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Firefighter Niko Niforatos smiles as his daughter Lucy aces the “fire extinguishing” station, where students spray water on a piece of wood painted to look like a fire.
Roscoe-Rockland Fire Dept. teaches Roscoe students the importance of fire safety
ROSCOE — October 6-12 was Fire Prevention Week, and schools and departments around Sullivan County and beyond took part in the event, helping teach the youth the importance of fire safety. … more
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District 5 Legislator Cat Scott, who chairs the Health & Human Services Committee, holds the shirt of a victim of domestic violence at The Clothesline Project at the Government Center.
Remembering domestic abuse victims
MONTICELLO   — The Clothesline Project, an annual event organized by Fearless Hudson Valley, Inc. that features shirts bearing the names of victims of domestic abuse, was on exhibit last … more
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Monticello Manor is one of two derelict properties set to be developed into housing in 2025.
Abandoned Monticello Manor to be developed into housing
MONTICELLO – The old Monticello Manor at 16 High St. in the Town of Thompson, which has been abandoned since 2008, is set to be revamped into housing with construction expected to begin next … more
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Noah Kimmel
Police catch River Road pervert
CALLICOON — The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Dept. made quick work of a report of a white male who had exposed himself to a jogger on River Rd., Callicoon on Monday, September 30. The … more
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Liberty Town Councilperson Vincent McPhillips
Liberty’s preliminary budget looks to raise taxes
LIBERTY — After a 4-1 vote adopting local law #5 of 2024 removing the two percent tax cap for the upcoming 2025 budget, the town board of Liberty voted 3-2 to update the tentative budget status … more
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The coal silos have been an iconic Callicoon landmark for almost a century.
‘Save the Silos’
CALLICOON   — Since the 1930s, the towering silos on Lower Main Street in Callicoon have stood tall and proud, but as their age starts to show, creatives want to keep them preserved. … more
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Marc Molinaro
Who’s on the ballot for NY-19
NEW YORK’S 19TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT   — Facing off once more for the Congressional seat in Washington D.C. are incumbent Congressman Marc Molinaro (R) and challenger Josh Riley … more
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Community members from Roscoe and Livingston Manor packed the bleachers on Monday night in Livingston Manor to revisit the proposed merger from 2022. The meeting discussed relevant changes since the original study that can be found in the 2024 addendum.
Meandering merger talks
ROCKLAND — After both the Livingston Manor and Roscoe communities voted down a centralization merger straw vote in 2022, the two school districts met Monday night for a joint Board of Education … more
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Rockland waiting to extend town-wide moratorium
ROCKLAND — At their first meeting of October, the Town of Rockland board opened with a public hearing for Local Law #3 of 2024, in regards to an extension of the moratorium that was passed … more
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Michael Oates
Oates appointed to State Tourism Council
POUGHKEEPSIE – Hud-son Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC) President and CEO Michael Oates has been named to the New York State Tourism Advisory Council, giving him a key role in helping … more
Judge Jose-Decker named Supervising Judge
MONTICELLO — Sullivan County Court Judge E. Danielle Jose-Decker has been named Supervising Judge of the Town and Village Courts for the Third Judicial District.   Judge Jose-Decker … more
Frazier endorsed by State Nurses Assn.
Sullivan County – Michele Frazier, candidate for New York State Senate District 51, announced today that she has received the endorsement of the New York State Nurses Association, a union of … more
Michele Frazier endorsed by the National Institute for Reproductive Health
Michele Frazier, candidate for New York State Senate District 51, announced today that she has received the endorsement of the National Institute for Reproductive Health Action Fund PAC (NIRH Action … more
Steve Dubrovsky, right, received the Walter A. Rhulen Award, presented to him by his wife Ann Dubrovsky, center, and Partnership President and CEO Marc Baez.
Kinne, Dubrovsky honored at 30th annual Partnership dinner
The Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development held its 30th annual meeting and awards dinner at Resorts World Catskills in Monticello on Thursday with nearly 300 people in attendance. The … more
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Sullivan 180 scholarship recognizes volunteerism
LIBERTY – Sullivan 180, in partnership with The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan, awarded two scholarships to volunteers who made a significant contribution to a 2024 Sullivan 180 … more
SUNY Sullivan Foundation receives a $5K grant from Jeff Bank. From left is President and CEO of Jeff Bank George W. Kinne, Jr., SUNY Sullivan President Dr. David Potash, VP/Branch Manager of Jeff Bank Bertha Donohue and VP/Commercial Loan Officer of Jeff Bank Heinrich Strauch.
SUNY Sullivan Foundation receives $5K grant from Jeff Bank
LOCH SHELDRAKE – Last week, the SUNY Sullivan Foundation announced that it has received a $5,000 grant from Jeff Bank, through the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY) to support working … more
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Murder investigation in Monti
MONTICELLO – The New York State Police (NYSP), in conjuction with the Village of Monticello Police Department and the Sullivan County District Attorney’s Office, is currently … more
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Deputies from the Sullivan County Sheriff’s office view a computer monitor as their drone flies over the burned home.
Family residence destroyed in early morning fire
SKINNER’S FALLS – Eighty-two-year-old Floarea Vladu was fast asleep last Friday morning when she was suddenly awakened at 12:30 a.m. by the sound of footsteps in her house. She … more
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Duo winners of Sportsman of the Year, Ron Krom, left, and Al Spence, congratulate each other with a handshake and a smile.
Two Sportsmen of the Year named at FOSCOSC annual dinner
ROSCOE – For the first time in the organization’s history, the Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs of Sullivan County Inc. (FOSCOSC) named two individuals to the title of Sportsmen of … more
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Monticello gears up for Halloween Parade
MONTICELLO   — On Wednesday night, the Village Board of Monticello voted in favor to support the upcoming Halloween Parade. Hosted by Reach Towards the Stars, this event is promised … more
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Sullivan County Commissioner of Human Resources, Julie Diescher.
Legislature seeks members for Human Rights Commission
MONTICELLO – The Sullivan County Legislature is looking for community members to serve on the Sullivan County Human Rights Commission board, beginning in 2025.   During the June 20 … more
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Mamakating moves along with waiving MS4 status
WURTSBORO   — The Town Board of Mamakating approved the Municipal Separate Storm Systems (MS4) waiver during their meeting Tuesday night. Last month, Town Engineer Larry Paggi came before … more
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Sullivan County Republican Committee Chair Greg Goldstein and Secretary Susan Brown-Otto enjoyed the dinner. Not pictured are Committee Vice Chair Tom Bose and Treasurer Hope Monforte.
Republicans rally for candidates at annual Gala
SULLIVAN COUNTY   — With Election Day just a few weeks away, the Sullivan County Republican Committee rallied behind their party’s candidates at their annual Gala last Saturday. … more
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Founders of the Black Library in Monticello, Douglas Shindler, left, and Michael Davis, expressed their gratitude for the community’s support of the ongoing initiative.
Sullivan 180 shows appreciation for a community in motion
BETHEL — To express gratitude for their dedication to propelling Sullivan County forward in culture, community and collaborations, … more
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The Long Eddy Fire House is located at 4 Church St. in the hamlet of Long Eddy.
Long Eddy Hose Co. suspends service
LONG EDDY – One of the smallest fire companies in Sullivan County is no more, according to local and county officials and members of the department. The Long Eddy Hose Company, located in … more
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