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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Every election cycle, voters are asked a familiar question: Are you better off than you were a year ago? Strip away the national political arguments, and here in the Hudson Valley the answer, for …

  The price of oil and gas is rising and our energy future is as costly and insecure as ever. While affordability is this legislative session’s buzzword, life for the average New Yorker …

A new report from the New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli highlights something that many of us in Sullivan County already know: small business is the backbone of New York’s economy. …

Congratulations to this year’s Young Professionals, who are featured in the special tab in today’s paper.   These nine young men and women are an example of what hard work and …

Reading Jeanne Sager’s column (see below) she couldn’t have said it any better—seeing the joy on kid’s faces during the Saint Patrick’s Day parade is a feeling we forget about as adults. …

We here at the Sullivan County Democrat have written countless editorials thanking our county’s firefighters, police officers, emergency responders and veterans over the years. Often during those …

Every year the month of March marks Women’s History Month to honor the contributions of women across the world.   It’s a time to reflect on their dedication, hard work, and overcoming …

This Sunday marks Daylight Saving Time—a hotly contested practice of turning the clocks forward one hour.   Hotly contested because many people wonder why we still have Daylight Saving …

There is a plaque outside the Ulster County Courthouse in Kingston, New York that most people walk right past; some folks daily. I’ve been guilty of it. It marks the legal victory of a woman born …

Our recent article about the Village of Monticello banning short-term rentals drew a lot of attention on social media.   One thing of note: people had a lot to say on the matter online, but …

Newspapers across the globe are grappling with how, or if, to implement the use of artificial intelligence (AI) into its newsrooms.   From something as simple as using AI to transcribe an …

Today marks the 48th annual WSUL Heart-a-Thon (weather permitting, as we were expecting some snow as of deadline on Thursday morning). The longest-running community fundraising event for …

New York’s campaign, “Get Offline, Get Outside” is aimed at inspiring kids and families to put down the screens (phone, tablet, computer) and enjoy some time outside in nature.  More …

While the well-known celebration of President’s Day is occurring this Monday, February 16, a lesser-known holiday is Lincoln’s Birthday, held yesterday on February 12.   President’s …

After the baby showers, and the pacifiers, and the bottles the question arises for many parents: who is going to watch my baby during the day?   It seems like a simple enough question, but …

The opening ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics is tonight and it got us thinking about what it takes to become one of the world’s most preeminent athletes—perseverance, determination and …

He saw his shadow yesterday and now Punxsutawney Phil is predicting six more weeks of winter. Not exactly welcome news as residents across the Northeast, and much of the country, have been facing …

As we reported in Tuesday’s issue, many local officials may be back on the ballot this coming November. Due to a change in New York State’s election schedule moving to even-numbered years, this …

As yet another snowstorm dumped snow on our region, we noticed posts on social media from those who live here: Can anyone come plow me out? Can someone provide emergency firewood?   The …

“Snow possible anywhere from 0 to 145 inches. Maybe. Could start at 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 o clock. Maybe today or maybe not. Possibly none.”   So says a meme circulating on social media …