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MONTICELLO – As we confront the anniversary of one of our nation’s greatest tragedies, the following phrase may appear on television, social media, or in conversation: “Never Forget.”
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Matthew Albeck
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9/17/26
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HIGHLAND — The Town of Highland added another officer to its growing constabulary Tuesday night, while setting a new pay schedule and preparing to begin regular patrols this fall.
The Town …
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HIGHLAND — Following nearly three years of meetings, surveys and public discussion, the Highland Town Board adopted a new comprehensive plan Tuesday night intended to guide land-use and policy …
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Sean Kuhn
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9/17/26
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BETHEL — The Bethel Town Board has authorized a $13,000 settlement ending two state Supreme Court cases brought against town Justice Court employees.
The board unanimously approved the …
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Sean Kuhn
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9/17/26
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BETHEL — The Bethel Town Board has introduced a proposed law that would impose long-term oversight and financial requirements on privately owned package wastewater treatment plants while reducing …
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Sean Kuhn
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9/17/26
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BETHEL — A dispute over comments directed at a resident during an August Town Board meeting returned September 9, as residents accused Bethel officials of applying the town’s code of conduct to …
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Sean Kuhn
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9/17/26
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BETHEL — The Town of Bethel and the Smallwood Civic Association are seeking state funding for a three-year research, monitoring and mitigation project addressing harmful algal blooms in Mountain …
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Sean Kuhn
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9/17/26
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MONTICELLO
MONTICELLO – The Monticello Fire Department gathered Friday evening to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks and honor the people who lost their lives that …
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Democrat Staff
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9/15/26
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DAMASCUS, PA — Twenty-five years after they responded to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, retired New York City Police Department detectives Joe Costa, John Tucci and Barry Anfang still carry …
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Sean Kuhn
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9/15/26
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HIGHLAND — A nonprofit working to turn a former Barryville medical office into a community health hub will hold a $100,000 fundraiser next month after funding and regulatory delays pushed back its …
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Sean Kuhn
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9/15/26
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CALLICOON – The Delaware Valley Job Corps, along with 98 other Job Corps centers across the country, will continue to operate after the Trump administration rescinded its plan to shut them down.
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Isabel Braverman
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9/15/26
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LIVINGSTON MANOR, GRAHAMSVILLE – Sullivan County’s Department of Public Health has confirmed that a bat in the Livingston Manor area and a bat in the Grahamsville area have both tested positive …
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9/11/26
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SULLIVAN COUNTY – With a rising number of reported cases of measles in neighboring Pennsylvania, the Sullivan County Department of Public Health is closely and actively monitoring the spread of …
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9/11/26
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MAMAKATING – According to a recent report from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the owner of an antique store in the Town of Mamakating has been charged with …
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9/11/26
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LAKE HUNTINGTON — Where students now arrive each morning at Sullivan West Secondary School, generations of vacationers once came to spend their summers in the Catskills.
Green Acres Hotel …
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Sean Kuhn
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9/11/26
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FORESTBURGH – RWE representatives appeared before the Forestburgh Town Board to provide an update on the proposed Town Line Solar project, outlining the project’s size, expected benefits, …
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Elizabeth Rodriguez
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9/11/26
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MONTICELLO – As Sullivan County District Attorney Brian Conaty arrived to work in the early morning of September 3, little did he know he would be helping to save the life of an individual …
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9/11/26
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MONTICELLO – Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association (SCVA) President and CEO Michael Martelon delivered an update on short-term rentals to the legislature on Thursday, September 3, saying that …
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Matthew Albeck
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9/11/26
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Smallwood-Mongaup Valley
Fire Department
Service at 8:30 a.m., Smallwood Firehouse, 181 Ballard Road, Mongaup Valley, NY 12762
Liberty Elementary School
Liberty Elementary School, …
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9/8/26
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MONTICELLO – Inquiries over who chooses the Monticello Housing Authority Board took center stage last Wednesday night during the Village of Monticello Board meeting, as a resident from Evergreen …
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Vincent Kurzrock
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9/8/26
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MONTICELLO – Resident Ken Walter’s comments during Thursday’s Legislature meeting stoked a fire within District 7 Legislator Joseph Perrello, who responded to criticisms over the Adult Care …
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Matthew Albeck
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9/8/26
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BETHEL – Sullivan County Communications Director Dan Hust said the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is replacing a large culvert in Bethel on state highway NY-17B. The culvert …
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9/8/26
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MONTICELLO — Persistent precipitation did not keep community members from congregating on the front lawn of the Sullivan County Courthouse Monday evening to honor those lost to overdose, highlight …
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Vincent Kurzrock
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9/4/26
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SULLIVAN COUNTY – The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce is working to create one of the most comprehensive events calendars in the county. The calendar aggregates listings from news outlets, …
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Sean Kuhn
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9/4/26
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NEW YORK – Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced that New York State Police, County Sheriffs’ Offices, and local law enforcement will be increasing patrols and checkpoints to crack down on …
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9/4/26
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