Most people easily navigate public spaces; however, for those with disabilities, a lack of adult changing tables and similar accommodations turns these simple activities into major challenges. That could change in New…
Author: Tim Bruno
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NY Lawmakers Extend Ban on Fracking, Send Bill to Governor
A bill that would extend the state’s ban on natural gas fracking is heading to Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk after the State Legislature acted recently to prohibit using liquid carbon dioxide to…
Science Stories with Joe Johnson
Former Port Jervis science teacher and Radio Catskill volunteer Joe Johnson joins Tim Bruno to discuss some of the most fascinating science stories of the week, including stars “eating” planets, a fossil…
Poetry Workshop Explores the Comfort of Words
Several research studies have found evidence that writing or reading poetry can be therapeutic. Poetry can provide comfort and boost mood during periods of stress, trauma, and grief. Its powerful combination of…
For The Love of Lizards
Think about the pets we typically have at home – cats, dogs, maybe a bird or two. But have you ever considered what it’s like to share your space with not one,…
Local Yarn Shop Fights Food Insecurity in Knit for Food “Knit-a-thon”
The “Knit-a-thon” is a 12-hour knitting marathon to raise funds for hunger and food insecurity. 100% of the money raised will be equally divided between Feeding America, World Central Kitchen, No Kid…
Local Doctor Discusses Measles Outbreak; Number Already Equals Last Year’s Total
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned doctors this week about an increase in measles cases that in a little more than three months has equaled all of the U.S. cases…
The Haudenosaunee Story That Traces Their Beginnings to an Eclipse
There’s an old story that goes back centuries: that the Haudenosaunee trace their origins back to a solar eclipse. Ahead of next month’s total eclipse, we hear from a member of the…
Tips for The Solar Eclipse
Local astronomer Irene Pease is known as the “Friendly Neighboorhood Astronomer” and she’ll be at the Mamakating Environmental Education Center for a talk on everything folks should need to know about the…