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Bouquets and Thorns

Posted 4/28/23

T he past month has held many ups and downs for Sullivan County as well as New York State, with residents, volunteers, lawmakers, and many more keeping the world spinning. Here are some of our …

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Bouquets and Thorns

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The past month has held many ups and downs for Sullivan County as well as New York State, with residents, volunteers, lawmakers, and many more keeping the world spinning. Here are some of our bouquets and thorns for the past few weeks…

Bouquets go to:

The stupendous volunteers and residents who were prepared to help out their neighbors affected by the recent tornado at what seemed like less than a minute’s notice. Donated meals, clean-up crews, and community support become the follow-up story to the loss of property in two prominent locations within the county. To those who define this community for more than just the tragedy, our hats go off to you and your endless supply of care and devotion.

We are also proud of the recent additions to the prestigious Eagle Scout rank – Van Furman and Ethan Raykoff, members of Troop 97 in Neversink, who were recognized for their achievement in mid-April. These young leaders who give a great deal, not to be seen, but to see through and ensure what could be given back to the community makes its way there. Nicely done, Eagle Scouts, we applaud you and your ability and passion to make Sullivan County a place where the pride of that tradition lives strong.

Our Men at Work who were selected to be featured in our recent special section also deserve a bouquet for their continued dedication to the community, their neighbors, and their various crafts. Vast in their collective experiences and goals, these men who are in our local workforce all push to make both living in and visiting Sullivan County a greater encounter. 

To our featured, keep up the good work.

Thorns were felt:

Trying to get a grasp on the State Budget has left our hands empty, as the budget promised on April 1 is now nearly an entire month late. Local lawmakers have stated their frustrations with the tardiness of the budget, as well as various legislations proposed by Governor Kathy Hochul regarding Bail Reform. We are desperately needing the state legislature to pass the budget one way or another.

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