Best WJFF Radio Catskill Podcasts (2024)

Early Tuesday morning, a select circle of state senators began filing into the office of Senate Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris, on the fourth floor of the state capitol building in Albany. They were there for a meeting of the Senate’s Working Rules group, a body so secretive that even some of their fellow senators didn’t know it existed un…

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Monday, June 10, 2024 - Work Shift Live – DRBC Followup – FreshRx Produce Prescription Program – Chamber Orchestra at the Tusten Theatre 1:00:15

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Live, local conversations focused on arts, history, and current news.

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Radio Chatskill - Friday, June 7, 2024 1:00:15

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SPOTLIGHT PA: Penn State Health Discontinues Kidney And Liver Transplant Programs, Citing ‘Ongoing Challenges’ and Federal Scrutiny 5:07

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Penn State Health is discontinuing kidney and liver transplant programs, citing ‘ongoing challenges’ and federal scrutiny. The decision casts doubt on the success of the health system’s extensive efforts to rebuild the programs. Jason Dole talks to Wyatt Massey of Spotlight PA’s State College bureau and Charlotte Keith of Spotlight PA.…

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - Sullivan 180: Empowering a Healthier Generation – Science Stories with Joe Johnson – African Wildlife Photography Awards @CAS 1:00:15

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Live, local conversations focused on arts, history, and current news.

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Stay Alert: Recognizing and Preventing Scams for Older Adults 14:35

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Older adults are frequently seen as easy targets for scammers for a variety of reasons. They might be less familiar with modern technology and the methods employed by fraudsters. Additionally, factors such as loneliness or cognitive decline can increase their vulnerability to manipulation. Lise-Anne Deoul, the Director of the Office for the Aging f…

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NY FOCUS: Public Power Push Spreads to the Hudson Valley 14:37

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NY FOCUS recently reported that The Push for Public Power in New York State has spread to the Hudson Valley. Local lawmakers have introduced a proposal for the public takeover of Central Hudson, the region’s scandal-plagued gas and electric utility. Radio Catskills Jason Dole speaks to Colin Kinniburgh of NY FOCUS about the issue.…

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Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) public meeting – Delaware River Bridges Update – USPS Dog Bite Campaign – Animal Advocacy ... 59:40

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Live, local conversations focused on arts, history, and current news.

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Monday, June 3, 2024 - Groundwater in the Catskills: Challenges and Solutions – Work Shift Live – Catskills Pride – Intl Bike Day 1:00:15

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Live, local conversations focused on arts, history, and current news.

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Kevin Scot Graham, Sullivan County's Newest Poet Laureate 30:29

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Kevin Scot Graham has been named Sullivan County's fifth poet laureate, serving from 2024 to 2026. Graham's artistic talents span music, visual arts, and poetry, with the latter being a constant in his life. He plays multiple instruments, including the guitar and a six-string ukulele. After earning a music degree, he moved to New York City and work…

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Greg Goldstein, Chair of the Republican Committee in Sullivan County reacts to Trump’s verdict said, 2:55

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Greg Goldstein, Chair of the Republican Committee in Sullivan County reacts to Trump’s verdict said,By Patricio Robayo

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Anne Hart, Chair of the Democratic Committee in Sullivan County reacts to Trump's Verdict. 2:26

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

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Friday, May 31, 2024 - Sullivan Gov Update – CAS Pride – Jeff EMT Event 1:00:15

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Radio Chatskill - Thursday, May 30, 2024 1:00:16

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Live, local conversations focused on arts, history, and current news.

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NY FOCUS: Censoring the News in New York Prisons 16:11

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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.…

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Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - NY FOCUS: Public Power Push Spreads to the Hudson Valley – Could Pennsylvania’s fracking wastewater hold the key to the – SHADOWLAND STAGES ... 1:00:15

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Live, local conversations focused on arts, history, and current news.

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Shooting at Sleepy Hollow Apartments: One Dead, One Injured in Monticello 1:41

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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, …

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Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - Lacawac Sanctuary – Moving Toward Health 1:00:15

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Radio Chatskill - Monday, May 27, 2024 1:00:16

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NY FOCUS: Landlord Legislators Carved Themselves Out of Good Cause Eviction 11:15

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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 …

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Friday, May 24, 2024 - Sullivan Gov Update – Delaware Youth Center Fundraiser – New Memories Spring Bazaar 1:00:15

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Pandemic Fuels Surge in GED Seekers: How Literacy Volunteers of Sullivan County Are Helping 10:49

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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 Do…

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Mental Health Awareness Month: Telehealth Benefits for Children's Mental Health 16:27

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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 & Fami…

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Radio Chatskill - Thursday, May 23, 2024 1:00:15

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Radio Chatskill - Wednesday, May 22, 2024 1:00:15

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Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - Science Stories with Joe Johnson – Songs for Skinners Falls Bridge – Moving Toward Health – Borscht Belt Summer Dedications 7:35

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Foster Care Awareness Month: How Sullivan County Supports Children and Families 25:53

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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 fin…

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Radio Chatskill - Friday, May 17, 2024 1:00:14

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Thursday, May 16, 2024 - System of Care Self Care Day with Dave Hartung of Wayne Coun – ATI Veteran's Service Dogs – Sayanora Cowboy Book 1:00:15

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Lauren Seikaly Upper Delaware Actions for a Free Palestine 29:01

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May 15, 2024, marks the 76th anniversary of the mass displacement of Palestinians known as "the Nakba" or "the Catastrophe" from what is now Israel. As the crisis unfolds in Gaza, Sabrina is joined by Lauren Seikaly, a Palestinian American who recently hosted a cultural event in Jeffersonville, NY, featuring Palestinian food, film, and poetry. Laur…

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Sarai Manuel, Astor Services - Breaking Down Barriers in Mental Health Stigma 28:55

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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…

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NY FOCUS: Judge Strikes Abortion Referendum From November Ballot 20:39

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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 ap…

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Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - Allergy Season is Particularly Bad – Sullivan Chamber of Commerce – Deep Water Literary Fest Benefit 1:00:14

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Radio Chatskill - Tuesday, May 14, 2024 1:00:16

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The Re-creation Of Hassina Brodie 14:57

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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 avail…

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Megan York, Astor Services - Mental Health Awareness Month 13:48

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to focus on the importance of mental health. In this episode, we talk with Megan York, the Regional Director of Outpatient Clinics for Astor Services in Liberty, about how to recognize if someone is struggling and how to start a conversation about mental health.…

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Forestburgh Denies State's Bias Claims in Zoning Dispute 4:23

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Town officials in Forestburgh, Sullivan County, are contesting allegations from the New York State Attorney General's Office that they implemented zoning regulations specifically to obstruct a housing development intended for Hasidic Orthodox Jews. The attorney representing Forestburgh asserts that their zoning laws allow religious uses across all …

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Delaware Currents Publisher Co-Hosts Environmental Journalism Conference 26:02

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Recently, Meg McGuire, the publisher of Delaware Currents, co-hosted the Society of Environmental Journalists Conference with the University of Pennsylvania. The conference brings more than 1,000 environmental journalists from the U.S, Canada and internationally to discuss key environmental issues, including the major national debate on fracking an…

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Town of Liberty's Cinco De Mayo Festival 3:06

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On May 4th 2024. the Town of Liberty will celebrate Cinco de Mayo, a holiday that's become more popular in the United States than in Mexico. It's now a celebration of Mexican-American culture. Patricio Robayo from Radio Catskill spoke with James Guara, Liberty's Recreation Director, about what’s planned for the event and how people can join.…

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The Fight to Bring Back Planned Parenthood to Sullivan County 16:05

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The Planned Parenthood clinic in Monticello, Sullivan County, ceased operations in 2020 due to staffing and funding shortages exacerbated by the pandemic, according to the organization. This closure was part of a broader statewide trend in 2020, which saw twelve such facilities shut their doors, leaving a significant gap in healthcare services in t…

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NY FOCUS: Your One-Stop Guide to the 2024 New York State Budget 25:43

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Join us for an in-depth exploration of New York's brand-new, nearly three-week-late $237 billion budget and its implications for you. Maia Hibbett, the Managing Editor for NY FOCUS, discussed the contents of the budget and the items that didn't make the cut with Jason Dole.By Patricio Robayo

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From LCD Soundsystem to Life Saver: Phil Mossman Talks Music and Volunteering in the Catskills 13:41

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Phil Mossman is a New York City-based professional musician who grew up in London. He has worked with acts like Primal Scream and LCD Soundsystem. His most recent non-musical project is living in the Catskills and volunteering with the Jeffersonville Volunteer First Aid Corps. Phil stopped by Radio Catskill’s studios last week to talk about his loc…

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Shawangunk Journal: Cyanobacteria Surge Threatens Lipman Park Properties 5:33

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Overgrowth of cyanobacteria, often mistaken for algae, in Lipman Park's pond has led to blocked outflows and rising water levels, threatening to spill onto nearby properties. Efforts to manage the situation include the use of aerators to oxygenate the water and the introduction of barley straw pellets to inhibit the bacteria's growth. Radio Catskil…

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Times Union: Avian Flu Fears Prompt Tighter Controls on NY Dairy Cattle 2:34

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This week, New York State announced temporary import requirements for dairy cattle entering the state following detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in dairy cattle and goats in other states. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets stated that no cases have been detected in New York livestock to date, and the USDA contin…

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