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Former Monticello resident Nancy Lopez attended the Village of Monticello board meeting last Wednesday to raise her concerns about the potential for pollutants contaminating local agriculture and food supplies from a proposed trash incinerator.
Monticello residents heated over potential incinerator
MONTICELLO — Some Village of Monticello residents voiced their strong opposition to a potential incinerator (or waste-to-energy facility)   on the site of the old Monticello Landfill at … more
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Sheriffs talk down woman from jumping off highway overpass
MONTICELLO – Route 17 in Monticello was shut down going in both directions on Friday when the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office was responding to a woman who had suicidal thoughts. At … more
Oberacker announces Congress run
MONTICELLO – It seems Sen. Peter Oberacker has made his decision. As we previously reported at the end of August, the state senator for New York State’s 51st District was eyeing a … more
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Participating in the Upper Delaware Council’s September 26 ceremony to dedicate an honorary plaque to Congressman Matt McHugh at the Big Eddy Observation Deck in Narrowsburg were, from the left, Town of Tusten Deputy Supervisor Jane Luchsinger and Councilwoman Cass Collins; National Park Service Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River Natural and Cultural Resources Program Manager Tom Kearns; Trout Unlimited Upper Delaware Chapter President Andy Boyar; Sullivan County Legislature Chairperson, project donor, and Town of Lumberland UDC Representative Nadia Rajsz; Marvin Rappaport, former Chief of Staff to Rep. McHugh; UDC Executive Director Laurie Ramie; and project donor Devin Corrigan of Narrowsburg.
New plaque honors Congressman McHugh for his Upper Delaware legislation
NARROWSBURG – The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) publicly dedicated a first-ever plaque to honor former U.S. Congressman Matt McHugh that now overlooks the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational … more
Jade Corelli, left, was recently appointed as the Sullivan County District Attorney’s Crime Victim Specialist Coordinator, by District Attorney Brian Conaty.
DA Conaty announces hiring of crime victim specialist
  MONTICELLO — Sullivan County District Attorney Brian Conaty announced the hiring of Jade Corelli to the position of District Attorney’s Crime Victim Specialist Coordinator.   … more
Eric Lunser, left, being sworn in by Sullivan County Clerk Russell Reeves.
New cyber investigator sworn in for DA’s Office
MONTICELLO – Sullivan County District Attorney Brian P. Conaty announced the hiring of Eric Lunser to the position of District Attorney Investigator.   In this role, Investigator … more
Fallsburg Town Board members exchange sharp words during a heated debate over a proposed health insurance buyout, as Councilmen Nathan Steingart, left, and Sean Wall-Carty, right, clash across the dais.
Fallsburg board clashes over health insurance buyouts
FALLSBURG The meeting turned tense as Town of Fallsburg board members clashed over a new health insurance buyout policy that would raise payments to department heads, management, and elected … more
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St. Joseph’s in Wurtsboro will be hosting masses on Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 9:30 a.m. under the new schedule.
Merged Catholic masses set to begin this weekend
SULLIVAN COUNTY — As outlined by Cardinal Timothy Dolan on July 26, Catholic Churches across Sullivan County will begin their “merged mass schedule” starting this weekend. … more
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Lawyer and former Fallsburg Supervisor Steve Vegliante steps back into the role of Chairman for the Sullivan County Democratic Committee.
Musical Chairs
SULLIVAN COUNTY – County Democrats and Republicans have elected their new leaders on Monday night and Tuesday night respectively.   Convening at the Duggan Community Center in Bethel … more
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Public Service Commission to hold public hearings amid NYSEG rate spikes
NEW YORK — A wave of proposed rate hikes by NYSEG and Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E) is drawing ire from both residents and elected officials, especially in Sullivan County, which has … more
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Radio Catskill introduced a new lineup of shows, including new additions and cuts to longstanding programs like Fresh Air.
Radio Catskill announces programming revamp and Honesdale Studio closure
LIBERTY – Radio Catskill is updating its programming and consolidating operations in response to the permanent elimination of federal funding for public media. The changes took effect October … more
Office for the Aging to host Resource Fair
SWAN LAKE – Sullivan County’s Office for the Aging warmly invites the community to attend its Annual Public Hearing and Senior Resource Fair on October 15, to be held at the brand new … more
Residents turned out in March to oppose zoning changes they feared would spur overdevelopment in Fallsburg. The town has now adopted a revised code.
Fallsburg adopts amended zoning
FALLSBURG – After more than a year of discussion, legal review, and community feedback, the Fallsburg Town Board has formally adopted changes to the town’s zoning code. At its … more
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Shutdown
WASHINGTON — The wheels of the Federal Government screeched to a halt on Wednesday, October 1, after Congress failed to pass a spending bill to keep the government in operation. Services … more
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Event organizer Brett Budde speaks to attendees of the “Love Our Land Parade” in Hurleyville on Sunday. Budde urged town officials to consider the long-term impacts of overdevelopment and to protect local water resources.
Hurleyville Protest Targets Overdevelopment
HURLEYVILLE — On Sunday afternoon, a crowd of residents and advocates gathered in Hurleyville for a peaceful protest against what organizers describe as unsustainable development in the Town of … more
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Eric Leveillee of The DeBruce
Local Cuisine on the Menu at TASTE: Sullivan Food & Wine
Several local chefs will showcase their talents at the TASTE: Sullivan Food & Wine festival taking place from October 2-5 throughout the county. Sponsored by the Sullivan Catskills Visitors … more
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Trees were knocked down at a home on Bayer Road in Callicoon Center, including one that fell on the roof, causing a hole.
Fallen trees and AI tornadoes
CALLICOON CENTER – A misty morning parted to a sunny one on Friday, but just the day before the skies turned dark as torrential rain poured down.   Many people in Sullivan County … more
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Monticello High School Principal Jennifer Gorr said there has been a culture shift since the implementation of the cell phone ban, with students now playing games and talking to each other during lunch. The school uses locking pouches to store phones during the day.
New York’s cell phone ban in schools brings students back to the playground and each other
As students across New York State head into the new school year, they’re doing so without one key accessory: their smartphones. Governor Kathy Hochul’s statewide, bell-to-bell ban on … more
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The Sheriff’s Office deployed its drone during the search and rescue drill.
The Center for Discovery hosts multi-agency search & rescue drill
HARRIS – The Center for Discovery (TCFD) hosted a large-scale, multi-agency search and rescue drill on Saturday, September 20, bringing together first responders and law enforcement … more
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Tourism to Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River contributes $24M to local economy
REGION – A new National Park Service report shows that over 300,000 people visited the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River in 2024, the highest in recent years. According to the … more
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Sullivan County Chamber call for nominations for 2026 Board of Directors
MONTICELLO – The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce announced that nominations are now open for its 2026 Board of Directors.   The Chamber’s Board of Directors plays a vital … more
Biofilter project to capture methane at Town of Bethel landfill site
BETHEL – The Bethel Town Board heard a presentation by Mary Lambert from the Hudson Valley Regional Council at its meeting on September 24 about the installation of a Biofilter Project at the … more
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Officials warn against scams targeting New York’s inflation refund initiative
Governor Kathy Hochul warned New Yorkers of scammers who are sending text messages, voice messages, emails and direct mail to taxpayers in an attempt to spread false information about New York … more
ITS Commissioner Lorne Green speaks to the Human Resources Committee about NYSAC’s resolution to explore a centralized voter registration system for all counties in New York State.
County ITS looks to explore centralized voter registration system
MONTICELLO — At the Sullivan County Legislature’s Human Resources Committee meeting on September 11, Information Technology Services (ITS) Commissioner Lorne Green updated the committee … more
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Among the first work done on the Mansion House was lightening the structure, such as removal of hardened cement bags and garbage. The team is starting from the left side to structurally restore the building.
White Lake Mansion House: Back from the brink
by Vincent Kurzrock   WHITE LAKE — After more than 70 years of on-and-off proposals, neglect, and abandonment, the White Lake Mansion House is seeing light from the brink of … more
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