The Local Edition

Hochul says she’s working with the legislature to replace congestion pricing, but key legislators say they aren’t aware of any conversations.

Sam Mellins talks to Radio Catskill's Jason Dole. 

For this week's update from the Sullivan County government, we spoke to county treasurer Nancy Buck, who shared a reminder about the fast-approaching repurchase deadline for tax-foreclosed properties, and shared her thoughts on the fiscal state of the county.

Local rivers are swelling with heavy rains from Tropical Storm Debby this week, putting low-lying towns in the Catskills and Northeast Pennsylvania on alert about potential flooding.

With increasingly extreme weather brought on by climate change, experts say it’s worth reconsidering the ways we manage our rivers and streams.

Radio Catskill reporter Chia-Tien Nicole Chen spoke to Tim Koch, the stream education leader for the Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program, to learn more the importance of knowing how to observe our rivers, and making informed decisions about managing them for the long-term.

Sullivan County has temporarily closed several public buildings today, August 5, 2024, due to a non-specific threat emailed to the county government's main address. Acting Sullivan County Deputy Manager Michelle Huck authorized the closure as a precautionary measure.

The closures include the Social Services campus in Liberty, specifically the Travis Building and Olmsted Building. Additionally, the Public Health and Community Services buildings are closed. 

The Government Center and the Center for Workforce Development in Monticello are also affected.

Michelle Huck explained, "While we do not believe the threat was genuine, we asked law enforcement to sweep our buildings for any security concerns, of which they found none.”

Huck added, "I’m grateful to our employees, who calmly and safely responded to this unexpected situation. I’m also thankful we have the services of a top-notch group of professionals from our Sheriff’s Office, State Police, Public Safety Division, and Public Works, who coordinated their efforts today to ensure everyone’s safety."

All county offices are expected to reopen as usual tomorrow, Tuesday, August 6.

 In New York’s 19th Congressional District race… Republican Congressman Marc Molinaro and his Democratic challenger Josh Riley… have been criticizing each other during press conferences, over social media and in attack ads.

As WSKG’s Phoebe Taylor-Vuolo reports… one issue that keeps coming up is immigration.

"On the 531" is an original play written and directed by Mando Alvarado. The story follows Benny, who discovers his late wife’s infidelity and struggles with his own faults over a decade-long journey. Alvarado’s play delves into life’s twists and turns, the power of memory, and the difference between reality and how we remember it.

Lou Ingrassia Jr. officially announced his candidacy for the 100th Assembly District today at a press conference held in the lobby of the Sullivan County Government Center. The seat is being vacated by Assembly Member Aileen Gunther, who is set to retire this year. Ingrassia, a Republican, will face Democrat Paula Kay in the upcoming November election.

During his announcement, Ingrassia emphasized a platform grounded in "common sense," focusing on infrastructure, public safety, and addressing what he described as "failed policies" in Albany.

"Infrastructure is my expertise," Ingrassia said, citing his 38 years of experience in dealing with water, sewer, roads, bridges, and stormwater systems. He highlighted his long-standing role as a New York State licensed water and sewer plant operator and his thoughts on improving infrastructure throughout Sullivan County and the entire district.

He pledged to enhance emergency services, reduce response times for medical emergencies, and improve management of large-scale incidents.

He criticized current state policies on issues such as crime, bail reform, housing, healthcare, taxes, and the economy. "Every one of these failed policies is the direct responsibility of the failed majority in Albany," he declared, urging republican voters to "flip this seat" and end the "path of destruction and inefficiency."

Local Edition's Jason Dole speaks with NY FOCUS's Colin Kinniburgh about New York's strategy to cut pollution from transportation.

In a recent article, Spotlight PA talked about recent bipartisan agreements by Pennsylvania state lawmakers on various energy projects and policies, signaling a gradual shift towards clean energy while maintaining the use of fossil fuels. 

Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA speaks with Radio Catskill's Patricio Robayo