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Mamakating earns big
MAMAKATING - Over the past few meetings, the Town of Mamkating has been transferring money into NYCLASS (New York Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System) which is a highly liquid investment fund … more
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(From Left to Right) Antique Palace Emporium’s Denise Decker, County Clerk Russell Reeves, Catskill Provisions’ Verna Spina, SCVA President/CEO Roberta Byron-Lockwood, and Forestburgh Playhouse’s Franklin Trapp.
SCVA kicks-off National Travel and Tourism Week with annual brochure swap
LIBERTY- The Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association (SCVA) parking lot in Liberty was stuffed with local businesses offering swag and informative brochures about area businesses and organizations … more
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Thompson Supervisor Bill Rieber; Thompson Historian Al Dumas; Thompson Board Members Scott Mace, Ryan Schock, Melinda Meddaugh, and John Pavese joined newly appointed Thompson Town Historian Dumas, during his appointment ceremony.
Al Dumas: preserving Thompson’s rich history for future generations
Al Dumas, the newly appointed Town Historian of Thompson, is a man whose passion for the history of his hometown runs deep. Growing up, Dumas acquired a wealth of knowledge about the history of … more
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This was the scene at Norris and Catherine Chumley’s property following the April 22 tornado.
Picking up the pieces
JEFFERSONVILLE — As they continue to pick up the pieces from the April tornado, the Town of Callicoon is reporting a busy season that will only get busier.   Highway Superintendent … more
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This damage to the lawn of a Tower Road resident shows the deep furrows the pigs made.
USDA captures 5 feral swine in Callicoon
Callicoon — Residents of River Road and Tower Road in Callicoon knew they had a problem. One look at their lawns and it was evident that a large animal was doing some very serious … more
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From left: Sisters Danielle Sykes and Beth Sykes, mother Amy Kerber, sister Carrie Sykes and Eddie Sykes III, 24.
Fatal MVA claims two lives
COCHECTON – On Monday, March 27, James Card, 34, of Beach Lake and Edward Sykes III, 24, of North Branch were both involved in a double fatal head-on collision on State Route 97 around 3:45 … more
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Committees discuss Big Eddy Brewing, finances
NARROWSBURG – Two committees from the Upper Delaware Council (UDC) discussed the updated report on the upcoming microbrewery on Main Street in Narrowsburg – Big Eddy Brewing Co.In a … more
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A packed room at the Kartrite Resort and Indoor Waterpark during Thursday’s Summit.
‘Open for business’
SULLIVAN COUNTY –– Shovel ready sites, project pre-approvals and ratables are always on the mind of the staff and board of directors at the Sullivan County Partnership for Economic … more
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From left, the Town of Highland Planning Board members Tim McKenna, Jeff Spitz, Chairman Norm Sutherland, J.T. Vogt and Steve Bott heard presentations regarding Camp FIMFO’s status report.
Camp FIMFO waiting on NPS report
HIGHLAND — Representatives for Camp Fun Is More Fun Outside (FIMFO), a proposed $44.9 million campsite project in Barryville spearheaded by Northgate Resorts, presented an update before the … more
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Bethel transitioning to renewable energy
BETHEL –– Solar-sourced electricity is available to residents of Bethel at an annual discount of 10 percent, through an ambitious project that spanned several years.  The Bethel … more
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Mamakating and Bloomingburg hold joint public hearing
WURTSBORO – The Town of Mamakating and the Village of Bloomingburg held a joint public hearing in a tension filled town hall on March 15 to address an annexation petition brought up by the … more
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Liberty Town Supervisor Frank DeMayo at a recent Town Board meeting, during a zoning discussion.
Liberty to hold zoning info session next month
LIBERTY  —  In continuing with the process of updating their Town code to include parameters for schools and houses of worship, which is required by State and Federal law, the Liberty … more
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Marcia Salton honored
At last week’s Bethel Town Board meeting, a certificate of appreciation was awarded by Supervisor Dan Sturm to past president of the Bethel Lions Club Marcia Salton, who is leaving the … more
The Callicoon Depot once welcomed hundreds of visitors to Callicoon every month as well as serving as a freight station. Today, the depot is being transformed into a visitors center and community resource.
Callicoon Depot project reporting progress
CALLICOON — Back in January, the Callicoon Depot Inc. (CDI) elected a new board. “The response was incredible,” … more
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New York State Office for the Aging begins survey to assess quality of life for older adults.
NYS Office for the Aging initiates survey for older adults
NEW YORK STATE –– In preparation for their Four-Year Plan, the New York State County Office for the Aging has initiated the state’s first-ever community assessment survey of older … more
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NBA star Willis Reed was a frequent visitor to Callicoon during his playing days with the New York Knicks, especially to visit his good friends Mickey, left, and Rease Roche of Roche’s Garage. This photo, taken in 1973, shows Willis taking delivery of a brand new GMC Jimmy after his second NBA championship.
Willis Reed remembered as true friend of Callicoon
RUSTON, LA – One of the greatest basketball players to ever walk on the court died Tuesday, March 21 at the age of 80 in Ruston, LA. Willis Reed was the centerpiece on the New York Knicks … more
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Thanks to the donations from their annual fundraiser, the Forestburgh Fire Department purchased six brand new AEDs for their line officers’ vehicles.
Forestburgh FD purchases AED’s
FORESTBURGH - The Town of Forestburgh Fire Department’s recent annual fundraiser allowed the purchase of six brand new Philips Heartstart automated external defibrillators (AED) for the … more
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Marc Singer is stepping down as Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at SUNY Sullivan.
Marc Singer resigns as SUNY VP
LOCH SHELDRAKE — SUNY Sullivan Vice President of Academics and Student Affairs, Marc Singer, announced his resignation from the position at the college’s Board of Trustees meeting on … more
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Local veterans had the opportunity to speak with U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and members of her staff on Friday.
Gillibrand visits Monticello VA Clinic
MONTICELLO –– U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand first introduced Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act in 2020 alongside a … more
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Daniel Resnick enters guilty plea
MOUNTAINDALE ––Sullivan County businessman, Daniel “Butch” Resnick, has entered a guilty plea to a charge of conducting an unlicensed money  transmitting business, his … more
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The Highland Town Board and other town officials have been named defendants in a defamation and discrimination lawsuit filed by former Constable Marc Anthony.
Highland Town Board sued by Marc Anthony
HIGHLAND – Former Town of Highland Constable Marc Anthony has filed a lawsuit against Town Supervisor Jeff Haas, Councilperson Kaitlin Haas, and the Town Board in the Supreme Court of Sullivan … more
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From left, Ellyane Hutchinson, Douglas Shindler, Michael Davis, and Tal Beery pose in front of the Historic Key Bank Building new home to the Black Library.
The Black Library signs lease
MONTICELLO -   Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre (HPAC) and The Black Library co-founders Douglas Shindler and Michael Davis, have signed a lease last Friday, March 17, for the historic Key … more
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Even the vehicles go green for the parade!
Irish eyes were smiling in Jeff
The green came out for the day in Jeffersonville on Saturday for the county’s only St. Patrick’s Day Parade.  Started 11 years ago, the annual event is hosted by the Ancient Order … more
Liberty Councilmen Dean Farrand, right, and John Lennon, left, during discussion about possible amendments to the Town code regarding schools and houses of worship.
Liberty talks zoning
LIBERTY –– Discussion on possible amendments to the Town’s zoning, regarding the establishment of parameters for schools and houses of worship, in certain areas of Liberty, … more
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The NYS Department of Health now has a field office in the Gladys Olmsted Building, which also houses the County’s Public Health offices.
NYSDOH Liberty office opens
LIBERTY –– The NYS Department of Health (NYSDOH) has announced that their new field office, located within the Sullivan County Public Health office (Gladys Olmsted Building) at 50 … more
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