Radio Chatskill

Retired Port Jervis science teacher and Radio Catskill volunteer Joe Johnson is back with some of the fascinating science stories that have caught our eye, including the solar eclipse, black holes,  Iceland volcanoes, and the limit of the periodic table and revising the concept of the “island of stability” with recent advances in superheavy element research.

The Borscht Belt is the nickname for a collection of resorts and vacation bungalows across New York’s Sullivan, Ulster, and Orange counties that attracted crowds of Jewish visitors in the mid-20th century and left an indelible mark on American comedy, cinema, and culture. 

More than half a century later, almost all of the formerly prominent hotels are out of business and are now derelict and dilapidated. 

They've been burning down over the past two years — and no one knows why.

Tim Bruno spoke to Journalist Luke Tress who looked into this form New York Jewish Week. 

Manor Ink is Sullivan County's award-winning, youth-driven community newspaper and its April issue is out now. The cover story is about the local immigrant experience.

Tim Bruno spoke to Manor Ink's Editor in Chief Angie Hund about the challenges that Sullivan County’s new arrivals face.

The Master Gardeners of Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County are presenting an all-day gardening extravaganza, on Saturday, April 6, featuring 16 classes taught by dedicated Master Gardener Volunteers.

The keynote Address will be delivered by Marc Wolf, Director of Horticulture and Environmental Stewardship at Mountain Top Arboretum. 

Marc’s address, titled “Catskills Native Plants: Inspiration for Design at Mountain Top Arboretum,” will delve into the unique location of the Arboretum at the top of the Catskill Watershed. 

Tim Bruno spoke to Marc Wolf on Radio Chatskill. 

Anglers across New York hit the banks of creeks, streams, and rivers this morning for the opening day of trout fishing season.

Among them was noted local angler Judy Van Put who spoke to Tim Bruno on Radio Chatskill just after her "first cast." 

Did you know that Liberty is now home to Sullivan County's first and only all-female Scout troop?

Originally established as an all-boys troop over a century ago, everything changed in 2019 with the official transition of the Boy Scouts of America to Scouts BSA. This pivotal moment opened doors for girls to embark on the same scouting journey.

But what drove this historic change? What inspired the switch?

Today, Radio Catskill's Leying Tang delves into the story of Troop 1095, speaking not only to the scouts themselves but also to the dedicated leaders who guide them on their path.

A fire swept through one of the buildings on the former Nevele Resort property last week.

On March 19, The Winter Lodge building at the Nevele Grand Hotel in Ulster County caught ablaze. Local officials continue to seek the cause of the fire.

Thanks to firefighters from Ulster, Orange and Sullivan Counties, flames did not spread to the main high-rise building on the 463-acre property, but The Winter Lodge was destroyed

Tracing its origins back to the Borscht Belt era, the Nevele first opened its doors in 1901 and closed in 2009.

This fire has interrupted conservation efforts by the Borscht Belt Museum. The museum has been actively working to recover and salvage items from the hotel for preservation and display.

Andrew Jacobs, the co-founder of the Borscht Belt Museum, spoke to Tim Bruno on Radio Chatskill.

On March 29, NACL in Highland Lake is hosting Transforma Theater, which will offer a public workshop in Media and Tech Literacy.  Participants will also have the opportunity to interact with Chat GPT-4 via an avatar.

Brett Keyser, NACL's Director of Public Engagement, and BRETT KEYSER Brett Keyser, and Tjaša Ferme, Co-founder and Artistic Director of Transforma Theatre, spoke to Tim Bruno on Radio Chatskill.

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 York with new legislation called the Traveling with Dignity Act.

Deborah Worden, Executive Director for Action Toward Independence spoke to Tim Bruno on Radio Chatskill.

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 extract the gas from shale rock. 

It’s one of several measures that lawmakers are considering to combat climate change. 

From the New York Public News Network, Karen DeWitt reports.