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The Loh Down on Science: Special Pandemic Edition explores the science and history of pandemics (appropriate for middle school and up). Each week, fascinating new three-minute modules are reported by science writers from the Loh Down on Science "Hive." Subjects include: global crises' unexpected "silver linings" (i.e. technological innovations), what Isaac Newton did during HIS 1600's college quarantine, the science of soap, COVID-19's surprising impacts on climate change, and Folding@home, ...
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This is the special annotated audio edition of The Book of Last Resort - The Book of Last Resort: A Subversive Guide for Artists in the Digital Economy. The main audio version provided here is narrated by Rajeer Alford. Jon Reed may add special annotations over time as well. This book is exactly what it says: a Book of Last Resort. But if you're an artist toiling without traction, it may be time for something different. The goal? Turning hard truths about the digital economy into a methodolo ...
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his Sunday, Dec. 21, the Borscht Belt Museum is inviting the community to celebrate the holiday season with a program that blends music, history, and tradition, bringing Christmas and Hanukkah together under one roof. The Christmas–Hanukkah Holiday Mashup runs from 4 to 6 p.m. on the penultimate night of Hanukkah. The event is part concert, part hi…
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Property owners in Sullivan County are being warned about a growing wave of property deed fraud, a scam that county officials say is becoming more common, more sophisticated, and more damaging. In a recent interview with Radio Catskill, Sullivan County Clerk Russell Reeves said his office has handled multiple cases in which scammers attempted to se…
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Last week, New York’s 19th Congressional District Representative Josh Riley joined 34 House members to introduce CommonGround2025. It’s a new bipartisan bill that would extend the ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits. The credits are set to expire at the end of 2025, which could leave millions of families facing premium increases of more than $10,000…
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After a delayed start caused by a federal government shutdown, New York’s Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is now up and running for the winter season, offering much-needed relief for residents struggling with heating costs. John Liddle, Commissioner of Health and Human Services for Sullivan County, told Radio Catskill the program officially r…
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It’s been 100 years since the invention of the color photo booth, which used a chemical “dip and dunk” process to develop images on the spot. Today, only one remains in operation, and it's in Berlin. But for decades, a quieter, lesser-known booth ran out of an old arcade in Sylvan Beach, New York. It operated on a stockpile of supplies bought in th…
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When incarcerated women give birth, that’s often the last time they see their baby until prison visiting day. After a few days in the hospital, usually while handcuffed to the bed, the moms lose their baby to a relative or to foster care. But in eight prisons across the United States, including Westchester County’s own Bedford Hills Correctional Fa…
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The New York State Attorney General’s Office is reviewing allegations — first reported by the Times Union — that officials in South Blooming Grove intentionally suppressed voter turnout during the village’s October 22 election. Only 132 voters, or about six percent of those registered, cast ballots in the heavily Orthodox Jewish community. Resident…
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An unidentified security guard responded to a threat at Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh, New York, on November 13. According to a statement from the city of Newburgh's police department, a man identified as town resident Carlos Ortiz brought a knife into the emergency room. After pulling the fire alarm, Ortiz allegedly attacked …
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The Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre (HPAC) is rolling out a full day of holiday celebrations on Saturday, December 6, starting with its annual Breakfast with Santa and ending with a free evening concert and donation drive. From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., families can enjoy a breakfast buffet, holiday crafts, music, and photos with Santa in HPAC’s transf…
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This month, compelling evidence for why some species keep their eyes closed for sometimes several weeks after birth, scientists prove that the "nocebo" effect is more potent than a placebo, researchers report what happens when fish eggs and mouse sperm mix, the signals that cells use to measure the lengths of their telomeres, and some clever physic…
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Certain veterans charged with crimes in Ulster County will now be given special consideration. There is now a "problem-solving court" dedicated specifically to veterans. According to nycourts.gov, "To meet the challenges of such a large system, more than two decades ago, the New York State Unified Court System began to establish problem-solving cou…
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This November marks American Diabetes Month, a time when millions of families gather for the holidays — and also a moment to talk honestly about a condition that affects more people than ever. According to the CDC, 38 million Americans are living with diabetes, and 1 in 3 adults are living with prediabetes. Many don’t even know they have it. Diabet…
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Sullivan County's Human Rights Commission will be hosting a Round Table on Human Rights at SUNY Sullivan on December 3rd from 11 AM - 2 PM. Guided by the principle of Civil and Human Rights: Different Roots, Same Purpose, the roundtable will be a way for the community to connect with the newly appointed board and voice their concerns on major issue…
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Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo sat down with Andrew Limbong — NPR Culture Desk correspondent and host of the Book of the Day podcast — to talk about the return of Books We Love and its companion limited-run series, Books We’ve Loved. The ten-episode franchise, wrapping up December 4, brings NPR voices together to revisit the books that shaped the…
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Thanksgiving is one of the biggest cooking days of the year—and one of the most dangerous. Between crowded kitchens, deep-fried turkeys, candles, fireplaces, and heavy holiday travel, the risk of fires and accidents spikes heading into the holiday weekend. To help keep families safe, Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo spoke with John Hauschild, Sulli…
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As the holiday season gets underway with Thanksgiving, many families are still feeling the ripple effects of the recent federal shutdown—everything from cuts to SNAP to uncertainty around HEAP. For a lot of people, it’s been a tough stretch. But in Monticello, the Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless is once again stepping up. They’ll be giv…
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The Open Enrollment period for Affordable Care Act plans is under way until January 15, 2026. However, the recent government shutdown ending without an extension of premium tax credits is leaving many Americans scrambling for affordable options. With the increase in monthly premiums, the Congressional Budget Office estimates as many as 40% of curre…
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The Second Annual Gospel from the Garage concert returns this Saturday at 4 PM, bringing century-old spirituals, folk blues, protest songs, and electrified originals to the Riverside United Methodist Church in Barryville. The concert helps support local food pantries and musician and writer Mike Edison is ready to play loud, play bold, and bring th…
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Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania lawmakers have passed a $50.1 billion budget that makes additional investments in public schools…
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Every day, people get texts that make their heart race. "You have an unpaid toll balance. Please pay to avoid penalties or further action." "Driver Chat: A message from the driver delivering your Amazon packages. Click here to reply." "Hello, this is TikTok Recruitment Center. We are now hiring 3,000 TikTok backup talents." These messages may seem …
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Residents and visitors will get a rare chance to step back into the Catskills’ past this weekend when the Roscoe O&W Railway Museum hosts a special presentation on the history of Cooks Falls. The event, The Rich History of Cooks Falls, takes place Saturday at 3 p.m. at the museum on Railroad Avenue in Roscoe. The talk will be led by Rich Hascha, a …
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As Veterans Day approaches, Big Sky Productions is honoring those who served through an intimate, heartfelt performance titled Shorts & Sweets Honoring Veterans: Dear Folks. The program combines live readings of letters and personal stories from World War II with reflections from family members uncovering their histories. The production features Ca…
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A recent investigation by The Intercept shows that the amount of pregnant and lactating mothers being taken into ICE Detention has skyrocketed over the last year. The numbers are hard to detect given the Trump Administration and the Department of Homeland Security are no longer required to publish reports on the conditions from ICE Detention Center…
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All across New York state, people are anticipating historic results on Election Day next week. In addition to voting for their preferred candidates, New Yorkers across the state will be asked about a ballot provision regarding state owned ski trails in the Adirondacks. Many across the state aren’t sure whether they should vote yes or give the provi…
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A new Times Union investigation is shedding light on a troubling security lapse inside the Sullivan County Jail. Reporter Brendan J. Lyons uncovered that a man entered the jail in August with a loaded .22-caliber handgun — a weapon that went undetected through multiple searches, including an interrogation and a court appearance. Lyons joined The Lo…
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a reminder that early detection saves lives. Each year, nearly 17,000 New Yorkers are diagnosed with breast cancer, but advances in screening and care are changing those outcomes. Radio Catskill’s Jason Dole spoke with Dr. Jennifer H. Menell, a board-certified diagnostic radiologist with Optum Medical Care…
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The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York is launching the largest single-day Thanksgiving meal distribution in New York State history — a first-of-its-kind effort that will reach families across the Hudson Valley. Working with community partners and more than 800 volunteers, the Regional Food Bank will provide over one hundred fifteen thousa…
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