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Dara Manzi, left, Brett Budde and Josh Druckman are asking Fallsburg residents to write in their names for the supervisor and town board positions.
Write-in wishes: Three Fallsburg residents launch town board campaign
FALLSBURG — With days to go until the General Election on November 4, three Fallsburg residents have announced their write-in campaign for the Town of Fallsburg.   Citing disapproval … more
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Jack Weiser with a photo of the D&H canal
Weiser appointed Phillipsport Historian
MAMAKATING —A board position of Historian has been established at the Phillipsport Community Center, recognizing the lifelong work of longtime member Jack Weiser in chronicling in text and … more
SHOCKED
HORTONVILLE — On October 20, moderate Democrats wrote a letter urging Governor Kathy Hochul to pause the state mandate to build all-electric buildings starting next year, according to published … more
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Colleagues, friends and family of the late Richard “Dick” Martinkovic gathered October 26 to celebrate his memory by putting his name on the Fire Training Facility near the County Airport in Swan Lake.
Sullivan County Emergency Operations Center renamed in honor of community stalwart
SWAN LAKE — County leaders, firefighters, police officers, emergency service personnel, and friends and family gathered on Sunday afternoon to witness the unveiling of the Richard A. … more
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New York Democratic Committeewoman and State Judicial 3 Delegate Lori Orestano-James (center) was proud to be reunited with her former Monticello School District students who now hold prominent positions in local and state government. Attending the Sullivan County Democratic Committee Jeffersonian brunch at the Eldred Preserve on Sunday are Town of Thompson Councilwoman Melinda Meddaugh, Town of Thompson Highway Superintendent Hayden Carnell, Sullivan County Deputy Treasurer and Treasurer candidate Kathleen Lara, New York State Budget Director (and brother of Lara) Blake Washington and Judge Will Little, candidate for New York State Supreme Court Judge. A full story about the Jeffersonian will apear in Friday’s edition.
Monticello makes waves
New York Democratic Committeewoman and State Judicial 3 Delegate Lori Orestano-James (center) was proud to be reunited with her former Monticello School District students who now hold prominent … more
Dee Bee Kula, a resident of White Lake Homes, spoke in favor of a moratorium at the Town of Bethel board meeting on October 22.
Bethel residents have mixed reactions to proposed moratorium
BETHEL — Many residents turned out to a public hearing on October 22 on a proposed local law in the Town of Bethel that would impose a moratorium on applications for high-density residential … more
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Assemblymember Paula Kay joined volunteers and other officials to announce the Regional Food Bank’s region-wide Thanksgiving food distribution initiative.
Regional Food Bank to bring Thanksgiving meals to thousands
MONTGOMERY — Regional Food Bank leadership and volunteers, restaurant and food partners, site partners, donors and local and state elected officials joined together to kick off preparations for … more
Mamakating residents weigh in on proposed budget
by Vincent Kurzrock   MAMAKATING — The Town of Mamakating board held a public hearing for input on its 2026 budget. The first to speak was resident Chris Leser, who inquired … more
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Town of Liberty discusses park upgrades, planning study
LIBERTY – The Liberty Town Board discussed a full agenda at its October 20 meeting, focusing on infrastructure, equipment and intermunicipal agreements. The board approved a professional … more
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Scout Gregson McKenna presents his proposed portable shed to the Neversink Town Board.
Scout presents shed project to Neversink Town Board
NEVERSINK — Troop 1097 Boy Scout Gregson McKenna presented a new project before the town board: a portable shed for the Route 42 Little League ball field. McKenna is looking to present his … more
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UDC awards Technical Assistance Grants for Delaware, Damascus and Tusten projects
NARROWSBURG – The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) approved $9,000 in Fiscal Year 2026 Technical Assistance Grants (TAG), bringing the cumulative amount awarded since 1988 to $968,463.50 to fund … more
Oct. 28, 2025 Edition
130 Years Ago - 1895 George D. Stephenson of Kenoza Lake will leave shortly for Australia. For the accommodation of our uptown residents and others, a public pay station of the Delaware … more
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Maurice gives a speech at his birthday celebration.
Maurice Gerry turns 95 with a blast
FERNDALE — On Saturday October 4, Maurice Gerry celebrated his 95th Birthday with over 300 friends and family at the newly renovated Dowe barn on Radcliff Rd. in Ferndale. The barn, that holds … more
Delaware raises two jerseys to the rafters
HORTONVILLE — On Wednesday, October 8, the Town of Delaware announced the retirement of two employees who have long been valuable players on the team.   After 28 years, Town Clerk … more
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Resorts World Catskills in Monticello has delayed the bond sale and haulted any work by the Sullivan County Resort Facilities Local Development Corporation as its parent company, Genting Malaysia, said the stock faulted due to trading rules in Malaysia.
Resorts World Catskills bond sale delayed again
MONTICELLO – The Sullivan County Resort Facilities Local Development Corporation (LDC) met on Monday morning when Jennifer Flad, Executive Director of the County of Sullivan Industrial … more
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Route 17’s conversion project has been put on pause to re-assess the project.
DOT presses pause on Route 17 expansion
SULLIVAN COUNTY — If you’ve driven to New York City in the past few weeks, you will have noticed that a section of Route 17 has been sanctioned as a work zone littered with bright yellow … more
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Left in the cold
NEW YORK – The 2025-2026 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) season is now slated to start November 17 instead of the original date of November 3, according to the NYS Office of Temporary and … more
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DEC responds to Elk sighting
CALLICOON – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has responded to multiple reports of an elk in Sullivan County since 2024. Elk are rarely seen in New York State … more
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District 7 Legislator Joseph Perrello (center) laid out his vision for commercializing the newly revitalized Sullivan County International Airport Terminal in Swan Lake.
County legislators share vision for new Airport Terminal: a launchpad for economic growth
MONTICELLO — During the Public Works Committee on October 16, Chairman and District 7 Legislator Joseph Perrello shared his vision for the economic viability of the newly renovated Sullivan … more
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The Town of Mamakating town board will move ahead with Meadow’s Solar Farm Enrollment proposal.
Mamakating goes solar
MAMAKATING — The Town of Mamakating will be taking their energy from a solar supplier moving forward, according to Town Supervisor Michael Robbins. Last month, the Democrat reported of … more
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Only in a small town…
OBERNBURG – Last Saturday, there was a wedding just prior to the 4 p.m. Mass at St. Mary’s Church in Obernburg. Following the service, everyone headed to The North Branch Inn for the … more
Sustainable Sullivan co-founder Rebekah Creshkoff appealed to the Village of Monticello Board to adopt a “clean air law” in order to halt a proposed county waste-to-energy facility at the old landfill site in Monticello.
‘The state sets the floor, you can set the ceiling’
MONTICELLO — Things are heating up with the proposed county incinerator as Sustainable Sullivan co-founder Rebekah Creshkoff suggested that the Monticello Village Board adopt a stronger clean … more
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Callicoon approves speed limit reduction to enhance safety on Gulf Road
JEFFERSONVILLE — In their meeting on Monday, October 13, the Town of Callicoon addressed a resident’s complaint of a dangerous section of Gulf Road, a mostly unlit, rural roadway … more
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The hamlet of Livingston Manor, as seen from Round Top Trail.
Callicoon and Livingston Manor named among ‘7 Best Small Towns in the Catskills’ by Travel + Leisure
SULLIVAN COUNTY – The Sullivan Catskills continues to rise as a premier travel destination, with Travel + Leisure naming Callicoon and Livingston Manor among the “7 Best Small Towns in … more
Murky water flows through Sandburg Creek on Oct. 5, carrying a gray, odorous discharge that alarmed residents in the Village of Woodridge and beyond.
Pollution returns to Sandburg Creek
WOODRIDGE – On October 5, residents along Sandburg Creek in the Village of Woodridge awoke to a foul stench and discolored, murky waters. Photos sent in by concerned locals show what appears to … more
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