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When you really think about it, all we have is our health. Ever have a runny nose and wish for the days when you could breathe easily and took it for granted? And those dealing with serious illness, …
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9/29/26
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There is something special about the arrival of autumn in Sullivan County.
Today, the fall equinox marks the turning point between summer and winter, when daylight hours and nighttime are nearly …
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9/22/26
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The start of a new school year brings a familiar rhythm back to Sullivan County. School buses are once again traveling our roads, children are waiting at bus stops and parents are making the morning …
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9/15/26
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Twenty-five years.
It is hard to believe that a quarter-century has passed since the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, when the world as we knew it changed forever.
For those old enough to …
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9/11/26
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Recently, the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation applauded five years of progress in making higher education in the state more affordable, accessible and attainable.
The …
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9/8/26
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Labor Day is often thought of as the unofficial end of summer—one last long weekend, one last barbecue, one last chance to enjoy the sunshine before the school buses return and the pace of life …
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9/4/26
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Recently, New York was one of 47 states to join in on a landmark lawsuit against Meta (the company that owns Facebook and Instagram) claiming the platforms are harmful to teens and children.
The …
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9/1/26
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It’s a simple phrase, but one that might hold a lot of weight to so many for many reasons. It’s tough being open for business.
This past week’s news cycle saw a collection of stories that …
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Vincent Kurzrock
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8/25/26
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Roses: We’d like to extend a rose to the Town of Bethel for taking the time to look forward and adopt a new comprehensive plan.
Called the “Bethel Moving Forward Plan,” it replaces a …
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Vincent Kurzrock
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8/21/26
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We in Sullivan County are very lucky to have so many recreational public spaces and parks that we can enjoy.
If it isn’t our scenic mountains, then it’s our parks. From hiking trails and …
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Vincent Kurzrock
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8/18/26
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It’s hard to believe it’s already the middle of August. The summer seems to have flown by. (But doesn’t it feel like that every year?).
This summer has been a busy one, marked by many of …
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8/14/26
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Recently, Sullivan County held a naturalization ceremony to welcome seven new people as American citizens (see article on page 1A).
What does it take to become a citizen through naturalization?
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8/11/26
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Over the weekend tens of thousands of people came to Bethel, NY for the two-day Billy Strings concert at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.
By all accounts it looked like not only a great concert …
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8/4/26
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Just last week we wrote about extreme weather as a tornado ripped through parts just north of Sullivan County. And now our region has to contend with even more weather affecting our lives, …
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7/31/26
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This past weekend saw some of the area’s most-anticipated events: the Callicoon Country Fair (organized by the Callicoon Business Association) and Riverfest (organized by the Delaware Valley Arts …
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7/28/26
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The year of 1969 is a date that sticks in our minds, when the original Woodstock festival descended on the grounds of Max Yasgur’s farm in Bethel for three days of rain, music, and love.
While …
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7/24/26
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Smoke from wildfires miles away filling the air; tornadoes leaving a path of destruction; heavy rains causing creeks, streams and rivers to overflow and flood streets and towns.
These are …
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7/21/26
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When you step outside and this air is hazy and smells like smoke it makes you think about the times when it was clear, kind of like when you have a cold and you realize you didn’t appreciate all …
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7/17/26
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Sullivan County’s legacy as a resort destination is well known in our history records, as outlined in Tuesday’s article about the Borscht Belt Historical Marker project and today’s column by …
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7/10/26
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It seems we write this editorial every year but it’s a message worth repeating: this summer, stay safe on the water.
Whether you are on a lake, the river, or in a pool being aware of water …
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7/7/26
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Today, news travels fast. We hate to admit it, but even what is printed inside these pages can sometimes be labeled “old news” as many people get their news on social media. However, newspapers …
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7/3/26
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Last week we wrote the editorial about what it truly feels like to be a teenager at graduation. But after attending commencement ceremonies this weekend, it’s clear that this generation grew up in …
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6/30/26
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Many times, it feels as if graduation ceremonies are filled with teachers and school administrators—the adults—imparting words of wisdom on the young graduates.
While their advice and …
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6/26/26
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We may be a little bit late (just like dad is picking you up from practice), but we would be remiss not to acknowledge Father’s Day, which was celebrated on Sunday, June 21.
Thank you …
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6/23/26
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Just like it took a while for enslaved people to learn of emancipation in the United States in 1863, it also seems to have taken many years for Americans to learn about and fully understand the …
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6/18/26
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