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State Senator Peter Oberacker, along with local political officials and law enforcement, gathered at the Woodbourne Firehouse to rally against the closure of the Sullivan County Correctional Facility.
Officials slam Sullivan prison closure
WOODBOURNE - With the Woodbourne Correctional Facility looming in the background, State Senator Peter Oberacker, along with town officials and law enforcement, gathered at the Woodbourne Firehouse to … more
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Family of deceased foster child outraged
MONTICELLO — Foster child Antonio Suarez Ware, a two-year-old boy, tragically died after being left in a hot car on July 16. The vehicle was located at the Sleepy Hollow Development on Terri … more
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Liberty Police Chief Steven D’Agata announced arson charges against a Liberty woman on Wednesday, July 24.
Liberty woman arrested for arson
LIBERTY – The Liberty Commons Apartment Complex went up in flames on Tuesday, July 16 at about 6:20 p.m.   The Liberty Police Department and Sullivan County Bureau of Fire Arson … more
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Deputy Administrator of the Adult Care Center, Bobbi-Ann Kanoff, reported to the Health and Human Services Committee of the Legislature on Thursday, July 18.
Deputy Admin of Care Center reports to County
MONTICELLO — After months of District 5 Legislator Cat Scott calling for a representative from the Adult Care Center at Sunset Lake in Liberty to report to the Legislature, Deputy Administrator … more
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Group Picture of Aktion Club Members and Advisors.
Aktion Club enjoys Spring Fling Dance
HURLEYVILLE — Recently the Aktion Club of Sullivan County held their first Annual Spring Fling Dance at the Barn at The Center for Discovery in Hurleyville. The theme of the dance was enchanted … more
CCE Sullivan is now a location to pick up Frequent Fairgoers Official Passports!
LIBERTY — The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets recently announced the launch of the 2024 NYS Fairs Passport Program.   The program is designed as a fun way to … more
Paul Voigtland
Liberty Elementary School welcomes new assistant principal
LIBERTY — Liberty Elementary School welcomed a new assistant principal, Paul Voigtland, earlier this month.   He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics education from SUNY … more
Guy Foster
UDC to host talk on Upper Delaware Basin USGS stream gauges
NARROWSBURG — The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) will host a public presentation titled “USGS Streamgaging Networks: Funding, General Methodology, and Data with a Focus on the Upper … more
Open House set for Aug. 1 for Tusten Natural Resources Inventory, Open Space and Recreation Plan
TUSTEN - The Town of Tusten invites community members to participate in an Open House as part of the Town of Tusten Natural Resources Inventory, Open Space and Recreation Plan planning process. The … more
Fallsburg’s Sullivan Correctional Facility to shut down in November 2024 as part of the 2024-25 New York State Budget.
Fallsburg’s Sullivan Correctional Facility to shut down
FALLSBURG — The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) announced the closure of Sullivan Correctional Facility in Fallsburg as part of the 2024-25 New York … more
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Sullivan County Fire Coordinator John Hauschild spoke to the Legislature about the proposed new OSHA regulations.
Legislature opposes proposed new OSHA regulations
MONTICELLO —   Sullivan County Fire Coordinator John Hauschild urged for the deadline for the new Emergency Response Standard of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) … more
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Sullivan County Public Health Director Karen Holden is stepping down from the position and moving to Sullivan County BOCES.
Karen Holden steps down as Public Health Director
LIBERTY – Sullivan County Public Health Director Karen Holden is moving on to work in the Career and Tech Education program at Sullivan County BOCES, announced Commissioner of Health and Human … more
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Chad Granger proposed the switch from NYSHIP to MVP to the Village Board of Monticello, to which they agreed to have it on the negotiation table with the unions.
Village employees may see big insurance changes
MONTICELLO   — Employees of the Village of Monticello may be seeing a change to their healthcare as interest was expressed in switching health insurance policies from New York State Health … more
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Rockland Town Supervisor Rob Eggleton noted that over 150 of the water meters throughout the town are currently inoperable and are in need of replacement.
Working on new water meters
ROCKLAND — With more than 150 water meters throughout the town no longer working properly, the Town of Rockland has moved to hire Delaware Engineering at $15,000 to begin drawing the specs of a … more
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Radio Catskill receives CPB grant for next generation warning system
Radio Catskill has been awarded funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to upgrade equipment to provide enhanced emergency alerting. CPB has awarded 13 grants to date through the … more
Housing remains largely unaffordable throughout region
HUDSON VALLEY   — The Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress released their annual Out of Reach Report Tuesday morning. This report is to update county-by-county data on housing … more
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Revolutionary era Fort Delaware in Narrowsburg was visited by filmaker Ken Burns and company who are making a series about this period of American history.
Filmmaker Ken Burns comes to Narrowsburg
NARROWSBURG   — The hamlet of Narrowsburg saw the surprise appearance of world renown filmmaker, Ken Burns, last Thursday. Currently, the cinematographer has a heavy focus on war figures … more
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Two-year-old dies after being left in hot car
MONTICELLO – Village of Monticello Police responded to a 911 report of a two-year-old child in cardiac arrest inside a vehicle located outside of Building #14 of the Sleepy Hollow Apartment … more
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Repairs will last until at least 2027 to reach completion.
Rehabilitation begins on Callicoon-Damascus bridge
CALLICOON, DAMASCUS, PA   — Reconstruction on the 1961 inter-state bridge between the hamlet of Callicoon and Damascus Township, PA, has begun after heavy machinery and other equipment now … more
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From left to right: Ronald Kelson, Isabel Braverman and Judy Balaban.
One Small Step
SULLIVAN COUNTY — WJFF Radio is bringing a new program to its listeners, intended to bring together members of the community who would otherwise have little reason to get to know one another. … more
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Mamakating Library Director Cheryl Jones talked of updates being done with the Library, such as a new collection of video games available for rent.
Video Games are a big hit at the Library
WURTSBORO   — Mamakating Library Director Cheryl Jones presented before the Town Board about the progress being made at the Library, noting that this year they introduced a new collection … more
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Students from the Spring 2024 SUNY Sullivan EMT program celebrate their completion. Front row from the left: Greg Hatton, Allison Schombs, Gianna Valen, Gabrielle Rossello; middle row from the left: Gianna Clark, Taylor Brudermann, Dainya Augustine, John Blinston; and back row from the left: Ashley Palmacarranza, Gabor Dezso, Yogi Pomansky, Logan Knibbs.
County, BOCES, SUNY Sullivan partner to create new cadre of EMTs
WHITE LAKE - In early June, nearly 30 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) candidates – spanning three EMT classes – completed in excess of 180 hours of classroom training in addition to … more
Three vehicle crash in Cochecton leaves one dead
COCHECTON — A three-vehicle crash on County Route 115 in Cochecton led to the death of 37-year-old Sher Singh from Middletown. The accident involved two trucks and a car, with one truck being a … more
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The proposed Neversink Crossing project will be for the construction of a pedestrian bridge over the Neversink River, connecting a 13-mile section of the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail from Woodridge to the Tunnel Bypass Trail.
Neversink Crossing project treks forward
FALLSBURG   — The Neversink Crossing project is close to reaching approval from the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), according to Sullivan County Division of Planning, … more
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Dr. Patrick Sullivan poses with U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro, right.
LCSD superintendent advocates for funding in D.C.
LIBERTY- Liberty Central School District Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sullivan took part in the Legislative Advocacy Conference, presented by AASA and ASBO, earlier this month in Washington, D.C. … more
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