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MONTICELLO – A new chapter began in the Town of Thompson on January 6 as Scott Mace was sworn in as Town Supervisor before a packed room of family, friends, and residents at Town Hall.
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Patricio Robayo
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1/9/26
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MONTICELLO – On January 5, Legislature Clerk Annmarie Martin presided over the Sullivan County Legislature’s reorganizational meeting, which resulted in the appointment of District 2 Legislator …
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Matthew Albeck
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1/9/26
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SULLIVAN COUNTY - Sullivan County continues to stand out as the Hudson Valley’s strongest engine of job growth, according to the latest Labor Market Profile from the New York State Department of …
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Vincent Kurzrock
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1/9/26
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NEW YORK – Garrett Hermann was walking down the boardwalk in Coney Island one day when he was stopped by a casting agent who asked if he would be interested in being in a movie that took place in …
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Isabel Braverman
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1/6/26
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ROCK HILL, LIBERTY -- Two Sullivan County projects are moving forward with significant state funding, supporting both public infrastructure improvements and expanded mental health services for youth.
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Vincent Kurzrock
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1/6/26
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SULLIVAN COUNTY – Family, coworkers, friends and Sullivan County officials gathered in the Legislative Hearing Room Friday morning to mark the beginning of 2026 by swearing in Kathleen Lara, the …
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Vincent Kurzrock
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1/6/26
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SULLIVAN COUNTY — The American Red Cross is teetering on a blood shortage this winter, which could lead to a disruption in lifesaving care. Donors are urged to make an appointment to give blood or …
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1/6/26
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MONTICELLO – There will be a regular meeting of the Monticello Central School District Board of Education on Thursday, January 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the RJK Middle School. There will be an additional …
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1/6/26
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MONTICELLO – The Village Board of Monticello heard an initial request to rezone a four-acre parcel off Nelshore Drive during its recent meeting, as Amber Swinden, an attorney representing the …
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Vincent Kurzrock
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1/2/26
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CALLICOON – As the old saying goes for the new year: “out with the old, in with the new”. As the new year gets underway, many residents are already settling into their 2026 resolutions, …
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Vincent Kurzrock
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1/2/26
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ew Hope Community has devoted the month of December to giving back to members of the community in need, helping to ensure the spirit of the holiday season reaches families throughout Sullivan …
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1/2/26
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MONTGOMERY – ShopRite and the supermarket cooperative Wakefern Food Corp. recently made a generous gift of $95,000 to the Regional Food Bank’s Shop the Dock program to help provide additional …
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1/2/26
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REGION – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing new changes to how it defines “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act, which if adopted it says will cut red tape …
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Isabel Braverman
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12/30/25
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ALBANY — Assembly Member Paula Elaine Kay announced that libraries in the 100th Assembly District have been granted a total of more than $210,000 in state aid for library construction projects. …
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12/30/25
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County bets on Resorts World
Resorts World Catskills reached an agreement to sell its non-gaming assets to the Sullivan County Resort Facilities Local Development Corporation (LDC). …
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Democrat Staff
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12/30/25
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Roadways and driving were treacherous on Tuesday as a fast-moving storm left six inches of wet snow on the roadways. According to the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, at 3:10 p.m. a pick-up truck …
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Fred Stabbert III
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12/26/25
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REGION – Whole and two percent milk haven’t been allowed in schools since 2012, but now the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act has passed both the House and the Senate and is headed to President …
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Isabel Braverman
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12/26/25
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MONTICELLO — The New York St ate Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is inviting public comment on a Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) application submitted by RUPCO, Inc. for the …
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Vincent Kurzrock
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12/26/25
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MONTICELLO – Brian P. Conaty, District Attorney of Sullivan County, announced the hiring of David Myers to the position of District Attorney Investigator. Investigator Myers will join the office …
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12/23/25
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SCDW Board Members Sally Gladden, Andrea Retana, Dawn Perneszi and Tamika Smith wrap donated toys to distribute to all-comers, plus offering craft activities to welcome the holidays with shared …
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12/23/25
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The passing of the highly contentious Sullivan County 2026 Budget came down to the wire on Thursday, December 18, when Legislators voted 5-3 to pass a new amended budget of $305,738,103 that will …
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Matthew Albeck
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12/23/25
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MONTICELLO, THOMPSON – Representatives for the proposed Rosewood Development appeared before the Village of Monticello Board to outline the scope of the project and formally request that the …
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Vincent Kurzrock
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12/23/25
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MONTICELLO – An investigation remains ongoing into the death of a Monticello pedestrian who was struck by an off-duty Village police officer late last month, according to Police Chief David …
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Vincent Kurzrock
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12/23/25
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The Sullivan County Democrat will be having early deadlines for its December 26, 30 and January 2, 2026 editions.
December 26 edition
Editorial Deadline:
December 23 …
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12/23/25
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MONTICELLO – For Tyler Hill resident Michael Perez, November 4 was just an ordinary day until he drove past a man walking into a burning building—that’s when Perez jumped into action and saved …
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Matthew Albeck
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12/19/25
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