Community - Sullivan County Democrat

Woodridge man arrested following an investigation into a reported domestic dispute

WOODRIDGE — On March 6, 2025, the Fallsburg Police Department received a report of a domestic dispute that occurred in a vehicle in Woodridge. A female victim alleged that she and her husband, … more

4/25/25

Ribbon Cutting and Open House at L&S Spas on April 26

WURTSBORO – Please join the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce in celebrating L&S Spas with a Ribbon Cutting and Open House at 87 Sullivan Street, Wurtsboro from 1-5pm with Ribbon Cutting … more

4/25/25

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

4/25/25

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. The bench, installed by the Sullivan County Historical Society in honor of the well-respected professor, contained the famous 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 Thomas J. 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

4/25/25

Callicoon Depot hosts Open House and Earth Day event April 26

CALLICOON – There will be an Open House and Earth Day event at the Callicoon Depot Saturday, April 26 from 10am-4pm. Other events will include children’s Storytime, … more

4/25/25

Callicoon’s Holy Cross Church to hosts Pancake Breakfast on May 4th

CALLICOON — Rise and shine for a delicious cause! Holy Cross Church in Callicoon invites the community to its annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 4, running from 7:00 AM to noon. … more

Vincent Kurzrock | 4/25/25

Congressman Pat Ryan leads Hudson Valley Community Speak Out Against Trump cutting 2 million meals from hungry kids, veterans, and seniors

MONTGOMERY – Today, Congressman Pat Ryan led the Hudson Valley community – including farmers, faith leaders, educators and elected officials – in a Speak Out against devastating … more

4/25/25

Grahamsville Church to host Roast Turkey Dinner on May 3rd

GRAHAMSVILLE - The Grahamsville Reformed Church is serving up comfort food and community spirit at its highly anticipated Roast Turkey Dinner on Saturday, May 3, beginning at 4 PM and … more

Vincent Kurzrock | 4/25/25

Law Day – May 1

MONTICELLO – On May 1, in recognition of Law Day, the Sullivan County Bar Association will present a mock trial to local high school students. The program will take place at the Lawrence … more

4/25/25

Studio view of artist, Richard Kreznar, with his painting, Ukraine (completed 2022)

Local artist Richard Kreznar honored in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Local artist, Richard Kreznar, of Callicoon Center, is honored to have his oil painting, Ukraine, hanging in the Ukrainian Embassy in Washington, D.C. He recently received a … more

4/25/25

Macrame Workshop April 27

WURTSBORO – Participants will learn basic knots and then design their own plant hanger from 12-3pm at the Mamakating Environmental Educational Center, 762 South Road, Wurtsboro. Fee is $30 and … more

4/25/25

Workforce Development Board of Sullivan Inc., Quarterly meeting

MONTICELLO – The next full board meeting of the Workforce Development Board of Sullivan Inc., will be held on May 13 from 8:00-9am at Robert Green Truck Division, 162 Bridgeville Road, … more

4/25/25

Ruthmary Weinger, or ‘Rue’, stands in front of the Inn at Lake Joseph.

Forestburgh’s historic Inn at Lake Joseph to start new chapter as Weingers say good-bye

Beloved Forestburgh bed and breakfast – The Inn at Lake Joseph – is being sold after the recent passing of its proprietor, Ivan Alan Weinger. Weinger, who owned and operated the Inn … more

Matthew Albeck | 4/25/25

Excitement is in the air as children race to collect every egg they can spot.

Monticello children join the fun in Village Easter Egg Hunt

L aughter filled the air and baskets filled with candy as Monticello families flocked to the Ted Stroebele Recreation Center on Saturday, April 19, for the Village’s much-anticipated Annual … more

Vincent Kurzrock | 4/25/25

Jenny Carpenter - Throwing out lipsticks

An artist talk and a National Poetry Month event at DVAA

NARROWSBURG – Join Jenny Carpenter (Cold Spring, NY), in DVAA’s Alliance Gallery at 1pm on Saturday, April 26, where she will be discussing her current exhibition, Open Spaces , on view … more

4/23/25

Community Beautification in White Sulphur Springs

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS – White Sulphur Springs Community Beautification is excited to announce some upcoming events in the hamlet of White Sulphur Springs. On Saturday, May 3, from 10am-12pm we … more

4/22/25

Community Beautification in White Sulphur Springs

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS – White Sulphur Springs Community Beautification is excited to announce some upcoming events in the hamlet of White Sulphur Springs. On Saturday, May 3, from 10am-12pm we … more

4/22/25

Does the ghost of George Markert still haunt the Stone Arch Bridge?

KENOZA LAKE – Artists and art lovers will gather at the site of an 1892 hex murder to paint until dark and hold a vigil. It starts at 3pm on May 17, and goes until the bravest … more

4/22/25

Jessica Weinman, Facility Manager Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River

River accesses conditions to be presented at May 1 Upper Delaware Council Meeting

NARROWSBURG – The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) will host a presentation, “Public Accesses on the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River” on Thursday, May 1, at 7pm in person … more

4/22/25

Second Annual Invitational Art Show opens Liberty Museum Season

LIBERTY – They’re back! Some of the region’s finest and most interesting artists will be on display at the Second Annual Invitational Art Show at the Liberty Museum & … more

4/22/25

Sullivan 180 Will Participate in the 10th Annual Hudson Valley Gives

LIBERTY – Sullivan 180 will participate in the 10th Annual Hudson Valley Gives on May 21. Donations to Sullivan 180 will support the 2025 Healthiest Fire Department Challenge and Empowering a … more

4/22/25

Sullivan County Aktion Club busy with Easter activities

MONTICELLO – The Sullivan County Aktion Club continued their tradition of donating “Busy Bags” to the Liberty, Monticello and Fallsburg libraries. The bags were distributed … more

4/22/25

One-and-half-year-old Audrina Capiello of Callicoon takes off with her bunny basket.

An egg-cellent afternoon in Callicoon

T he grounds of the Delaware Youth Center were hopping Saturday afternoon. The non-profit held its annual Easter egg hunt, drawing dozens of kids and their families to Callicoon for egg hunting, … more

Jeanne Sager | 4/22/25

he annual egg hunt was put on by Roscoe-Rockland Fire Department and Ladies’ Auxiliary. From left are fire department members Dusty Bury, Niko Niforatos, Matthew Kunze, Chief Nate Routledge, Easter Bunny, Asst. Chief Gene DelliPaoli, Mike Rittendale, Anthony Morgano, George Niforatos and John Poliseno.

Rockland kids rush for eggs

A t Noon on Saturday, the Roscoe-Rockland Firemen’s Field had sprawled out on it dozens and dozens of colorful Easter eggs. By 12:05, roughly 100 children left the field picked clean, stashing … more

Derek Kirk | 4/22/25

Photo l to r: Alexandra Coppola Chatham University OT student, Karen Stumpo OTR/L, Kathleen Neenan OTR/L, Linda Moore OTR/L, Jessica O’Neill MS, OTR/L, Kristen Ost, MS, OTR/L, Alyssa Tyler COTA/L Missing from photo: Jacqueline Gallik MS OTR/L

April is Occupational Therapy month

HONESDALE – April is Occupational Therapy Month in recognition of the important and meaningful difference it makes in the lives of so many people. Occupational therapy (OT) is a science-driven, … more

4/18/25