Sullivan County Democrat logo
National Award-winning,
Family-run Newspaper
Log in Subscribe
News
Sort by: Featured Most recent
1486 results total, viewing 426 - 450
Bethel Woods adds to line-up
BETHEL – March came in like a lion, with a roar of new Pavilion show announcements (with more on the way), and a full calendar beyond the main stage.     2026 Memberships are on sale … more
New Film Series in Callicoon
CALLICOON – “Entertainment, Popcorn and Education” is a free, upcoming community movie series designed to bring people together through entertainment, popcorn, and educational conversations. … more
Jeff Baker voices his support for the moratorium at Wednesday’s public hearing on Local Law #1-2026.
Public shows support for high-density moratorium
BETHEL — Residents overwhelmingly urged the Bethel Town Board Wednesday night to adopt a moratorium on high-density residential development during a public hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 1 of … more
|
Four Sullivan County villages to hold elections
SULLIVAN COUNTY – Four of the county’s seven villages will hold elections on Wednesday, March 18 for positions ranging from mayor to trustee to court justice.   Elections are normally … more
|
Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Cheryl Crumley, and Town of Wallkill Commissioner of Public Works, Michele Baker.
Women of Distinction to be honored today in Middletown
MIDDLETOWN – Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Cheryl Crumley, and Town of Wallkill Commissioner of Public Works, Michele Baker, will be honored by Assemblywoman Paula Elaine Kay and … more
New tax parcel portal launched
MONTICELLO – Sullivan County’s Department of Real Property Tax Services announces a new tax parcel information portal is now available to the public.   “Known as ‘Beacon,’ the … more
The Village of Monticello Board clashed at its regular meeting on Wednesday night over a proposed equipment purchase for the highway department. Deputy Mayor John Barbarite (left) raised concerns of pre-negotiation on meeting items, and Trustee Gordon Jenkins (right) said that the proposed chassis had already been discussed in previous meetings.
‘Eventually you have to kill it’
MONTICELLO – A proposed chassis for the Village’s new plow truck caused contention Wednesday night as Village Manager James Snowden’s request for a $143,000.28 chassis from CHIPS funding failed … more
|
Monticello school bus stopped from entering highway wrong way
LIBERTY – On Thursday, March 5 a bus carrying Monticello High School students from Sullivan County BOCES’ Career and Technical Education (CTE) program attempted to enter Route 17 in Liberty in … more
Non-Profits welcome to apply for discretionary Contracts
SULLIVAN COUNTY – The Sullivan County Legislature will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis for the 2026 Legislative Discretionary Contract Program.   The County Legislature … more
The end of River Road where the Skinners Falls Bridge once stood now comes to a dead end. A guardrail has been installed and a railing sits at the edge of the land. Plans for the creation of a scenic overlook, to memorialize the historic bridge, now appear to be on hold.
NPS letter calls for replacement of Skinners Falls Bridge
MILANVILLE – In a letter to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) on January 21, the Superintendent of the National Park Service (NPS) Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational … more
|
With warming temperatures, the ice on the Delaware River is beginning to break and float downstream in large chunks. A cold winter caused the river to freeze over almost entirely. Seen here is the river from the Narrowsburg Bridge, at the Big Eddy. An ice jam was one of the last to break, and now flowing water is winding its way through. The National Park Service for the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River urges caution as ice melt can cause quickly rising water in low-lying areas.
Ice break!
With warming temperatures, the ice on the Delaware River is beginning to break and float downstream in large chunks. A cold winter caused the river to freeze over almost entirely. Seen here is the … more
Sullivan County Legislator Luis Alvarez, a volunteer firefighter with the Liberty Fire Department and chair of the Legislature’s Public Safety Committee, presents awards to firefighters Steven Schroeder, right, and Shimon Abisch, left.
Firefighters honored for rescuing family from house fire
MONTICELLO – Two firefighters were honored last Thursday by the Sullivan County Legislature for rescuing a mother and her two children from a burning home on Denman Road in the Town of Liberty last … more
|
The Center for Discovery announces new board chair
HARRIS – The Center for Discovery announced the appointment of Michael Dubilier as Chair of its Board of Directors, effective December 10, 2025. Dubilier succeeds Edward Sweeney, who has concluded … more
Eddie Wilson celebrates 40 years in radio
LIBERTY – Local radio personality Eddie Wilson recently celebrated 40 years in broadcasting, and continues to bring music, entertainment, and community connection to listeners across the region. … more
Paula Elaine Kay is running for re-election to New York’s 100th Assembly District.
Assembly member Kay receives endorsements from Sullivan & Orange Democratic Committees
ROCK HILL – Assembly Member Paula Elaine Kay announced today that she received the unanimous endorsement of both the Orange and Sullivan County Democratic Committees in her bid for re-election to … more
Sullivan County Democratic Committee endorses Frazier for NYS Senate
MONTICELLO – At its nomination convention, held on the evening of Thursday, February 26, the Sullivan County Democratic Committee (SCDC) endorsed Michele Frazier to be its Democratic Party … more
Bethel Woods, a performing arts center and site of the original Woodstock festival in Bethel, is pursuing a tax-exempt status.
Bethel Woods withdraws IDA application
BETHEL – Bethel Woods Performing Arts Center will no longer be seeking a 10-year extension to its 20-year tax abatement from the Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency (IDA). “They … more
|
Principal Adam Larson, left, and Elementary Principal Robin Francisco say the Roscoe-Livingston Manor merger is already expanding opportunities for students.
Rockland CSD Merger: One Year Later
LIVINGSTON MANOR – When voters in Roscoe and Livingston Manor approved the merger of their two school districts, it marked the beginning of a new chapter for education. Consolidation often comes … more
|
Doug Woods hikes through snow on the Appalachian Trail
Doug Woods reaches 300 miles after brutal weather
Hot Springs, N.C. — More than a month on the Appalachian Trail and nearly 300 miles behind him, Sullivan County resident hiker Doug Woods reached the trail town of Hot Springs this week following … more
|
Photo Caption
Sullivan West Career Day
LAKE HUNTINGTON –   Sullivan County Democrat Editor Isabel Braverman attended the Sullivan West Career Day on Wednesday. The fair included tables from many area businesses as well as colleges … more
Sullivan County Manager Josh Potosek (in the center of the far row) attended multiple sessions of the National Association of Counties’ Legislative Conference in February.
Sullivan County Manager returns from DC conference
WASHINGTON, DC – Sullivan County Manager Joshua Potosek joined nearly 2,000 county leaders from across the country for the National Association of Counties (NACo) Legislative Conference February … more
DVAA Board Announcements
NARROWSBURG – Celebrating its 50th anniversary serving all of Sullivan County’s artists and arts & culture organizations, the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA) is pleased to announce its … more
NY drivers to face higher penalties for violations
SULLIVAN COUNTY – As of mid-February, changes to the New York State driver penalty point system could spell quicker license suspensions for local drivers, according to Sullivan County Clerk Russell … more
|
Monticello Highway Super pushes for plow truck
MONTICELLO – The Village of Monticello’s aging highway fleet and a recent engine failure have prompted Highway Superintendent Jay Sherb to urge the purchase of a new heavy-duty plow truck. … more
|
Sullivan County District Attorney Brian Conaty highlighted several achievements from the past year, including the establishment of a Cyber Investigations Unit, the expansion of Crime Victims Services, and the hiring of a special investigator for the District Attorney’s office.
DA lists achievements
MONTICELLO – During a regular meeting of the Legislature on Thursday, February 19, the board heard a comprehensive report from Sullivan County District Attorney Brian Conaty, who outlined an … more
|
« Prev | 1 … 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 … 60 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.
© Copyright 2026 Sullivan County Democrat
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions