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Neversink Parks and Recreation Director Tanya Huggler noted an influx of interest for a possible summer camp for children at the Neversink Fairgrounds.
Great interest in summer camp shown
NEVERSINK   — The Neversink Parks and Recreation Director Tanya Huggler discussed the potential of a summer camp with the Town Board during their regular meeting Wednesday night. … more
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The recently consistent dry weather was noted as the cause of the pause, according to New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Delaware Aqueduct repairs halted due to drought
NEW YORK — Only a few weeks after the anticipated repairs on the Delaware Aqueduct began in the beginning of October, the Office of New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the NYC Department of … more
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Town Supervisor Michael Robbins (right) and Councilman Peter Goodman (left) talked of a license change for Verizon with Crown Castle. Councilman Rufer (middle), Town Attorney Benjamin Gailey (far right), and Councilman Forthoffer (lower) listen on.
Mamakating talks cell tower, Dog Control agreements
WURTSBORO   — Town Supervisor of Mamakating, Michael Robbins, spoke on a Cell Tower Agreement with Crown Castle during the Town Board’s November 5 meeting. Crown Castle, the … more
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The Inflation Reduction Act: Medicare changes you need to know in 2025
NEW YORK STATE – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) enacted the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022 to provide significant financial relief to millions of Medicare beneficiaries … more
Legislator Cat Scott said that the affordability standard for new construction must be maintained for at least 30 years.
Housing Trust Fund development process moves forward
MONTICELLO — Last month, the full board of the Sullivan County Legislature passed a local law to designate affordable housing as a Sullivan County public purpose. On Thursday, The Planning and … more
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Highland passes 2025 budget
HIGHLAND   — The Town of Highland unanimously voted to pass their 2025 budget on November 12 following a recessed public hearing earlier this month. Staying under the two percent tax … more
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Keep up-to-date on weatherization
SULLIVAN, DELAWARE COUNTIES — Coming off the heels of National Weatherization Day on October 30, the Weatherization Department at Delaware Opportunities Inc. in Hamden, NY, is looking to offer … more
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The Peekamoose Road fire at the start of its spark on Friday, November 8.
Green light for the fire fight
  MONTICELLO – As a direct reaction to recent large-scale fires in Sullivan County, the Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee of the Sullivan County Legislature introduced a … more
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Resident Steve Altman, speaks before the town board.
All about the algae
BETHEL — Harmful algal blooms (HABs) and other polluting hazards in New York State were the topics of a letter to New York State Governor   Kathy Hochul requesting immediate regulatory … more
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The Department of Health recently released a survey report of the Adult Care Center at Sunset Lake in Liberty.
DOH’s survey of Liberty’s Care Center cites nine deficiencies
LIBERTY – The New York State Department of Health (DOH) completed a facility survey of the Adult Care Center (ACC) at Sunset Lake in Liberty from Sunday, September 22 through Friday, September … more
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Event organizer Kathy Brandes with the Monticello High School Trap Team.
7th Annual “Woody Doty Memorial Dart Tournament” to benefit Monticello High School Trap Team
MONTICELLO – The organizer of the 7th Annual “Woody Doty Memorial Dart Tournament” has just announced that this year’s event will be held on Saturday, December 7th, at … more
Callicoon adopts 2025 budget
JEFFERSONVILLE – The Town of Callicoon unanimously adopted its 2025 budget of $4,443,724.95 at its latest meeting on Monday, November 11 following a public hearing on the preliminary budget. … more
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Legislator Matt McPhillips and Sullivan County Chamber President/CEO Ashley Leavitt, left, were all smiles as the Sullivan County Legislature presented the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce with a Distinguished Service Award in light of their 50th anniversary.
Three cheers for 50 years
MONTICELLO – To begin the Economic Development Committee meeting of the Sullivan County Legislature last Thursday, District 1 Legislature and Economic Development Committee Chair Matt … more
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Sullivan County’s HEAP Office, from left, are Ellen Price, Amanda Wood, Nicole Morris, Mardette Wilcox, Rosemary Wolff, Tracy Peterson, Dawn Anglin, Jaime Vetere and Ashley Boyd. They can be reached at 845-807-0142 (hit option #2) or heap@sullivanny.us.
Last year saw a HEAP of help out of Albany
NEW YORK STATE   —   New Yorkers can be better braced for the cold after Governor Hochul announced recently that funding once again is available to help low and middle-income … more
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Sen. Schumer pushes for rural Telehealth
MONTICELLO   — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer visited Sun River Health in Monticello Monday afternoon to advocate to protect Medicare’s rural telehealth program, of which … more
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U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer
Bridging the ‘digital divide’
UPSTATE NEW YORK   — Governor Kathy Hochul and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced on Wednesday more than $140 million to provide high-speed internet to more than 60,000 … more
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The draw of the event was the pumpkin smashing, which saw nearly 350 pounds worth of pumpkins composted and recycled in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
A smashing success
LIBERTY   —   The Sullivan County Soil & Water Conservation District, in collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County, recently showcased their inaugural … more
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Statewide outdoor Burn Ban instituted
MONTICELLO – As wildfires have raged across the State, Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a Statewide burn ban from now through the end of the month. This ban prohibits the starting of … more
The Youngsville Fire Department was one of 20 different departments across Sullivan, Ulster and Delaware County working to contain the fire that started at Peekamoose Road in Grahamsville.
Weekend brush fire burns approximately 600 acres
GRAHAMSVILLE   — A second alarm brush fire brought multiple companies from around the county, as well as Ulster and Delaware Counties, to Whitehouse Road in the area of 171 Peekamoose Road … more
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15 NYS Counties on drought watch
NEW YORK   — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has officially issued a drought notice affecting a total of 15 counties, which notably includes Delaware, … more
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The bridge has undergone numerous safety-related closures throughout the years.
Skinners Falls Bridge to be dismantled
SKINNERS FALLS, MILANVILLE   — The Skinners Falls Bridge, which spans the Delaware River from Skinner’s Falls, NY to Milanville, PA,   and supports Route 1002, will be … more
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Fallsburg OKs tax cap override
FALLSBURG — The Fallsburg Town Board held a public hearing on November 5, regarding the 2025 preliminary budget, which includes a proposed tax cap override due to a combined proposed tax … more
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Town of Rockland approves ‘25 budget with 1.86% tax increase
ROCKLAND — Thursday’s Rockland Town Board meeting opened with a public hearing to discuss the upcoming year’s budget. The proposed budget included a 1.86 percent tax increase, which … more
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Trustee Barbarite (left) and Trustee Jenkins (right) shared the sentiment of bringing more community to the Village.
Monticello slashes lot sizes for Winter
MONTICELLO   — The Village of Monticello Manager James Snowden talked of certain parking lots that will close during the winter time at the Village Board’s latest meeting on … more
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Sen. Peter Oberaker
Red wave sweeps nation
United States – It was a red wave that overtook the nation Tuesday night as former President Donald Trump convincingly triumphed over Vice President Kamala Harris for the highest seat in the … more
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