Best WJFF Radio Catskill Podcasts (2024)

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

3h ago1:00:16

1:00:16

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

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Local Officials Unite Against Closure of Sullivan Correctional Facility 7:42

6h ago7:42

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New York State Senator Oberacker, for the 51st District, joined local officials at a rally today at the Woodbourne Firehouse to oppose the planned closure of the Sullivan Correctional Facility, scheduled for November 6. Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo has more…By Patricio Robayo

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Radio Chatskill - Wednesday, July 24, 2024 1:00:16

1d ago1:00:16

1:00:16

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

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Radio Chatskill - Tuesday, July 23, 2024 1:00:15

2d ago1:00:15

1:00:15

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

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Monday, July 22, 2024 - Local Reaction Biden Withdrawing – Work Shift Live – Paddle for Pride – Roxbury Arts 1:00:15

1h ago1:00:15

1:00:15

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

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Meg McGuire on "A Flight Along the Delaware River: Our History, Our Watershed" 11:24

3h ago11:24

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By Chia-Tien Nicole Chen

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Pandemic-Era Population Shifts Show “Irrefutable Evidence of Gentrification” in Hudson Valley, Says New Study 6:08

5d ago6:08

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By Chia-Tien Nicole Chen

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NY FOCUS: How Upstate Retirees Fought Privatized Health Care And Won 10:10

4h ago10:10

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By Patricio Robayo

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Bethel, Home of Woodstock, Embraces Green Initiatives 8:27

5h ago8:27

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The town of Bethel has been recertified as a “Bronze-standard Climate-Smart Community” by the Department of Environmental Conservation as part of New York State’s Climate Smart Community program, which supports local efforts to meet the economic, social, and environmental challenges posed by climate change. Bethel is one of 23 municipalities being …

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Thursday, July 18, 2024 - WCM -Weekend Music Events – Pike County Historical Society – NACL: Refuge 1:00:14

3h ago1:00:14

1:00:14

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

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Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - Bethel is a Climate Smart Community – Mildred's Lane – Borscht Belt Historical Marker – Jeffersonville Jazz Fest 1:00:13

18h ago1:00:13

1:00:13

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

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Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - Potential Wildfires – Science Stories – Classical Kit: Kindred Spirits Concert 2:02

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

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NY-19 Congressman Marc Molinaro Discusses Assassination Attempt on Former President Donald Trump 6:26

4h ago6:26

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NY-19 Congressman Marc Molinaro Discusses Assassination Attempt on Former President Donald TrumpBy Patricio Robayo

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Greag Goldstein, Chairman for the Sullivan County Republican Party Reaction to Trump Assassination Attempt 2:59

7h ago2:59

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Greg Goldstein, Chairman of the Republican Party in Sullivan County said "It's a sad day for America."By Patricio Robayo

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Local Reactions to the Attempted Assassination of Trump 1:41

7h ago1:41

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Former President Donald Trump was injured in an assassination attempt Saturday when a gunman opened fire at a rally approximately 30 miles north of Pittsburgh. During the incident, one person at the rally was killed and two others were wounded before Secret Service agents neutralized the shooter. Greg Goldstein, Chairman of the Republican Party in …

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Fallsburg Issues Water Conservation Due to Shortages 1:41

2d ago1:41

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For the second consecutive week, the Town of Fallsburg has issued another water conservation notice for certain areas of South Fallsburg, effective until Monday, July 15, 2024. According to Fallsburg officials, a review of the current water supply this morning revealed that the LaVista Drive water tanks are at minimum levels necessary to meet the e…

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Thursday, July 11, 2024 - Callicoon Depot Town Hall – Zane Gray Festival – 60 Years of Antiques & Art – Music Night at Phillipsport Community Center, Phillipsport ... 59:17

13d ago59:17

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

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Radio Chatskill - Wednesday, July 10, 2024 1:00:15

15d ago1:00:15

1:00:15

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

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Prison Journalist John J. Lennon Starts Writing Workshop at Sullivan Correctional Facility 23:40

4d ago23:40

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John J. Lennon is a prison journalist currently serving a 28-years-to-life sentence at Sullivan Correctional Facility for murder, drug sales, and gun possession. He is a contributing editor at Esquire and a contributing writer at The Marshall Project. Recently, he started a nonfiction writing workshop at Sullivan, where 10 incarcerated individuals …

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Tuesday, July 9, 2024 - Invasive Species – Pike Co Homeowners Fair – Moving Toward Health – Classical Kit: Dyberry Music Festival 1:00:15

4d ago1:00:15

1:00:15

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

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Move Sullivan Expands Bus Service in Sullivan County 9:27

5d ago9:27

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Sullivan County’s bus service, Move Sullivan, is set to expand its routes, aiming to connect more communities across the county. This expansion is part of a broader initiative to improve public transportation accessibility for residents, making it easier for people to commute to work, attend medical appointments, and access other essential services…

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NY FOCUS: Trans Man Forced to Undergo Prison Genital Exams Wins $275,000 Settlement 9:51

5d ago9:51

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A transgender man sued the New York prison system for forcing him to undergo illegal genital examinations. He has settled the case for $275,000. Chris Gelardi from NY Focus spoke to Radio Catskill's Patricio Robayo on what this means for the transgender community in prisons.By Patricio Robayo

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Monday, July 8, 2024 - NPS River Corridor Goals – Work Shift Live – FUDR Riverfest – Harmony in The Woods: Lao Tizer 1:00:13

5d ago1:00:13

1:00:13

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

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Friday, July 5, 2024 - Dan Hust, Sullivan County Gov – Callicoon Public Theatre – Author AJ Schenkman 1:00:15

8d ago1:00:15

1:00:15

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

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Meet Joanna Gass - Catskill Singer 46:41

9d ago46:41

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Joanna Gass, a beloved local singer who performs with Search and Rescue and frequently appears at events throughout Sullivan County, such as Bethel Music by the Lake. Joanna, who sang during the Catskills Borscht Belt era, will be sharing her story with writer Carol Montana, discussing her life and how she became a staple in the Catskills nightlife…

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New Agency in Sullivan County Provides Trauma Support for Middle School Girls 24:01

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Girls who have experienced trauma face a significantly elevated risk of engaging in self-harm and contemplating suicide. According to EverGreen Meadow Academy, a new agency in Sullivan County, the best opportunity to alter their trajectory is during their middle school years. The academy offers comprehensive mental health services, including indivi…

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Sullivan Correctional Journalist, John J. Lennon, Discusses Impact of Revoked Creative Work Ban 39:55

12d ago39:55

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The New York State Prison agency has revoked a policy that prohibited incarcerated writers and artists from publishing their creative work. This policy, which was put into effect on May 11, mandated a rigorous approval process for publishing creative content outside of prison and allowed prison superintendents to block works that violated broad rul…

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Summer Tick Safety Tips from the New York State Department of Health 10:21

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It’s tick season In New York State and tick safety is important as ever. The good news is there are a number of precautions you can take to protect yourself. Reporter Marin Scotten is joined by Melissa Prusinski from the New York State Department of Health to hear more about ticks, where you can find them, how to protect yourself and what to do if …

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Tuesday, July 2, 2024 - THE TINY MIGHTY TICK Educational workshop in Damascus, PA – Science Stories with Joe Johnson – Moving Toward Health – Callicoon ... 1:00:16

11d ago1:00:16

1:00:16

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

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Tragic Day in Delaware County: Fatal Plane Crash in Masonville and Deadly Storm at Campground 1:41

13d ago1:41

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Plane Crash in Masonville On Sunday June 30, 2024, around 2:00 p.m., the New York State Police responded to a potential plane crash near Lake Cecil Road in Masonville. A multi-agency search effort, including drones, ATVs, and helicopters, led to the discovery of debris and the downed aircraft. The aircraft, a Piper Malibu Mirage, was found with all…

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

24d ago1:00:15

1:00:15

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

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Radio Chatskill - Friday, June 28, 2024 1:00:16

27d ago1:00:16

1:00:16

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

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Radio Chatskill - Thursday, June 27, 2024 1:00:16

28d ago1:00:16

1:00:16

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

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Monticello Is Transitioning to Electric School Buses. Will It Get There on Time? 7:20

18d ago7:20

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In April 2022, New York State set an ambitious mandate: by July 1, 2027, it states, all school districts in New York State can only purchase zero-emission buses, and by July 1, 2035, all school buses operating in-state must be zero-emission — powered by electricity, rather than diesel or gas. Monticello Central School District received its first el…

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NY FOCUS: Missed Deadlines Pile Up As New York’s Climate Law Turns Five 16:59

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New York State is falling behind on critical milestones needed to achieve its ambitious emissions targets. In a recent interview, Radio Catskill's Jason Dole discusses these issues with Colin Kinniburgh, shedding light on the state's climate challenges.By Patricio Robayo

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Radio Chatskill - Wednesday, June 26, 2024 1:00:15

29d ago1:00:15

1:00:15

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

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Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - Votebeat PA: How recounts work in PA – Missed Deadlines Pile Up As New York’s Climate Law Turns Fiv – Wayne County Blooms Garden Tour 1:00:16

20d ago1:00:16

1:00:16

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

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The Queer Woods with Mimi McGurl 28:01

19d ago28:01

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Sabrina is joined in the trailer by Mimi McGurl, who is a director, performer, and landscape gardener. They sit at the kitchen table to talk about her recent project, The Queer Woods. Mimi asks, "What grows, what lives, what thrives in the space of uncultivated wildness? Queer spaces are most often conceived of as built environments; the bookstore,…

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Radio Chatskill - Monday, June 24, 2024 1:00:16

1M ago1:00:16

1:00:16

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

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Fire Companies Battle Blaze at Bethel's Russell Farm Amid Record Heatwave 3:30

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On Thursday, June 20, at approximately 12:37 PM, a fire broke out at Russell Farm's barn located along Route 17B in Bethel, NY. The White Lake Fire Company received the call and promptly responded to the scene. According to Shane Cunningham of the White Lake Fire Company, the fire was triggered by a mechanical failure in the hay conveyor machine. D…

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Goodwill's Secrets: Christopher Mele Unveils New Book 28:02

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Christopher Mele, a senior staff editor at the NY Times with nearly 40 years of experience in community newspapers in New York and Pennsylvania, has authored a new book. In "Goodwill's Secrets," restless teenager Raven vanishes from the Adirondack village of Goodwill. Reporter Alex Provetto, initially dismissive, is assigned to cover her story. As …

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Radio Chatskill - Friday, June 21, 2024 1:00:15

1M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

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

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NY FOCUS: Could New York Force Insurance Companies to Drop Fossil Fuels? 14:34

1M ago14:34

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In New York and across the country, insurers like Liberty Mutual, State Farm, and Allstate, among others, have stakes in both sides of the climate crisis. To make up some of the lost revenue, they have pared back coverage and hiked rates by more than 30 percent since 2019, in large part because the increasing frequency of storms and other extreme w…

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Radio Chatskill - Thursday, June 20, 2024 1:00:15

1M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

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

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Romanian Photo Exhibit Arrives at County Museum Through International Collaboration 28:00

1M ago28:00

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In August 1897, the first scientific expedition to Antarctica set sail from Antwerp. Nineteen young men from six countries were on board, among them was American physician and Sullivan County native, Frederick Cook, venturing into the frozen unknown for more than a year. To celebrate the 125th anniversary of this expedition, the Frederick Cook Soci…

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Wednesday, June 19, 2024 - Rep Molinaro: Old Route 17, Clean Water Initiatives, Re-Ele – Science Stories with Joe Johnson – ENCORE: La Voz 20th Anniversary Celebration ... 1:00:15

30d ago1:00:15

1:00:15

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

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Radio Catskill Highlights Deep Water Literary Festival: A Week of Authors and Events 8:51

1M ago8:51

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The Deep Water Literary Festival returns to Narrowsburg this weekend and Radio Catskill is proud to be a media partner. Every day this week we’re featuring authors and events from the festival. When Jennifer Kabat moved from London to the Catskills in 2005, she had no idea it was the site of the "Anti-Rent War," an 1840s episode of American rural p…

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Dangerous Heat Wave Hits the Northeast 17:04

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A record-breaking heat wave envelopes the northeast this week with temperatures approaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The duration of the heat wave is notable with blazing temperatures lasting several days. Tim Bruno spoke to Mark Pellerito a meteorologist with the National Weather Service's New York office and the heat wave.…