Radio Chatskill

On Sunday, January 14, Catskill Art Space (CAS) features Paul D. Miller aka DJ Spooky and Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth in a "transcontinental conversation" on art, music and experimentation. Moore will tune in on Zoom from London, while Miller will be present with the live audience at CAS.

Thurston Moore is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter best known as a member of the rock band Sonic Youth. 

Paul D. Miller, aka DJ Spooky, lives and works in Roscoe and is a composer, multimedia artist, and writer whose work engages audiences in a blend of genres, global culture, and environmental and social issues. 

Jason Dole spoke to DJ Spooky about the event. 

• Catskill Art Space: https://www.catskillartspace.org/
• DJ Spooky: https://djspooky.com/
• Thurston Moore: https://www.thurstonmoore.com/

The US Department of Agriculture is reminding farmers, ranchers and forest landowners that this Saturday, January 13, is the deadline to apply for the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP).

This program is made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act, which provided $2.2 billion in funding.

The USDA is holding informational sessions at the Ellenville Public Library on Thursday and at the E.B.  Crawford Public Library in Monticello on Friday and Saturday.

Tim Bruno spoke to Myles Caggins, the Chief of Media Relations at The Windsor Group, which was hired by the USDA to help run the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program.

More about DFAP here. 

Fanny Palmer was an unsung artist who worked for Currier & Ives, the 19th century NYC printing firm that made original art accessible to the everyday American. 

Now, local filmmaker Tina Spangler is working on a documentary about this lithographer who was relegated to the footnotes of history. 

Watch the trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOBD2CdH_EA

Lissa Harris is a freelance writer focusing on climate change on her blog "Empire of Dirt."

Over the holidays, she published twelve newsletter posts on the blog about some of the climate-related presents we’ve all gotten recently as members of the public and as residents of New York State. Some of them are pretty shiny. Some might be lumps of coal.
 
Jason Dole spoke to her about developments in the fight against climate change in 2023, and what lies ahead for this year.

You can find her climate reporting at empireofdirt.wtf

Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop presents an old classic with a new, fresh, and inventive look. Adapted by Joe Landry with music by Kevin Connor, listeners will be transported back to the heyday of 1940s radio. 

Performed by Jean Eifert, Peter Nastasi, Alberto Santiago, Heather Strauss, Grace Summa and Harold Tighe.

In 2023, The New York State Senate and Assembly jointly approved 896 pieces of legislation during the legislative session.

As part of our Year in Review, we spoke to the New York legislators representing our area.

State Senator Peter Oberacker represents New York's 51st Senate District and he spoke with Jason Dole about his accomplishments in 2023 and goals for 2024.

In 2023, The New York State Senate and Assembly jointly approved 896 pieces of legislation during the  legislative session.

As part of our Year in Review, we spoke to the New York legislators representing our area. 

Assembly Member Aileen Gunther represents New York’s 100th District, and she spoke with Patricio Robayo about her accomplishments in 2023 and her goals for 2024.

In Pennsylvania, the state has canceled a planned upgrade to their system for managing voter rolls, leaving local county officials stuck for the foreseeable future with a process and technology they say is outdated and inefficient.

Tim Bruno spoke with Votebeat PA's Carter Walker about why The Department of State ended its years-long contract with a tech vendor for the upgrade.

This story is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting. Help us answer your questions about voting where you live by filling out our survey.

For some, the holidays can be a time for shopping and bonuses. But for others, it is a time of scarcity, especially for students who rely on schools for lunches and other meals. 

1 out of every 10 households in New York faces food insecurity. Nationally and within New York State, households with children are more likely to experience food insecurity.

With a rise in cold, flu, and COVID-19 cases in the winter, people may also face the cost of medical care and missed workdays. 

Add in the higher utility bills for keeping homes warm during the winter and the economic strain can become a heavy burden for many.

In Sullivan County, the Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless actively works each year to address and reduce this gap. 

Patricio Robayo spoke to Kathy Kreiter, the Director of the Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless.

Sullivan County 2024 Budget Breakdown with Dan Hust 

Tim Bruno imparts an in-depth discussion with Dan Hust, Communications Director for Sullivan County government, about the 2024 adopted budget. They delve into details about the voting conducted, factors behind the decision to raise taxes, key budget allocations, and potential impacts on various sectors including health and housing. 

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:09 Discussion on Sullivan County's 2024 Budget
00:29 Understanding the Tax Increase
03:50 Legislators' Views on the Budget
06:12 Budget Highlights: Road and Bridge Work
08:07 Addressing the Housing Crisis
10:08 Investment in Education: Sullivan Promise Scholarship Program
12:09 Legislators' Pay Raise
17:02 Demolition of Blighted Properties and Water Resource Study
20:17 Investment in Public Safety and Health
22:53 Unite Us One-Stop Assistance Form and Sage Chatbot
28:13 Food Scrap Recycling Pilot Program