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Community members from Roscoe and Livingston Manor packed the Livingston Manor gym at a merger meeting back in October.
Merger vote set for Dec. 19 in Livingston Manor, Roscoe gyms
ROSCOE – A proposed merger between Roscoe and Livingston Manor School Districts will be voted on later this month.   Polls will be open from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, in the … more
The taxpayer bridge and dam construction site located at the intersections of Beaver Brook Rd and Irishtown Rd was flooded on Sunday.
Flooding breaches temporary dam
YULAN   — Sunday afternoon at 4:53 p.m., the Yulan Fire Department received an urgent call for assistance and was dispatched to the taxpayer bridge and dam construction site located at the … more
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A tornado ripped through Sullivan County last April and left much destruction in its path. Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced emergency preparedness funding for counties across the state, including Sullivan County.
Nearly $220 million for emergency preparedness awarded across state
NEW YORK STATE – Governor Kathy Hochul announced last Monday, November 25, that nearly $220 million in federal funding to support counterterrorism and emergency preparedness efforts has been … more
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From L to R: Volunteers Abby Iaropoli, Maryanne Ziegler, Bryce Dennis, Sharon Schroeder, Georgia Mitchell and Judy-Ann Normandin helped bring Thanksgiving meals to 59 families this holiday season.
I.O.U helps 59 families for the holidays
CALLICOON — On Tuesday, November 26, the Delaware Youth Center, located at 8 Creamery Road in Callicoon, hosted the annual Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway organized by Interfaith Outreach United … more
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A local 4-H group showed their Holiday Spirit aboard a large float.
Dworestsky Holiday Parade delivers a present to the community
Despite the fact that a motorcycle riding ‘Grinch that Stole the Christmas Tree’ led the Annual James Dworestsky Holiday Parade last Friday night, more than a thousand area … more
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The tree is lit as the crowd watches and the holiday season officially kicks off!
Callicoon kicks off holiday season with ninth annual tree lighting
CALLICOON – The ninth annual Callicoon Christmas tree lighting took place on Saturday, November 30 to kick off the official start to the holiday season. Starting at 5 p.m. at the Callicoon … more
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Young students of Hebrew Day School got to explore firetrucks and try on their very own fire hats.
A hosting of heroes at Hebrew Day School
KIAMESHA LAKE   — State Police, Monticello Fire, Mountaindale EMS and Catskills Chaveirim were all present at the Hebrew Day School last Tuesday, November 26, for a significant event … more
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Mike and Karen Patalona of KP’s Creations.
Delaware Youth Center Holiday Craft Fair a success
CALLICOON—The Delaware Youth Center, located at 8 Creamery Road in Callicoon, held its 2024 Holiday Craft Fair on Friday, November 29. Vendors of all kinds filled the venue for the event, which … more
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An example of a Yeshiva similar to the one proposed for the Camp Bobov development, pictured here in Monsey.
98-acre summer camp debated in Thompson
THOMPSON—A new summer camp and bungalow colony, proposed by Congregation Yeshiva Ateres Shloima—also known as Camp Bobov—may soon take shape in the Town of Thompson. Near … more
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Scott Pisall
Remembering Scott Pisall
CALLICOON – During last Friday’s snowstorm, 28-year-old Scott Pisall of North Branch, true to his nature, was trying to get to work at Woodloch Pines in Beach Lake, PA. … more
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County Manager Joshua Potosek, left, and Legislative Chair Nadia Rajsz at the latest full board meeting on Thursday, November 21.
Legislature talks 2025 meeting time alterations
MONTICELLO – At the lat est full board meeting of the Sullivan County Legislature on Thursday, November 21, Legislators brought up a discussion of changing the schedule for committee meetings … more
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The Western Hotel was abuzz with activity as a night of fun was planned to help revitalize the historic ballroom.
Western Hotel shines at ‘Raise the Roof’
CALLICOON   — The Western Hotel is a symbol of the past and a hope for the future in the center of the hamlet of Callicoon, where history and community spirit meet. Since the 1870s, its … more
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NYC DEP expanding wireless comms coverage across upstate
UPSTATE NEW YORK   — In addition to helping to eradicate mobile phone dead zones for local businesses and individuals, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) … more
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The foundation and base walls that have been installed for the new well house behind the Youth Center. This portion of the water project will be worked on through the winter.
Hamlet of Callicoon water project underway;
HORTONVILLE – At the latest Town of Delaware meeting on Wednesday, November 13, the board heard an update from Engineer Bill Brown on the Hamlet of Callicoon water project. The construction of … more
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Former President and CEO Sandra Cassese, RN, MS, CNS.
President & CEO Sandra Cassese resigns from Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties
  NEWBURGH – Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties announces that Sandra Cassese, President & CEO, has made the decision to resign from her position, effective immediately. Cassese … more
Trustee Gordon Jenkins, right, and Trustee John Barbarite, left, agreed that utilizing the New York State Supreme Court is a viable option for non-compliant property owners.
Monticello talks litigation for non-compliant property owners
MONTICELLO   — During their recent Village Board Meeting, Monticello Village Attorney Michael Sussman re-iterated that the Village has a number of properties that were reportedly being … more
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Towing companies talk licenses
MONTICELLO   — The Village of Monticello’s proposed Local Law #12 of 2024 discusses the “Expiration and Transfer of Towing License”. A public hearing was held on … more
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The Callicoon Fire Department was out in force on State Route 97 near Long Eddy early Friday morning as Sullivan County was in a winter storm warning for its first snowfall of the season.
Winter is here with a warning
SULLIVAN COUNTY   — The first snowfall of the winter season on Friday last week brought an estimated six to ten inches of snow, varying in depth throughout the county. As of Friday around … more
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The Sullivan County Division of Social Services (DSS) received grant funding from the NYS Assembly of $125,000 for renovations to the Robert B. Travis Social Services Building.
NYS Assembly awards $125,000 for Sullivan Social Services building renovations
LIBERTY – The Sullivan County Department of Social Services (DSS), headquartered in the Robert B. Travis Social Services Building at 16 Community Lane in Liberty, has recently received grant … more
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District 6 County Legislator Luis Alvarez, Chair of the Legislature’s Public Safety Committee, spoke about how the EMS Council will remain the same as it was, but will govern itself.
Sullivan EMS Advisory Board disbanding, becoming EMS Council
MONTICELLO – The Sullivan Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Advisory Board announced that they will disband and become the Sullivan County EMS Council during the Public Safety Committee meeting … more
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Warming Centers opening for the season: Churches in Liberty, Monticello to be open 7 nights a week
Monticello – Sullivan County will be opening its two warming centers this Friday, November 22, in Liberty and Monticello: • United Methodist Church, 170 North Main Street, Liberty … more
Liberty Central School District recently reached an agreement on a consent decree filed against them on behalf of former teacher and National Guard member, John Chewens.
Liberty Central School District reaches agreement on lawsuit
LIBERTY – The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Damian Williams, announced last week that the United States has obtained a Consent Decree against Liberty Central … more
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Sullivan County to get $30 million towards Broadband expansion
SULLIVAN COUNTY   — U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand, Charles Schumer and Governor Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that Sullivan County will receive nearly $30 million to enhance … more
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Death from carbon monoxide in Wurtsboro
WURTSBORO — A 66-year-old male has died after being exposed to carbon monoxide due to a gas leak at a home on Gumaer Falls Rd. in Wurtsboro.   According to New York State Police … more
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Sullivan County EMS/9-1-1 Coordinator Alex Rau.
EMS Fly Car program sees success
MONTICELLO – Last Thursday, Sullivan County EMS/9-1-1 Coordinator Alex Rau updated the Legislature and the public on the results of the EMS Fly Car program through its first eight weeks.   … more
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