Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated from September 15 to October 15, honors the culture, history, and contributions of Latino and Hispanic Americans in the United States.

As part of Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, an event will be held in Kingston, NY. The "Latinos in Local Politics" roundtable discussion will take place on **Thursday, October 17th** at **Kingston City Hall** from 6 to 8 PM.

This event is not only a recognition of the growing influence of Latinos in regional politics but also an opportunity to engage with local leaders across the political spectrum.

Moderating the discussion is **Mariel Fiori**, the Managing Editor of *La Voz* magazine, which has been a key voice in the Latino community in the Hudson Valley. Mariel is an advocate for Latino representation, known for her journalistic contributions and community engagement efforts.

Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo spoke to Mariel and asked why celebrating and recognizing Hispanic Heritage is important.

Last weekend marked the official start of fall, but it’s still warm enough to take a walk in the park without a jacket.

The Sullivan County Parks & Recreation Department recently rolled out a survey for residents to offer any comments on the current park system. This effort is part of an initiative to expand and improve on the county parks and their recreation areas.

Radio Catskill’s Nia Watson met with Assistant Recreation Director Fiona Feltman to learn more.

Despite a bump following Joe Biden’s exit from the presidential race, Democrats in Pennsylvania are entering the home stretch of the 2024 election with their weakest voter registration advantage compared with Republicans in recent decades.

The party’s raw registration numbers began to rise after Biden dropped out in late July, and that trend is continuing. But simultaneously, the number of Republicans has increased even more quickly.

In other words, Democrats’ overall share of voters is still declining, and recent increases haven’t made up for losses over the past four years.