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A downturn in purchasing building materials is one contributor to a drop in sales tax income in Sullivan County.
Sullivan sales tax revenue drops as state, region grow
SULLIVAN COUNTY – Sullivan County recorded the steepest first-quarter sales tax decline of any county in New York this year, even as statewide and Mid-Hudson collections rose, prompting county … more
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Requesting to purchase a parcel on Hillside Avenue, Village Resident Chaim Cohen (left) maintains that the village could use nearby parcels to accommodate parking or park-related necessities. Deputy Mayor John Barbarite (right) expressed the need to maintain open space in an ever-growing village.
Keeping the space
MONTICELLO – A request to purchase a village-owned parcel on Hillside Avenue was ultimately denied during the Village of Monticello’s recent board meeting following a discussion featuring … more
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Highland approves $240K bond to reestablish constabulary
ELDRED — The Town of Highland Town Board approved a $240,000 bond resolution Tuesday night to continue reestablishing the town constabulary, including financing for vehicles, equipment and upgrades … more
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N.Y.S. Police K9 “Kell” alerted police to the scent of narcotics on a car, leading to the firearm discovery.
Traffic stop leads to discovery of 89 firearms
LIBERTY – On May 7, New York State Police (NYSP) in Liberty initiated a traffic stop on a car traveling westbound on State Route 17 near Exit 98 in the Town of Liberty committing several … more
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Highland adopts 16-month moratorium on wastewater systems
ELDRED — The Town of Highland Town Board approved a 16-month moratorium Tuesday night on certain large package wastewater treatment systems as the town continues work on its comprehensive plan and … more
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One-day closure scheduled for Callicoon Bridge on May 19
CALLICOON – The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is advising motorists of a full closure of the Callicoon Bridge (Interstate Bridge #7) which spans the Delaware River between … more
A 150-unit residential development overlooking Swan Lake is being proposed in the Town of Liberty. The draft plan is available on the town's website.
Development proposed near Swan Lake
SWAN LAKE — A proposed 150-unit residential development overlooking Swan Lake sparked environmental concerns and intense discussion during a recent Town of Liberty Planning Board meeting where … more
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Formaggio Cheese on Route 52 in Fallsburg. Company representatives came before the Town Board on May 6 to discuss a proposed employee housing project that would require a sewer district extension.
Formaggio looks to build employee housing
HURLEYVILLE – Formaggio Cheese in Hurleyville is looking to build new employee housing in the Town of Fallsburg, but before going through the full planning process, the company came before the town … more
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A structure fire in Milford, PA was viewed by Civil Air Patrol aircraft.
Civil Air Patrol identifies active structure fire during training mission
SULLIVAN COUNTY – A Civil Air Patrol (CAP) aircrew participating in a training exercise at Sullivan County International Airport recently identified and reported an active residential structure … more
Passerby noticed fancy sports cars sitting in Monticello Marine Center’s lot on 17-B in Monticello, but they’re actually boats that will be available for rent at Starlight Marina on Swinging Bridge Reservoir.
Lamborghinis at the boat dealership?
MONTICELLO — A set of vehicles resembling Lamborghinis, stacked on a carrier in a local marine dealer’s sales lot, are in fact boats designed to look like sports cars and are headed for rental … more
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NYC teens go on crime spree in Liberty
LIBERTY – In the early morning hours of May 7, two teens from New York City stole a vehicle from a parking lot on South Main Street in the Village of Liberty and attempted to rob two gas stations … more
Jenny Sanchez, Director of Communications & Community Engagement; Tiffany Conklin, Director of Brand, Digital & Film; and Kelly Mullally, Director of Sales & Lodging Partnerships are joining the Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association team.
Sullivan Catskills welcomes three senior leaders
LIBERTY — Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association (SCVA) announced three senior leadership appointments in brand management, sales and communications to expand the tourism organization.   … more
Dr. Patrick Sullivan
Liberty superintendent elected to AASA Governing Board
LIBERTY – Liberty Central School District Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sullivan was elected in April to the governing board of the AASA, The School Superintendents Association. He will serve a … more
Bethel announces public sessions for proposed comprehensive plan
BETHEL — The Town of Bethel is entering the final stages of its “Bethel Moving Forward” Comprehensive Plan update, marking the first major revision of the town’s guiding vision since 2006. … more
Hudson Valley Credit Union opened its new location of the Narrowsburg branch on Monday, located at 6606 Route 97, Narrowsburg, NY 12764.
Hudson Valley Credit Union moves Narrowsburg location
NARROWSBURG – Wanting more space for employees and customers, Hudson Valley Credit Union (HVCU) moved its Narrowsburg branch from inside Pete’s Market to a new location on Route 97. After … more
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The Amphitheater at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts has been nominated for Best Amphitheater as part of USA TODAY 10BEST contest.
Bethel Woods nominated for Best Amphitheater…again!
BETHEL – For the second year in a row, the Amphitheater at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts has been nominated for Best Amphitheater as part of USA TODAY 10BEST. It’s a nomination that follows a … more
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The Obstetrics & Gynecology practice at the Rock Hill Crystal Run Healthcare location will be closing on July 1, with some of the doctors relocating to the Middletown Crystal Run office.
Crystal Run announces Rock Hill OB-GYN closure
ROCK HILL — On May 4 Crystal Run Healthcare announced in an automated email to patients that the Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB-GYN) practice at the Rock Hill location, 61 Emerald Place, will be … more
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A 2021 graphic rendering shows the potential look of the proposed Avon Park warehouse project near Exit 109 in the Town of Thompson.
State’s highest court reinstates Thompson’s Avon Park warehouse approval
THOMPSON — The New York State Court of Appeals, the state’s highest court, has reinstated the Town of Thompson Planning Board’s approval of the Avon Park warehouse project after reversing a … more
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This sign is displayed at all registers at Peck’s in Callicoon.
Pennies begin to disappear from registers
  UNITED STATES – The penny is not gone, but it is already becoming harder to find.   As the federal government ends production of the one-cent coin, some Sullivan County businesses … more
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Monticello man sentenced to 40 years to life for attempted murder of sheriff’s deputy
MONTICELLO — A Monticello man was sentenced Thursday to 40 years to life in state prison for attempting to murder a Sullivan County Sheriff’s deputy who was responding to a larceny complaint last … more
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Monticello school budget vote on May 19
MONTICELLO – At its April 23 meeting, the Monticello Central School District Board of Education adopted a proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year.   The $106,931,082 spending plan … more
Cooke students give firefighter a retirement send-off to remember
  MONTICELLO – Firefighter Wayne VanderMeulen’s final walk through the halls of George L. Cooke Elementary School as an active firefighter was one to remember. Mr. VanderMeulen is … more
Several members of the 1986 Tri-Valley Bears softball team were in attendance including their Head Coach Mary Feusner, right. Tonya (Ackerley) Martin, Lyn (Welch) Goldstein, Kelly ( Bonnell) Krzyzak, Mandy (Blade) Samai, Tricia (Barkley) Carmody, Laurel (Le May) Martin, Kim (Bingham) Martin, Tina (Tremain) Schultz, Lisa Yager, and Alison Helthaler’s daughter Ashley and brother Chris and sister-in-law Margaret were there in her honor.
Tri-Valley honors 1986 State Championship team
GRAHAMSVILLE – Nearly 40 years ago on June 13, 1986, the Tri-Valley Bears varsity softball team defeated Afton on nothing short of fierce determination and grit to win the New York State Class D … more
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Nursing students at SUNY Sullivan are ready to enter the field.
Sullivan Nursing Program grows to meet the county’s healthcare crisis
LOCH SHELDRAKE – Sullivan County has a healthcare workforce crisis. With only 1.4 primary care physicians per 10,000 residents, New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said Sullivan was among … more
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SUNY Sullivan President David Potash, left, speaks with SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. during King's visit to he college in Loch Sheldrake last week.
Chancellor visits SUNY Sullivan
LOCH SHELDRAKE — SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. visited SUNY Sullivan on Friday as part of his statewide SUNY Reconnect Tour, where he saw how the college is helping adult learners return to … more
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