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EPISODE · May 20, 2025 · 11 MIN

A Closer Look at Proposed Sullivan County Housing Shelter with District 5 Legislator Cat Scott

from WJFF - The Local Edition - Special Report · host Kimberly Izar

Sullivan County legislators are scrambling for a new location to build a gateway housing shelter in the county. Last week, the legislature voted against scheduling a public hearing to operate a gateway housing center on Pittaluga Road in Thompson, N.Y. This follows months after heated debate between opponents and advocates for the shelter.District 5 Legislator Cat Scott was the sole vote in favor of scheduling the public hearing. Radio Catskill’s Kimberly Izar spoke with Scott about what’s at stake amidst the county’s housing crisis.

Sullivan County legislators are scrambling for a new location to build a gateway housing shelter in the county. Last week, the legislature voted against scheduling a public hearing to operate a gateway housing center on Pittaluga Road in Thompson, N.Y. This follows months after heated debate between opponents and advocates for the shelter.District 5 Legislator Cat Scott was the sole vote in favor of scheduling the public hearing. Radio Catskill’s Kimberly Izar spoke with Scott about what’s at stake amidst the county’s housing crisis.

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Sullivan County legislators are scrambling for a new location to build a gateway housing shelter in the county. Last week, the legislature voted against scheduling a public hearing to operate a gateway housing center on Pittaluga Road in Thompson,...

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