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WJFF Radio Catskill

WJFF Radio Catskill

广播媒体制作和发布

Jeffersonville,New York 70 位关注者

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WJFF Radio Catskill is Public Radio for The Catskills & Northeast Pennsylvania.

网站
https://wjffradio.org
所属行业
广播媒体制作和发布
规模
2-10 人
总部
Jeffersonville,New York
类型
非营利机构
创立
1990
领域
public media、NPR和local news

地点

  • 4765 STATE ROUTE 52

    US,New York,Jeffersonville,12748

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    Sullivan County Responds to Catholic Charities Closures Catholic Charities will close its chemical dependency clinics in Monticello, Goshen, and two other Hudson Valley locations—another sign of shifting healthcare dynamics and ongoing staffing challenges. While the closures are sparking concern over treatment gaps in a region with some of NY’s highest opioid overdose rates, officials are assuring the public: help isn’t going away. Local providers like Restorative Management and Lexington Center for Recovery are stepping in, with transition plans already underway. The good news? Overdose calls are down—from 35 a month in 2021 to just 14 in 2024. “There is hope,” says John Liddle of Sullivan County Health. “We’ve built a stronger treatment network.” https://lnkd.in/e2AFNPAR #SullivanCounty #PublicHealth #OpioidCrisis #AddictionRecovery #HealthcareNews #HopeNotHandcuffs

  • Congressman Josh Riley Pushes to Lower Egg Prices and Support Family Farmers Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) visited Sullivan County on March 20, meeting with local officials, community organizations, and rural hospitals. During his visit, he spoke with Radio Catskill about two new bipartisan bills designed to help family farmers and lower grocery prices for consumers. The Lowering Egg Prices Act would eliminate an outdated FDA regulation that forces farmers to waste nearly 400 million eggs each year. Riley says this change would increase egg supply and help bring prices down at the store. He’s also working to pass the Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification Act, which would provide financial support to small farms impacted by avian flu outbreaks—something not currently available to many family farms. Riley also reaffirmed his commitment to keeping Exit 114 on Route 17 open, saying closing it would devastate Wurtsboro businesses. "Every dollar we can put back in working families' pockets matters," Riley said. Read and Listen for more: https://lnkd.in/eiaRkfUU #SullivanCounty #NY19 #FarmBill #JoshRiley #EggPrices #SupportLocalFarms #Wurtsboro #RadioCatskill https://lnkd.in/eiaRkfUU

  • Young Farmers Feel The Freeze of Federal Funding Farmers say the federal funding freeze is halting growth and derailing their planning and young farmers say they face unique challenges. For young and beginner farmers, federal funding is critical as they shore up their first few years of production. That’s money farmers were planning to use to do things like put up foundational fencing, pay farm workers, or build their first high tunnel – some farmers saying these are projects they’ve already paid into and were waiting for reimbursement. Radio Catskill’s Kimberly Izar spoke to some young farmers in the region to understand what’s at stake and how they’re struggling to make critical decisions this spring as billions of dollars in promised federal payments remain frozen by the Trump administration. https://lnkd.in/eStqr82S

  • Federal Funding Freeze Threatens Sullivan County’s New Generation of Farmers A freeze on federal funds has halted crucial programs supporting beginner farmers in Sullivan County, leaving many in financial uncertainty. The $1.5 million in funding, distributed through Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County, was earmarked for mentorship and technical assistance to foster the next generation of local farmers. The cuts also impact the Sullivan Fresh mobile farmers market, potentially reducing access to fresh produce in underserved communities. In response, Cornell Cooperative is launching fundraising efforts to sustain these initiatives. Meanwhile, uncertainty looms over the future of farming in the region as advocates push for the funds to be restored. Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo sat down with Ruby Rayner of The River Reporter to discuss the issue. https://lnkd.in/e-mfm7R2

  • Meet the Newest Member of Our Team: Journalist Kimberly Izar Joins Radio Catskill! Kimberly Izar joined us Monday, March 3, as our new multimedia reporter! Kim is passionate about local news and solutions journalism that responds to community needs and interests. She has covered issues ranging from food insecurity, urban agriculture, public housing, segregation, and reproductive healthcare for communities of color, and her work has been featured in NPR, Gothamist, WBAI, The Jersey Bee, Next City, and others. Kim has received awards for her local news reporting in New York City and New Jersey from the Center for Cooperative Media, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the College Media Association. She is a graduate of the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY and Northeastern University. For her first assignment, Kim spoke to some NYSEG customers who are taking some drastic measures to cope with unexpectedly high energy bills this winter, including turning off the heat in their homes. Welcome to the team, Kim!

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  • Brush fires broke out in Suffolk County, Long Island over the weekend on Saturday, burning over 400 acres and closing several highways. Citing dry conditions and high winds, Governor Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency and burn ban for Long Island, New York, and parts of the lower Hudson Valley, including Ulster County – a week before the annual statewide burn ban is set to go into effect. And a reminder - this is how we’re ending a dry winter that was preceded by brushfires in Orange, Ulster, and Sullivan Counties in November. Radio Catskill reporter Kimberly Izar spoke to John Hauschild, Sullivan County Fire Coordinator, about the recent wildfires we’ve seen in New York and nationally, as well as the upcoming statewide burn ban starting March 16. https://lnkd.in/eKCSs4uy

  • Every day, Radio Catskill brings you powerful local journalism, educational and inspiring programming, community engagement that addresses local issues, family-friendly educational content for children, emergency alerts and warnings. But this vital local service isn’t guaranteed. Find out how you can help at Protect My Public Media. https://lnkd.in/gU28b7W @mypublicmedia @ProtectMyPublicMedia #ProtectPublicMedia

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