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Sullivan County District Attorney Brian Conaty, left, and Chief Brendan Pavese of the Town of Fallsburg Police Department stand at one of the many drug take-back boxes around Sullivan County.
DA Conaty reminds public that everyday is Drug Take Back Day
MONTICELLO – Brian Conaty, District Attorney of Sullivan County, would like to remind the public about Sullivan County’s Drug Take Back Program, as the Co-Chair of the Sullivan County … more
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Liberty names high school assistant principal
LIBERTY — Liberty High School will have a new assistant principal when school starts on September 4. On August 19, the Liberty Central School District Board of Education appointed … more
Workforce Board Meeting on September 9
MONTICELLO – The next meeting of the full board of Workforce Development Board of Sullivan, Inc. will be held on Tuesday, September 9 from 8-9am at the   Robert Green Truck Division, 162 … more
Some children have had to drop out of daycare as funding for the Child Care Assistance Program in Sullivan County has been paused.
County pauses child care assistance
SULLIVAN COUNTY – The New York State Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) provides money for low-income families to help pay for child care, reimbursing either the total cost or partial cost of … more
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A ribbon cutting was held last Thursday for the new ATTAIN Lab at SUNY Sullivan in Loch Sheldrake. The facility will offer technology access and workforce training for students and adults.
SUNY Sullivan ‘ATTAIN’s new Lab
LOCH SHELDRAKE — As of last Thursday, the Sullivan County community will have a new tool at their disposal for technology access and workforce training opportunities.   The first to … more
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Westbrookville Fire Chief Bo Tunno expressed concern of limited water sources that would be assisted with the use of portable standpipes.
Westbrookville Fire Dept. wants water (sources)
WURTSBORO — The Westbrookville Fire Chief Bo Tunno had a critical request for the Town of Mamakating Tuesday night: we need more water sources. In a presentation, Tunno explained the fire … more
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The Callicoon Riverside Park is currently closed, but Sullivan County officials hope to begin work to restore it into a public park, located on 38 acres in Callicoon alongside the Delaware River.
A bright future for Callicoon Riverside Park
CALLICOON — The Sullivan County Legislature unanimously approved authorization to execute permitting documents for the development of the Callicoon Riverside Park on Thursday, August 21. The … more
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Rose Road property still active despite court order
WOODBOURNE — Months after a court settlement barred use of the Rose Road property in Fallsburg for anything other than agriculture, neighbors say the activity continues—and now, town … more
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State shakeup:
NEW YORK — Republican New York State Senator Peter Oberacker is considering throwing his hat in the ring to become the representative for Congressional District 19, which covers all of Sullivan … more
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Monticello, DA clash over code enforcement
MONTICELLO — The Village of Monticello and Sullivan County District Attorney Brian Conaty are clashing over a recent change of jurisdiction. Historically, towns and villages in Sullivan … more
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Liberty proposes law that would ban sleeping in public places
LIBERTY — Residents gathered at the Village of Liberty municipal building last Thursday to weigh in on a proposed local law that would prohibit camping or sleeping in village parks, on public … more
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The Callicoon Depot will soon see upgrades as it is transformed into a community space and visitor center.
Drawings completed for first phase of Callicoon Depot renovation
CALLICOON – The historic Callicoon Train Depot will soon have upgrades begin to turn the building into offices, shared community spaces and a visitor center for the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway … more
‘I’m not comfortable with it, but we have to keep life going’
MONTICELLO — If you’ve noticed a sudden increase in taxes, you’re not alone. Monticello resident Dorothy McCoy had this same question for the Village Board last Wednesday night. … more
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Thompson sets public hearings for sewer upgrades, planning
MONTICELLO – The Town of Thompson has scheduled four public hearings for early September, for sewer system upgrades, two proposed sewer district expansions and the town’s new … more
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Sean Kuhn, left, and Chezzy Hanofee completed their summer internship as reporters at the Sullivan County Democrat.
Democrat interns head off to college
CALLICOON — The Sullivan County Democrat had two interns this summer, who kept a keen eye on local news and provided us with many wonderful stories.   Sean Kuhn, 28, completed his … more
New report highlights The Center for Discovery’s economic impact
HARRIS — The Center for Discovery (The Center) last week announced the findings of its latest Economic Impact Study, which details the measurable ways the organization contributes to both local … more
Monticello Board gives OK to RUPCO
M ONTICELLO — Lots of funds to breathe life to the two most blighted at-risk buildings on Broadway have been put in and are at risk of being lost without the OK from the Village Board. … more
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Sullivan County Historian John Conway asks the Legislature to support his commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War.
Conway drums up support to celebrate semiquincentennial of 1776
MONTICELLO — On Thursday, August 21, Sullivan County Historian John Conway gave the current Legislature a history lesson on what the previous Legislature promised him: funds to celebrate the … more
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This map provided by the New York State Department of Transportation shows where projects are proposed on Route 17 in Orange and Sullivan counties.
Route 17 expansion: ‘clear need’
SULLIVAN COUNTY — A new analysis has renewed calls for widening Route 17 to three lanes in each direction between exit 103 in Monticello and exit 131 in Woodbury. The report, prepared by … more
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SUNY Sullivan in Loch Sheldrake will welcome students this fall. Its president recently gave an update to the county legislature.
Legislature approves SUNY Sullivan budget of $15.5 million
MONTICELLO — Representatives from SUNY Sullivan presented its fiscal year 2025-2026 operating budget to the Legislature on Thursday, August 21, after which the board voted unanimously in favor … more
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This drawing shows the proposed housing unit that was given to the Monticello Village Board by project developers.
Workforce housing complex presented to Monticello board
MONTICELLO   —   A proposal to redevelop 88 High Street into a 30-unit workforce housing complex was brought before the Monticello Village Board last week by Selwyn Roberts of DSS … more
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Parts of the Resorts World Catskills property in Monticello are set to be acquired by an LDC set up by the Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency, including the Alder Hotel, golf course and undeveloped land. The casino will remain under ownership of Resorts World.
County LDC to acquire Resorts World non-gaming properties
MONTICELLO — Resorts World Catskills has reached an agreement valued at more than $525 million to sell its non-gaming assets to the Sullivan County Resort Facilities Local Development … more
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Members of We Are One Sullivan gathered outside the Town of Liberty Town Hall on Monday night, where they urged the town to allow demonstrations and rallies at public parks.
Liberty faces questions on political activity in public parks
LIBERTY — The question of political activity in Liberty’s public parks was a focal point at Monday night’s Town Board meeting, as residents raised concerns about potential … more
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A group of volunteers participated in the ninth annual “Get Trashed” river cleanup, pulling tires, trash and other debris from the Delaware River.
Volunteers haul 102 tires in 9th annual ‘Get Trashed in the Catskills’ cleanup
STARLIGHT, Pa. – Volunteers pulled 102 tires, a dumpster full of trash and a trailer loaded with scrap metal from the Delaware River this past weekend during the ninth annual “Get Trashed … more
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Justice Eric Nystrom receives a certificate of recognition from Delaware Town Supervisor Scott DuBois.
Town of Delaware honors retirees
HORTONVILLE — Supervisor Scott DuBois presented Honorable Eric Nystrom with a certificate of recognition for his 19 years of service to the Town of Delaware at their meeting on August 13. Justice … more
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