Producers: Jason Dole and Ronald Kelson

Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,””Oh! Carol”, “Calendar Girl,”and “Bad Blood” as well as many hits performed by other artists including “Stupid Cupid”and “Love Will Keep Us Together,” died on February 27, 2026. He was 86.

Producer: Ronald Kelson

As a key figure in local politics, Anne provides valuable insight into the reaction from the community and what this move could mean for the region. Her thoughts on how the withdrawal impacts local Democratic efforts and the future of political engagement in Sullivan County offer a unique and timely perspective 

Some NYSEG customers have taken drastic measures in recent months to combat sky-high energy bills: unplugging every appliance before bed, layering up instead of turning the thermostat above 60, and even turning off the heat entirely.

Radio Catskill’s newest reporter Kimberly Izar spoke to some of these customers about how they are coping with the unexpectedly high bills.

Local state representatives Assembly member Paula Kay and Sen. Peter Oberacker have advised customers in their districts to reach out to their offices for questions or concerns.

New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) say the true drivers of high bills this winter season include soaring supply rates caused by energy generating companies along with increase household usage. NYSEG and RG&E urge customers to take advantage of a variety of assistance programs to avoid falling behind on bills and disconnections

Later in the show, Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls discusses their resurgence and upcoming performance at Bethel Woods. Tim also talks with Maggie Fitzpatrick about health and discipline and highlights the Chandelier Music Festival with Classical Kit.

The cause is still under investigation. Dole also provides an update on the merger of the Livingston Manor and Roscoe school districts, now officially one district as of December 2024. A new unified school board election is set for February 13, 2025, with officials stressing the need for community input during the transition. Finally, Dan Hust, Sullivan County’s Communications Director, gives an update on the $23 million revitalization of the Sullivan County International Airport. 

The project, focused on sustainability and attracting business aviation, aims to make the airport a regional asset and reduce its financial burden on taxpayers.

Eldredge shares his personal journey with Radio Catskill's Patricio Robayo from incarceration to empowerment through education, detailing how Hudson Link's programs provide college education and life skills to currently and formerly incarcerated individuals. 

Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison provides college education, life skills, and reentry support to currently and formerly incarcerated individuals. 

Their mission is to empower these individuals to positively transform their lives, families, and communities, resulting in reduced recidivism and increased employment opportunities. 

At the Sullivan County Correctional Facility, participants in the program graduate from SUNY Sullivan and St. Thomas Aquinas College.

At 7 p.m., NPR’s national election coverage began, but Radio Catskill continued providing live updates with special guests, including Ian Pickus from WAMC News and Laura Flanders from Laura Flanders and Friends.

The PSA encouraged listeners to stick with Radio Catskill for comprehensive election night reporting.

In this Public Service Announcement, Jason Dole highlights the importance of adhering to New York State’s annual Wildfire Burn Ban, which runs through the fall season. The PSA emphasizes the heightened risk of wildfires during this period due to dry conditions and increased fuel loads, such as dead leaves and brush. Jason provides clear guidance on prohibited activities, including open burning of debris and campfires in areas not designated for such use.

Previous Kingfisher guest Carl Erik Fisher, MD writes: “FIRST IN THE FAMILY sings with love and shouts with rage, offering an uplifting account of resilience and recovery even while calling out the seductive dangers of the American Dream.  Jessica Hoppe has crafted an important, pathbreaking contribution by distilling the historical stakes of the addiction crisis while simultaneously presenting a wrenching and unique personal narrative. It’s an insightful chronicle of the burdens of specialness, the weight of intergenerational trauma, and the stigma of addiction.  In the end, it’s an inspiring and essential message that there are numerous and diverse pathways of recovery.”  

To see the epic performances at Woodstock, attendees endured crowds, rain, minimal food and water—and lots of mud.

Jason Dole took a deep dive into the mud of Woodstock in this report from the historic grounds of the three-day cultural happening in Bethel, NY.