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Lots of rain coupled with a melting snowpack has filled many of the New York City Dept. of Environmental Protection reserviors to the brim, including the Neversink, which is now spilling.
Reservoirs full as rain, snowmelt continue
GRAHAMSVILLE – If you thought this had been a wet December and January – you were right! The New York City Water Supply System is completely full thanks to more than 12 inches of … more
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Sullivan West Central School District Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Bressler
Sullivan West facing $2 mil loss in State funding
LAKE HUNTINGTON —The Sullivan West Central School District is preparing to see a substantial decrease in its state funding through its Foundation Aid, as Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Bressler … more
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For years, the once-proud Blue Victorian on Main Street served as art gallery, gift shop and antiques store.
Dealing with the dilapidated
JEFFERSONVILLE — “Properties: Abandoned, Vacant, Boarded and Foreclosed” — that’s the title of a new law in the Village of Jeffersonville that for some business owners … more
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New owner Mike Taylor stands in front of the slopes of the reopened Holiday Mtn. Behind him to the left is their new race timing shed.
Hitting the slopes
MONTICELLO – Holiday Mountain Ski & Fun Park, after dealing with the uncontrollable weather conditions the last couple of weeks, was able to officially reopen on Saturday, January 13. New … more
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Edward (Jacob) Lang, a January 6 defendent, has spent the past three years incarcerated while awaiting his trial.
Three years later
WASHINGTON DC – Exactly three years later, January 6 defendant Edward (Jacob) Lang is still awaiting a trial for over a dozen charges related to his involvement in the assault on the Capitol … more
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The ice rink at Roscoe Mountain Club offers a great view of the mountains and gives you something to do this winter.
Mountain of opportunity
FREMONT   — The Roscoe Mountain Club (RMC) and the Roscoe Beer Company (RBC) have entered into a partnership, bringing award-winning libation offerings to the newly renovated resort. … more
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Thompson is ready for 2024, from the left Councilpersons, Scott Mace and Melinda Meddaugh, along with Bill Rieber Jr. returning as Town Supervisor, and Councilperson John Pavese. Not pictured is Councilperson Ryan Schock.
Thompson is ready for 2024
THOMPSON — The Thompson Town Board reconvened in the new year during the re-organizational meeting on January 2 at Thompson Town Hall. There are no changes on the town board as Bill Rieber … more
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The new Sullivan County Legislature includes, standing from the left, District 6 Legislator Luis Alvarez, District 9 Legislator Terry Blosser-Bernardo, District 7 Legislator Joseph Perrello, District 1 Legislator Matt McPhillips, District 3 Legislator Brian McPhillips, District 4 Legislator Nicholas Salomone Jr., District 5 Legislator Catherine Scott and District 8 Legislator Amanda Ward; seated center, District 2 Legislator Nadia Rajsz, Chair. Sullivan County Manager Joshua Potosek, seated left, and County Clerk AnnMarie Martin, seated right.
New Legislature sworn in
MONTICELLO – The new Sullivan County Legislature was sworn in on Tuesday, January 2, at the Government Center in Monticello, as four returning legislators and five new legislators begin their … more
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Liberty Town Board members John Lennon Jr., left, and Dean Farrand at the reorganization meeting.
Moratorium on PUD’s in place
LIBERTY – A local law establishing a three-month long moratorium on Planned Unit Development (PUD) was passed by the Liberty Town Board at their reorganizational meeting on January 3 following … more
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Local elections, like races for Town Supervisor, Town Board, County Government and other local positions, will align with the state and Federal election schedule on even-numbered years starting in 2025 following the signing of the bill into law by Governor Kathy Hochul on December 22.
All together now
NEW YORK STATE – A bill that creates uniformity in the state’s political calendar by scheduling all local elections to take place on even-numbered years after 2025 was signed into law by … more
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A massive fire broke out at the Roto-Rooter Plumbing in Narrowsburg in June which left the building, vehicles, and property inside devastated and one person injured with minor burns. It prompted a swift and impactful response from numerous emergency response agencies, who eventually managed to douse the flames.
2023 YEAR in REVIEW
Story and photos   by Democrat Staff   SULLIVAN COUNTY – This year has been 365 days of trials, triumphs, and turnovers for Sullivan County, with only more of all of it … more
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Leaving it to the next board
MONTICELLO – The Sullivan County Legislature is closing the door on the last four years and opening a new door to five new legislators starting terms alongside four returning lawmakers in the … more
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Sullivan County Health and Human Services Commissioner, John Liddle, reported a rise in the homeless census for Sullivan in his December report.
Homelessness on the rise
MONTICELLO – In his monthly report during the meeting of the Legislature on Thursday, December 14, Health and Human Services Commissioner John Liddle reported a pretty substantial increase in … more
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County Manager Joshua Potosek at the Legislature meeting on Thursday, December 14, in which the 2024 County Budget was adopted.
$291M County Budget adopted, includes 1.4 percent tax increase
MONTICELLO   — The Legislature unanimously voted to adopt the $291 million 2024 Sullivan County Budget on Thursday, December 14, but not before having a healthy debate about how to cover … more
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In the back row from left are Tusten Town Board members Greg Triggs, Kevin McDonough and Bruce Gettel. In the front is Deputy Supervisor Jane Luchsinger and Supervisor Ben Johnson. Board members said their goodbyes and gratitudes to Luchsinger, who did not run for reelection in November.
Sewer rates cemented
TUSTEN – Proposed sewer and water rates within the Town of Tusten have been accepted as of their meeting on Tuesday, December 12. Back in August, RCAP Solutions Community Specialist Becky Sims … more
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Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association (SCVA) leadership joined 2023 Tourism Excellence Award winners at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. From left, SCVA Vice-Chair Scott Samuelson, SCVA President and CEO Roberta Byron-Lockwood, Michael Davis of the Black Library, Claire Marin of Catskill Provisions, Adam Jacobson of the Villa Roma Resort, Barbara Gref of Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bill Sipos, Douglas Shindler of the Black Library and Rick Lander of Lander’s River Trips.
Propulsors of tourism industry honored
BETHEL – The people behind the rapid success of Sullivan County’s tourism industry were honored at the Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association (SCVA) 2023 Tourism Excellence Awards dinner … more
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Dozens of concerned Liberty residents held up signs and displayed their disapproval for the proposed Lake Hills Estates Planned Use Development (PUD), which has since been denied by the Town Board by 3-2 vote in the wake of a three-month moratorium on PUD’s.
Proposed Lake Hills Estates voted down
LIBERTY – By a 3-2 vote, the Town Board of Liberty voted down a proposed resolution that, if passed, would have green-lit the progression of the Lake Hills Estates Planned Use Development (PUD) … more
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The Monticello School District evacuated all their schools due to a now disapproved bomb threat on December 1.
Bomb threat hoax evacuated Monticello schools Friday
MONTICELLO – Due to a generalized bomb threat that was received via email on Friday, December 1, by Monticello Central School District’s Superintendent Matthew T. Evans, the school … more
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The Sullivan County International Airport (SCIA) is receiving $144,000 annually over the next five years in Federal funding for infrastructure improvements mostly related to water systems.
Sullivan County Int’l Airport to receive Federal funding
SWAN LAKE   — U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro announced this week federal funding of over $3.5 million to nine airports in Upstate New York. Molinaro said that the funds are available through the … more
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County Legislature passed resolutions related to funding during their Executive Committee meeting. From left are Joseph Perrello, Luis Alvarez, County Manager Joshua Potosek and Mike Brooks.
Legislature OK’s transferring of funds to IDA;
MONTICELLO — The Sullivan County Legislature passed a resolution to transfer revolving loan funds to the Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) during their meeting on Wednesday, … more
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Liberty Town Board Member and County Legislator-elect Brian McPhillips noted his questions on the Lake Hills Estates PUD project have remained unanswered by the developers as discussions continue.
Brian McPhillips claims PUD questions unanswered
LIBERTY – As the Liberty Town Board’s initial determination on the Lake Hills Estates Planned Use Development (PUD) is expected on December 4, Town Board member and County … more
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This graph shows SUNY Sullivan having the highest increase of first-time enrollment for all SUNY community colleges from Fall 2022 to Fall 2023.
Enrollment rate at SUNY Sullivan highest in NY State
LOCH SHELDRAKE   — According to re search recently released by the SUNY System Admin Office of Institutional Research and Data Analytics, SUNY Sullivan had the highest increase of … more
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One of many beautiful scenes from an earlier year of “Peace, Love and Lights” at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.
Peace, Love and Lights returns for another magical season!
BETHEL -— Peace, Love & Lights, a drive-thru winter holiday lights experience, is returning to the grounds of Bethel Woods Center for the Arts—the nonprofit cultural center at the … more
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County Manager Josh Potosek, center, presented a 2024 Tentative Sullivan County Budget to the Legislature on Thursday, November 9. Legislators have until December 20 to review, discuss and adopt the proposed budget.
County manager presents 2024 budget
MONTICELLO   — County Manager Joshua Potosek presented a 2024 Tentative Sullivan County Budget to the Legislature on Thursday, November 9. The proposed budget continues to expand existing … more
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Matt McPhillips and his wife Vanessa are all smiles after Matt was victorious in the County Legislative race for District 1 over incumbent Chairman, Robert Doherty. McPhillips and the other victors will take their Oaths of Office on January 1.
Democrats regain Legislature in changing of the guard
SULLIVAN COUNTY – In a massive changing of the guard, five new legislators were elected for Sullivan County on Tuesday night.   Four of them ran on the Democratic ticket with the sole … more
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