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The Sullivan County 2022 valedictorians: Katrina Blais, Liberty Central School District; Robert Denman, Tri-Valley Central School District; Kaitlyn Potter, Eldred Central School District; Derek Adams, Liberty Central School District; Nabiha Shah Jahan, Fallsburg Central School District; Uriel Cortes-Hidalgo, Livingston Manor Central School District; and William Weiss, Monticello Central School District. Not present: Rebecca Stickle, Roscoe Central School District.

Sullivan County honors valedictorians for 2022

MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Legislature held a special meeting on May 19 to honor the county’s valedictorians for the 2022 graduating class. Eight districts participated in the … more

By LIAM MAYO | 6/1/22

Geetha Natarajan, from Wayne, NJ, was overcome with emotion at the opportunity to meet her idol Melissa Gilbert. "I still watch the seven seasons of Half Pint all of the time. I still can't believe I have met her now, she said.

The founding fish rules the weekend

UPPER DELAWARE RIVER VALLEY — In what was undoubtedly a preview of the frenzy of the 2022 summer season, Shadfest 2022 showcased activities from Port Jervis to Hancock and everywhere in … more

Photos and story by LAURIE STUART | 5/25/22

Redistricting in Sullivan County

MONTICELLO, NY — While New York State debates its districts for the 2022 election cycle, Sullivan County is preparing for its elections in 2023. The county is required by state law to redraw … more

By LIAM MAYO | 5/18/22

2022 Pennsylvania primaries: What to know

PENNSYLVANIA — The 2022 primary elections are less than a week away and will likely set the tone for one of the more competitive election years in recent Pennsylvania history. Gov. Tom Wolf … more

By OWEN WALSH | 5/11/22

Teamster members (in black) showing up to advocate for fair pay before the Sullivan County Legislature.

Fair and just pay

MONTICELLO, NY — The April 21 full board meeting of the Sullivan County Legislature opened with communications director Dan Hust reading off a statement against hate, a statement on behalf of … more

By LIAM MAYO | 4/26/22

Director of Temporary Assistance Giselle Steketee informing the legislature about the programs available to assist Sullivan County's residents.

Staff sought, help available

MONTICELLO, NY — Caring for the county’s vulnerable is critically important, but to make it happen, Sullivan County needs staff. John Liddle, commissioner in charge of the … more

By LIAM MAYO | 3/16/22

Sullivan, briefly

MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Legislature had its first round of March committee meetings on Thursday, March 3. Up for discussion: the county’s crime rates, the financing of a … more

By LIAM MAYO | 3/8/22

When freedom-lovers limit others’ freedom, and more

Don’t miss the show The meetings of the Sullivan County Legislature are the best show in town. Currently, the bad guys are winning, dominated by the chairman with his three legislative … more

2/15/22

Sullivan, briefly: Contested districts and healthy habits

MONTICELLO, NY — Redistricting has been a topic of general interest recently, as New York State’s redistricting process has neared its end. The Sullivan County Legislature approached the … more

By LIAM MAYO | 2/8/22

PA approves legislative maps

HARRISBURG, PA — After a long redistricting process, Pennsylvania finally has new legislative district maps. But legal challenges could be lying down the road. The commonwealth’s … more

By OWEN WALSH | 2/8/22

Darrin Jamaar Raynor, CEO of People in Mind of New York, requesting discretionary funding from the Sullivan County Legislature.

The rules of the legislature

MONTICELLO, NY — The dysfunction of the Sullivan County Legislature has been a topic of interest for some time. Legislators have gone on record complaining about not receiving proper … more

By LIAM MAYO | 2/1/22

Larry Whipple, president of Tri Valley Little League, requesting discretionary funding from the Sullivan County Legislature.

Sullivan, briefly

MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Legislature had a busy morning of committee meetings on January 20. Here are some of the highlights. Management and budget … more

By LIAM MAYO | 1/21/22

Michael Brooks, center, chair of the planning committee, sitting at the head of the legislature on January 13, flanked by county manager Josh Potosek, left, and clerk to the legislature AnnMarie Martin.

Legislature opts in to opioid settlement

MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Legislature marked the first committee meetings of 2022 with a snap emergency meeting. The meeting notice was released at 10:09 a.m. on January 13; the … more

By LIAM MAYO | 1/18/22

Accompanied by legislators Nicholas Salamone, left, Michael Brooks and Nadia Rajsz, Robert Doherty takes his place as District 1 legislator prior to the reorganizational meeting.

Invoking Rule #12

If you have ever watched the TV series “NCIS,” you will recall that Gibbs, the team leader, had a set of rules. These rules, referred to by number, come up when the naval crime … more

By LAURIE STUART | 1/12/22

Signs in the government center parking lot prior to the reorganizational meeting.

The once and future chair

MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Legislature re-elected Robert Doherty as its chairman in an reorganizational meeting adorned with the usual legislative trappings: complaints about proces, … more

By LIAM MAYO | 1/4/22

The public works committee sits without a quorum at an emergency meeting to discuss Hatzolah Air's airport lease agreement.

Empty benches

MONTICELLO, NY — Under normal circumstances, little news is made at a meeting that doesn't happen. But such things can happen in Sullivan County a week before the legislative … more

By LIAM MAYO | 12/30/21

Rob Doherty singing for his supper, and more

Singing for his supper County legislators are prohibited from voting on matters bearing directly on their financial interest—County Code, sections A8A-1(A) and A8A-2(B)(6)—but that … more

12/21/21

Assistant county manager Michelle Huck, left, and legislators Ira Steingart, Joe Perello, and Luis Alvarez discuss the Sullivan County 2022 budget, with legislators George Conklin, top right, and Alan Sorensen appearing via zoom on the display behind them.

A budget passed—with caveats

MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Legislature passed the county’s 2022 budget on Tuesday, December 14. The total cost of the budget comes to $259,088,488, according to a statement … more

By LIAM MAYO | 12/21/21

Catherine Scott speaking about the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases at a Thursday, December 2 meeting of the Sullivan County Legislature.

Covid cases on the rise

SULLIVAN COUNTY — Sullivan County has hit or neared all-time high records in several COVID-19 metrics this past week. According to the county’s COVID-19 dashboard, there were 476 … more

By LIAM MAYO | 12/7/21

Michael Brooks, left, presenting a cerfiticate from the Sullivan County Legislators to Bonnie Lewis commemorating her retirement, with Malinda Ware looking on.

Underpaying the treasurer’s staff?

MONTICELLO, NY — With 2022 and its budget just around the corner, the Sullivan County Legislature has been holding special meetings to review the budgetary needs of the county’s various … more

By LIAM MAYO | 12/7/21

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