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Upper Delaware Council Sworn in
The Upper Delaware Council recently confirmed its delegates for 2024. Voting members are the eight New York townships and five of the seven Pennsylvania Townships that border the Upper Delaware … more
Head Start abruptly closes its doors
MONTICELLO – Sullivan County Head Start announced via social media on Friday, February 2, that they were closing its doors until further notice, effective immediately. The abrupt closure leaves … more
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From left, Forestburgh Town Board members Karen Ellswieg, Supervisor Dan Hogue Jr., Susan Parks-Landis and Deputy Supervisor Steve Budofsky agreed to negotiate with short-term rental owners.
Annual $2K short-term rental fee too high?
FORESTBURGH – Last month, the Forestburgh Town Board solidified a number of annually recurring fees for home businesses, with one of those fees being set at $2,000 for short-term rentals (STR). … more
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The Thompson Square Mall will be growing with an additional 14,000 square feet of retail space, with Five Below and a drive-thru coffee shop being two of the new potential tenants. According to the graphic above, the stores are anticipated to be across from the Thompson Town Justice Court.
Five Below in Thompson?
THOMPSON — The Thompson Town Mall is set to undergo further expansion, with Phase Two of the project on the horizon. The owners, Heidenberg Properties, plan to increase the mall’s … more
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County Manager Josh Potosek, front, joined by the Sunset Lake LDC board members in the back row. From left to right, newest board member and Vice Chair David Schneyer, County Coroner Albee Bockman, new Chairman Elwin Wood and District 5 Legislator Catherine Scott.
Legislature appoints David Schneyer to Sunset Lake LDC
MONTICELLO – In a resolution introduced by Chair of the Legislature, District 2 Legislator Nadia Rajsz, David Schneyer was appointed to the Sunset Lake Local Development Corporation (LDC) … more
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Lots of rain coupled with a melting snowpack has filled many of the New York City Dept. of Environmental Protection reserviors to the brim, including the Neversink, which is now spilling.
Reservoirs full as rain, snowmelt continue
GRAHAMSVILLE – If you thought this had been a wet December and January – you were right! The New York City Water Supply System is completely full thanks to more than 12 inches of … more
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Real estate market ends year with fewer sales, lower inventory
SULLIVAN COUNTY – It has become a resounding theme throughout much of 2022 and 2023 — decreasing inventory and increasing interest rates have combined to take their collective toll on the … more
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This building, the former home of Tree by Kerri-Lee in Long Eddy, was once part of a commercial district for a population of 500. Now it will see life as a mixed-use retail space under new ownership.
New Country Store coming to historic Long Eddy space
LONG EDDY – The owners of the Long Eddy Hotel and Saloon have new plans for the former wooden keepsake store, Tree by Kerri-Lee. The store, which is planned to be called the Long Eddy … more
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Sullivan County Sheriff Mike Schiff, left, joins Orange County Police Chiefs’ Academy graduates, Deputy Sheriff Bailey Mitchel, Deputy Sheriff Mark Tesseyman and Deputy Sheriff Lydia Wyche.
Three new Sullivan County deputy sheriffs graduate from Orange County Police Chiefs’ Academy
SULLIVAN COUNTY — Sullivan County Sheriff Mike Schiff congratulates three new Deputy Sheriffs on their recent graduation from the Orange County Police Chiefs’ Academy. The three new … more
Structure fire in Liberty displaces residents
LIBERTY   — A structure fire at an apartment building at 52 Lincoln Place in the Village of Liberty on Friday evening, January 26, led to several county fire departments being called for … more
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Bethel secures $9.9 million for new H’way garage, town hall
BETHEL — After completion of an extensive application process, the Town of Bethel was awarded a USDA loan of $6.3 million to construct a new Highway Department garage, and another USDA loan of … more
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Michael Banks, center, Carmen Rue, right, and Mayor George Nikolados, left, will all be running for reelection on the Independent line come Monticello Village Board elections in March.
Nikolados, Rue, Banks to run as Independent for Village Board
MONTICELLO – In the upcoming Village Board of Elections on Tuesday, March 19, Mayor George Nikolados of Monticello and Trustees Carmen Rue and Michael Banks will be seeking re-election as … more
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Concerns voiced in Monticello
MONTICELLO — The Monticello Village Board met January 17, where a number of residents expressed various concerns in the village during public comment. Chrissy Bruno, a worker for We Care … more
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Five officers injured at Sullivan Correctional Facility
FALLSBURG — Five officers needed to be treated at a local hospital after an inmate attacked them during a routine pat frisk for contraband at the maximum security correctional facility last … more
Tousant Ennis (right) holding his plaque for employee of the year.
WMH’s employee of the year 2023
HONESDALE, PA — Tousant Ennis is WMH’s Employee of the Year for 2023! Tousant is a phlebotomist on second shift at the hospital lab and has been with Wayne Memorial for over five years. … more
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Sullivan Resiliency Plan presented to Legislative Executive Committee
MONTICELLO – To begin the Executive Committee meeting of the Legislature on Thursday, January 25, the Sullivan County Resiliency Plan draft was presented to the board. Commissioner of Planning … more
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Five officers injured at Sullivan Correctional Facility
FALLSBURG — Five officers needed to be treated at a local hospital after an inmate attacked them during a routine pat frisk for contraband at the maximum security correctional facility last … more
Sullivan West Central School District Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Bressler
Sullivan West facing $2 mil loss in State funding
LAKE HUNTINGTON —The Sullivan West Central School District is preparing to see a substantial decrease in its state funding through its Foundation Aid, as Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Bressler … more
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Bethel Woods Center for the Arts will be providing camping around the famous Woodstock 1969 Concert site beginning this summer.
Original Woodstock venue to open upscale campground this summer
BETHEL — A historical pillar of the American music scene, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts – a non-profit performance venue and original site of the 1969 Woodstock festival – today … more
Monticello Police Chief Robert Mir abruptly stepped down from the position effective immediately, with Acting Chief Lt. Mark Johnstone taking over.
Monticello Police Chief Mir abruptly resigns from post
MONTICELLO – The Village of Monticello Police Chief Robert Mir resigned effective immediately late last week, with the resignation being confirmed by Village Mayor George Nikolados on Monday, … more
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Amendments for Ateres approved
ALBANY — The New York Assembly received and voted on amendments to the recently signed village law by Governor Kathy Hochul in December 2023. This action allows the results of the vote … more
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A spokesperson of the emerging group known as the Friends of the Flats introduced himself as Anthony, above left, and spoke before the Town Board on the goals and ideas of the group, with Town Board members Greg Triggs and Cass Collins pictured at right, listening intently.
Fledgling ‘Friends of the Flats’ group emerges
NARROWSBURG – The proposed pavilion project at the town park in the Flats community in the town of Tusten continues to draw resident’s attention as spokespeople for a group titled … more
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Forestburgh struck with second discrimination lawsuit
FORESTBURGH – A second Federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed against the Town of Forestburgh which alleges that a zoning change adopted into law in November of last year was put in place … more
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Village Mayor George Nikolados, middle, spoke of the new water project for the plant on Kiamesha Lake which would see the removal of the current intake pipes with new ones. Joining Nikolados from left to right are Trustee Gordon Jenkins, Trustee and Deputy Mayor Rochelle Massey, Trustee Michael Banks and Trustee Carmen Rue.
Monticello sets scene for Bagel Festival; water project
MONTICELLO – The Village Board of Monticello approved a resolution in support of this year’s Monticello Bagel Festival at their regular Town Board meeting on January 17. Jaime … more
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For years, the once-proud Blue Victorian on Main Street served as art gallery, gift shop and antiques store.
Dealing with the dilapidated
JEFFERSONVILLE — “Properties: Abandoned, Vacant, Boarded and Foreclosed” — that’s the title of a new law in the Village of Jeffersonville that for some business owners … more
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