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A map detailing the 4.9-mile long detour route in the Town of Rockland, which has been put in place in order to repair damage to the Beaverkill Covered Bridge caused by a recent car accident.
Road closure to repair bridge
LIVINGSTON MANOR — The Sullivan County Division of Public Works has closed a portion of Campsite Road in the Town of Rockland to repair County Bridge 304, which was damaged by a car accident … more
Strategies to fight cyber attacks
SULLIVAN COUNTY — Hudson Valley businesses will face the greatest ever number of cyber attacks in 2024. That’s the prediction from a local security expert, who has watched the number … more
On duty Grahamsville firefighter struck, injured by fire engine
WEST SHOKAN — A Grahamsville firefighter was reportedly struck and “seriously hurt” by a Grahamsville fire engine while operating at a fire call on Wednedsay afternoon, January 10. … more
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Forestburgh Town Board members from left, Karen Ellswieg, Vincent Galligan, Supervisor Dan Hogue, Susan Parks-Landis and Deputy Supervisor Steve Budofsky set their annual business fees at their January 4 meeting.
Annual business fees set in Forestburgh
FORESTBURGH – To kick off the new year, the Forestburgh Town Board cemented a number of annual fees related to at-home businesses, short-term rentals, clear-cutting and signage. After … more
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Brian Conaty was sworn into a full term as Sullivan County District Attorney (DA) on January 3 after a year-long tenure as Acting DA.
Conaty sworn in as District Attorney
SULLIVAN COUNTY — District Attorney (DA) Brian Conaty was sworn in to the position following a brief tenure as Sullivan County Acting DA on January 3. The ceremony took place at the Lawrence H. … more
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Thompson is ready for 2024, from the left Councilpersons, Scott Mace and Melinda Meddaugh, along with Bill Rieber Jr. returning as Town Supervisor, and Councilperson John Pavese. Not pictured is Councilperson Ryan Schock.
Thompson is ready for 2024
THOMPSON — The Thompson Town Board reconvened in the new year during the re-organizational meeting on January 2 at Thompson Town Hall. There are no changes on the town board as Bill Rieber … more
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Kristen Yoh, RN, with new mother Dakota Lancaster and baby Elijah.
Wayne’s First Baby, Born New Year’s Day
Little Elijah Lancaster came into the world on January 1, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at Wayne Memorial Hospital’s New Beginnings Birthing Suites.   His mom, Dakota Lancaster of Honesdale, PA, … more
Contributed Photo Celebrating the welding students’ graduation on December 21 were, standing from the left, Center for Workforce Development Employment & Training Supervisor Renee Vandermark, BOCES Instructor Nick Conklin, grad Peter Smith, grad Steven Koskey, grad Daniel Johnston, grad Kevin Alvarado, grad George Santiago, and CWD Director Loreen Gebelein; sitting from the left, grads Ethan Williams, Ashley Male and Dominick Furlipa. Missing from the photo is grad Isaiah McNeil.
Celebrating the graduates of new welding course
N ine local residents successfully graduated on December 21 from a Sullivan County-funded welding certification course, the second in a series of skilled trades classes the Center for Workforce … more
Monticello High School participated in spreading holiday cheer!
Holiday joy and shopping for toys: MHS celebrates 2023 toy drive at annual assembly
MONTICELLO — It’s the most wonderful time of the year as Monticello High School and Sullivan County Head Start teamed up again for their annual toy drive.   A tradition for over … more
NYCDEP is top taxpayer across multiple counties
SULLIVAN COUNTY — The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced it paid $165 million in local village, town, city, county and school taxes throughout 2023 … more
Two Ferndale residents addressed the Town Board during public comment on January 3 with their concerns for a neighboring housing development.
Ferndale, Devany Rd. development cites concerns
LIBERTY – Two residents of the Town of Liberty brought forth comments regarding a housing development along Ferndale and Devany Road, of which they cited as having been built without going … more
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Town Supervisor Dan Sturm presenting an award to BJ Gettel for 40 years of service in the Bethel Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Bethel Supervisor welcomes in New Year
BETHEL — At the onset of his 17th year in office, Town of Bethel Supervisor Dan Sturm welcomed the New Year at the their Town Board and Reorganizational Meeting on January 3. He stated, … more
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Sullivan Grand Jury releases report on Social Services and CPS
SULLIVAN COUNTY – Last week, the Sullivan County Grand Jury released a 100-page report on the operations of the Department of Social Services (DSS) and Child Protective Services (CPS). It is … more
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The new Sullivan County Legislature includes, standing from the left, District 6 Legislator Luis Alvarez, District 9 Legislator Terry Blosser-Bernardo, District 7 Legislator Joseph Perrello, District 1 Legislator Matt McPhillips, District 3 Legislator Brian McPhillips, District 4 Legislator Nicholas Salomone Jr., District 5 Legislator Catherine Scott and District 8 Legislator Amanda Ward; seated center, District 2 Legislator Nadia Rajsz, Chair. Sullivan County Manager Joshua Potosek, seated left, and County Clerk AnnMarie Martin, seated right.
New Legislature sworn in
MONTICELLO – The new Sullivan County Legislature was sworn in on Tuesday, January 2, at the Government Center in Monticello, as four returning legislators and five new legislators begin their … more
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Liberty Town Board members John Lennon Jr., left, and Dean Farrand at the reorganization meeting.
Moratorium on PUD’s in place
LIBERTY – A local law establishing a three-month long moratorium on Planned Unit Development (PUD) was passed by the Liberty Town Board at their reorganizational meeting on January 3 following … more
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Boil water advisory back in effect
KIAMESHA LAKE   — A boil water advisory previously reported as being lifted in Kiamesha Lake of the Town of Thompson has since been reinstated, according to the New York State Department … more
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Dr. Theresa Hamlin, President and CEO of the Center for Discovery
Dr. Hamlin to head Center for Discovery as CEO
ROCK HILL – The Center for Discovery is seeing changes in leadership with President Theresa Hamlin, Ed.D taking on the role of CEO, with one major goal being the growth of public   … more
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LHS welcomes new assistant principal
LIBERTY — Liberty High School welcomed Lacy Jones as assistant principal on Jan. 2.   Jones served as a speech-language pathologist for Sullivan BOCES since 2018 and served as the … more
Deputy Supervisor John Rufer acknowledged his gratitude for those who came to witness the swearing-in of elected Town of Mamakating officials. From top left, Councilman Peter Goodman, Deputy Supervisor John Rufer, Town Lawyer Ben Gailey, and Councilman Jim Post. At bottom from left, Councilman Tyler Wood, Councilman Matt Mordas, and Councilman Gary Forthoffer.
Mamakating reorganizes for ‘24; hears town historian update
WURTSBORO – The Town of Mamakating approved reorganization resolutions of appointments, authorizations and designations for three re-appointments and two new appointments for 2024 during their … more
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Kathy Rappaport, left, and Sean Wall-Carty, right, honored Arc employees, from the left, Exec. Dir. Regina McKinney-Snead, Lara Biella, Ashley Friedel, Christopher Meyer, and Robert Ladenhauf.
Supervisor Rappaport concludes time in office
FALLSBURG — The Town of Fallsburg bid farewell to a transformative era as Supervisor Kathy Rappaport, the first female Hispanic supervisor, concluded her final days in office in December. … more
Local elections, like races for Town Supervisor, Town Board, County Government and other local positions, will align with the state and Federal election schedule on even-numbered years starting in 2025 following the signing of the bill into law by Governor Kathy Hochul on December 22.
All together now
NEW YORK STATE – A bill that creates uniformity in the state’s political calendar by scheduling all local elections to take place on even-numbered years after 2025 was signed into law by … more
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Later last year, Thompson Town Supervisors William J. Rieber, Jr. (right) and Supervisor Katherine Rappaport from Fallsburg, middle, have previously approved the petition for establishing the Village of Ateres within the Town of Thompson.
Proposed Village of Ateres exempt from new state legislation
THOMPSON – Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed into law a bill set to impose more ironclad standards on the formation of villages in the state, however, the permit application for the … more
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Gov. Hochul signs legislation outlawing certain hunting contests
NEW YORK STATE — Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law on December 22 S.4099/A.2917, a legislation that amends the environmental conservation law to outlaw certain hunting contests, … more
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Display of games and toys to United Way. From the left are United Way volunteer Nija Reid and Monticello High School student volunteers Nazir Amzad and Roger Fairweather; along with Kiwanians Linda Barriger and Bob Huebner displaying check.
Monticello Kiwanis spreads holiday cheer
MONTICELLO — The Kiwanis Club of Monticello has had an interesting and fulfilling year continuing their tradition of spreading the holiday spirit by assisting local community programs in … more
The Town Board of Forestburgh, from left, are Karen Ellsweig, Vincent Galligan, Supervisor Dan Hogue Jr., Susan Parks-Landis and Deputy Supervisor Steve Budofsky.
Finishing up 2023 in Forestburgh
FORESTBURGH – As the year came to a close, the Forestburgh Town Board re-upped their insurance following a brief presentation from … more
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