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Hello everyone, I hope you are all doing well. The tax books for the Town of Cochecton are closed. If you were not able to make a payment, you can call the Sullivan County Treasurer for your new … more

By EILEEN HENNESSY | 4/22/21

What’s so funny?

In the spirit of this fine April Fool’s Day, and in the way life seems to be lightening up as we come closer to the end of this pandemic, River Reporter would like to hear about some of the … more

3/31/21

Babysitting blues

When my brother, Buzz, was 10 years old and I was 3, he presented my parents with this concise, hand-written diatribe as to why he had been punished. “Why I Was Punished,” by Buzzy … more

By JUDE WATERSTON | 12/23/20

It's not the first time (don't judge!) that my dog and I have matching Hanukkah outfits, and it won't be the last.

Let there be light

With what turned out to be a fairly weird Thanksgiving behind us, and what could easily be a bizarre Christmas and Kwanzaa ahead, here comes Hanukkah, hot on their heels. The Festival of Lights … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 12/9/20

Sitting at the counter, talking about fish

I remember Pete & Kathy’s Luncheonette. The building is still there on Route 52, almost at the corner of 116 in Lake Huntington, NY. The paint is still that deep—beautiful barnyard … more

By NOAH KAMINSKY | 12/9/20

Families can get together—at least virtually—to celebrate good times with the help of a new app.

Eat, Love, Snap, Share

(NAPSI)—These days, it’s still essential for families to stay connected. The last months have been challenging. More than ever people need family and friends. Modern technology has gone a … more

11/24/20

A quiet pool on the river where the author fished on a hot July night.

A fishing tale from another time

Logic might dictate that current weather conditions would be reason enough to forget fishing today. The local meteorologists report that this is one of the driest summers on record, with lawns, crops … more

By TONY BONAVIST | 11/4/20

A lot to take in

“Down, down,yellow and brownthe leaves are fallingall over the town.” This rhyme has come back to me each autumn since 1971 when my kindergarten teacher introduced it to me and … more

By KRISTIN BARRON | 10/14/20

You can’t go home again

Well, you can physically go there, but when I looked up the meaning of that expression on the internet, my search revealed this observation: “You can’t truly go back to a place you once … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 8/19/20 | 2 comments

In the 1960s, bespectacled marionettes with monikers like “Brains” were unlike anything the world had ever seen before, and I was instantly enthralled.

I’ve got no strings on me

The words above were penned by composer Leigh Harline for the Disney animated fable “Pinnochio.” In 1940, child actor Dickie Jones leant his talents to give voice to Geppetto’s … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 5/13/20

Unexpected heroes

As we prepare to celebrate another holiday, minds wander toward the ghosts of Christmas past. I can’t help but remember a time before Sullivan County became home. My sister Valerie is home … more

By GREG TRIGGS | 12/23/19

As a child, I was obsessed with LEGO. I was also adorable, IMHO.

Chanukah with Mom: Thanks for the memories

As a child, it was impossible for me to appreciate the hard work that my mother went through to make Chanukah special, magical and wondrous. Today, I can look back fondly and revel in the efforts … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 12/18/19

Keeping the memory alive: a celebration

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts (BWCA) hosted a celebration of the publication launch of “Woodstock: 50 Years of Peace and Music” Sunday, July 21, featuring a group of panelists, all … more

By VERONICA DAUB | 8/7/19

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