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Anne Hart, Chair of the Democratic Committee in Sullivan County reacts to Trump's Verdict. 

According to an investigation by NY FOCUS, New York state prisons have prohibited access to articles from The New York Times, New York Magazine, and several local newspapers, often justifying these bans by claiming that the content could incite disobedience.

Jason Dole interviewed NY FOCUS's Rebecca McCray to delve deeper into this issue.

At 12:33 AM on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, the Village of Monticello Police responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting at the Sleepy Hollow Apartment Complex, located on Terri Lane.

Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims, an adult male and an adult female, inside a vehicle. The vehicle had been driven into a parking lot when it was fired upon, resulting in both occupants sustaining gunshot wounds, according to Lt. Mark Johnstone of the Village of Monticello Police Department.

The female victim was transported to Garnet Catskill Medical Center in Harris, where she was later pronounced dead. The male victim, who was seriously injured, was taken to Garnet Orange Medical Center and is currently receiving treatment.

The incident has prompted an investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies. The Village of Monticello Police, New York State Police, and the Sullivan County District Attorney’s Office are all involved in the investigation.

Moving forward, the New York State Police will take the lead in this case. As of now, the names and ages of the victims are being withheld.

Additional assistance was provided by the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office, Mobile Medic/Empress EMS, and the Monticello Fire Department.

We will continue to provide updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.

Last month, when New York lawmakers passed the state budget, they included a significant win for the tenant movement: the Good Cause Eviction Law. This law grants many renters the right to renew their leases and protects them from substantial rent increases. 

However, the law has broad exceptions that will exclude many of the state’s landlords from its requirements, including dozens of lawmakers who are landlords themselves.

Radio Catskill's Jason Dole speaks to NY FOCUS Senior Reporter Sam Mellins. 

Literacy Volunteers of Sullivan County not only assist individuals in obtaining their GED or enhancing their reading skills, which have seen a significant increase since the pandemic, but they also manage a second-hand bookstore in Monticello.

Angela Dutcher, the Executive Director of Literacy Volunteers of Sullivan County, recently joined Jason Dole live in the studio to discuss the urgent need for fundraising to repair the parking lot at their Read it Again Bookstore in Monticello.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Throughout May, Radio Catskill will feature weekly interviews with Astor Services, a nonprofit that offers services related to children’s mental health in the Hudson Valley and the Bronx.

Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo spoke with Dr. Todd Karlin, the Chief Program Officer at Astor Services for Children & Families, discussing how telehealth has benefited individuals seeking treatment.

May is Foster Care Awareness Month, a dedicated time to raise awareness about foster care issues and recognize the vital contributions of foster parents, family members, child welfare professionals, mentors, policymakers, and other community members. These dedicated individuals play an essential role in helping children and youth in foster care find permanent homes and lasting connections.

Radio Catskill's Patricio Robayo recently spoke to Leelani Voigtland, Director of Services for the Sullivan County Department of Social Services, to discuss the current state of foster care in Sullivan County and explore how individuals can become foster parents.

Learn more about the significant impact of fostering and how you can make a difference in a child's life this Foster Care Awareness Month.

Sarai Manuel from Astor Services, a leader in addressing mental health, child welfare, and early childhood development in Mid Hudson Valley and the Bronx. 

Mental Health Awareness Month provides a crucial opportunity to shine a light on mental health, a subject often shadowed by stigma and misunderstanding. Sarai Manuel, Chief Development Officer at Astor Services, offers insights into the transformative effects of open conversations and accessible information on mental health.

New York’s Equal Rights Amendment would enshrine the right to abortion in the state. A judge threw it off the ballot for the fall, but an appeal is expected.

New York’s Equal Rights Amendment, which would enshrine the right to an abortion in the state, has been ordered off the November ballot, after a judge ruled that lawmakers didn’t follow the appropriate procedure in passing it.

Two years ago, the state’s Democratic Party moved fast to respond to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which allowed states to curtail abortion rights. That speed ultimately may have doomed its efforts.

Radio Catskill's Jason Dole speaks to  Rachel Holliday Smith from The CITY 

The Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library in Monticello is launching its Community Art Series this month, featuring the works of local artist Hassina Brodie.
 

Her exhibit, titled "The Re-Creation of Hassina Brodie," showcases a diverse range of paintings, including depictions of racial oppression, animals, and landscapes. The exhibition will be available for viewing through Friday, May 31, 2024.

Hassina Brodie shared insights into her artistic journey, the inspirations behind her work, and her aspirations for the future of her art with Patricio Robayo from Radio Catskill