WJFF - The Local Edition

Guest: Heather Miszler, Wayne County Director of Housing

The pandemic has affected every aspect of life and paying rent is one of them. Recently, Wayne County received funding from the Department of Human Services (DHS), for renters. It can assist with households behind in rental payments and/or utilities.

Guest: Stephanie M. Campbell, Director, NYS Behavioral Health Ombudsman Program

The Kingfisher Project returns with guest Stephanie M. Campbell, Director, NYS Behavioral Health Ombudsman Program.

In October 2018 Stephanie began serving as the Director of the
Independent Office of the NYS Behavioral Health Ombudsman program to oversee the
implementation of a new statewide initiative designed to ensure that New Yorkers access their insurance coverage for substance use and mental health services. She is also an adjunct professor at NYU Silver School of Social Work.

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

Every month we are checking in with Sullivan 180 to what is new and what is going on.

According to Sullivan 180, Sullivan County struggles at the bottom of the county health rankings each year, our children and youth continue to pay the price with poor health outcomes.

Sullivan 180 wants to change that and has created Empowering a Healthier Generation Program is to engage Sullivan County School Districts in promoting health and wellness among students, staff, parents, and their communities.

WJFFs Patricio Robayo spoke to Meaghan Mullally-Gorr, Sullivan 180 Director of Health and Wellness about the program last month...and earlier today, he spoke to Meaghan for an update.. – Guest: Vincent Bruno, Rock Historian

Rock historian Vincent Bruno this Thursday will present at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library.The Beatles: From Liverpool To Abbey Road.

The talk will be over Zoom and starts at 6 pm on Thursday.

He recounts the whirlwind tale of the Liverpool lads who climbed to the top of the charts in the 60s. One of the most iconic bands of all time, Bruno will explore their legacy and the generation they influenced.

Guest: Freda Eisenberg, Planning, Community Development Commissioner

Sullivan County will be conducting its annual 30-day window for accepting applications to include viable agricultural land into the Countys Agricultural Districts.

WJFFs Patricio Robayo spoke to Freda Eisenberg, Planning, Community Development, Commissioner about the open application process and the importance of having AG Districts in the county.. – Guest: Tim Knapp, the Pike County Emergency Management Director

Pike County has been holding vacation clinics trying to get those who are eligible to get vaccinated. Starting on April 19, All Pennsylvanians will be eligible to be to get the shot.

Guest: Jay Quaintance, SUNY Sullivan President

SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras announced recently that SUNY campuses can open fully in-person in the fall if enough students, faculty, and staff get vaccinated.

What does the fall semester will look like? – Guest: Paul Plumadore, Artist

Paul Plumadores long and varied creative life includes performing with The Paul Taylor Dance Company and teaching at New York Universitys Tisch School of the Arts (where he received a BFA in Dance) and Sweet Briar College in Virginia

He brings all these experiences when creating his paper art and you can see his creations starting this weekend at the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance..

Paper Trail can be seen starting this weekend until May 8 at the DVAA...

Guest: Lisa Burns, Executive Director of the Greater Honesdale Partnership

Greater Honesdale Partnership is making efforts to turn Honesdale into a premier downtown in the region.

They want to create a welcoming atmosphere for locals and visitors; protect the small-town feel and historic architectural character and more.

Here to talk about all of this and more is Lisa Burns, Executive Director of the Greater Honesdale Partnership. – Guest: Lori James, Co-Chair Sullivan County Covid-19 Task Force

Sullivan County Covid-19 Task Force brings together all of the agencies involved in administrating and coordinating the vaccination. With volunteers, they are assisting in the effort to get all of the residents of Sullivan County vaccinated.

Guest: Owen Walsh, The River Reporter

Returning to the airwaves week is Owen Walsh from the River Reporter to give us an update on what is going in the area. – Guest: Scott Conley, Operations Manager Roscoe Campsite Park

Tomorrow kicks off the 2021 trout season.Before opening day, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation stocked 1.8 million catchable trout in waters across the state.

Here to talk about opening day and the upcoming season is Scott Conley, Operations Manager for the Roscoe Campsite Park and Roscoe Rockland Chamber Board Member.

Guest: U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19)

The 1.9 trillion "American Rescue Plan" and where millions of dollars of direct aid are going in our listening area.
Also, the importance of getting vaccinated, and what Congressman Delgado says needs to be done to safeguard American democracy and Americans' access to the polls. – Guest: Peggy Johansen Mamakating Library, Library Director

The Sullivan Public Library Alliance is seeking a Poet Laureate for the upcoming 2021/2022 season to promote the Spirit of Sullivan County -

That is someone who would help to increase public appreciation of the reading and writing of poetry for children and adults.The deadline for applications is tomorrow at midnight

Guest: Kristen Kitson, Healthy Families Program Manager Sullivan County

April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. The month where many folks raise public awareness of child abuse and neglect and promote community involvement through activities that support the cause. – Guest: Allie Dubois and Todd Dorman, Sun River Health

Guest: Lori Galen, Mia Hubbert-Red Cross

March is Red Cross Month, which is an opportunity to honor and celebrate the everyday heroes. – Guest: Isabel Braverman, Sullivan County Democrat Owen Walsh, The River Reporter Chris Rowley, Shawangunk Journal

This month, WJFFs Patricio Robayo returns with The Reporters Roundtable, where he interviews local journalists about the pressing issues affecting our communities.


Patricio sat down virtually with Isabel Braverman, Sullivan County Democrat, Owen Walsh, The River Reporter and Chris Rowley, Shawangunk Journal to talk about police reform.Governor Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order requiring all local governments to adopt a policing reform plan by April 1, 2021, or be in danger of not receiving state aid.

Part of the interview will debut tomorrow on Radio Chatskill at 10 am and the full interview will available as a podcast after. – Guest: Congressman Matt Cartwright (PA-8th District)

Recently it was announced that North East PA that Community Health Centers to set to receive $11.7 million in American Plan Funding. It would be used to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines.

Here to talk about this funding and his recent vote to pass For the People Act, which will help reduce the influence of money in politics is Congressman Matt Cartwright representing PAs 8th District