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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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