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The Reporters Roundtable gathers local reporters from the Hudson Valley/Catskills and North East Pennsylvania to discuss the pressings issues facing the community and to delve further into the latest headlines.
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How Pa.’s attorney general candidates plan to approach the opioid epidemic
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Pennsylvania’s next attorney general will set the tone of the commonwealth’s approach to law enforcement, and one of their biggest tasks will be deciding how to handle the ongoing opioid crisis. Under now-Gov. Josh Shapiro, the attorney general’s office represented Pennsylvanians in multistate settlements against drug companies that were accused of…
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3rd Annual Hudson Valley Cannabis RollCall
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Seasoned Gives and Hemp & Humanity are bringing the cannabis community together this week. The 3rd Annual FALL Hudson Valley Cannabis RollCall will take place on Thursday October 24th. Seasoned Gives is hosting the event in Lake Katrine, New York. Radio Catskill’s Nia Watson spoke with Tamika Dunkley from Seasoned Gives about the event and the cann…
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Bud Rue Memorial Walk For Social Justice
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Grab your walking shoes! The Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will host a walk-a-thon at the end of the month for social justice. It will follow a five-mile route, beginning at the Narrowsburg Union in Sullivan County. Radio Catskills Nia Watson met with Tom Rue to learn more about the upcoming event and its history.…
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Ghost Walk In Minisink Battleground Park
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Looking for Halloween plans? Sullivan County will be kicking off the spooky season with a Ghost Walk through Minisink Battleground Park. The event will guide visitors through the haunted history of the Revolutionary War. Radio Catskill’s Nia Watson has the story.Bởi Patricio Robayo
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Time Union's Maria Silva’s Journey to Amplifying Voices in New York
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Maria Silva is a Spanish journalist with the Hudson Valley Times Union, known for her reporting on a range of subjects. However, her most significant work has focused on asylum seekers. In her reports, she has shed light on the often-overlooked stories of Spanish-speaking asylum seekers arriving in New York. During our interview, she reflects on he…
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13th Annual Big Eddy Film Festival - Ariel Shanberg
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The 13th annual Big Eddy Film Festival, hosted by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, kicks off this weekend! The festival offers a diverse selection of films, ranging from documentaries to dramas, local productions to international films, and short films to full-length features. There’s something for everyone’s taste. Radio Catskill's Patricio Roba…
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Latino Roots in the Catskills: From Las Villas to Cultural Legacy
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Radio Catskills delves into the rich and often overlooked history of Latino communities in the Catskills. Professor Brett Maney and Associate Professor Christina Perez Jimenez explore how Spanish and Latin American settlers established vibrant recreational cultures with resorts and hotels in the late 19th century. Discover the cultural connections …
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NY FOCUS: Small School Districts Face Costs of Settling Decades-Old Abuse Claims
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Hundreds of Child Victims Act cases have been filed against New York schools, some over accused serial offenders that could leave districts with tens of millions of dollars in liability.Bởi Patricio Robayo
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SPOTLIGHT PA: The Obscure Health Care Middlemen At The Center Of An Election Year Policy Fight
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Democratic lawmakers are accusing Pennsylvania’s auditor general of releasing a misleading report that unfairly criticizes the Shapiro administration for a lack of oversight. These critics include Republican Tim DeFoor’s main general election opponent, state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta (D., Philadelphia). DeFoor has defended his office’s work, noting the…
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NY FOCUS: A $1.3 Billion Project That Would Save Drivers Six Minutes Max
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As the state’s plans to get New Yorkers out of their cars stall, Governor Hochul is championing a highway expansion in the Hudson Valley Radio Catskll's Jason Dole speaks to NY Focus Reporter Sam MellinsBởi Patricio Robayo
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Latinos in Local Politics roundtable discussion with La Voz host Mariel Fiori
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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, Octobe…
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Sullivan County Parks Survey And Master Plan
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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 thei…
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VOTE BEAT: Pennsylvania Democrats approach 2024 election with slimmest voter registration advantage in decades
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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 con…
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Ulster County Resident Dies from Rare Mosquito-Borne Virus, EEE
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An Ulster County resident who was recently diagnosed with Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) has died, Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Monday. This marks the first case of EEE in New York since 2015, and the state's Department of Health is urging residents to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites, which transmit the virus. In response to the d…
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VOTEBEAT PA: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Restores Date Requirement For Mail Ballots, Voiding Lower-court Ruling
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court restores date requirement for mail ballots, voiding lower-court ruling The decision, focusing on the court’s jurisdiction rather than the case’s merits, could cause thousands of mail ballots to be rejected in November’s election. Votebeat's Carter Walker speaks to Radio Catskill's Jason Dole.…
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NY FOCUS: Kathy Hochul's Parole Board Blunders
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The governor promised to fill the chronically understaffed Board of Parole. Nearly half of her nominations have ended in disaster. Chris Gelardi of New York Focus speaks to Radio Catskill's Jason Dole.Bởi Patricio Robayo
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SPOTLIGHT PA: Spotlight Pa Investigation Spurs Call For More Oversight Of Who Can Be A Medical Marijuana Doctor
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NY FOCUS: Are You a New York Teacher Spending Your Own Money on School Supplies?
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Year after year, teachers in New York have had to fill in the gap left by their schools’ thin budgets for expenses as essential as classroom supplies. During the 2019–2020 school year, New York teachers spent an average of $463 on school supplies, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics. Ninety-five percent of them purch…
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Toni McGibbon Celebrates 26 Years and 17,000 Hours of Volunteer Service at Garnet Health Medical Center
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In this episode, we highlight the inspiring story of Toni McGibbon, Garnet Health Medical Center’s longest-serving volunteer. For over 26 years, Toni has dedicated her time and energy to helping patients, logging more than 17,000 hours of service. From her early days in patient transport to her current role at the registration desk, Toni’s warmth a…
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NY FOCUS: New York’s Energy Transition Faces a Staffing Shortage
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The state’s energy regulator has more work than ever — and far fewer employees than it did three decades ago. Colin Kinniburgh, from NY Focus speaks to Jason Dole.Bởi Patricio Robayo
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SPOTLIGHT PA: Without Cuts or New Revenue, Pa.'s Budget Surplus is on Track to Run Dry
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Without cuts or an infusion of cash, Pennsylvania’s budget surplus is projected to run dry next fiscal year. But lawmakers aren’t saying much about a solution. Jason Dole speaks to Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PABởi Patricio Robayo
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NY FOCUS: Senator Proposes $1,000 “Baby Bonus” to Help People Afford to Have Children
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More than a million New Yorkers with children are receiving checks in the mail from the state. The payments of up to $330 are a one-time supplement to the state’s child tax credit, passed as part of the state budget negotiated by the legislature and Governor Kathy Hochul this spring. But one Albany-area Republican senator wants the state to go furt…
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New Stretch of Sullivan O&W Rail Trail Opens in South Fallsburg
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A new 1.1-mile trail has opened up in South Fallsburg, where visitors can wind around the partially collapsed Fallsburg Tunnel and take a scenic stop overlooking the Neversink River on a moderately hilly, unpaved path. It's part of an ongoing project to transform stretches of abandoned railroad tracks throughout Sullivan County into the 50-mile-lon…
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New York's Adult-Use Cannabis Market Faces Ongoing Challenges Amid Legal Disputes and Licensing Delays
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New York's rollout of the adult-use recreational cannabis market has encountered numerous obstacles. While the first dispensaries licensed under the general application period are now opening, previous rounds aimed at equity applicants were marred by legal disputes and significant delays. Philip Pantuso of the Times Union recently discussed these c…
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SPOTLIGHT PA: What Pennsylvania’s $47.6b Budget Does For The State’s Rural Communities
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This year’s state budget addresses some gaps that leaders in rural areas say make it hard to attract and keep people in their communities.Bởi Patricio Robayo
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NY FOCUS: Hochul Punts on How to Reduce Traffic and Pollution in NYC
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Hochul says she’s working with the legislature to replace congestion pricing, but key legislators say they aren’t aware of any conversations. Sam Mellins talks to Radio Catskill's Jason Dole.Bởi Patricio Robayo
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Sullivan County Update: Foreclosure Repurchase Deadline, Fiscal State of the County
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For this week's update from the Sullivan County government, we spoke to county treasurer Nancy Buck, who shared a reminder about the fast-approaching repurchase deadline for tax-foreclosed properties, and shared her thoughts on the fiscal state of the county.Bởi Chia-Tien Nicole Chen
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Tim Koch on the Importance of Reading Rivers
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Local rivers are swelling with heavy rains from Tropical Storm Debby this week, putting low-lying towns in the Catskills and Northeast Pennsylvania on alert about potential flooding. With increasingly extreme weather brought on by climate change, experts say it’s worth reconsidering the ways we manage our rivers and streams. Radio Catskill reporter…
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NY FOCUS: Deaths Abound in New York’s Jail Infirmaries. So Do Profits
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Sullivan County Closes Public Buildings Following Emailed Threat
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Sullivan County has temporarily closed several public buildings today, August 5, 2024, due to a non-specific threat emailed to the county government's main address. Acting Sullivan County Deputy Manager Michelle Huck authorized the closure as a precautionary measure. The closures include the Social Services campus in Liberty, specifically the Travi…
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NY-19 Congressional Candidates Clash Over Immigration Policies
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In New York’s 19th Congressional District race… Republican Congressman Marc Molinaro and his Democratic challenger Josh Riley… have been criticizing each other during press conferences, over social media and in attack ads. As WSKG’s Phoebe Taylor-Vuolo reports… one issue that keeps coming up is immigration.…
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"On the 531" is an original play written and directed by Mando Alvarado. The story follows Benny, who discovers his late wife’s infidelity and struggles with his own faults over a decade-long journey. Alvarado’s play delves into life’s twists and turns, the power of memory, and the difference between reality and how we remember it.…
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Ingrassia Pledges Infrastructure and Public Safety Overhaul in 100th Assembly Run
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Lou Ingrassia Jr. officially announced his candidacy for the 100th Assembly District today at a press conference held in the lobby of the Sullivan County Government Center. The seat is being vacated by Assembly Member Aileen Gunther, who is set to retire this year. Ingrassia, a Republican, will face Democrat Paula Kay in the upcoming November elect…
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NY FOCUS: New York Idles on Green Transportation Plan
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Local Edition's Jason Dole speaks with NY FOCUS's Colin Kinniburgh about New York's strategy to cut pollution from transportation.Bởi Patricio Robayo
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SPOTLIGHT PA: Federal Dollars Driving Energy Policy In Pennsylvania Toward Solar, Hydrogen
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In a recent article, Spotlight PA talked about recent bipartisan agreements by Pennsylvania state lawmakers on various energy projects and policies, signaling a gradual shift towards clean energy while maintaining the use of fossil fuels. Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA speaks with Radio Catskill's Patricio Robayo…
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SPOTLIGHT PA: Thousands of Pa. prisoners endure summer heat without air conditioning
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Multiple state prisons in Pennsylvania lack air conditioning, leaving thousands of incarcerated people at risk during increasingly common high temperatures. Spotlight PA's Danielle Ohl has more.Bởi Patricio Robayo
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NY FOCUS: New York to Close One of Its Most Notorious Prisons
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Great Meadow and Sullivan prisons are slated to shut down in November. The state could close up to three more over the next year. Chris Gelardi from NY FOCUS has more.Bởi Patricio Robayo
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Local Officials Unite Against Closure of Sullivan Correctional Facility
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New York State Senator Oberacker, for the 51st District, joined local officials at a rally today at the Woodbourne Firehouse to oppose the planned closure of the Sullivan Correctional Facility, scheduled for November 6. Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo has more…Bởi Patricio Robayo
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Meg McGuire on "A Flight Along the Delaware River: Our History, Our Watershed"
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Pandemic-Era Population Shifts Show “Irrefutable Evidence of Gentrification” in Hudson Valley, Says New Study
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NY FOCUS: How Upstate Retirees Fought Privatized Health Care And Won
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Bethel, Home of Woodstock, Embraces Green Initiatives
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The town of Bethel has been recertified as a “Bronze-standard Climate-Smart Community” by the Department of Environmental Conservation as part of New York State’s Climate Smart Community program, which supports local efforts to meet the economic, social, and environmental challenges posed by climate change. Bethel is one of 23 municipalities being …
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NY-19 Congressman Marc Molinaro Discusses Assassination Attempt on Former President Donald Trump
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NY-19 Congressman Marc Molinaro Discusses Assassination Attempt on Former President Donald TrumpBởi Patricio Robayo
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Greag Goldstein, Chairman for the Sullivan County Republican Party Reaction to Trump Assassination Attempt
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Greg Goldstein, Chairman of the Republican Party in Sullivan County said "It's a sad day for America."Bởi Patricio Robayo
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Local Reactions to the Attempted Assassination of Trump
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Former President Donald Trump was injured in an assassination attempt Saturday when a gunman opened fire at a rally approximately 30 miles north of Pittsburgh. During the incident, one person at the rally was killed and two others were wounded before Secret Service agents neutralized the shooter. Greg Goldstein, Chairman of the Republican Party in …
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Fallsburg Issues Water Conservation Due to Shortages
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For the second consecutive week, the Town of Fallsburg has issued another water conservation notice for certain areas of South Fallsburg, effective until Monday, July 15, 2024. According to Fallsburg officials, a review of the current water supply this morning revealed that the LaVista Drive water tanks are at minimum levels necessary to meet the e…
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Prison Journalist John J. Lennon Starts Writing Workshop at Sullivan Correctional Facility
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John J. Lennon is a prison journalist currently serving a 28-years-to-life sentence at Sullivan Correctional Facility for murder, drug sales, and gun possession. He is a contributing editor at Esquire and a contributing writer at The Marshall Project. Recently, he started a nonfiction writing workshop at Sullivan, where 10 incarcerated individuals …
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Move Sullivan Expands Bus Service in Sullivan County
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Sullivan County’s bus service, Move Sullivan, is set to expand its routes, aiming to connect more communities across the county. This expansion is part of a broader initiative to improve public transportation accessibility for residents, making it easier for people to commute to work, attend medical appointments, and access other essential services…
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NY FOCUS: Trans Man Forced to Undergo Prison Genital Exams Wins $275,000 Settlement
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A transgender man sued the New York prison system for forcing him to undergo illegal genital examinations. He has settled the case for $275,000. Chris Gelardi from NY Focus spoke to Radio Catskill's Patricio Robayo on what this means for the transgender community in prisons.Bởi Patricio Robayo
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Joanna Gass, a beloved local singer who performs with Search and Rescue and frequently appears at events throughout Sullivan County, such as Bethel Music by the Lake. Joanna, who sang during the Catskills Borscht Belt era, will be sharing her story with writer Carol Montana, discussing her life and how she became a staple in the Catskills nightlife…
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