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Pondering positions of power
MONTICELLO – Former Charter Review Commission board members spoke at the Legislature meeting on Thursday, March 21. They discussed their proposals for staggered terms and a County Executive … more
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An official rendering of what the airport terminal exterior could possibly look like after the renovations are complete.
The sky’s the limit for County airport upgrades
SWAN LAKE — Approved for landing by Governor Kathy Hochul this past week was the $18.5 million enhancement project for the 55-year old Sullivan County International Airport (SCIA).   … more
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Peter Passaro Sr. was a dedicated and hardworking past Chief of the Roscoe-Rockland Fire Department, Station 29.
Salute to a hero
ROSCOE   — Friends, family, community and firefighters alike gathered as a Firematics service was held in the honor of Peter Passaro Sr. Passaro passed at the age of 81 on March 18. … more
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Alan Doyle is gearing up to rock the stage in the Event Gallery at Bethel Woods.
Alan Doyle coming to Bethel Woods
Canadian folk singer/songwriter, author and actor Alan Doyle is on tour to support his new album, Welcome Home, with a performance on Wednesday, April 24, in the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts … more
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts will host the second Catskill Cuisine Festival this spring.
Second annual Catskill Cuisine Festival to be held May 10-12
SULLIVAN COUNTY — Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association and Bethel Woods Center for the Arts are teaming up for the second annual immersive culinary event coined Catskill Cuisine, taking … more
Callicoon resident Lou Setren reads into the record a letter supporting Sunset Lake, the current operator of the Adult Care Center.
Five Legislators sign off on letter supporting Care Center operator
MONTICELLO — A letter supporting the current operator of the Adult Care Center at Sunset Lake in Liberty, Sunset SNF Operations LLC/Sunset Lake Consulting (SUNSET) – an Infinite Care … more
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District 1 Legislator Matt McPhillips was appointed to the Sunset Lake LDC, the management company of the Care Center, to fill a vacancy last Thursday.
Matt McPhillips appointed to Sunset Lake LDC
MONTICELLO   — District 1 Legislator Matt McPhillips was appointed to the Sunset Lake Local Development Corporation (LDC), the management company of the Care Center, last Thursday, March … more
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UFO sightings spark interest across Sullivan County
Sullivan County — In response to Julio Valentin’s UFO sighting last month in the Beechwoods, several more Sullivan County residents have called up to report on what they saw. In … more
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2024 Community Resource Guide now available
LIBERTY — Sullivan 180, in partnership with Sullivan County Public Health and the Rural Health Network, are excited to announce the release of the third edition of the Community Resource Guide. … more
Is your Broadband slow or nonexistent? Let NYS know before April 11
MONTICELLO — New York is finalizing its broadband Internet service map, and Sullivan County has a brief opportunity to ensure it’s accurate. A map can be viewed at … more
Published in the Sullivan County Democrat, this photo shows firefighters rescuing a truck driver after an accident at the Wurtsboro four corners on April 11, 2023.
Legislators urge NYSDOT to address runaway truck accident in Wurtsboro
MONTICELLO — The Sullivan County Legislature’s Public Works Committee today unanimously agreed to ask the NYS Department of Transportation (DOT) to use all means at its disposal to … more
A strong advocate for endlessly encouraging teaching, important themes in author Pedro Tweed’s new children’s book are of encouragement, love, life lessons and support.
Local gymnastics coach promotes new children’s book
SULLIVAN COUNTY — In Pedro Tweed’s new children’s book – “The Gymnastics Adventures of Coach Tweed” – the author discusses themes of encouragement, love, … more
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Robotics team members that will represent Fallsburg in the tournament, from left are Ayden Carpenito, Robert Pererra and Saleen Lyons.
Fallsburg robotics returns to VEX World Championship in Dallas
FALLSBURG — For the eighth time in the program’s history, the Fallsburg Junior-Senior High School’s robotics team will be making an appearance in the VEX Robotics World … more
Health and Human Services Commissioner John Liddle reported that Sullivan is now ranked 57 of 62 in county health rankings.
Efforts to improve health ranking pays off
SULLIVAN COUNTY — Sullivan County’s health ranking has risen to 57 out of 62 counties, according to the latest Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s (RWJF’s) County Health Rankings … more
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Icy weather causes power problems on Saturday
Saturday morning’s soaking rain and ice storm caused problems throughout Sullivan County, as trees came down over power lines, knocking out service. In Callicoon, above, two trees fell down … more
Town of Rockland Code Enforcement Officer Glenn Gabbard presented a number of the critical architectural failures of the Willowemoc Motel.
‘Fee’sible collections
ROCKLAND   — The Rockland Town Board opened with a public hearing for the first local law of 2024. The law, which was passed later in the meeting, is in regards to reading water meters, … more
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Community activist Abraham Rutner was one of the handful of public comments to bring concerns to the legislature about the Public Health Order.
Public Health Order for summer camps adopted
MONTICELLO — After hearing concerns from several camp operators during an emergency meeting of the Legislature on Thursday, the board unanimously passed Public Health Order #1 of 2024, not … more
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DVJCC Director Matthew Bliefernich said that his main focus has been making the DVJCC more recognizable in the County.
Delaware Valley Job Corps hears from work force
CALLICOON — The Delaware Valley Job Corps hosted a work force roundtable in partnership with the Sullivan County Work force Development Center on Thursday, March 21. During the meeting, … more
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Brendan Pavese, left, taking the oath of office from the Honorable Robert Scheinman as the new Chief of Police for the Town of Fallsburg.
Fallsburg welcomes new Police Chief
FALLSBURG - Brendan Pavese has been officially appointed as the new Chief of Police for the Town of Fallsburg, taking over from Chief Simmie Williams III, who has decided to retire.   This … more
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Rochelle Massey was elected Mayor of the Village of Monticello on Tuesday, becoming only the second woman in the Village’s 220-year history to hold the post.
New candidates take over Monti board
SULLIVAN COUNTY - Voters flexed their muscle in the Village of Monticello on Tuesday, sending three incumbents home while electing a new Mayor and two trustees. Incumbent Mayor George Nikoladas, … more
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President of the Neversink Agricultural Society, Larry Bracken, explains his reasoning for the difficult decision to cut down trees and branches in the fairgrounds.
Ag. Society answers questions on tree cutting
NEVERSINK - The Neversink Agricultural Society heard questions regarding their recent tree cutting activities during the Town Board of Neversink’s regular meeting on March 13. An important … more
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Bethel Motor Speedway renews permit with stipulation
BETHEL — The Bethel Motor Speedway requested a renewal of its annual operating permit and added a request to make the track available on three extra weekdays, at a public hearing Wednesday … more
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Town Supervisor Michael Robbins discussed revising laws pertaining to lawn maintenance and garbage cleanup. From left: Councilman Tyler Wood (below), Councilman Peter Goodman (above), Councilman John Rufer Jr., Town Supervisor Michael Robbins and Councilman Gary Forthoffer.
Mamakating approves Storywalk on trail
WURTSBORO   — The Town Board of Mamakating unanimously approved Storywalk installation on the D&H Canal Trail at their regular … more
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Statewide burn ban now in effect
MONTICELLO — With the New York State Burn Ban having begun on Saturday, March 16, Sullivan County Fire Coordinator John Hauschild is emphasizing the fact that open burning isn’t just … more
Town Board member John Lennon Jr., left, expressed his dissatisfaction with the projected location of the Walnut Mountain Pavilion project as Supervisor Frank DeMayo was wary of additional costs that would come with research into another site.
Set on the bid, not on the location
LIBERTY – Although a pr oject bid date was set for April 29, the exact location of the proposed Walnut Mountain pavilion was left undetermined by Liberty Town Board members during their meeting … more
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