Best Patricio Robayo Podcasts (2025)

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“Arbitrary and Abusing Power”: Pregnant and Lactating Mothers Illegally Detained by ICE Reaches Alarming Rates 9:32

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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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Sustainable Development on the Slopes: Explaining New York's First Ballot Question 1:41

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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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Undetected Gun at Sullivan County Jail Raises Questions About Oversight 9:45

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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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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: How New Technology and Early Screening Save Lives 8:05

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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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NY FOCUS: Surprise Trump Move Will Upend New York Food Stamps 3:55

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Regional Food Bank to Distribute More Than 115,000 Thanksgiving Meals Across the Hudson Valley 12:59

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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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NY Officials Meet to Strategize Food Security Despite Federal SNAP Cuts 5:44

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Over 200 advocates gathered in Manhattan for a conference on food security across New York State. The New York Health Foundation organized the event and said in their press release it was sparked by "recent federal funding cuts threatening the integrity of critical food assistance programs." Panelists discussed how to respond to these changes and h…

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Sandburg Creek Pollution Puts Egg Facility in Hot Water 2:53

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Residents of Woodridge are deeply concerned about increased water pollution in Sandburg Creek. In the last month, the popular fishing area has turned odorous and unusable. DEC’s investigation points towards a local egg processing facility, but this isn’t the first time the business has been in hot water. Radio Catskill’s Genevieve Hartnett provides…

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Delaware Currents to Close After a Decade: Founder Meg McGuire Reflects on Its Legacy 22:49

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For more than a decade, Delaware Currents has been a trusted, independent voice covering one of our region’s most vital lifelines — the Delaware River and its watershed. Founded by journalist Meg McGuire, the online publication has shined a light on the people, policies, and places that shape the river’s future — from drinking-water issues and dam …

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Job Fair Set for Monday at Monticello Library in Partnership with Center for Discovery 13:09

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Judge Rules Against River Valley Estates Owners in Sullivan County Lawsuit 4:39

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Don't Get Scammed: Cyber Security Month Awareness with Google 5:28

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According to the FBI, 2024 saw a 33% rise in money lost from online scams. October is Cyber Security Month so Radio Catskill spoke with Mike Sinno, the Director of Security Engineering at Google. He says artificial intelligence is one of the reasons scams are getting harder to spot: "Using AI, the attackers are really supercharging themselves beca…

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Hispanic Heritage Month: New York Focus Reporter Isabelle Taft on Latino Voices and Accountability 15:54

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For Hispanic Heritage Month, Radio Catskill speaks with Isabelle Taft, immigration reporter for New York Focus, about her work covering the intersection of immigration, state policy, and human stories across New York. Taft’s reporting sheds light on how state and local governments are responding to federal immigration enforcement — from county jail…

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Votebeat: Amid crosstalk from Trump, Pennsylvania Republicans encourage mail voting 12:48

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This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Carter Walker, Votebeat Oct 6, 2025 at 5:00am EDT Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Pennsylvania’s free newslet…

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From Prison Cell to Policy: Incarcerated Activist Calls on States to Fully Abolish Slavery 21:04

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Speaking from inside Woodbourne Correctional Facility, incarcerated activist Atit Weston is urging state lawmakers to close what he calls a “constitutional loophole” — the failure of 28 U.S. states, including New York, to fully codify the anti-slavery language of the 13th Amendment into their state constitutions. Weston, currently serving a 15-year…

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PA Dr. and Author Discusses Government Shutdown, Waste in Healthcare 7:21

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Peter Kowey, MD. is an esteemed Cardiologist at the Lankenau Institute. His book, "Failure to Treat: How a Broken Healthcare System Puts Patients and Practitioners at Risk," discusses the issues affecting people seeking healthcare: mainly, financial waste. However, argues Dr. Kowey, the waste isn't where politicians seem to think it is. During his …

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Fall Salt Snapshot: Volunteers Needed to Sample Delaware County Streams for Road Salt 7:37

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The "Fall Salt Snapshot" is being measured from October 1-15 this year across Delaware County. The Stroud Water Research Center is trying to determine how salinized the area's waterways are outside of winter, when road salt is most prevalent. David Bressler, who leads community science initiatives at Stroud, says bringing in outside help gives them…

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Latino USA's María Hinojosa Reflects on Truth, Identity, and the Latino Experience 14:46

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Fire Prevention Week Focuses on Lithium-Ion Battery Safety 9:18

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American Lung Association Protecting Babies from RSV Hospitalizations 8:34

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NY FOCUS: Half-Billion Dollar Casino Rescue Plan Hinges on Boom. Analysts Predict Bust. 11:14

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Puerto Rican Journalist J. Miguel Santiago Colón on Identity, Media, and Public Voices 26:56

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As part of Radio Catskill’s Hispanic Heritage Month series, we welcomed back a familiar voice: J. Miguel Santiago Colón, who started his journey with us as an intern and is now producing stories at iHeart Media’s The Moment with Jorge Ramos and Ante Studios. Colón spoke about his transition from Sullivan County to New York City’s media landscape, w…

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Activist Sandra Oxford on the Latino Experience in Sullivan Catskills 30:54

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Activist Sandra Oxford on the Latino Experience in Sullivan Catskills As part of Radio Catskill’s Hispanic Heritage Month coverage, Patricio Robayo sat down with longtime local activist Sandra Oxford to talk about the challenges facing the Latino community in the Sullivan Catskills, and the work she’s led over decades of ad…

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Fields of Stress: How Tariffs and Federal Cuts Are Taking a Toll on Farmers’ Mental Health 10:45

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World Mental Health Day is coming up next month on October 10th, but we’re focusing on a group that often gets forgotten about in mental health advocacy - farmers. With the increase in tariffs on foreign goods put in place earlier this year as well as the Trump administration’s broader economic policies that are cutting grants to mental health and …

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The Broader Covid Vaccine Recommendations Embraced By Pa., And How They Conflict With Federal Guidelines 15:43

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Jeffersonville Becomes the Heart of Photojournalism Each Fall 15:53

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Historic White Lake Mansion House Under Restoration 4:10

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Meeting the Moment: A Snapshot of New York Climate Week 2025 5:42

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Representatives from around the world gathered in Manhattan for New York Climate Week last week. Across the state, nonprofits and local governments are resisting President Trump's cuts to environmental protections. Dr. Alonzo Plough, Vice President and Chief Science Officer of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, affirmed the severity of the crisis,…

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Finding Common Ground on Housing: A Conversation with Sullivan County’s Health and Human Services Commissioner 7:57

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The Gateway Housing Project was rejected by the Sullivan County Legislature for the second time last Thursday. Advocates say the project would help alleviate the county’s homelessness crisis and have spoken about it passionately at the weekly meetings in Monticello. Sullivan County’s Health and Human Services Department has been working with the co…

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Experts Push Back on Autism and Medication Myths 19:49

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Claims linking autism to vaccines or medications like Tylenol resurfaced this month after former President Donald Trump suggested acetaminophen use during pregnancy could cause autism. But experts say the science doesn’t support those claims. To help clarify the issue, Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo spoke with Dr. Noor Syed and Lauren Lestremau A…

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September Is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: Free Screenings Offered in Middletown 12:54

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Anonymous Child Abuse Reports Could Become Illegal in New York 9:26

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Governor Hochul (D-NY) has through December to decide whether or not to sign the Anti-Harassment in Reporting Bill. If passed, anyone who makes a report of suspected child abuse will have to provide their own name and contact info. Nila Natarajan, the Associate Director of Policy and Family Defense at Brooklyn Defender Services, has been working on…

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NY FOCUS: ICE Detentions in New York County Jails Have Exploded 11:09

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New York Focus recently reported that ICE detentions in New York’s county jails have skyrocketed this year — nearly six times more than in all of 2024. Seven jails across the state are now holding people for federal immigration authorities, raising questions about money, politics, and the human impact of these agreements. Radio Catskill’s Patricio …

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John J. Lennon Writes From Prison: The Tragedy of True Crime 50:19

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John J. Lennon has spent nearly 25 years behind bars — but his voice has traveled far beyond prison walls. An incarcerated journalist currently serving time at Sing Sing Correctional Facility, Lennon has published work in The New Yorker, Esquire, The Atlantic, and The New York Times Magazine. Twice a finalist for the National Magazine Award, his re…

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NY FOCUS: ‘No Arrests’: In New York, Some Police Can Drink, Drive and Avoid Charges 15:49

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An investigation by New York Focus and The New York Times found that in New York State, police officers who drank and drove often avoided arrest and criminal charges — consequences ordinary citizens would likely face. Reporters reviewed more than 10,000 police disciplinary files and uncovered at least 17 cases where officers involved in crashes, co…

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LES Gallery Partners with Hall Space for Autumn Equinox Exhibition in Eldred 8:18

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A Lower East Side gallery known for championing young, queer, and emerging artists is bringing its vision to Sullivan County this weekend. Auxier Kline, based in Manhattan’s Two Bridges neighborhood, is collaborating with Hall Space by Nonetta in Eldred to present Autumn Equinox, an exhibition that explores the shift from summer to fall and the tra…

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Walking for a Cause: One Local Couple’s Trek to Fight Hunger 9:16

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On October 31, Martin Colavito and his wife Lynn will begin a 46-mile walk from their home in Liberty to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York in Montgomery. Their goal isn’t fitness — it’s food security. The couple’s journey, known as Martin and Lynn’s Long Walk, will unfold over four days and is designed to raise both funds and awarenes…

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Hispanic Heritage Month: LOUD Voices Rising in Ulster County 19:55

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Radio Catskill is marking the start of Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting the voices, resilience, and celebrations of our Latino community here in the Hudson Valley. We begin with LOUD — Latin Outreach, Unity, and Development, a grassroots organization co-founded by Sugely Melenciano-Weed and Alessandra Gonzalez, dedicated to connecting Hispan…

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24 Years Later: Remembering September 11 with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum 10:38

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24 Years Later: Remembering September 11 with the 9/11 Memorial & MuseumBy Patricio Robayo

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Sarah Kramer-Harrison Discusses New Role as Ulster County Arts and Culture Director 11:47

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Today, Radio Catskills Jamie Case is joined by Sarah Kramer-Harrison, Ulster County’s new director of arts, culture and open spaces — a first for the county. They sat down to talk about the goals of the role, what’s ahead for local artists and organizations, and how public parks may soon double as cultural venues in the historic Ulster County.…

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Grant Deep Dive: Bannerman Castle Trust on its Grant from NY State for Trail Repair 3:49

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Every year, nonprofits across New York State can apply for a grant for trail repairs and environmental stewardship. It’s called the “Park and Trail Partnership Grants Program” and is run by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the Department of Environmental Conservation, and Parks & Trails New York. This year, …

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Radio Catskill Speaks with NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly About Her New Podcast Sources & Methods 9:16

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Radio Catskill Speaks with NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly About Her New Podcast Sources & MethodsBy Patricio Robayo

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Secretive Board Overseeing Pa.’s Billion-dollar Opioid Response Invites Public To Speak For 1st Time 15:23

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Following pressure, the powerful board overseeing Pennsylvania opioid settlement money allows public comment but faces continued criticism over transparency and representation.By Patricio Robayo

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NY FOCUS: Thousands of Young Immigrants in New York at Risk After Trump Ends Protections 15:58

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New Yorkers are suing to reverse a Trump administration policy change that has upended the futures of tens of thousands of young immigrants.By Patricio Robayo

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$24 Million Sullivan County Airport Terminal Nears Completion: No Commercial Flights, But Big Economic Goals 9:06

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WHITE LAKE – A new $24 million terminal at the Sullivan County International Airport is nearing completion, but residents hoping for commercial airline service may be disappointed. County Manager Joshua Potosek made it clear in an interview with Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo that there are no plans for scheduled passenger service. Instead, count…

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NY FOCUS: New York Lawmakers Are Scrutinizing Home Care. We’ve Got Questions. 14:59

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New York’s state-funded home care program for the elderly and disabled has been in turmoil for months. The $9 billion program serves hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers and was taken over by Georgia-based company Public Partnerships LLC (PPL) in April, with the stated goal of making the program more efficient and reducing fraud. Since then, worker…

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Crisis Pregnancy Centers in the Catskills 6:22

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When you're pregnant and unsure what to do, the first place you turn for help can shape everything that follows. In the Catskills, not all pregnancy centers are what they seem and the difference could determine whether you get medical care or misinformation. Licensed providers like Family Planning of South Central New York offer "affordable, compas…

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Sullivan County Poet Laureate Kevin Graham to headline Open Mic First Fridays in Callicoon with live-looped poetry & music 45:33

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Sullivan County Poet Laureate Kevin Graham will be the featured performer at Open Mic First Fridays at the Western Sullivan Public Library’s Delaware Free Branch (45 Lower Main St., Callicoon) on Friday, September 5, 6–8 p.m. Sign-ups begin at 5:45 p.m.; the open mic runs 6–7 p.m. with Graham’s featured set 7–8 p.m. Graham, a poet, musician, and vi…

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Hudson Valley Nonprofit Launches Statewide Disability Resource App 6:13

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Abilities First, a nonprofit based in Wappingers Falls, New York, has an exciting announcement. Developmentally disabled people and their caretakers across the state can now download "Abilibee" for easier access to resources. Their website reads, "No matter where you are, Abilibee can help navigate what comes next from Early Intervention to Adultho…

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Radio Catskill Speaks with Nancy Wilson of Heart on the Royal Flush Tour and Their Return to Bethel Woods 22:11

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Heart is back. And not just back—they’re stronger, louder, and prouder than ever. After health setbacks and a postponed tour, sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson have returned to the stage with their Royal Flush Tour 2025, reminding audiences across the country why their songs have defined rock for generations. A Triumphant Return The tour kicked off earl…