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Rockland Central School Needs New Leadership
To the editor:
Rockland residents need to take a hard look at what is happening within our school board because what we are seeing is …
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5/8/26
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To the editor:
This letter is addressing the recent article written about the Long Eddy Fire District.
1. The past community members badgering about “Report filing” with the …
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5/8/26
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To the editor:
Two-and-a-half years ago this Democratic-led [Sullivan County] Legislature came in with lofty promises of change... oh boy did we get that.
We have had NEGATIVE …
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5/8/26
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On Sunday, May 10 we honor the mothers in our lives—whether it’s your own mom or a mother figure. Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring moms and the influence of moms in society.
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5/8/26
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There are things that unite us all as Sullivan County residents.
Power outages. Skyrocketing NYSEG bills. That particular sinking feeling that develops in your stomach when you’re …
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Jeanne Sager
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5/5/26
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As the news cycle seems never-ending it’s no surprise that people feel burned out. From cable news television, to print media, to online sources, to social media—we’ve never had this much …
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5/5/26
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The most fabulous things happened on our third day in London—we got to view the artifacts of a genius filmmaker and we saw the immensely talented Cynthia Erivo in person in her one-woman show.
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Kathy Werner
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5/1/26
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I could blame the Netflix special.
Or his new album that dropped late last week.
The truth is, Noah Kahan’s Stick Season has been playing on repeat inside my brain for weeks …
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Jeanne Sager
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4/28/26
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We recently attended the New York Press Association conference in Saratoga Springs, which was held at the Hilton Hotel.
Aside from learning from top-notch journalists, editors, and …
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4/28/26
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I forgot to tell you about some of our adventures on our second day in London. And by “our” I mean my daughter Liz, son-in-law Peter, granddaughter Adeline, et moi.
After leaving our friend …
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Kathy Werner
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4/24/26
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For many farmers, gardeners, and home-growers it’s planting season in Sullivan County. Now is the time to sow seeds and hope for rewards in the months to come.
As grocery store prices …
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4/24/26
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To the editor:
Of all the achievements and special honors bestowed upon the former Sullivan County District Attorney Steven Lungen, to me this was the most memorable:
When Mr. Lungen and I …
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4/24/26
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To the editor:
As County legislators continue to search for ways to deal with the County’s growing trash problems, the following questions need to be answered:
Question 1. Why are …
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4/24/26
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Here is something nobody tells you about burnout: the cure might be more work. I know. I know. Bear with me. For approximately 10 months I've been running on a combination of M&Ms, diet Pepsi, …
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Jeanne Sager
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4/21/26
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Tomorrow, April 22, marks Earth Day—a time to recognize and act on environmental protections and honor our natural landscape.
Here in Sullivan County, our rivers, streams and forests …
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4/21/26
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To the Editor:
In the Southern Tier, the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) maintains more than 4,000 lane miles of highway. Every day, across those miles, our employees …
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4/21/26
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“ To err is human; to really foul things up requires a computer.” --Everyone
My Travel Crew—daughter Liz, son-in-law Peter, granddaughter Adeline et moi—took it easy on our first …
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Kathy Werner
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4/17/26
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Americans are learning a new word this year:
Semiquincentennial.
A word not even recognized on spell check, but just give it a Google and you’ll find a surprise on your …
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4/17/26
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I was flipping through the pages of this paper when I spotted a small “blink and you’ll miss it” sized update from Garnet Health.
The hospital announced it had just handed out a …
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Jeanne Sager
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4/14/26
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Most locals can remember a time when the majority of storefronts on Narrowsburg’s Main Street were boarded up. After years of a thriving business district on Main Street, with a grocery store, gym, …
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4/14/26
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April is Autism Acceptance Month—and this year, there is something worth celebrating inside our courthouses.
Between 15 and 20 percent of Americans are neurodivergent. That includes …
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Hon. E. Danielle Jose-Decker
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4/10/26
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For months now, I've found myself thinking about the woman with a swastika tattoo.
My husband saw it first.
His hip banged into mine, his eyes widened in alarm before shifting to the woman …
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Jeanne Sager
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4/7/26
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The snow has melted and revealed signs of spring on the ground — daffodils, mud, and unfortunately, garbage.
As winter thaws we are treated with the sights of blooming trees and plants …
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4/7/26
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Your faithful columnist has just returned from an epic 11-day family odyssey across the pond. My daughter Liz, son-in-law Peter, granddaughter Adeline, and I revisited two of our favorite cities and …
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Kathy Werner
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4/3/26
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Social media: we love to hate it and hate to love it.
In today’s hyper-connected world social media is seen as a tool to keep in touch with our friends, family, and your random aunt who …
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4/3/26
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