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A group gathered on the Callicoon Bridge for a vigil in support of migrants in detention centers at the border.

National immigration announcements add to local fear

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Catholic Charities in New York—like so many organizations that serve immigrants—staffed up their offices across the state this past weekend, in anticipation of … more

By ELIZABETH LEPRO | 7/17/19

Ten-year-old Rose and seven-year-old Cora from Texas were among the youngest attendees at the Lights for Liberty march in Liberty, toting handmade signs

Lights for Liberty events in Sullivan draw crowds to protest kids in custody

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Long-time civil rights activist Priscilla Bassett was one of many marching on the sidewalk along Main Street in Liberty Friday night, shouting “This is what … more

By Elizabeth Lepro | 7/17/19

PorchFest, grant-funding leads Delaware meeting

HORTONVILLE, NY — More back and forth on PorchFest headlined the Town of Delaware meeting Wednesday, July 10 in Callicoon. Irene Nickolai, Joanne Brinkerhoff and Patti Moorhead, representing … more

By ELIZABETH LEPRO | 7/17/19

People gather in Callicoon to demonstrate against the mistreatment of migrants and conditions at the detention centers.

Local immigration rallies

People in the United States clearly care about immigration. On July 13, the residents of more than 700 U.S. cities took to the streets to demonstrate their feelings about the treatment of immigrant … more

7/17/19

Eldred to focus on improving academic outcomes

ELDRED, NY — Stating that his focus going forward was to improve academic outcomes, Superintendent Dr. John Morgano introduced a former colleague to those gathered for the Eldred School Board … more

By SUSAN WADE | 7/8/19

New York Senate turns left

The New York State Legislature wrapped up its work for the year on June 21, bringing an end to a session that is being called historic. When Democrats took firm control of the senate in January, the … more

7/5/19

Drivers’ licenses for undocumented

ALBANY, NY — The New York State Senate passed the Green Light Bill on June 17, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed it and the assembly had passed it a week earlier. The legislation will allow the … more

FRITZ MAYER | 6/19/19

Proposed legislation would make New York a sanctuary state

ALBANY, NY — Legislation proposed by State Sen. Jose Serrano Jr. would prevent law enforcement from holding non-documented immigrants for deportation by federal officials unless the immigrants … more

FRITZ MAYER | 4/24/19

Environmental education grant available

BLOOMING GROVE, PA — The Pike County Conservation District (PCCD) is offering a $500 Environmental Education Project grant opportunity to Pike County teachers or youth organizations to fund a … more

2/6/19

Professional development grants available

NEW YORK — The William G. Pomeroy Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2019 Professional Development Grant Program, which awards need-based scholarships of $1,000 to historical … more

1/30/19

Contributed photo&nbsp; Hilly Acres Farm in Jeffersonville is the recipient of a $491,250 grant.&nbsp;

Nearly half a million for Jeff farm

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — Augmenting a $5,000 grant from the Delaware Highlands Conservancy, Sullivan County will funnel $491,250 in New York State funds to a Jeffersonville farm to preserve … more

1/9/19

Grants announced for Sullivan

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — The grant awards for the Regional Economic Development Awards (REDA) were announced on December 18. The following are some of the larger grants awarded for projects in … more

FRITZ MAYER | 1/2/19

Arts grant cycle opens

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Delaware Valley Arts Alliance’s (DVAA) 2019 Decentralization Grant cycle has begun for organizations and artists in Sullivan County. Grants are for nonprofit arts, … more

10/3/18

Wayne’s commissioners receive grant funding

HONESDALE, PA — Local government business meeting agendas during the summer months are often short, and the August 8 session of the Wayne County Commissioners was no exception. Their top item … more

DAVID HULSE | 8/15/18

Honesdale goes out on a limb

HONESDALE, PA — “I feel really conflicted on this one, to say the least,” said President Mike Augello, before voting at the August 13 Honesdale Borough Council meeting to approve a … more

LINDA DROLLINGER | 8/15/18

Contributed photo Applications for grants for projects in the Delaware River Watershed are being accepted.&nbsp; &nbsp;

River habitat grants sought

REGION — The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is seeking grant applications for projects that will restore habitat for wildlife in the Delaware River watershed. The matching grants … more

FRITZ MAYER | 8/15/18

Grants announced for Wayne, Pike

HARRISBURG, PA — Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Pike/Wayne/Luzerne/Susquehanna/Wyoming), along with Reps. Mike Peifer (R-Pike/Wayne), Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Rosemary Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) … more

1/31/18

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