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Candidates confirmed for Wurtsboro Elections
WURTSBORO   — The Village of Wurtsboro will hold its municipal election on Tuesday, March 18, from Noon to 9 p.m. at the Village office, located at 7 Pennsylvania Ave, Wurtsboro. … more
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Residents pack the hearing room at the Sullivan County Government Center for a NYSEG workshop on February 27, seeking answers about soaring electric bills.
NYSEG addresses high electric bills, leaves many frustrated
MONTICELLO — This winter, New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) customers across New York have seen their electric bills jump, with some paying double or even triple their usual amount. In … more
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Town of Bethel Councilmember Wendy Brown
Electric firm Ray S. Pantel awarded bid
Story and photos   By Jacqueline C. Herman     BETHEL — On the agenda at the Bethel Town Board meeting February 26 was the receipt of an award by electric firm Ray … more
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The Office for the Aging Director Lise-Anne Deoul will direct $100,000 to home health aides for elderly communities of Sullivan County.
$100,000 in Hochul’s budget to help fund elderly home care
SULLIVAN COUNTY — New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed budget for 2026 includes $45 million for aging services, $8 million of which has been designated for the Mid-Hudson Valley. … more
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Kathleen Lara
Lara endorsed by Democratic Committee for County Treasurer
KIAMESHA LAKE — The Sullivan County Democratic Committee has unanimously endorsed Kathleen Lara for the position of Sullivan County Treasurer.   “Her experience as deputy … more
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Long Eddy Hose Co. Chief Pam Wayne, left, and Long Eddy Fire District Commissioner James Eaton stand by the SCBA Packs, which were certified on Monday.
Long Eddy Hose Co. comeback is going slowly; next meeting March 11
LONG EDDY – Long Eddy Hose Co. Chief Pam Wayne and Long Eddy Fire District Commissioner James Eaton showed up last Thursday for the second ‘reorganizational’ meeting since the … more
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Livingston Manor-Roscoe OKs local tax exemptions
Livingston Manor-Roscoe — During the organizational meeting of the Livingston Manor-Roscoe Central School District Board of Education, the board voted to keep intact current local tax … more
NYSEG and RG&E address bill concerns
BINGHAMTON, N.Y., SULLIVAN COUNTY — As winter energy bills climb, New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) are addressing customer concerns about high … more
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Gerardo Contino and his band played Latin Jazz Music.
Villa Roma’s Catskill Festival showcases top musical talent
CALLICOON – Last weekend, the Villa Roma Resort and Conference Center in Callicoon turned into the ‘Nashville of the North,’ as they hosted nearly a dozen top musical performers … more
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The Skinners Falls Bridge as it stood in November. The Damascus Citizens for Sustainability (DCS) seeks to save it from its end.
PennDOT prepares for Skinners dismantling
MILANVILLE, COCHECTON — On Monday, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that it would begin work to remove the Skinner’s Falls Bridge. However, because of … more
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The New York State Police were authorized by the Highland Town Board via a resolution passed at the Town Hall by four votes for the seizure of the Town Clerk’s work computer for the purpose of a forensic investigation into accusations of altering town records.
Censured, computer seized
HIGHLAND — After emerging from a 30-plus minute long executive session, two resolutions were passed by the Highland Town Board at a special board meeting on Wednesday, February 26. The … more
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A protester’s sign on Main Street near Woodbourne Correctional Facility.
Legislature petitions Hochul to repeal HALT Act
MONTICELLO   — All nine Sullivan County legislators sent a letter to Governor Hochul and New York State Corrections Commissioner (NYSCC) Martuscello seeking their assistance in repealing … more
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Republican Committee endorses Schiff for Sullivan County Sheriff
CALLICOON – The Sullivan County Republican Committee held its nominating convention on Wednesday at the Villa Roma Resort and Conference Center in Callicoon. At the meeting, incumbent … more
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Sullivan County led the region with almost 60% hike in closed sales and nearly 18% rise in median sales price
White Plains – Even with below zero temperatures and one of the most rugged winters in recent memory – the Sullivan County real estate market is red hot. Today’s report from … more
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Do you get a STAR exemption? You may need to renew it with the State
Monticello — The NYS Department of Taxation and Finance this week began mailing letters to property owners who receive the Basic STAR property tax exemption, requiring them to provide … more
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All 6 Sullivan County transfer stations now offer paint recycling
Monticello – The Sullivan County Department of Solid Waste & Recycling is pleased to announce the expansion of its partnership with PaintCare, having launched a successful paint recycling … more
Town of Callicoon mixes this rock salt with sand when supply gets low.
Brutal weather has depleted rock salt supply
  SULLIVAN COUNTY   — The recent brutal and unrelenting winter season has depleted supplies of rock salt across Sullivan County as residents and business owners struggle to … more
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A Fallsburg basketball volunteer was arrested after allegations of inappropriate text messages with students.
Fallsburg Basketball volunteer arrested for inappropriate texts
FALLSBURG—A volunteer with the Fallsburg Junior-Senior High School basketball program has been arrested following allegations of inappropriate behavior with students via text messages, … more
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LM-R Central School District voters elect first board
LIVINGSTON MANOR, ROSCOE — The first Board of Education for the newly formed Livingston Manor-Roscoe Central School District was elected on Thursday, February 20, with 759 total ballots cast. … more
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Housing Authority official, Avrham Robert.
Monticello denounces NYSEG rate surge
MONTICELLO   — Trustee John Barbarite read a resolution opposing the recent electric rate increases to be sent to   multiple New York State Agencies from Village Mayor Rochelle Massey … more
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Senator Peter Oberacker, left, alongside Conservative Party leaders Ed and Glynn Magilton.
County Conservatives host annual Gala
ELDRED — Gathering for their annual Gala was the Sullivan County Conservative Party, which saw eight dozen county residents, officials and candidates share a night out at the Eldred Preserve … more
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The Frito-Lay processing plant in Liberty is looking at closing by around mid-May, town officials say, with an expected loss of 287 jobs for Liberty locals.
‘I don’t know how our town survives this’
LIBERTY — The Frito-Lay food processing facility in Liberty was confirmed to be closing after its announcement Wednesday morning, February 19. Located at 89 Mill Street and operated by PepsiCo … more
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The picket line on Main Street made its presence known Tuesday.
Woodbourne Correctional officers join dozens in State prison protests
WOODBOURNE — Dozens of former and current Woodbourne Correctional Facility workers gathered along Main Street, Woodbourne on Tuesday morning to picket for worker’s safety conditions in … more
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Mamakating Historian Virdanna Lawrence has been hard at work for a year and a half with the Patriotic Burial Markers.
Mamakating Highway Super reflects on winter
WURTSBORO   — Town of Mamakating Highway Superintendent Thomas Morrow highlighted the fight for ongoing public safety during the winter weather the past few weeks, who said the department … more
Bethel Motor Speedway requests permit renewal for 65th year
BETHEL — A letter from George Van Arsdall, Jr., General Manager of the Bethel Motor Speedway, was submitted to the Bethel Town Board February 12. The letter is an application to acquire a … more
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