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To the editor:
The Town Board of Highland is about to abdicate their responsibility regarding the Re-establishing of the town constabulary. We, the people, voted them into their positions to …
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9/19/25
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To the editor:
Dear Representative Riley,
We are residents of the 19th Congressional District in Sullivan County. We have political differences, but we share fundamental ideals of …
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9/19/25
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To the editor:
“Tim Dymond for Sullivan County Sheriff”: I assume you have seen or heard this by now. I may suggest to him that he change it to: …
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9/19/25
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My name is Ajah, and I am a mother to a beautiful one-year-old boy. Today, I write to you not just as a parent, but as one of many families devastated by the recent pause in the Child Care Assistance …
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9/12/25
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If you believe everything you read, you would think the seated legislature just created a grant program to increase rental and affordable housing stock rentals and housing by utilizing $2 million …
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9/12/25
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To the editor:
It has come to the Partnership’s attention that New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) is requesting an increase to electric and gas rates. On the surface, public …
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Marc Baez
President, Sullivan County Partnership
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8/28/25
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Hello,
I’m Pete Madden, the new President of the Board of Trustees at Radio Catskill (WJFF 90.5FM). As a listener-supported public radio station, we depend on your feedback and involvement …
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7/21/25
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To the editor:
I wanted to give a shoutout to the Monticello Police Department, which was dispatched to handle crowd control at the “No Kings” rally on Saturday. They were efficient …
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6/20/25
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To the editor:
On behalf of Dick Coombe, Donna Steffens and the board of the Time and the Valleys Museum, I want to thank you for the wonderful spread in the Sullivan County Democrat.
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6/20/25
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To the editor:
As your Town councilman and one of the largest investors in our Main Street (Liberty Theater) I feel compelled to make a statement. Full disclosure, I am not a Village resident, …
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6/17/25
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To the editor:
What happened to my country? Brutal, vicious deportations without due process. Threatening cuts to Medicaid that will literally kill people. Ending Head Start, Jobs Corps, and …
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6/17/25
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To the editor:
Early voting begins Saturday, June 14 and Primary Day 2025 is Tuesday, June 24. Sullivan County Republicans have been bombarded with social media and printed media information …
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6/13/25
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To the editor:
Public safety is a foremost necessity for the growth, prosperity and progression of society as a whole. In recent times as we have seen all over the country, public safety itself …
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6/13/25
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To the editor:
Now more than ever, the citizens of Sullivan County must demand excellence, transparency, and integrity from those who serve in positions of public trust. The county …
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6/13/25
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To the editor:
My name is Rich Benjamin and my wife Lori and I have been involved in local politics for many years. I recently retired after 23 years as Town of Thompson Superintendent of …
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6/10/25
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To the editor:
I was thinking about the senseless deaths of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, the two folks who were soon to be engaged but were murdered while leaving an event at the Capital …
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6/10/25
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To the editor:
Sullivan County Sheriff Mike Schiff has been a steady figure in Sullivan County Government. His leadership led to a modern county jail, successfully transferring operations & …
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Hon. Carl E. DuBois, Orange County Sheriff, Retired
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6/6/25
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To the editor:
My name is Kate Foster and I’ve lived in this county my entire life. I had a safe, happy childhood – but now, as a mother of two, I worry that my children won’t …
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6/6/25
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To the editor:
Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting many of you at your doorsteps while out canvassing, and I want to say thank you.
Thank you for taking …
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6/6/25
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To the editor:
I was recently asked what qualities I am looking for in a sheriff. As I reflected, I thought about my family’s long history in law enforcement. My great-uncle, Harry Borden, …
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6/6/25
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Roscoe
To the editor:
I am writing with reference to the Roscoe Central School bell which I believe was last seen in the year 2009. While cleaning the basement, the janitor found it under …
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Vicki Schwarz
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5/23/25
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Attorney
Harris Beach Murtha
Attorneys at Law
Albany, NY
This letter, dated May 6, is from a law firm representing the Town of Foresburgh in its case with Lost Lake Holdings, LLC …
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Javid Afzali
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5/13/25
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New York State
Attorney General
This letter, dated May 5, was sent to Jay Clayton, Interim U.S. Attorney , U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, by New …
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Letitia James
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5/13/25
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Kerhonkson
To the editor:
In and outside the country the actions of the Trump crime family have nothing to do with making America great again. Nope, just the opposite. But those wonderful …
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James Ayers
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5/2/25
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To the editor:
As Rockland Central approaches its first budget vote, we are standing at a crossroads.
While financial responsibility is important, it would be a mistake to nickel-and-dime …
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4/29/25
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