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The foundation and base walls that have been installed for the new well house behind the Youth Center. This portion of the water project will be worked on through the winter.
Hamlet of Callicoon water project underway;
HORTONVILLE – At the latest Town of Delaware meeting on Wednesday, November 13, the board heard an update from Engineer Bill Brown on the Hamlet of Callicoon water project. The construction of … more
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Former President and CEO Sandra Cassese, RN, MS, CNS.
President & CEO Sandra Cassese resigns from Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties
  NEWBURGH – Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties announces that Sandra Cassese, President & CEO, has made the decision to resign from her position, effective immediately. Cassese … more
Trustee Gordon Jenkins, right, and Trustee John Barbarite, left, agreed that utilizing the New York State Supreme Court is a viable option for non-compliant property owners.
Monticello talks litigation for non-compliant property owners
MONTICELLO   — During their recent Village Board Meeting, Monticello Village Attorney Michael Sussman re-iterated that the Village has a number of properties that were reportedly being … more
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Towing companies talk licenses
MONTICELLO   — The Village of Monticello’s proposed Local Law #12 of 2024 discusses the “Expiration and Transfer of Towing License”. A public hearing was held on … more
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The Callicoon Fire Department was out in force on State Route 97 near Long Eddy early Friday morning as Sullivan County was in a winter storm warning for its first snowfall of the season.
Winter is here with a warning
SULLIVAN COUNTY   — The first snowfall of the winter season on Friday last week brought an estimated six to ten inches of snow, varying in depth throughout the county. As of Friday around … more
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The Sullivan County Division of Social Services (DSS) received grant funding from the NYS Assembly of $125,000 for renovations to the Robert B. Travis Social Services Building.
NYS Assembly awards $125,000 for Sullivan Social Services building renovations
LIBERTY – The Sullivan County Department of Social Services (DSS), headquartered in the Robert B. Travis Social Services Building at 16 Community Lane in Liberty, has recently received grant … more
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District 6 County Legislator Luis Alvarez, Chair of the Legislature’s Public Safety Committee, spoke about how the EMS Council will remain the same as it was, but will govern itself.
Sullivan EMS Advisory Board disbanding, becoming EMS Council
MONTICELLO – The Sullivan Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Advisory Board announced that they will disband and become the Sullivan County EMS Council during the Public Safety Committee meeting … more
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Warming Centers opening for the season: Churches in Liberty, Monticello to be open 7 nights a week
Monticello – Sullivan County will be opening its two warming centers this Friday, November 22, in Liberty and Monticello: • United Methodist Church, 170 North Main Street, Liberty … more
Liberty Central School District recently reached an agreement on a consent decree filed against them on behalf of former teacher and National Guard member, John Chewens.
Liberty Central School District reaches agreement on lawsuit
LIBERTY – The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Damian Williams, announced last week that the United States has obtained a Consent Decree against Liberty Central … more
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Sullivan County to get $30 million towards Broadband expansion
SULLIVAN COUNTY   — U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand, Charles Schumer and Governor Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that Sullivan County will receive nearly $30 million to enhance … more
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Death from carbon monoxide in Wurtsboro
WURTSBORO — A 66-year-old male has died after being exposed to carbon monoxide due to a gas leak at a home on Gumaer Falls Rd. in Wurtsboro.   According to New York State Police … more
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Sullivan County EMS/9-1-1 Coordinator Alex Rau.
EMS Fly Car program sees success
MONTICELLO – Last Thursday, Sullivan County EMS/9-1-1 Coordinator Alex Rau updated the Legislature and the public on the results of the EMS Fly Car program through its first eight weeks.   … more
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Neversink Parks and Recreation Director Tanya Huggler noted an influx of interest for a possible summer camp for children at the Neversink Fairgrounds.
Great interest in summer camp shown
NEVERSINK   — The Neversink Parks and Recreation Director Tanya Huggler discussed the potential of a summer camp with the Town Board during their regular meeting Wednesday night. … more
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The recently consistent dry weather was noted as the cause of the pause, according to New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Delaware Aqueduct repairs halted due to drought
NEW YORK — Only a few weeks after the anticipated repairs on the Delaware Aqueduct began in the beginning of October, the Office of New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the NYC Department of … more
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Town Supervisor Michael Robbins (right) and Councilman Peter Goodman (left) talked of a license change for Verizon with Crown Castle. Councilman Rufer (middle), Town Attorney Benjamin Gailey (far right), and Councilman Forthoffer (lower) listen on.
Mamakating talks cell tower, Dog Control agreements
WURTSBORO   — Town Supervisor of Mamakating, Michael Robbins, spoke on a Cell Tower Agreement with Crown Castle during the Town Board’s November 5 meeting. Crown Castle, the … more
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The Inflation Reduction Act: Medicare changes you need to know in 2025
NEW YORK STATE – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) enacted the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022 to provide significant financial relief to millions of Medicare beneficiaries … more
Legislator Cat Scott said that the affordability standard for new construction must be maintained for at least 30 years.
Housing Trust Fund development process moves forward
MONTICELLO — Last month, the full board of the Sullivan County Legislature passed a local law to designate affordable housing as a Sullivan County public purpose. On Thursday, The Planning and … more
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Highland passes 2025 budget
HIGHLAND   — The Town of Highland unanimously voted to pass their 2025 budget on November 12 following a recessed public hearing earlier this month. Staying under the two percent tax … more
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Keep up-to-date on weatherization
SULLIVAN, DELAWARE COUNTIES — Coming off the heels of National Weatherization Day on October 30, the Weatherization Department at Delaware Opportunities Inc. in Hamden, NY, is looking to offer … more
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The Peekamoose Road fire at the start of its spark on Friday, November 8.
Green light for the fire fight
  MONTICELLO – As a direct reaction to recent large-scale fires in Sullivan County, the Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee of the Sullivan County Legislature introduced a … more
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Resident Steve Altman, speaks before the town board.
All about the algae
BETHEL — Harmful algal blooms (HABs) and other polluting hazards in New York State were the topics of a letter to New York State Governor   Kathy Hochul requesting immediate regulatory … more
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The Department of Health recently released a survey report of the Adult Care Center at Sunset Lake in Liberty.
DOH’s survey of Liberty’s Care Center cites nine deficiencies
LIBERTY – The New York State Department of Health (DOH) completed a facility survey of the Adult Care Center (ACC) at Sunset Lake in Liberty from Sunday, September 22 through Friday, September … more
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Event organizer Kathy Brandes with the Monticello High School Trap Team.
7th Annual “Woody Doty Memorial Dart Tournament” to benefit Monticello High School Trap Team
MONTICELLO – The organizer of the 7th Annual “Woody Doty Memorial Dart Tournament” has just announced that this year’s event will be held on Saturday, December 7th, at … more
Callicoon adopts 2025 budget
JEFFERSONVILLE – The Town of Callicoon unanimously adopted its 2025 budget of $4,443,724.95 at its latest meeting on Monday, November 11 following a public hearing on the preliminary budget. … more
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Legislator Matt McPhillips and Sullivan County Chamber President/CEO Ashley Leavitt, left, were all smiles as the Sullivan County Legislature presented the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce with a Distinguished Service Award in light of their 50th anniversary.
Three cheers for 50 years
MONTICELLO – To begin the Economic Development Committee meeting of the Sullivan County Legislature last Thursday, District 1 Legislature and Economic Development Committee Chair Matt … more
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