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R ecent data show that the United States is in a mental health crisis, experienced by people of all ages—but especially among young people. This trend was observed prior to the COVID-19 …
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7/18/25
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I n Friday’s edition of the Democrat , reporter Sean Kuhn broke open a story about a system set in place that is driving costs up (way up – sometimes a 100 percent increase) for …
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7/15/25
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s we reported in June, it has been a very wet year – with Sullivan County and surrounding areas seeing upwards of 18 inches of rain from January 1 to June 11. As anyone who wanted to …
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7/11/25
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P lease allow me to introduce myself. Or rather, re-introduce myself. As Editor Derek Kirk moves on to his next chapter to earn his Master’s Degree I have the honor of stepping up to become …
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7/8/25
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I t is difficult not to feel as if our nation is facing tumultuous times right now. The past few elections and current political climate have made Americans more divided than ever. As we view each …
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7/4/25
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T om Nardacci, Chief Executive Officer of the Regional Food Bank of the Hudson Valley, recently brought much-needed attention to the reality of food insecurity in our region. With Sullivan …
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By Audrey Garro, Executive Director, A Single Bite
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7/1/25
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F or many young people in our community, today and this weekend marks the end of one major life chapter and the start of another – it is graduation weekend!
With the ushering in of …
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6/27/25
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J ust like that, we are close to the end of the first half of the calendar year. Yep, it’s the last full week of June – soon to be July. Which makes you stop and ask the question, …
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6/24/25
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Even though it was out of necessity, we have got to take a look at the 17.59 percent tax increase that has got Village of Liberty residents looking down the financial barrel yet again. We …
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6/20/25
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W hen November rolls around, a lot of people get their minds in gear for elections. The 11th month of the year is almost synonymous with democratic practices, polling places and political messaging, …
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6/17/25
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here are some things today that most people can’t live without – one of those aspects is the use of the Internet.
Whether it is to simply find out the weather and …
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6/13/25
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hen people come up to visit the many beautiful bodies of water at this time of year, especially the mighty Delaware River, the thoughts of being safe feel like a given. But anyone who lives …
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6/10/25
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R ight now, 1 in 7 children in the Hudson Valley are going hungry. That’s 23,636 kids who don’t have access to the food they need to thrive. These children are going to bed with an empty …
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By Tom Nardacci, Regional Food Bank CEO
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6/6/25
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There’s something special about newspapers.
If you’ve ever picked up a print edition of any of the thousands of the papers produced from this publication, you’ve felt …
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6/3/25
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W hen it comes to healthcare, most would find Sullivan County to be in need of more specialists and even general practitioners. On the flip side, when it comes to decrepit buildings, there are more …
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5/30/25
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S aving money is great. Reducing our $35.8 trillion National Debt is even better. Even in the best of economies, carefully reviewing our $6.8 trillion national budget and making sure every billion …
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5/27/25
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S tanding side-by-side in the sweet spring grass that blankets cemeteries like quilts, sometimes with wispy morning fog still present, the sound of brass instruments will ring out in the the air to …
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5/22/25
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ho do you call when all goes wrong? When it’s the worst minute of the worst day of your life, who answers that cry for help? Always, it’s the dutiful who called to the vocation of …
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5/20/25
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N ext week on Tuesday, May 20, you get to play a big role in deciding the next step of your child’s educational process – approving the upcoming school budget for the next year as well as …
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5/16/25
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S even Branches of Military. Millions of service members. Countless debts owed to all of them.
This upcoming Saturday, the United States will once again recognize Armed Forces Day. This day is …
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5/13/25
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W ith this Sunday being the return of Mother’s Day, there is no better time than now to set up a day to remember (if you haven’t already) and give your mom the best day ever.
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5/9/25
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E ven though the rain has made its presence known, briefly disrupting plans all weekend, the flowers, leaves and other plants have been bathed in the much needed precipitation – giving way to a …
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5/6/25
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S oon, it will be the biggest night of the year for many high schoolers around the county; prom night. It is an evening filled with photos, food, fun and flashy dancing. Truly one for the yearbooks. …
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5/2/25
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I n March of 2023, Sullivan County’s government parted ways with their last to hold the title of Human Rights Commissioner, Adrienne Jensen, whose absence left a hole in the important functions …
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4/29/25
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ver eight decades ago, liberation was found after the Allies in World War II pushed through the Axis Powers and took back much of Europe, albeit, it was too late to save over 6,000,000 Jewish …
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4/25/25
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