Catskills
By Lissa Harris on Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 - 11:55 am
Local congressional representative John Faso, a Republican representing the Catskills and Hudson Valley in the 19th District, has joined a small group of Congressional Republicans criticizing President Donald Trump's recently-issued executive order on... Read more
By Lissa Harris on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 - 3:46 pm
In a closed-door session at a Republican policy retreat in Philadelphia this week, GOP members of the House and Senate privately worried about the political consequences of their party's push for a rapid repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Among those who... Read more
By Lissa Harris on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017 - 2:59 pm
Is it Snub The Catskills week in New York State? A couple of recent comments by prominent New York pols have us feeling a bit overlooked.
On Monday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo made an appearance in the Adirondacks announcing that his proposed budget contains a $20... Read more
By Catskill Forest Association on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 - 11:25 pm
The Catskill Forest Association based in Arkville, NY is hiring an Executive Director. The successful candidate will have a strong passion to help members understand and enhance their forest resources. Good communication and team building skills are... Read more
By Lissa Harris on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017 - 2:53 pm
A nor'easter is churning through the Northeast states, aiming a nasty mix of rain, sleet and snow at the Catskills region.
As of this post, Delaware County is under a winter storm warning issued by NWS Binghamton through 1pm on Tuesday afternoon. The... Read more
By Lissa Harris on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 - 8:21 am
Public protests aimed at the new Trump administration will occur across the world, timed to coincide with today's Women's March on Washington. More than 600 events are planned for today, a few of them in the Catskills region. Women's March organizers have... Read more
By Lissa Harris on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 - 1:24 pm
Image via John Faso's campaign.
Congressman John Faso, the newly-elected Republican representing New York's 19th district, was named last week to the House's budget, agriculture, and transportation and infrastructure committees.
The 36-member House... Read more
By Lissa Harris on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 - 5:27 pm
If you're looking to spend Martin Luther King Day reflecting on justice in America and the meaning of the holiday, there are a few local events happening that fit the bill. (If you're looking to spend it skiing, we've got you covered there too: It's... Read more
By Office of Congressman John Faso on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 - 3:13 pm
Washington, D.C. – Congressman John Faso (R-Kinderhook) was named today to the House Budget, Agriculture and Transportation and Infrastructure committees:
“I am honored and humbled to have been named to three leading committees that will effectively serve... Read more
By Lissa Harris on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 - 11:12 am
Happy Friday the 13th, Catskills. This week’s NewsShed is a blockbuster edition, on account of us missing last week. (Pardon the interruption; the hamster that makes the news wheel spin has been fending off some sort of seasonal plague.)
Talk about being... Read more
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