Best WJFF Radio Catskill Podcasts (2024)

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

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

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

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Radio Chatskill - Monday, May 13, 2024 59:12

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

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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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Radio Chatskill - Friday, May 10, 2024 1:00:13

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

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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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Thursday, May 9, 2024 - PENN Dot Skinners Falls Bridge – System of Care Self Care Day with Dave Hartung of Wayne Coun – On Belonging Playwrighting Competition – ... 1:00:15

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

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - Setting the Record Straight on NY's Landmark Climate Law – New BOCES Teaching Program – Choy Commons: Nonhierarchical cooperative of Asian led ... 1:00:13

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

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Radio Chatskill - Tuesday, May 7, 2024 1:00:16

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

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Monday, May 6, 2024 - NY DEP Aqueduct Latest – Work Shift Live – Sullivan County Youth Book Festival – Wild Ramp Festival 1:00:14

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

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Friday, May 3, 2024 - Sullivan County Update – SULLIVAN BOCES: Calling All Aspiring Educators: Ignite Your – WCAA Exhibit: “Turning Pages” by John Kascht 1:00:15

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

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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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Radio Chatskill - Thursday, May 2, 2024 1:00:15

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

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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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Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - Skinners Falls Bridge – Callicoon Depot -New Board – Sullivan 180 – SUNY Sullivan Kite Day 1:00:15

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

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - NY Focus Budget Overview (Encore) – Meet the new SUNY Sullivan President – Moving Toward Health – Native American Stone Structures ... 1:00:16

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

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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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Monday, April 29, 2024 - Neversink Watershed Management Plan – Conservation District Week in PA – Upstate Yoga & Kirtan Festival 1:00:15

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

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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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Friday, April 26, 2024 - Sullivan County Legislature – NACL Dance Party 1:00:15

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

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Radio Chatskill - Thursday, April 25, 2024 1:00:16

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

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - PA Primary Results – DEC Commissioner Segos – Delaware Highlands Conservancy - Foods of Delware – Queer Writer's "The Outrage ... 1:00:16

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

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PA 139th Election Overview, Wayne County Commissioner Jocelyn Cramer 17:49

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Radio Catskill’s Jason Dole spoke to Wayne County Commissioner Jocelyn Cramer, who also chairs the Wayne County Board of Elections, about today’s primary and the special election in Pennsylvania's 139th District.By Patricio Robayo

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - PA 139th Election Overview – Moving Toward Health – Author Dave Covell & Tracy Gates 1:00:16

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

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Monday, April 22, 2024 - The Future of Farming 1:00:15

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

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Friday, April 19, 2024 - Sullivan County Gov Update – PA 139th Special Election 1:00:15

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

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Thursday, April 18, 2024 - St John's School Closing? – Wayne County – "We Hire a Sitter for This" Podcast 1:00:16

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

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - LQBTQ Town Hall – Banned Books Symposium: Proactive, Reactive & Supportive – Anniversary Celebration of Roebling's Delaware Aqueducts 1:00:15

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

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - New Yorkers Now Protected with Home Flooding History Disclos – Science Stories with Joe Johnson – Moving Toward Health – NY Budget ... 1:00:15

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

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Radio Chatskill - Monday, April 15, 2024 1:00:15

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

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Sullivan County's Head Start Programs Set to Reopen 2:00

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The Sullivan County community is set to welcome back its essential Head Start services, with the announcement of the reopening of centers in Riverside, Waverly, and Woodbourne by Thursday, according to Philip Pantuso of the Hudson Valley Times Union. The program, previously known as Sullivan County Head Start, has been rebranded as CDI Head Start S…

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Nathaniel Whitmore Tea Tastings & the Salvation of Simple Acts 28:01

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Today's guest joins Sabrina to take us on a journey into the Northeastern woods of NY and PA, adding in the history of the Japanese Tea Ceremony and his new offering of tea tastings. Nathaniel Whitmore, an herbalist, Chinese medicine practitioner, wild mushroom and plant expert delves into his knowledge about the woods and ancient medicinal plant p…

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Wayne Hoffman, The End of Her: Racing Against Alzheimer's to Solve a Murder 28:31

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Author and journalist Wayne Hoffman joins Sabrina for this conversation about his award-winning non-fiction debut: The End of Her: Racing Against Alzheimer's to Solve a Murder. It's a crime thriller, filled with Jewish history, gay stories and a love letter to his mother all in one gripping book. How does one's past converge with the present as the…

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Meet Amberly Jane Campbell, Assistant Deputy County Executive of Ulster County 13:51

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Amberly Jane Campbell has been appointed as the new Assistant Deputy County Executive of Ulster County, as announced by Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger. In her newly assumed position, Campbell will lead efforts in communications and community engagement for the County Executive's Office. During an interview with Patricio Robayo of Radio Catskil…

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Dara & Erin Smith Mother & Daughter Community Service 29:01

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As a continuing part of Trailer Talk's series on Home and Development, Dara and Erin Smith, mother and daughter who grew up and live in Liberty, NY in the Sullivan County Catskills join Sabrina for conversation. They shared their love of where they live and belief in community service with a nod to the Girl Scouts and other lessons in volunteer ser…

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Toxic Flow: Bloomingburg's Ongoing Battle with Wastewater Contamination 6:40

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Radio Catskill’s reporter Marin Scotten uncovered the troubling details of how the Bloomingburg wastewater treatment plant has been discharging untreated wastewater—up to 120,000 gallons daily—into the Shawangunk Kill, a vital waterway flowing through Orange, Ulster, and Sullivan counties. Authorities say a sewage treatment plant in Sullivan County…

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NY Focus: How the New York State Budget Is Made 18:11

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In the coming weeks, New York’s lawmakers will pass a budget that determines how the state will spend over $230 billion in public money. It’s a massive sum, bigger than most countries’ budgets, and outpacing every other state except California. At stake are key questions for New York’s future. Will the state invest in treatment centers for people s…

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NY Burn Ban Starts March 16 2024 - Sullivan County Fire Coordinator: John Hauschild 4:37

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Since 2009, the DEC has put a stop to brush burning from March 16 to May 14 every year to help prevent wildfires and keep communities safe. This ban is important because warm weather dries out last fall's leaves and debris, making it easy for wildfires to start and spread, especially with windy conditions and no green plants around. Sullivan County…

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NY Focus: What Are Industrial Development Agencies? 9:52

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If you’ve ever stayed in a hotel, visited an aquarium, ordered something on Amazon, or paid your utility bill in New York, your life may have been impacted by a little-known local authority called an industrial development agency. Under state law, IDAs have the power to dole out tax breaks to corporations in order to promote the “economic welfare” …

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‘Forever Chemicals’: The Fight for Clean Water in Newburgh 8:29

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Since 2016, Newburgh’s main water source, Washington Lake has been contaminated with PFAS chemicals, a group of chemicals that don’t break down naturally- coining the name ‘forever chemicals’. In Newburgh and across the country, advocates are pushing for stricter PFAS regulation to prevent these harmful chemicals from further contaminating drinking…

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Debbie McGinness, New Hope Community 8:34

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On Friday, March 8th, the New Hope Community in Loch Sheldrake is set to join the "Rally in the Valley" at Letchworth Village in Stony Point, NY, to advocate for better compensation for Direct Service Professionals who support 140,000 vulnerable residents across New York. New Hope, among others, is advocating for a 3.2% pay raise, a significant ste…

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