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Some traditions are measured not in milestones, but in the simple act of showing up, year after year.
The Fremont Center Memorial Day Parade is one of them. This year …
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By Democrat Staff
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5/28/26
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LIBERTY — Three high-profile properties in Liberty could see movement in the coming months, with Town Supervisor Frank DeMayo saying plans for the former Grossinger’s resort property may come …
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Sean Kuhn
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5/28/26
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SULLIVAN COUNTY — Voters in Sullivan County will head to the polls June 23 for just a handful of primary elections.
The deadline to register to vote in the primary is June 13. Applications …
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Sean Kuhn
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5/26/26
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BETHEL — Concerns over short-term rentals, water quality, development pressure and public engagement dominated discussion Wednesday night as the Town of Bethel presented its draft “Moving Bethel …
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Sean Kuhn
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5/26/26
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MONTICELLO — A 26-year-old man was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center on Thursday after police said he was shot in the leg outside a building at the Sleepy Hollow Apartment complex in …
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Sean Kuhn
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5/26/26
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NEVERSINK, SULLIVAN COUNTY – Emergency medical response times and the long-term sustainability of emergency services in rural settings were at the forefront of Neversink’s recent meeting. …
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Vincent Kurzrock
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5/26/26
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MONTICELLO – After five years as Commissioner of Health and Human Services, John Liddle has tendered his resignation.
Sullivan County Communications Director Dan Hust said Liddle’s …
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Matthew Albeck
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5/26/26
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AMERICA – The Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam engine, will barrel through upstate New York this June as part of its Coast to Coast Tour in celebration of …
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Matthew Albeck
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5/22/26
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FALLSBURG — A local farmer is raising concerns over what he believes may be the loss of a bald eagle nest on a Church Road property tied to a proposed manufactured home park development, but state …
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Patricio Robayo
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5/22/26
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KENOZA LAKE – A busy intersection on Route 52 across from the historic Stone Arch Bridge is about to get a facelift.
On Wednesday, May 13, the Delaware Town Board discussed the New York …
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Matthew Albeck
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5/22/26
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NEVERSINK – A recent public informational meeting hosted by the Sullivan County Division of Public Works featured extensive discussions surrounding emergency access, long-term roadway improvements …
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Vincent Kurzrock
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5/22/26
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JEFFERSONVILLE — Jeffersonville Bancorp announced today first quarter net income of $3,282,000 or $0.77 per share compared to $2,718,000 or $0.64 per share for the same quarter in 2025.
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5/22/26
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Sullivan West
Proposition No. 1 (Budget)
Yes: 322 No: 83
Proposition No. 2 (Capital Reserve Funds)
Yes: 348 No: 56
School Board
2 …
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5/22/26
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MONTICELLO – Sullivan County’s planners seek everyone’s input on an update to the Hazard Mitigation Plan.
In cooperation with New York State’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency …
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5/22/26
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MONTICELLO – The Village of Monticello board placed a spotlight on ongoing pedestrian and traffic safety concerns throughout the village, especially along Broadway, Liberty Street, and St. John …
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Vincent Kurzrock
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5/19/26
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BETHEL — The Town of Bethel Town Board proposed a $225,000 bond intended to finance equipment and infrastructure needs for the newly acquired Smallwood Water District.
The borrowing would fund …
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Sean Kuhn
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5/19/26
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BETHEL – The Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Frances, CEO of Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, to its Board of Directors. …
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5/19/26
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LOCH SHELDRAKE – Gwenneth Redman’s graduation marked a first for SUNY Sullivan.
As salutatorian of the Class of 2026, Redman followed Valedictorian Abigail Parucki across the stage of …
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Jeanne Sager
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5/19/26
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WHITE LAKE – The Chatwal Lodge, a luxury resort located inside The Chapin Estate in the Town of Bethel, will close on May 24.
According to a post on its website, Hyatt will no longer …
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Isabel Braverman
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5/19/26
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SULLIVAN – “A little less than a year ago, we had a similar event at Bethel Woods where we were announcing the shovel in the ground of this project, and now here we are with Archtop [Fiber] …
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Isabel Braverman
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5/19/26
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SULLIVAN COUNTY – May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are urging the public to take preventative steps to avoid getting bit by a tick, …
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Matthew Albeck
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5/19/26
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A draft of the Town of Bethel’s new comprehensive plan lays out a long-term strategy for managing growth, protecting natural resources and guiding future zoning and infrastructure decisions …
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Sean Kuhn
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5/19/26
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BETHEL — The Town of Bethel Town Board opened its Wednesday night meeting with a moment of silence honoring longtime Planning Board member Bill Brey, who passed away on April 27
Supervisor Dan …
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Sean Kuhn
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5/19/26
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ELDRED — The Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) held a public hearing last Monday morning on a proposal by Amytra Development LLC, the ownership entity behind The Eldred Preserve, …
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Sean Kuhn
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5/19/26
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REGION – School districts across Sullivan County and the region will hold budget and board of education seat elections on Tuesday, May 19. Read on for information about: Eldred, Fallsburg, Liberty, …
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Democrat Staff
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5/15/26
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