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Recently, Meg McGuire, the publisher of Delaware Currents, co-hosted the  Society of Environmental Journalists Conference with the University of Pennsylvania. 

The conference brings more than 1,000 environmental journalists from the U.S, Canada and internationally to discuss key environmental issues, including the major national debate on fracking and LNG versus renewable sources like wind and solar. 

Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo spoke with Meg McGuire about her role as co-host and the insights from the conference.

On May 4th 2024. the Town of Liberty will celebrate Cinco de Mayo, a holiday that's become more popular in the United States than in Mexico. It's now a celebration of Mexican-American culture.

Patricio Robayo from Radio Catskill spoke with James Guara, Liberty's Recreation Director, about what’s planned for the event and how people can join.

The Planned Parenthood clinic in Monticello, Sullivan County, ceased operations in 2020 due to staffing and funding shortages exacerbated by the pandemic, according to the organization.

This closure was part of a broader statewide trend in 2020, which saw twelve such facilities shut their doors, leaving a significant gap in healthcare services in the area.

Dayna Halprin and Martin Colavito from the Committee for Equity and Justice, a subcommittee of S.A.L.T. (Sullivan Allies Leading Together), discussed ongoing efforts to reopen a Planned Parenthood facility in Sullivan County.

The closure of the clinic has caused ripple effects felt in the community, with other major medical providers also pulling back services and an overall strain on available healthcare resources.

Halprin and Colavito spoke with Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo.

Join us for an in-depth exploration of New York's brand-new, nearly three-week-late $237 billion budget and its implications for you. Maia Hibbett, the Managing Editor for NY FOCUS, discussed the contents of the budget and the items that didn't make the cut with Jason Dole.

Phil Mossman is a New York City-based professional musician who grew up in London. He has worked with acts like Primal Scream and LCD Soundsystem.

His most recent non-musical project is living in the Catskills and volunteering with the Jeffersonville Volunteer First Aid Corps. 

Phil stopped by Radio Catskill’s studios last week to talk about  his local volunteer efforts, his musical history, and his current band: Wah Together.  He spoke with Jason Dole.

Overgrowth of cyanobacteria, often mistaken for algae, in Lipman Park's pond has led to blocked outflows and rising water levels, threatening to spill onto nearby properties. 

Efforts to manage the situation include the use of aerators to oxygenate the water and the introduction of barley straw pellets to inhibit the bacteria's growth. 

Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo spoke to Chris Rowley from Shawangunk Journal about what is being done about the pond.

This week, New York State announced temporary import requirements for dairy cattle entering the state following detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in dairy cattle and goats in other states.

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets stated that no cases have been detected in New York livestock to date, and the USDA continues to confirm that there is no threat to human health.

Jason Dole spoke with Phillip Pantuso of the Hudson Valley Bureau at the Times Union for more details.

Radio Catskill’s Jason Dole spoke to Wayne County Commissioner Jocelyn Cramer, who also chairs the Wayne County Board of Elections, about today’s primary and the special election in Pennsylvania's 139th District. 

The Sullivan County community is set to welcome back its essential Head Start services, with the announcement of the reopening of centers in Riverside, Waverly, and Woodbourne by Thursday, according to Philip Pantuso of the Hudson Valley Times Union. 

The program, previously known as Sullivan County Head Start, has been rebranded as CDI Head Start Serving Woodbourne and Monticello, marking a new chapter in its commitment to serving local families and children.

The unexpected closure of the program in February left many families in a difficult position, with the program citing "unforeseen circumstances" as the reason. However, federal authorities have attributed the shutdown to financial mismanagement. 

In response to the urgent need for the program's services, the U.S. Health Department, in collaboration with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, has granted the Community Development Institute (CDI) Head Start the authorization to resume operations. This move is part of an ongoing effort to stabilize the program and ensure its longevity through the identification of a new service provider via a grant application process.

“The fact remains: Sullivan Head Start should have never closed to begin with. And it’s unnerving that these disruptions to families and staff went on for so long. As the work continues to secure a permanent provider, there will be a simultaneous effort to deliver accountability for the closure,” said  US Rep. Marc Molinaro. 

Rep. Molinaro recently voted in favor of increasing federal funding for Head Start Programs by over $1 billion for the Fiscal Year 2024. 

Amberly Jane Campbell has been appointed as the new Assistant Deputy County Executive of Ulster County, as announced by Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger.

In her newly assumed position, Campbell will lead efforts in communications and community engagement for the County Executive's Office.

During an interview with Patricio Robayo of Radio Catskill, Campbell shared insights from her previous experiences as a reporter and editor, as well as her expectations for her future responsibilities.