Best Patricio Robayo Podcasts (2025)

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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…

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Lego Derby and Car Show Rolls Into Narrowsburg This Saturday 7:31

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This Saturday, August 23, Main Street in Narrowsburg will be buzzing with creativity, color, and cars—both full-sized and miniature. The Lego Derby and Car Show runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Shops, 90 Main Street, and promises fun for all ages. The free event is hosted by Ms. Adrienne in collaboration with The Shops at Narrowsburg, Tusten Soci…

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NY Focus: 21 Counties Have Closed Applications for New York’s Biggest Child Care Affordability Program 13:04

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For many, child care is more than support—it’s the foundation of opportunity. Yet here in New York, that foundation is showing cracks. As of early July, 21 counties—including Sullivan and Delaware right here in our region—have paused new enrollment in the Child Care Assistance Program, the state’s biggest voucher initiative for working families. At…

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Sullivan County Public Health and ATI Host Community Wellness Day in Monticello 6:52

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By Patricio Robayo

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SPOTLIGHT PA: What Trump’s Solar Crackdown Could Mean For Pennsylvania Energy Bills 13:33

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Experts say the rollback will decrease energy production and add $130 on average to bills by the end of the decade.By Patricio Robayo

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Joseph LeDoux Brings Science, Story, and Song to Callicoon Theater Screening of Theater of Thought 21:23

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Joseph LeDoux is Professor of Neural Science and Psychology at NYU, and Professor of Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at NYU Langone. He’s one of the world’s leading neuroscientists, best known for his groundbreaking work on fear, anxiety, and the brain’s survival circuits. He’s also the author of books including The Emotional Brain and…

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Not Your Mother's Cigarette: Experts Warn of Vaping Risks This School Year 7:29

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As students head back to school at the end of the month, advocates are warning about a new wave of e-cigarettes targeting kids, with some even disguised as everyday objects or with built in video games. Despite crackdowns, more than 1.6 million youth still use e-cigarettes, which can have serious, lasting effects. A press release from the Campaign …

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New Paltz Community Gardener Face Climate Challenges on Historic Plot 8:06

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HOST INTRO The New Paltz Community Gardens for Nutrition has been a staple of local growing for 50 years. But now, gardeners are facing a new challenge: climate change. From flooding to shifting seasons, what once was reliable land is becoming harder to farm. Radio Catskill’s Jamie Case brings us to the gardens to hear how members are adapting—and …

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Who Killed Shireen? Screening Brings Conversation about Palestine and The Future of Journalism to the Hudson Valley 10:45

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A coalition in the Hudson Valley screened the documentary Who Killed Shireen? this past Sunday at the Old Dutch Church in Kingston, NY. Shireen Abu Akleh, the namesake of the documentary, was a Palestinian American journalist. Born in East Jerusalem and raised in New Jersey, Abu Akleh provided award-winning coverage of the West Bank for Al Jazeera …

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Job Corps Stuck in Limbo as Judges and Politicians Weigh Cuts 12:08

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Well, it's true what they say: bureaucracy takes time. And while judges and politicians draft bills and weigh testimony, life still goes on. In this case, that means homeless teenagers in the Delaware Valley remain tethered to indecision well out of their hands as the center's staff deal with the very circumstances they've dedicated years to preven…

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Ryan Cronin Unveils Paintings for “We are Public Health” Campaign 8:31

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On today’s show we’re taking you to the heart of New Paltz, the Water Street Market, where art meets public health on the side of the road. Artist Ryan Cronin has teamed up with the Ulster County Department of Health for a new campaign called “We are Public Health.” Part roadside art, part community dialogue, and all about rethinking how we communi…

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Back by Popular Demand: Pine Bush's UFO Club 6:12

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Bill Wiand knows he was abducted by aliens. "Since I was a very, very young boy, they would come, take me out of the house, go through the window. I could actually feel the screen and see the trees glow." He struggled finding people to talk to about instances like these. He asked, " If you went home and told your parents or your husband that you fe…

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Rap as Resistance: Sonita Alizada’s Journey to Freedom 20:44

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Sonita Alizada was only 10 years old when her family sold her into marriage. When that deal collapsed, they nearly sold her again—for $9,000. Born in Afghanistan and raised in Iran under strict conditions, Sonita’s future was supposed to be one of silence and servitude. Instead, she found her voice—and used it to fight for the freedom of girls arou…

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New Colors, New Canvas - A Conversation with Nya Reebe, Our 35th Anniversary T-Shirt Design Contest Winner 5:45

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For the celebration of our 35th year bringing news, culture and NPR to Sullivan County, Radio Catskill put out a call to all local creatives back in May - help us design a logo that will be featured on T-shirts, thank you cards to our listeners, and all of our merchandise. The winning designer was also promised a feature on Radio Catskill. We are s…

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Ulster County Clerk Sued by Texas AG Over Abortion Ruling, Cites Shield Law 11:54

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Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo speaks to Acting Ulster County Clerk Taylor Bruck about a growing legal and political clash between two states with vastly different views on reproductive rights: Texas and New York. At the heart of this national controversy is Bruck’s decision—twice—to reject Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempt to enforce a…

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NY FOCUS: Four Months After Guard Strike, Prison Staffing Crisis Persists 18:24

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Radio Catskill’s Jason Dole speaks with New York Focus about New York’s deepening prison staffing crisis. Four months after a mass walkout led to over 2,000 firings, the state remains short 4,700 corrections officers and sergeants—forcing lockdowns, cutting programs, and raising safety concerns across the prison system. https://nysfocus.com/2025/07…

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Preventing Hot Car Tragedies: NHTSA’s Laura Dunn Urges Parents to “Stop. Look. Lock.” 12:23

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As summer temperatures climb, safety experts are warning families about a persistent and deadly threat: pediatric heatstroke caused by children being left in hot cars. So far in 2025, 15 children have died this way, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo spoke with Laura Dunn, a Hig…

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TIMES UNION: Sullivan County undersheriff says long-running FBI probe is a ‘nothingburger’ 13:56

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Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo spoke with Times Union Hudson Valley Editor Philip Pantuso about his latest reporting into the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office. The conversation dives into allegations of altered accident reports, bulk ammunition purchases delivered to the department, and conflicting claims over whether there’s been an FBI investig…

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Prisoners’ Brain Trust is Working to Repeal New York's Felony Murder Law and Rethink Incarceration 9:17

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In New York state, hundreds of individuals are currently incarcerated for second degree murder, even if they were not at the scene of the crime or had no proven intention to commit the crime. It’s all because of the state’s felony murder law that can carry a maximum sentence of twenty-five to life. Prisoners Brain Trust, a multicultural coalition l…

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Ghost Gun Seizure in Liberty: Two Arrested After Multi-Agency Investigation 2:34

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Authorities in Sullivan County say a major cache of illegal weapons, including multiple “ghost guns,” was recovered during a multi-agency investigation that led to the arrest of two Liberty residents. At a press conference Monday, District Attorney Brian Conaty announced felony weapons possession charges against Darrin McCosco, 39, and Kimberly Mur…

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Disability Pride Month: Patrick Cokley on the Impact of Medicaid Cuts 12:02

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July is Disability Pride Month—a time to not only celebrate the contributions of disabled individuals, but also to examine the systemic challenges they continue to face. As Congress debates sweeping changes to Medicare under “One Big Beautiful Bill,” advocates are raising the alarm about exactly what these cuts could mean for the people that rely o…

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$15 Million Improvements Coming to Walton’s Dairy Factory, State Says Delaware County Will Benefit 5:56

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Governor Hochul announced on June 30th that $75 million will be put into New York's dairy factories. Walton's branch of "Lactalis" is receiving $15 million from that fund. Lactalis, the world's largest dairy company, is giving the money for construction improvements to increase production. In exchange, the state is offering tax incentives through t…

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New York Libraries Highlight What’s at Stake in the Face of Federal Cuts 12:51

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The Woodstock Library may have expanded into a bigger building, but they’re facing big cuts as part of the Trump Administration’s broader cuts to public services. The impact of funding for public libraries would not only be a loss for intellectual curiosity, it would be especially devastating for rural communities. Radio Catskill’s Genevieve Hartne…

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Trump, Power & the Rule of Law: Michael Kirk on How the Presidency Is Testing American Democracy 16:32

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Is the U.S. president above the law? That’s what Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo wanted to find out when he spoke to Michael Kirk, an award-winning filmmaker and founding producer of FRONTLINE. Kirk’s latest documentary, Trump’s Power & the Rule of Law, explores how the foundational idea that no one is above the law is being tested like never befo…

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Wurtsboro Founders' Day Brings Summer Fun and Family Reunion 5:57

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The Wurtsboro Founder’s Day Street Fair was held last Saturday, July 12th on Sullivan Street in Wurtsboro, NY. The annual celebration saw one of its biggest years yet with the 200th Anniversary of the village’s naming by William and Maurice Wurts. The street fair included over 100 vendors and featured live music, face painting, a birds of prey exhi…

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VOTEBEAT: Justice Department Presses Pennsylvania on Voter Roll Management 7:46

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Votebeat PA reports that the U.S. Justice Department is asking Pennsylvania how it manages voter rolls. Several other states are also facing new scrutiny as the Trump administration refocuses election-law enforcement. Carter Walker explains that some elections officials and observers are wary because of the larger context in which this effort is oc…

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NY FOCUS: Congress Voted to Gut the Safety Net to Fund Tax Cuts for the Rich. Now What? 18:52

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New York is staring down billions in lost federal funding for Medicaid and food assistance over the next decadeBy Patricio Robayo

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New Air Quality Monitoring System Propels Environmental Justice in Hudson Valley 8:39

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The public now has access to crucial data about air quality around Hudson Valley. Bard College has partnered with an environmental justice group, “JustAir,” to install sensors and publish the data in real time. Before this initiative, only government agencies could view the data without a formal request and it was being measured from farther away. …

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Restoring Nature: Carolyn Summers Cultivates Biodiversity at Sullivan County’s Flying Trillium 10:49

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Radio Catskill's Jaime Case explores the intersection of biodiversity, conservation, and native plants with environmentalist and landscape designer Carolyn Summers. In this conversation, Summers shares insights from her ambitious 20-year project, Flying Trillium, located on a 100-acre property in Sullivan County. The project serves as both a living…

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Catskills Local Places 11th at Nathan's Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest 3:40

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Camille O'Brien represented the Catskills this Independence Day on Coney Island for a great American tradition, Nathan's annual hot dog eating contest. O'Brien ate six and a half weiners in just ten minutes, placing eleventh out of thirteen women. At the weigh-in on July 3rd, O'Brien was feeling starstruck, surrounded by the biggest names in profes…

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Camille O’Brien of Jeffersonville Heads to Coney Island for Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 9:31

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Jeffersonville’s Camille O’Brien is heading to Brooklyn this July 4 to compete in one of America’s most iconic eating competitions — the Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island. “I can’t even believe it,” said O’Brien. “I actually signed a contract yesterday with Major League Eating, so technically I’m a professional ea…

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Delaware and Hudson Canal Interpretive Center Offers a Window Into Sullivan County’s Past 6:57

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The story of Sullivan County’s growth and transformation begins along the banks of the Delaware and Hudson Canal. In a recent conversation with Radio Catskill, Fiona Feltman, Assistant Parks Director for Sullivan County, spoke with Patricio Robayo about the D&H Canal Interpretive Center in Summitville. The center highlights the history of the canal…

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NY FOCUS: How Hotels, Once a Last Resort, Became New York’s Default Answer to Homelessness 15:18

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Statewide spending on hotels has more than tripled in recent years. The shift away from shelters has prevented families from accessing services like child care and help finding housing. Read more here: https://nysfocus.com/2025/06/24/new-york-homelessness-hotelsBy Patricio Robayo

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A Journey Through Burnout, Mental Health, and Career Change with Kevin Green 9:19

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For Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, Radio Catskill's Patricio Robayo speaks with keynote speaker and entrepreneur Kevin Green. From Division 1 athletics to fine dining and an appearance on the Food Network’s Chopped, Green’s journey is one of resilience and reinvention. He shares his personal story of facing burnout, divorce, and career shifts…

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Patricia Grayhall And Her New Book “A Place For Us” 10:02

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Author Patricia Grayhall joins Radio Catskill’s Jamie Case to discuss her new book, A Place for Us, an autofictional account of her search for a country where she could legally live with her British partner—years before the United States extended immigration rights to same-sex couples. At the heart of her story is a message to queer youth: “Love wi…