SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — The latest iteration of Sullivan County’s Human Rights Commission comes not without controversy, with two newly-appointed members coming under public scrutiny at the …

Proposed shelter shot down—again

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — In a county of about 80,000, hundreds are without a home. Sullivan County has a housing crisis. County rental rates have risen as much as 45 percent in the past …

Sullivan haulers accused of not recycling

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Scott Mace of Thompson Sanitation, a residential and business waste collection company, says some large trash collectors operating in the county are not recycling, …

Neighboring Orange County confirms three measles cases

NEW YORK STATE— The Orange County Health Department has confirmed three cases of measles in neighboring Orange County on May 7, 2025. Sullivan County Public Health Director Dr. Jessie …

Liberty High School teacher arrested on charges of sharing child-related pornography

On May 5, Liberty Central School District was informed of the arrest of a Liberty High School teacher on charges of sharing child-related pornography on social media. The district was made aware of …

AG Letitia James supports lawsuit that claims Town of Forestburgh violated the fair housing act

A May 5 press release from New York Attorney General Letitia James says, "James sent a letter to federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York supporting their involvement in the …

Skinners mitigation money could fund historic preservation grants

5 days ago

SKINNERS FALLS, NY and MILANVILLE, PA — Money used to mitigate the historic damage caused by the demolition of the Skinners …

Sullivan wins $500,000 EMS support grant

Tuesday, May 6

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Sullivan County has been awarded $500,000—the maximum possible under the County Emergency Medical …

Steven D'Agata Chief of Sullivan County’s Liberty Police Department

Liberty police chief says Sullivan needs a shelter

Tuesday, May 6

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — At last week’s legislative session, Steven D’Agata, Village of Liberty Police Chief said, “I want to …

Correctional staff from Woodbourne Correctional on strike on Main Street, Fallsburg, New York right near the Facility on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Sullivan County Jail hires COs fired by the state for strike

Tuesday, May 6

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — The Sullivan County Jail, which has suffered from staffing issues, has hired 11 former correctional officers …

Held accountable for giving a kid cannabis

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY— The Sullivan County Legislature voted to amend the “Social Host Law” to include cannabis, which allows individuals who provide cannabis to minors (people under …

Sullivan human rights arm revived

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — A Sullivan County Human Rights Commission and full-time human rights director have finally been established by the legislature after the commission fell defunct twice in …

County attempt to ban employee recordings fails

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — A resolution introduced by Sullivan County Human Resources to the Human Resources Committee attempting to establish a policy prohibiting the use of recording devices died …

Utility rise gets a rise from Rep. Riley

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — This past winter, hundreds of Sullivan residents expressed outrage over soaring energy bills, namely from New York State Electric and Gas Company (NYSEG), claiming their …

PennDOT completes Skinners Falls Bridge destruction

SKINNERS FALLS, NY and MILANVILLE, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) returned to the Skinners Falls Bridge the morning of Monday, April 21, to complete the …

Skinners falls: PennDOT takes down NY span of historic bridge

SKINNERS FALLS, NY and MILANVILLE, PA — The Skinners Falls Bridge went out with a bang, not a whimper, with the bridge's New York span falling with a 'thud' onto a bed of crushed stone. It was …

Back on track: Court declines to halt Skinners Falls Bridge destruction

SKINNERS FALLS, NY and MILANVILLE, PA — Judge Karoline Mehalchick of the United States District Court made a ruling in favor of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) on …

Cochecton change: Potential Verizon cell tower, roads, trucks and a bear

COCHECTON, NY — With spring in the air, the Town of Cochecton has scheduled its annual clean-up day for residents to drop off household junk and other bulky items free of charge (See sidebar at …

Rep. Riley signs letter re Head Start closures

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressional Rep. Josh Riley (D, NY-19) sent a letter alongside other members of the New York delegation to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. …

New for Narrowsburg: property, bathrooms, trees and potential grant money

TUSTEN, NY — The Town of Tusten board voted to acquire a new piece of lot property on Route 97 to be used by the highway department, to rent portable toilets for and to install new trees in …