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Older Farmers Worry Trump’s Budget Cuts Will Devastate Community and Aid in the Catskills
Farmers market season is officially here in the Catskills, but many farmers are still navigating the combined loss of federal funding freezes, new tariffs on agricultural products, and a broader loss of…
How to Stay Safe and Cool in Extreme Heat as Temperatures Soar
Dangerously hot and humid conditions will continue through Wednesday. “Feels-like” temps will reach over 100° in several areas in the region. Extreme heat and humidity can be more than just uncomfortable—they can…
New York’s PFAS Battle: What Lawmakers Did—and Didn’t—Do This Session
As New York’s legislative session comes to a close, the fight against PFAS contamination—those toxic “forever chemicals” linked to serious health risks—is far from over. Despite early leadership in regulating PFAS in…
Sullivan County Honors the Watson Family in Juneteenth Celebration
Today, on Juneteenth, we celebrate the generations of Black Americans whose contributions have shaped our country’s history. In New York’s Catskills region, community leaders and public officials took the day to recognize…
As Summer Travel Begins, Health Officials Urge Caution to Prevent Measles Spread
With four confirmed cases of measles recently reported in neighboring Orange County and over 1,000 cases nationwide this year, local health officials are urging residents to take action to prevent a wider…
Recognizing the Signs: New Alzheimer’s Data Prompts Urgent Awareness Push
As June marks Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association is amplifying efforts to educate the public on the early warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, with new data revealing that over…
Middletown Passes ‘Good Cause Eviction’ Law, Joins Upstate NY Renter Protection Push
The City of Middletown became the latest upstate city to adopt a local ‘Good Cause Eviction’ law, which protects tenants against eviction without justifiable cause and from predatory rent increases. Radio Catskill’s…
Garnet Health Announces 42 Layoffs and Critical Program Cuts in Orange and Sullivan Counties
In a press release issued this week, Garnet Health said it is cutting 42 positions and scaling back select outpatient services in an effort to manage ongoing financial strains. Garnet Health announced…