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Sullivan, Chemung, Chenango, Orange, and Warren counties Wildland Fires
SULLIVAN COUNTY – Between April 21 and 28, Forest Rangers and local fire departments responded to fires in five counties across New York State. The fires burned more than 21 acres. The largest … more
The Human Rights Commission’s first Executive Director, Ramone E. Wilson, addresses the Sullivan County Legislature.
Legislature greenlights Human Rights Executive Director and Commission
MONTICELLO   — Deputy County Manager Michelle Huck opened the Sullivan County Legislature meeting on Thursday, April 24, by introducing the first full-time Executive Director of the Human … more
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Holocaust survivor remembers the past
LIVINGSTON MANOR   — In Part 1 (printed in the April 29 edition of the Democrat ), Holocaust survivor Marlene Wertheim described her early life under Nazi-occupied Austria. Part 2 includes … more
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There was a packed house on Monday night for the Rockland Central School District Board of Education meeting, which included members of both Teachers’ Associations attending in solidarity and presenting a prepared speech to the new school board.
Rockland CSD approves $32 million budget
ROCKLAND — With time winding down for the newly-formed school district to approve their first-ever budget proposal, the Rockland Central School District Board of Education met on Monday evening … more
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Apply now for HEAP cooling benefit
LIBERTY – Worried about suffering in the heat this summer? Sullivan County’s HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) Office has begun accepting Cooling Benefit applications, but only until … more
Meet the candidates running for Liberty’s Board of Education
LIBERTY   — To give Liberty Central School District parents and residents a chance to meet the five candiates running for the three open seats on the Board of Education, the Liberty Parent … more
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Bethel Woods  leads  USA Today’s best amphitheater;  voting still open
BETHEL — Once again, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts has found themselves in the running for a USA Today’s 10 Best contest, this time for their Pavilion as one of the most stand-out … more
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Fallsburg weighs 60-unit workforce housing plan
FALLSBURG — The Fallsburg Town Board is weighing a proposal to develop up to 60 workforce housing units on a five-acre portion of the former Woodbourne Correctional Annex, a project that … more
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Homeless shelter in Thompson shot down for now
THOMPSON — Last Thursday’s Sullivan County Legislature meeting at the Sullivan County Government Center in Monticello became ensnared in contentious debate over a Local Law that would … more
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My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) joined Landfield Synagogue in observing Yom Ha’Shoah, a time to remember the tragedies of the Holocaust during World War II and to hear stories from survivors.
MBK partners with Landfield Synagogue to commemorate Yom Ha’Shoah
MONTICELLO – The Monticello My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) program partnered with Landfield Avenue Synagogue, Lori Orestano-James, Secretary, Board of Directors and Yom HaShoah Committee Chair … more
A sign showing disapproval of the PUD proposal, alterations and their very existence as seen at recent Liberty Town Board meetings before the law’s complete termination last week.
Unutilized 1987 Liberty PUD removed from town code
LIBERTY — The Planned Unit Development (PUD) in the town of Liberty, which has existed in the town code since 1987 and was never even once utilized to see a PUD built within the town, has been … more
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Pictured left to right: Raymond L. Walter, Director Emeritus; Edward T. Sykes, Vice Chairman of the Board; Frederick W. Stabbert III, Secretary of the Board; Kenneth C. Klein, Chairman of the Board; George W. Kinne, Jr., President & CEO; Tanya C. Hahn, EVP/Chief Lending Officer; Karen Fisher, Board of Director; David W. Bodenstein, Board of Director; and John A. Russell, EVP/Chief Financial Officer. Missing from the photo are directors Andrew Pavloff and Elizabeth Rowley.
Jeffersonville Bancorp hosts Annual Stockholders Meeting; Reports record earnings for third year in a row
JEFFERSONVILLE – Jeffersonville Bancorp, the single-bank holding company for Jeff Bank, held its Annual Stockholders Meeting at the Town of Callicoon Town Hall on Tuesday, April 22.   … more
92-year-old Holocaust survivor Marlene Werheim of Livingston Manor shared her story of escaping Nazi-occupied Austria and finding a home in the U.S.
Holocaust survivor remembers the past
Livingston Manor   — Livingston Manor’s Marlene Wertheim was only seven years old when she and her mother escaped Nazi-occupied Austria and gained safe passage to the United States. … more
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Roseann Brewer, secretary for St. George-St. Francis Church in Jeffersonville and Youngsville, recalled the thrill of seeing the Pope in person at Madison Square Garden in 2015.
A Pope of simplicity, love of the poor and care of the planet
VATICAN CITY – Ten years ago, Pope Francis landed in New York on a chartered Boeing aircraft and captivated throngs of people – including 18,000 at a Mass in Madison Square Garden, … more
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Engineer Glenn L. Smith presented plans of the Fosterdale gas station plaza to the Cochecton Planning Board on Thursday.
Cochecton Planning Board moves Fosterdale plaza construction forward
Lake Huntington   — The Cochecton Planning Board moved forward plans to construct a gas station plaza in Fosterdale at the corner of 17B and NY-52 in their meeting on Thursday, April 24. … more
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Hudson Valley home sales spring forward
SULLIVAN COUNTY — The spring housing market is showing signs of renewed life across New York, with notable gains in sales and prices in many Hudson Valley counties, according to the Hudson … more
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New roof under construction at Callicoon Silos
CALLICOON- A long-anticipated preservation project is officially underway in Callicoon, as the ENGN Civic Creative Centeer begins critical restoration work on the iconic Callicoon Silos. Located … more
This photo, taken in May of 2017, shows retired SUNY Sullivan professors, Dick Dunn, left and Tom Lambert, during the dedication of “Tom’s Bench” outside of the college under the famous Hemlock tree where Tom mentored many a student. The bench, installed by the Sullivan County Historical Society in honor of the well-respected professor, contained the inscription of Lambert’s famous opening line, which inevitably led to a long and meaningful conversation.
SUNY Sullivan hosting Memorial Service to honor Professor Emeritus Tom Lambert
LOCH SHELDRAKE — SUNY Sullivan will host a memorial service to celebrate the life and legacy of Professor Emeritus Thomas J. Lambert on Friday, May 2 at 1 p.m. The service is open to the … more
The Road Sweep crew are, from the left: Dylan Schrader, Martin Chevalier, Rob Drobysh and Kevin Alvarado. Missing are Jeff Hill and Bruce Dainack.
Sullivan County DPW keeps county’s Main Streets looking great
SULLIVAN COUNTY – Their work day starts before most Sullivan County residents are out of bed. At 5 a.m. the Sullivan County DPW’s Road Sweeping Crew can be seen around Sullivan … more
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Ramone E. Wilson
Sullivan hires first full-time Human Rights Executive Director
MONTICELLO – Sullivan County Manager Joshua Potosek is pleased to announce his appointment of Ramone E. Wilson as the new Executive Director of the Sullivan County Human Rights Commission. … more
Nearly three dozen firemen from four fire companies worked on extinguishing the brush fire which claimed nearly five acres of land on Thursday afternoon in Galilee, PA. Above, Hortonville fireman Eric Dnistrian, left, carries in a chainsaw to fell two trees which were burning while Equinunk fireman Kylie Chrisler, center, hoses down a hot spot.
Quick response helps keep brush fire under control
GALILEE, PA — What was initially thought to be a barn fire was luckily contained to “just” a five-acre brush fire as cooperating winds and quick response kept the damage to a … more
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Lily Hassett, left, and Angell Ewane of Laketricity took questions from the Monticello Village Board and residents about their proposed lake-based solar project.
Monticello discusses lake-based solar energy
Story and photo   by Vincent Kurzrock   MONTICELLO — The Village of Monticello discussed a proposal to install floating solar panels on one of its lakes, following a … more
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Deputy Kyle Farrand of the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department visits SUNY Sullivan’s Criminal Justice class with K9 partner Country.
Criminal Justice Program offers real-world insight
LOCH SHELDRAKE – For students considering a future in criminal justice, SUNY Sullivan offers more than just an associate degree—it offers a launchpad into one of today’s most … more
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Callicoon Depot Town Hall meeting set for May 6
CALLICOON – Project partners Callicoon Depot Inc., the Callicoon Business Association and the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway announce the next public town hall meeting to discuss progress, provide … more
Christine Martin, left, the Town of Highland’s representative to the Upper Delaware Council, and Cathy Daboul of Barryville were this year’s Litter Leaders, keeping everyone on track. They organized the work plans for over 60 volunteers and identified the clean up areas.
Highland helps pick up trash with UDC
For the past five years the Town of Highland along with thirteen other townships in the River corridorhas participated in the Upper Delaware Council’s Litter Sweep Program to remove Litter and … more
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