Radio Chatskill

As many rural hospitals remain at risk of closure, a new community health model is coming to Barryville, New York. Radio Catskill’s Kimberly Izar spoke with Christopher Dickey, President and Director of Highland Health Initiative, about converting a former medical office into a rural health hub in Sullivan County.

Rural communities often struggle with access to public transportation options and limited scheduling. 

But Pike County Transportation is working to make public transit available for as many Pennsylvanians. Riders are still required to make a pick-up appointment to access but Pike County Transportation says they’re trying to upgrade its systems.

Radio Catskill’s Kimberly Izar spoke with Robert Ruiz, Pike County’s Director of Transportation to learn more about their transit options and about increased ride fares.

A housing developer and Resorts World Catskills have signed a deal to build over 100 workforce housing units that will be located along County Route 17B near the Monticello Raceway. The contract was signed during Assemblymember Paula Kay’s workforce housing roundtable last week. 

Radio Catskill’s Kimberly Izar spoke with New York Assemblymember Paula Kay on Monday about the deal.

People gathered across the country to celebrate Juneteenth on Friday, including local celebrations in Sullivan County. Radio Catskill's Kimberly Izar has more.