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Catskills News Conversations
by Catskills News
Catskills News Conversations features long-form interviews with political figures, community leaders, and your neighbors here in the Catskills, New York.
Episodes
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United Sullivan Law Enforcement Pillar
In this episode of Catskills Conversations,Bold Gold Media New York General Manager Dawn Ciorciari is joined by Village of Liberty Police Chief Steven D’Agata, Daryn Bleach, Program Director of Hope Not Handcuffs New York, and Shiela Parks from Sullivan County District Attorney’soffice; to…
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United Sullivan Treatment Pillar
In this episode of Catskills Conversations,Bold Gold Media NY General Manager Dawn Ciorciari sits down with Jeff Spitz,Executive Director of Restorative Management Corporation, and Josh Meunier,Ulster & Sullivan County Director of Services for the Lexington Center forRecovery, to discuss the...
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United Sullivan Reform Pillar
In this Catskills Conversation, Bold Gold Media NY General Manager DawnCiorciari takes a deeper look at the Sullivan County Substance Use Task Force;an impactful collaboration of local agencies, officials, and community membersworking together to address substance use in Sullivan County, New…
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United Sullivan
A number of steps have been taken in Sullivan County to help those dealing with Substance Use. Dawn Ciorciari, General Manager of Bold Gold Media NY Region, on behalf of Catskills News, sits down for a conversation about access to care and prevention related to substance use, with John Liddle,...
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A Conversation w/ Sullivan County Sheriff Mike Schiff
Sullivan County Sheriff Mike Schiff sits down with Host Dylan Price to discuss a number of pressing topics in the county including policing in the Village of Monticello, a recent report of a loaded gun being found in the county jail, and how he and his office approach community outreach. All that...
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A Conversation w/ Head of North American Safety at Meta Jennifer Hanley
The social media landscape is constantly changing and Meta has implemented teen accounts to help protect younger individuals utilizing their platforms. Their head of North American Safety sits down with Host Dylan Price to detail all that Meta does to protect young people and constantly adapt…
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A Conversation w/ New Hope Community Board Chair Terry Grafmuller
Terry Grafmuller is a giver, dedicating his time to a number of important causes across Sullivan and the Catskills. As board chair of New Hope Community he plays a pivotal role in the organization's success, and in this 50th year, a big part in the celebration. Grafmuller joins Host Dylan Price…
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A Conversation w/ New Hope Community CEO Karen Russell
Karen Russell was recently named CEO of New Hope Community after 30 years of experience with the team. Now, she leads the incredible organization through their 50th year. Find out more on Karen's story, the monumental milestone (and how they're celebrating), and all about what New Hope does to...
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A Conversation w/ FOX Across America's Jimmy Failla
From cab driver to one of the biggest voices in comedy and media. Jimmy Failla's story is one worth the listen. He joins Host Dylan Price to talk about the latest happenings in the news, the art of making light of heavy times, his future sports talk career (?) and more!
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A Conversation w/ Scouting America CEO Roger Krone
Host Dylan Price sits down with Scouting America CEO Roger Krone to talk his background, the value of scouting, and the biggest lessons he learned from being an Eagle Scout.
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A Conversation w/ Town of Thompson Highway Superintendent Hayden Carnell
Town of Thompson Highway Superintendent Hayden Carnell joins Host Dylan Price to discuss his background, all about the work he and the town are doing, and the preparations for winter.
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A Conversation w/ State Senate Hopeful Michele Frazier
Michele Frazier fell in her 2024 bid for NYS Senate, but now, she's back in the ring ahead of next year's election. Hear more on why she's jumping back in so soon, her thoughts on current issues, and more as she sits down with Host Dylan Price.
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A Conversation w/ Radio Legend Mike Sakell
After 45 years Mike Sakell enters into retirement. For four and a half decades he's been the voice of Sullivan and the Catskills, on today's episode he joins Host Dylan Price to take you on a journey through his career and discuss his legacy.
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A Conversation w/ Sullivan County Health & Human Services Commissioner John Liddle
Ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day, Sullivan County Health & Human Services Commissioner John Liddle joins Mike Sakell for a conversation on the Drug Task Force and to detail the county's fight against the Opioid Crisis. That and more on the latest episode of Catskills News Conversations.
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A Conversation w/ Dorothy Sanchez
Dorothy Sanchez lost her son Jonathan to drug overdose in September 2024. She joins Mike Sakell to tell her story and discuss all she's doing now to fight for awareness and combat drug addiction.
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A Conversation w/ NYS Assembly Member Paula Kay
In an exclusive interview with Host Dylan Price, NYS Assembly Member Paula Kay sits down with Dylan in studio to discuss a number of hot button issues facing Sullivan County and the Catskills. NYSEG rate hikes, all-electric regulations, healthcare shortages, and more are discussed. Plus, Paula...
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A Conversation w/ SC Republican Committee Chairman Greg Goldstein
Sullivan County's Republican Committee Chairman Greg Goldstein sits down with Host Dylan Price to discuss Senator Oberacker's recent award. Plus Greg gives his evaluation of the national, state, and county's performance in the 2025 year so far.
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A Conversation w/ Liberty CSD Athletic Director Thomas Zehner
At the start of July, Liberty Central School District brought in Thomas Zehner to be their new Athletic Director. The Redhawks new AD joins Host Dylan Price to discuss his background, his goals for the program, and updates the community on what's next for some of the school's biggest projects.
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A Conversation w/ CES Owner Mike Taylor
News has been swirling about the all-electric mandate coming to New York in 2026. Combined Energy Services owner Mike Taylor has been on the frontlines of the fight against the state for years. Taylor joins Dylan Price to discuss what this means for home owners, the future of the NYS, and what…
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A Sullivan 180 Conversation w/ Stacey Trinidad
Sullivan 180 Healthier Generation Coordinator Stacey Trinidad joins Host Dylan Price for a conversation about a partnership from this previous school year with Cornell Cooperative. The partnership benefitted numerous districts across the county and Trinidad talks about some of the accomplishments...
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A Conversation About "Albee's Law" w/ Albee Bockman
Albee Bockman is a lifelong first responder, founder of Mobilemedic, County Coroner, and now advocate for legislation. After watching a documentary about the autobahn, and a tragic accident, Bockman was inspired with an idea to make it easier for first responders to get to emergency scenes in a...
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A Conversation About The Callicoon Center Band w/ Gary Siegel
Gary Siegel, longtime member of the Callicoon Center Band joins host Dylan Price to discuss the history and legacy of the band, some of their time honored traditions, and even plays a few tunes.
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CATSKILLS NEWS PODCAST WITH SULLIVAN COUNTY FIRE COORDINATOR JOHN HAUSCHILD ON NYS BURN BAN
Sullivan County Fire Coordinator John Hauschild speaks with host Mikd Sakell about the NYS Burn Ban in effect from March 16-May 14 2025.
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CATSKILLS NEWS PODCAST WITH COMMISSIONER OF THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES LAURA QUIGLEY ON NEW MOVE SULLIVAN ROUTES
Catskills Conversations Host Mike Sakell speaks with Sullivan County Commissioner of Division of Community Resources Laura Quigley about the recent launch of Move Sullivan Transportatiion short loop routes introduced in Liberty and Monticello NY.
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CATSKILLS NEWS PODCAST NEW HOPE COMMUNITY YEAR END REVIEW
Catskills News Podcast Host Mike Sakell speaks with New Hope Community Director of Development Janae Myers about the New Hope Foundation, some highlights from 2024 and a look ahead to 2025 and the New Hope Community 50th Anniversary Celebration.
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CATSKILLS NEWS PODCAST WITH LIVINGSTON MANOR/ROSCOE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT DR JOHN EVANS
Catskills News Podcast host Mike Sakell speaks with Livingston Manor and Roscoe School Superintendent John Evans on the upcoming school merger vote scheduled for December 19th 2024. Dr. Evans discusses the reasoning behind this years updated merger study and the current information campaign…
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CATSKILLS NEWS PODCAST WITH KELLY DE GUZMAN VP WURTSBORO BOARD OF TRADE
Host Mike Sakell speaks with Vice President of the Wurtsboro NY Board of Trade Kelly De Guzman as Representatives from the State Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will be hosting a public forum in Wurtsboro on Wednesday November 20, 2024 at the Emma…
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CATSKILLS NEWS DECISION 2024 NYS 100TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT DEBATE
Catskills News Director Mike Sakell moderates Catskills News Decision 2024 NYS 100th Assembly District Debate between Democrat Elaine Paula Kay and Republican Lou Ingrassia Jr.
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CATSKILLS NEWS PODCAST ON PROPOSAL ONE
Hear the Catskills News Conversation presenting both sides of the issue regarding voting on NYS Proposal One. Hear Sullivan County Democratic Committee Chair Ann Hart and Sullivan County Republican Chair Greg Goldstein make the case for voting Yes or No on Proposal One found on this years ballot.
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CATSKILLS NEWS DECISION 2024 NYS SENATE DISTRICT CANDIDATE CONVERSATION
Catskills News Director Mike Sakell sits down with NYS Senate Candidate Michele Frazier in conversation on the race for the 51st District.
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CATSKILLS NEWS PODCAST WITH SUPERINTENDENT OF LIVINGSTON MANOR AND ROSCOE CENTRAL SCHOOLS
The Boards of Education of the Livingston Manor and Roscoe Central School Districts will hold a joint meeting Monday, Oct. 7, 2024 in Livingston Manor. Roscoe and Livingston Manor Superintendent Dr John Evans talks with hist Mike Sakell about the key elements of the updated 2024 Merger Study...
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CATSKILLS NEWS PODCAST WITH NEAL HITCH DIRECTOR MUSEUM AT BETHEL WOODS
Catskills News Podcast host Mike Sakell has an extended conversation with Museum at Bethel Woods director Neal Hitch on the removal of the Woodstock Festival "Message Tree." The more than 100-year old, 60-foot red maple, was removed due to its deteriorating condition. Now plans are in the works…
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CATSKILLS NEWS DECISION 2024 NYS 100TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT DEBATE
Catskills News Director Mike Sakell moderates a debate with candidates for the NYS 100th Assembly District, Democrat Paula Elaine Kay and Republican Lou Ingrassia Jr.
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CATSKILLS NEWS PODCAST WITH SANDRA CASSESE CEO OF HOSPICE OF ORANGE AND SULLIVAN COUNTY
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its star rating report and Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties is officially a 5-star rated organization. Catskills News Podcast host Mike Sakell speaks with Sandra Cassese CEO of Hospice of Orange and Sullivan about the 5-star...
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CATSKILLS NEWS PODCAST 2024 INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS VIGIL SULLIVAN COUNTY NY
This is the 2024 International Overdose Awareness Day Vigil event held on Auguts 28 2024 on the lawn of the Sullivan County NY Courthouse in the Village of Monticello.
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CATSKILLS NEWS PODCAST ON NATIONAL BREASTFEEDING MONTH
Catskills News Director Mike Sakell speaks with Janna Walter, Supervising Community Health Nurse-Maternal Child/Healthy Families Program Manager at Sullivan County Public Health. August is National Breastfeeding Month and Public Health would like the community to know about their Lactation...
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CATSKILLS NEWS PODCAST WITH LYNN SKOLNICK AND MARVIN RAPPAPORT
Catskills News Podcast host Mike Sakell speaks with Lynn Skolnick and Marvin Rappaport of the Ethelbert B Crawford Public Library in Monticello NY about their ongoing oral history project. The project is interviewing local individuals who have interesting personal stories and life experiences....
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CATSKILLS NEWS PODCAST WITH DANIEL STROUP OF THE SHANDELEE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Catksills News Podcast host Mike Sakell speaks with Daniel Stroup, Founding President of the Shandelee Music Festival about this years upcoming 31st season taking place August 13th through August 24th 2024.
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CATSKILLS NEWS PODCAST WITH MATTHEW KLEMEN OF VET 2 VET OF SULLIVAN COUNTY
Catskills News Podcast host Mike Sakell speaks with US Army Veteran Matthew Kleman the Veteran Peer Services Coordinator for Vet 2 Vet of Sullivan County coordinated through Action Towards Independence in Monticello NY. Matthew Kleman speaks about the many services and information available…
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CATSKILLS NEWS PODCAST WITH DANIEL AND KEN TRUSH OF THE DANIELS MUSIC FOUNDATION
Catskills News Podcast host Mike Sakell Speaks with Daniel’s Music Foundation co-founders Daniel and Ken Trush who will bring Hello Inclusion: A Festival of Possibilities to Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on Friday July 12, 2024 as part of Disability Pride Month. The foundation is inspired by...
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CATSKILLS NEWS PODCAST WITH NYS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
Bold Gold Media Catskills News Director Mike Sakell spoke with members of the NYS Army National Guard as part of the statewide New York State Broadcasters Association July 4th Salute to Citizen Soldiers. Army National Guard SSgt Victor Ayala and SSgt Robert Mc Nair spoke about the role the Army...
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CATSKILLS NEWS PODCAST CONVERSATION WITH GARNET CATSKILLS CEO JERRY DUNLEAVY
Garnet Health this week announced a restructuring. The move will impact 26 employees in the Garnet Health system. Speaking to Mike Sakell Catskills News Director, Garnet Health Catskills CEO Jerry Dunleavy insists the restructuring will have minimum impact in Sullivan County. Dunleavy breaks down...
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CATSKILLS NEWS PODCAST CONVERSATION WITH SAM SHAH OF K AND K PHARMACY
K and K Pharmacy in Liberty NY is offering a new weight loss managment program making available GLP-1 class drugs at low prices. K and K Pharmacist and Owner Sam Shah speaks with host Mike Sakell about the drugs, availability and weight management through diet and exercise.
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CATSKILLS NEWS PODCAST DECISION 2024 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY DEBATE FOR NYS 100th ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
Catskills News Director Mike Sakell Hosts the Decision 2024 Republican Primary Debate for the NYS 100th Assembly District featuring Camille Obrien and Lou Ingrassia Jr on topics of interest including the state budget and state spending; the drug crisis and mental health; housing and…
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CATSKILLS NEWS PODCAST CONVERSATION WITH LIBERTY CENTRAL SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT DR PATRICK SULLIVAN
About a year after deciding on a new mascot for Liberty Central School District, the district has finalized a new Redhawks logo. Catskills News Director Mike Sakell speaks with Liberty Central School Superintendent Dr Patrick Sullivan about the process that included designs brought back to the...
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CATSKILLS NEWS PODCAST CONVERSATION WITH ELLENVILLE REGIONAL HOSPITAL CEO STEVEN KELLY AND COO OSHIMA BUTLER
Catskills News Director Mike Sakell speaks with Steven Kelley, President and CEO and Ashima Butler, COO of Ellenville Regional Hospital. Ellenville Regional has recently embarked on a plan to replace their current facility, a $100 million dollar project. The project is dependent on a New York…
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CATSKILLS NEWS PODCAST WITH RYAN TERRACCIANO OF JEFFERSONVILLE FIRST AID SQUAD
Catskills News Director Mike Sakell speaks with Ryan Terracciano of The Catskills Outdoorsman and volunteer for the Jeffersonville First Aid Squad about their daylong fundraising event Saturday June 1st, 2024. This Emergency Funding Event is the result of a serious funding shortfall caused by the...
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CATSKILLS NEWS PODCAST PRESENTS MEMORIAL DAY COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER CEREMONY
This is the complete recording of the Memorial Day Service held in the lobby of the Sullivan County Government Center in Monticello, NY on Monday May 27, 2024.
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CATSKILLS NEWS PODCAST WITH DR ARI COHEN OF COHEN DENTISTRY
Cohen Dentistry has been providing the Catskill Mountains and surrounding areas with quality dentistry for over 35 years! Host Mike Sakell speaks with Dr Ari Cohen about Cohen Dentistry and their use of the most up-to-date and modern technology and equipment to always improve upon the patient’s...
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CATSKILLS NEWS PODCAST WITH JOE ADAMO OWNER OPERATOR OF UNITY AMBULETTE
The owner of Unity Ambulette, that serves Sullivan as well as Dutchess, Ulster and Orange Counties has written to Governor Hochul calling inadequate rate increases for medical transportation an untenable situation. Host Mike Sakell speaks with Joe Adamo of Unity who wrote the letter after the...
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Catskills News Conversations features long-form interviews with political figures, community leaders, and your neighbors here in the Catskills, New York.
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