Monticello Aldi partial building collapse
MONTICELLO, NY — Over the past weekend, the Aldi grocery store in Monticello closed due to a partial building collapse. A roof leak in the rear of …
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2/17/21
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DELAWARE RIVER — For environmentalists in this region, keeping the natural gas industry out of the Delaware River Basin is a top priority. A years-long battle over the ability to frack in the …
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By OWEN WALSH
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1/20/21
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Cochecton Town Board attendance limited
COCHECTON, NY — Effective December 30, gallery attendance at Cochecton Town Board meetings is limited to media representatives and those who have …
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1/6/21
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WAYNE COUNTY, PA — A federal court case between the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) and a natural gas company in Wayne County could have a lasting impact on fracking in the Delaware …
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In 1978, the Delaware River was designated as part of the Wild and Scenic River System. By an act of Congress, an experiment and an agreement was forged that the valley would be preserved and …
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12/23/20
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TRISTATE AREA — In the face of opposition from environmental advocates, the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) voted to approve the construction of a liquefied …
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By OWEN WALSH
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12/9/20
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Having helped countless birds resume their wild lives, the woman whose long “fascination with the feather” led to an impactful life as a bird rehabilitator and conservationist has herself …
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By SANDY LONG
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12/9/20
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These days, with all the social media chatter and fast-paced lifestyles, it is hard to know how many anglers have what we used to call a “home water.” From what I’ve observed over …
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By TONY BONAVIST
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12/2/20
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Martucci scores state Senate seat
42ND SENATE DISTRICT OF NEW YORK — Weeks since Election Day, Democratic Sen. Jen Metzger (NYS-42) conceded her race for reelection to Republican challenger …
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12/1/20
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CALLICOON, NY — Twenty-some years ago, I asked lifelong Callicoon resident Ed Curtis if the current boom would last.
We’d just seen a big increase in home sales, after a long period of …
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By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ
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11/25/20
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MONTICELLO, NY — Plans for a new park in Callicoon have hit a roadblock.
A property purchase by the county that would have laid the groundwork for the new park in Callicoon was halted at …
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By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ
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10/28/20
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CALLICOON, NY — A proposed park could get a financial shot in the arm, thanks to Sen. Jen Metzger.
Located at the former Upper Delaware Campground, the tentatively named Riverside Park …
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10/21/20
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Damascus Township, the largest of the original townships created in 1798, is still the largest.
Damascus was the site of many historic events, beginning with the first settlement of …
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By ANN O’HARA
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10/14/20
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Japanese Knotweed is pervasive and pernicious in the Upper Delaware River Watershed. At this time of year, when it is in bloom, it seems to be everywhere along the river plain, and along many …
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By STEVEN SCHWARTZ
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9/23/20
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The Upper Delaware has always been known for its abundance. For its wildlife, for its natural resources, for its diversity of fish in lakes, streams and rivers. Inhabitants all, each lends its …
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9/23/20
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TRISTATE AREA — The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) on Thursday, September 10 voted to hold off on either approving or denying the permit for the proposed Gibbstown Liquefied …
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By OWEN WALSH
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9/10/20
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What do snakes, insects and mushrooms have in common? For starters, each shares habitat with us here in the Upper Delaware River region and are active at this time of year, making it more likely we …
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By SANDY LONG
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8/19/20
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What's going on in arts, leisure and community August 13 to 19
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8/12/20
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That’s right, it’s a week later and I’m still searching for the “silver lining” alluded to in my last column. To that end, I’ve been hitting the road, taking long, …
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By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX
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6/25/20
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Despite a slow beginning beset by fits and starts, spring is finally in full swing throughout the Upper Delaware River region. The bounty of birds and butterflies all about is a welcome boost to …
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By SANDY LONG
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6/10/20
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