Radio Chatskill

The 27th Annual Rosendale International Pickle Festival is Sunday, October 20, at the Ulster County Fairgrounds.

This celebration of small cucumbers preserved in salt and/or vinegar began in 1997 as a small gathering of pickle eating friends and has now grown into an event that draws around 5,000 visitors to this part of New York each year.

Victoria Coyne spoke about the history of the Pickle Festival and the Pickle Triathalon event on Radio Chatskill. 

The Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter will hold their largest fundraiser on Saturday,

October 26 in Montgomery, NY.

The walk supports free local Education, Care and Support programs for families and neighbors affected with Alzheimer’s or another form of Dementia.

Tina Eckert, Walk Manager, appeared on Radio Chatskill to discuss the event. 

Small Town Country 4-H, a local 4-H group located in Hortonville, NY, is collaborating with 4-H kids in North Carolina to help with Hurricane Helene relief efforts. They are collecting needed supplies for their "Fill the Truck" initiative which will be delivered to Wilkes County Cooperative Extension for dispersal to the mountain areas of western North Carolina hard-hit by the hurricane. 

Several of the Small Town Country 4-H group appeared on Radio Chatskill to talk about this community service effort. 

Veterans and their families are invited to a free event, "ALIVE AGAIN for Veterans," on Saturday, October 19th at the Hurleyville Performing Arts Center (HPAC). The event, a collaboration between STEAM Fund, ATI (Action Toward Independence), and HPAC, will offer a day of support and practical tools for personal growth and well-being.

Gary Siegel of the STEAM Fund appeared on Radio Chatskill to discuss the event.

Sullivan Rock the Vote is happening this Saturday, kicking off at noon at New Memories in Parksville. Organized by the Sullivan County Diversity and Youth Committee, the event will feature live performances from local bands and musicians, including Greg Castro and Ruby on the Vine, showcasing the area's rich musical talent. Attendees will also have the opportunity to register to vote.

Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo spoke with one of the event organizers, Myrna Marcarian, about what people can expect at this bipartisan event and how they can get involved in this year’s election.

The Farm Bill is a five-year omnibus that supports a staggering array of agricultural and nutrition programs.

The 2018 Farm Bill was extended last November, but that extension has now expired, and there’s no clear timeline for when Congress will pass a new farm bill. 

While the House bill passed out of committee in May, it has yet to be voted on by the full House. Meanwhile, the Senate version remains in committee.

Republican U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro of NY’s 19th District told Spectrum News “We’re hopeful that before the end of the year, we can get the farm bill done in both the House and the Senate.” 

The farm bill is crucial for many farmers.

Farm & Country’s Rosie Starr spoke to Brett Habig  of Two Creeks Farm a 100-acre organic regenerative farm in the hills of northeast Pennsylvania about the farm bill and the potential inclusion of the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act in the bill. 

New Yorkers will vote on a ballot measure in November that proponents say will “enshrine abortion” in the state’s constitution. But not all legal experts agree it’s that simple. 

From the New York Public News Network, WAMC Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Jesse King reports.

The most common mode of transportation in the United States is driving, and according to the CDC, car accidents result in about 100 fatalities a day at a national level. Those who forgo using a seatbelt in passenger vehicles face an even greater risk than those who buckle up. 

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is working on solutions to this issue, and they are seeking input from the youngest demographic of drivers: high school students.

Radio Catskill’s Nia Watson reports.  

Wayne County Commissioner Jocelyn Cramer says thousands of Wayne County residents have requested mail-in and absentee ballots and that the Bureau of Elections is ready to help voters with questions and other assistance as Election Day nears.

Cramer emphasized that safety is a primary concern for both voters and poll workers. She appeared on Radio Chatskill. 

The Wayne County Bureau of Elections may be contacted at 570-253-5978, or visit waynecountypa.gov/197/Bureau-Of-Elections.

The most common mode of transportation in the United States is driving, and according to the CDC, car accidents result in about 100 fatalities a day at a national level. Those who forgo using a seatbelt in passenger vehicles face an even greater risk than those who buckle up. 

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is working on solutions to this issue, and they are seeking input from the youngest demographic of drivers: high school students.

Here is Radio Catskill’s Nia Watson with the story.