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Guest: Krystal Grow & Nick Clemente, Narrowsburg Union (Extended Interview)

The Narrowsburg Union newest exhibition, A New Lens on the Counterculture: Photographs by Mark Goff is opening this weekend and running through August 7th.
Goffs photography spans his time serving aboard the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier during the Vietnam War, until well into the 70s, and captures the counterculture, protest, and the musicians of that era. His work is only now starting to get wider recognition.
Radio Catskills Patricio Robayo spoke to the curators of the show, Krystal Grow, Curator for the Narrowsburg Union and Artist and Producer Nick Clemente

Guest: Dan Hust, Sullivan County Government

The primary session is here, and early voting is underway in Sullivan County and will be allowed until June 20.

Here to tell us all about early voting in Sullivan County is Director of Communications for Sullivan County...Dan Hust – Guest: Jaime Schmeiser, Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO

The region seems to be recovering from this pandemic as the vaccine distribution increases and infection rates remain low.

But.How did the local business fair during the pandemic? And what is the outlook of the future for Sullivan County?

Well...Radio Catskillss Patricio Robayo spoke to Jaime Schmeiser, Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO earlier today and asked her just that

Jaime started by telling us how businesses do during the heights of the pandemic?

Guest: Barry Lewis (Extended Interview)

Barry Lewis, has a column in the the Times Herald Record every other Sunday, and in this Sundays column, Barry has an interview with Eric Frances, CEO of Bethel Woods. They spoke about how Bethel Woods made it through the pandemic, how theyre reopening this season, and what the future holds.

Guest: Barry Lewis, Times Herald-Record

Barry Lewis, has a column in the the Times Herald Record every other Sunday, and in this Sundays column, Barry has an interview with Eric Frances, CEO of Bethel Woods. They spoke about how Bethel Woods made it through the pandemic, how theyre reopening this season, and what the future holds. – Guest: Krystal Grow & Nick Clemente, Narrowsburg Union

The Narrowsburg Union newest exhibition, A New Lens on the Counterculture: Photographs by Mark Goff is opening this weekend.
Mark Goffs skills as a photographer began to unfold while serving in the US Navy during the War in Vietnam aboard the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier. His unique visual perspective continued to develop as he produced a treasure trove of photographs capturing the counterculture spirit of the 1960s and 70s, as well as some of the greatest musicians and celebrities of the era.
Radio Catskills Patricio Robayo spoke to the curators of the show, Krystal Grow, Curator for the Narrowsburg Union and Artist and Producer Nick Clemente
Nick starts by telling us about Mark and the work that is now on display at the Union until August 7th with the Opening starting at 5:00pm for self guided tours and ends at 8:00pm.

Guest: Vicky Wargo

Its Thursday...so that means it's time to check in with Wayne County

On June 12th Wayne County will be recognizing female veterans for Women Veterans Day and on June 14th they will be celebrating Flag Day.

Here to talk about all this and more is the Director for Wayne County Department of Military & Veterans Affairs.Vicky Wargo – Guest: Sally Wright

Its Pride month and every week on The Local Edition we will be celebrating Pride Month and talking to previous guests we had on and new ones on the importance of Pride month.

And who knows who else is celebrating. CAS is celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Queer (LGBTQ) month with a series of ongoing programs for people of all ages.

The program runs until the end of the month. .....Pride at CASs multi-disciplinary program presents an array of celebrations of queer identity and creativity.

WJFFs Patricio Robayo spoke to Sally Wright, the Executive Director for the Catskill Art Society in Livingston Manor, earlier today about the programs

Guest: Liam Mayo, The River Reporter

Its Wednesday here at The Local Edition and that means The River Reporter returns to the airwaves. Liam Mayo is back with us again this week here to give us an update on what is going on in our listening area – Guest: James B. Huntington, host, WJFFs WorkShift Live!

We now turn our eyes to the economy, and here to give us the latest on what is going on in the economic world and help us make sense of it all is Jim Huntington, host of WJFFs WorkShift Live!

Guest: Isabel Braverman, Sullivan County Democrat

Marijuana is now legal in New York State..But what does that mean? What happens now?

Well, Staff Reporter Isabel Braverman from the Sullivan County Democrat recently wrote a series about the new marijuana law and how it will affect Sullivan County.

WJFFs Patricio Robayo spoke to Isabel earlier today about her series..

He asked Isabel to introduce her article and what she has found out in her reporting. – Guest: Roberta Byron-Lockwood, Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association

The summer season is here.especially with this heat

Last year the pandemic postponed or canceled many events and activities that normally happen.

Now with the vaccine is here...What will the summer season look like in Sullivan County this year?

To answer that question and more is Roberta Byron-Lockwood, President/CEO of the Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association.

Guest: Lesia Snihura, Sullivan County Youth Bureau

The Sullivan County Youth Bureau is now accepting grant applications from organizations that are looking to serve children and youth within Sullivan County.

WJFFs Patricio Robayo spoke to Lesia Snihura Director of the Sullivan County Youth Bureau earlier today to find out about grant opportunities with the youth bureau..

Before they explore the grant, Lesia told Patricio what the mission of the Youth Bureau is.. – Guest: Jack Chastain, Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association

When the sun rises on Thursday Morning, some of it will be missing! Believe it or not, it's another eclipse! Jack Chastain, President, Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association joins us on The Local Edition tonight to talk about Thursday's Annular Solar Eclipse. What is it? What will it look like? And what's the best way to see it without damaging your eyes? – Guest: Eugene S. Thalmann, Farmer

In April and May, we had a local farmer and nutritionist Eugene Thalmann.and we talked about Nutrition & Wellness in the Catskills..

Well Eugene is back again, and we are going to continue our talk and discuss his upcoming lecture on Wednesday, June 9 starting at 630pm

Guest: Meaghan Mullally-Gorr Health and Wellness Director for Sullivan 180

Ever wanted to run or walk in one of Sullivan Countys many foot races
Running or walking a 5K can seem like a daunting task but Sulllivan 180 has a way to accomplish your goal and have fun doing it.
Sullivan 180's Coach to 5K program provides all participants with their very own coach and an 8-week 5K training plan for both runners and walkers.
WJFFs Patricio Robayo spoke to Health and Wellness Director for Sullivan 180 Meaghan Mullally-Gorr about the program – Guest: Ellen Silberlicht & Phyllis Chekenian, Wayne County Arts Alliance Summer Arts Project

You are here

You are here is Wayne County Arts Alliances Summer Arts Project
Its a project created on 35 panels by 35 artists and sponsored by 35 businesses all over Wayne County PA.
WJFFs Patricio Robayo spoke to Ellen Silberlicht.. She is one of the artists and is also the chairperson for the project..
Patricio asked Ellen to describe the project

Guest: Steve Price, Wayne County Emergency Management Agency

A natural disaster could happen any time flooding, wildfires...even tornadoes

And when they do happen, you have to wonder?.what is the role of the Countys Emergency Management Agency?

Well, tonight we will fight out what Wayne County does during Natural Disasters.on the phone with us now is...Steve Price...the Director of the Wayne County Emergency Management Agency – Guest: Maria Ramirez, The Newburgh LGBTQ+ Center

June is Pride month.a month where LGBTQ+ communities celebrate the freedom to be themselves and bring to light the issues facing the community.

For the whole month of June, The Local Edition will bring you topics every week that relate to Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ community ...And Here to help kick it off is Maria Ramirez.Director of Development and Co-founder of The Newburgh LGBTQ+ Center