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LIBERTY – New York State has announced an Emergency HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) benefit is available, beginning January 2.
“Applicants must have exhausted – or have …
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1/7/25
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NEW YORK 100th ASSEMBLY DISTRICT — On January 5, Paula Elaine Kay was sworn in as the new Assemblywoman for New York’s 100th District, succeeding the retired Aileen Gunther.
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Patricio Robayo
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1/7/25
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Hudson Valley — November sales of single-family homes increased in Westchester, Rockland, and the Bronx, with Rockland in the lead at 15.4 percent over last year at this time.
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1/3/25
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MONTICELLO - On Sunday, December 29, Michael Schiff announced his intention to seek re-election as Sullivan County Sheriff.
Schiff made the announcement before a packed house of …
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1/3/25
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LIBERTY — While the Village of Liberty Police Department continues to investigate all of the circumstances surrounding the fatal motor vehicle accident on Christmas Day, December 25, the …
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1/3/25
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LIVINGSTON MANOR – On Sunday, December 29, former President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100, making him the oldest president in United States history.
Carter was the 39th …
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Fred Stabbert III and Judy Van Put
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1/3/25
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MAMAKATING – On the morning of December 26 at approximately 10:30 a.m., Sullivan County 911 dispatched law enforcement to a reported shooting at 10 Sunset Point, Yankee Lake, in the town of …
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Vincent Kurzrock
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1/3/25
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Livingston Manor—The Livingston Manor and Roscoe Central School Districts are excited to announce a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, January 9 at 6 p.m. at the Livingston Manor Central School …
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1/3/25
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Liberty – Sullivan County’s new Public Health Director, Dr. Jessie Moore, today joined the team at the Department of Public Health, but she’s long been familiar with the …
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1/3/25
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SULLIVAN COUNTY — As another year comes to an end, it is time to look back at the news-filled 2024 in Sullivan County. After 104 editions throughout the 52 weeks of the year, the Sullivan …
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Democrat Staff
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12/31/24
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MONTICELLO — Village Trustee John Barbarite believed the Village of Monticello has determined that they have excess parking lots available in the Village during their regular meeting …
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Vincent Kurzrock
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12/31/24
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ALBANY – Following a distinguished career with the New York State Police, Senior Investigator Timothy Dymond has announced his retirement, marking the end of 20 years of exemplary service in …
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12/27/24
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ELDRED — A Federal discrimination complaint has been filed against the Eldred Central School District after it was claimed that a teacher who made degrading and racial remarks about two …
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Vincent Kurzrock
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12/27/24
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MONTICELLO – The Sullivan County Legislature once again debated the 25 percent increase of solid waste costs at the full board meeting on Thursday, December 19, continuing conversations that …
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12/27/24
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BETHEL — A resolution of the Bethel Town Board to establish a Critical Environmental Area (CEA) designation for the White Lake/Mountain Lake Watersheds within delineated borders defined by …
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Jacqueline C. Herman
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12/27/24
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LIBERTY – On December 25, at approximately 8 p.m., the Village of Liberty Police Department responded to a report of a two-vehicle motor vehicle accident on State Route 52 near Sullivan Avenue …
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12/27/24
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NEW PALTZ – For eleven days in December, more than 1,800 members of the local community donated $15 for a Gingerbread Pass to view the impressive designs on display in the historic Hudson …
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12/27/24
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ROCKLAND — After nearly three years of studies, meetings, votes and petitions, the communities of the Livingston Manor and Roscoe Central school districts elected to merge via centralization on …
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Anthony Morgano
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12/24/24
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MILANVILLE, PA & SKINNERS FALLS, NY – During a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, December 17 the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced its new plan to now …
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Alex Kielar
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12/24/24
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HARRIS – The Center for Discovery (TCFD) was featured on CBS Saturday morning on December 7, offering viewers an inside look at its model for helping individuals with autism and other complex …
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Patricio Robayo
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12/24/24
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WURTSBORO — The Town Board of Mamakating was proud to welcome a new face to the lineup of troopers next to the Town Hall as Sergeant Eddy Donohue took on the role as Station Commander …
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Vincent Kurzrock
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12/24/24
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HORTONVILLE – At their regular monthly meeting, the Delaware Town Board was introduced to its new Town Planner, Peter Manning. The Principal of Genius Loci Planning, Manning is taking over for …
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Alex Kielar
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12/24/24
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Sullivan County Sheriff Michael Schiff, center, was honored recently at a luncheon held by the New Jersey and New York Metropolitan Detectives Crime Clinic. The Sheriff was among several police …
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12/20/24
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The Sullivan County Bar Assn. held its Annual Holiday Party last Friday evening at the Antrim Streamside in Livingston Manor. It was a great event and three retired judges were in attendance at the …
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12/20/24
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HIGHLAND — Following the Highland Planning Board’s recent approval of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed Camp Fimfo project in Barryville, community members …
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12/20/24
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