Three students and their mother who were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are set to return home to Jefferson County, New York, according to local officials. On March 27, three students,…
Author: Kimberly Izar
NY Health Department Eliminates Over 200 Employees and Fellows Amid Federal Funding Cuts
New York state’s Department of Health has laid off 50 state employees and abruptly ended 168 fellowships due to the proposed federal public health cuts, according to Erin Clary, the department’s Deputy…
Hundreds Rally in Monticello As Part of Nationwide Hands Off! Protest Against Trump
Undeterred by rain, more than 200 people gathered outside the Sullivan County Courthouse on April 5 in Monticello as part of the national Hands Off! protests against President Donald Trump and…
In Trout Town USA, Fly Fishing Enthusiasts Celebrate the First Cast
Fly fishing season has arrived in Trout Town USA – or Roscoe, New York to most New Yorkers. April 1 marked the opening day for fly fishing season. Since the 1940s, fly…
New Paltz’s Resisterhood Community Choir Blends Music and Activism
A new report on the gender pay gap from New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli shows that women in New York earn 87 cents on the dollar compared to men in 2023….
Five Years Later: New Yorkers with Long COVID Juggle Illness and Doubt
Extreme fatigue, brain fog, and long-term gastrointestinal issues are a few of more than 200 symptoms of Long COVID. “Short answer, it sucks,” said Jamie Sanin, founder of Celebrate845, a mutual…
Young Farmers Feel The Freeze of Federal Funding
Farmers say the federal funding freeze is halting growth and derailing their planning and young farmers say they face unique challenges. For young and beginner farmers, federal funding is critical as…
Local Egg Farmers Confront Avian Flu’s Impact as Egg Prices Begin to Drop
Tuesday, March 18, is National Ag Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the hardworking farmers, ranchers and agricultural workers who keep our country fed. And today, we’re recognizing some of our…
What’s Behind the NYSEG Bill Hikes?
We’ve been reporting on Radio Catskill how customers have been impacted by their high NYSEG electricity bills this winter. This past Monday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that Canada would add a…