GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL has made no secret of her goal to scale back state spending across agencies. But among some rural state lawmakers, her plan to save $77 million on prisons is driving…
Author: Patricio Robayo
Why Student Press Freedom Matters
February 22 is Student Press Freedom Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the challenges student journalists face, celebrating their contributions to their schools and communities and taking actions to protect…
A Century of Systemic Discrimination Towards Black Farmers
Making a living as a small-scale farmer in a system that supports mass-production isn’t easy. For Black farmers, a number of discriminatory barriers have made farming even more challenging. In the last…
Is NY Doing Enough to Address the Housing Crisis?
Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress recently published a report detailing how neighboring states of New York are addressing the housing crisis at the state level. This nonprofit organization conducts research and analysis…
“Rescue EMS”: The State of Emergency Medical Services in Sullivan County
The New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) has released a package of legislation titled “Rescue EMS” to strengthen local Emergency Medical Services in New York State. With ambulance wait times…
Sullivan County Mental Health Resources Expands
With the growing demand for mental health resources in New York State, Astor Services has taken a step forward in expanding access to essential care by extending its mental and behavioral…
Sullivan County Head Start Update: Another Month Before the Preschool Reopens
John Liddle, Sullivan County Commissioner of the Health and Human Services Division, says an interim management company will assist in restarting Sullivan County Head Start operations until a long-term solution can be…
How Chinese and Chinese Americans Celebrate Lunar New Year in the U.S.
The Lunar New Year fell on Saturday, Feb. 10, and marked the year of the dragon, which symbolizes honor and success in the Chinese zodiac. Radio Catskill’s newest intern Leying Tang…
Making Farming More Accessible for Historically Underserved Farmers
A new Beginner Farmer Program has started at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County. The program aims to help historically underserved farmers enter the field through mentorship, workshops, group training and events. …