2026 11:55 ↓

The Sullivan County Human Rights Commission has reported numerous allegations of racial discrimination and harassment during its annual report to the county legislature. Radio Catskill's Kimberly Izar reports.

Lenape Descendants Reflect on Reclaiming Indigenous History, America’s 250th, and More 04.06.2026 14:51 ↓

Andy Jacobs remembers visiting Sam’s Point in Minnewaska State Park for the first time, where Lenape people lived for generations. She recalls it as an emotional moment. Lenape communities were native to what is now New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey before they were forcibly removed or displaced by war, colonization, and broken treaties.  As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary...

Ulster County Raises Pride Flag to Kick off Pride Month 03.06.2026 5:52 ↓

Ulster County kicked off Pride Month on Monday by raising its ceremonial  pride flag in Kingston. Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger and about two dozen people gathered to mark the celebration.  Radio Catskill’s Kimberly Izar was at the pride flag raising ceremony and has the story.