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MAMAKATING – A proposed amendment to the Town Code that would assist emergency services sparked discussion among the Town of Mamakating Board as members weighed the necessity for life-saving …
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Vincent Kurzrock
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3/27/26
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NARROWSBURG – Developers are seeking to turn the old Camp Wel-Met outside of Narrowsburg into Yeshivas Novominsk, located at 189 Blind Pond Road.
According to Town of Tusten documents from …
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Isabel Braverman
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3/27/26
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FERNDALE — Sergio Saravia, president of La Belle Farms, says his Sullivan County duck farm will continue its legal fight against New York City’s foie gras ban after a recent appellate court …
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Patricio Robayo
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3/24/26
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MONTICELLO – In the midst of what Legislature Chair Nadia Rajsz has called a “housing crisis” in Sullivan County, the Legislature voted 6-3 in favor of supporting an affordable housing and …
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Matthew Albeck
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3/24/26
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PINE BUSH, MAMAKATING – D’Oro Steakhouse is just one of many spots locals can grab a bite, but recent parking concerns spurred further discussion among Mamakating residents regarding overflow …
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Vincent Kurzrock
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3/24/26
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NEVERSINK – The ice rink at the Grahamsville Fairgrounds saw its fair share of skate traffic and usage thanks to a strong surge in winter weather. However, recent maintenance challenges brought on …
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Vincent Kurzrock
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3/24/26
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LIBERTY — Healthy Kids Programs is reopening its Childcare Center in Liberty, offering programs for toddlers and preschoolers. A grand reopening celebration will be held on Wednesday, April 1 from …
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3/24/26
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VIRGINIA — Appalachian Trail hiker Doug Woods has ended his trek after suffering a hernia, bringing his journey to a close after 520.5 miles on the trail.
The injury occurred as Woods …
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Sean Kuhn
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3/24/26
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MONTICELLO – During public comment of the Legislature’s March 12 meeting, resident Marty Colavito announced that the Monticello apartment building “Moon Manor” was being foreclosed. Colavito, …
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Matthew Albeck
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3/20/26
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MONTICELLO – “The last day to pay 2024 taxes or lose your property is March 31,” said County Treasurer Kathleen Lara at the Legislature’s March 12 meeting of the Management and Budget …
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Matthew Albeck
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3/20/26
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SULLIVAN COUNTY – Villages across Sullivan County held elections on Wednesday, with many races not even having names on the ballot and drawing a small turnout.
In Wurtsboro, Frank Krupp …
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Democrat Staff
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3/20/26
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CALLICOON – Once a thriving school overlooking the Delaware River, the former Delaware Valley Central School in Callicoon now sits vacant, its seven decades of school memories locked inside its …
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Fred Stabbert III
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3/20/26
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LIVINGSTON MANOR – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has selected the Catskills Community Land Trust (CCLT) as one of seven recipients of a 2026 Catskills Smart …
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Vincent Kurzrock
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3/20/26
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ELDRED – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the temporary closure of Gordon Pond and its surrounding campsites in the Hickok Brook Multiple Use Area located …
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3/20/26
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SOUTH FALLSBURG — A proposal to annex land from the Town of Fallsburg into the Village of Woodridge for a 130-home development was the subject of a joint public hearing held March 17 at the Senior …
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Today, March 17, marks Saint Patrick’s Day. Festivities were held throughout the weekend, including the Jeffersonville Saint Patrick’s parade. Seen here are Jack Murphy sitting atop dad Jake’s …
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3/17/26
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NEW YORK – A federal court on February 27 sentenced Sherry Xue Li to nine years in prison for money laundering and obstruction of campaign finance laws. The sentence comes after a scheme to defraud …
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Isabel Braverman
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3/17/26
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MONTICELLO – Policy is changing in the Village of Monticello as the board adopted Local Law Number 5 of 2026 during their Wednesday night meeting. The local law establishes a mitigation fee …
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Vincent Kurzrock
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3/17/26
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JEFFERSONVILLE – Assemblywoman Paula Kay called Callicoon Town Supervisor Tom Bose with some good news on March 6: she successfully secured $100,000 for his Highway Department’s new storage …
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Matthew Albeck
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3/17/26
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ALBANY — Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas on Friday announced the appointment of Hon. E. Danielle Jose-Decker as Administrative Judge in the Capital Region’s Third Judicial District.
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3/17/26
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OBERNBURG — A 77-year-old North Branch man died Friday evening after a fire destroyed a home on Banaut Road in the Town of Fremont, according to New York State Police.
State Police said …
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Sean Kuhn
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3/17/26
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NEW YORK CITY – Former Narrowsburg and Pennsylvania resident Edward “Jake” Lang organized a “Stop the Islamic Takeover of New York City” demonstration on March 7 outside of Gracie Mansion, …
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Isabel Braverman
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3/17/26
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MONTICELLO – On March 5 a Monticello Central School District bus was traveling back from BOCES Career and Technical Education program when the bus driver experienced a medical emergency and began …
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Isabel Braverman
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3/13/26
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LIBERTY – During the March 2nd Liberty Town Board meeting, the board addressed the Swan Lake Wastewater treatment plant and discussed community concerns about a potential traffic change in …
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Elizabeth Rodriguez
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3/13/26
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Appalachian Trail hiker Doug Woods is nearing another milestone on his journey north, logging about 380 miles as he approaches the Tennessee border.
Speaking from the Tennessee-North Carolina …
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Sean Kuhn
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3/13/26
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