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STATE ASSEMBLY PASSES A SECOND BUDGET, NEXT MOVES TO THE SENATESCHOOL ELECTION RESULTS ACROSS THE COUNTYSOME WAYNE COUNTY CITIZENS ARE A BIG NO FOR DATA CENTERSNYSEG GETS TO RAISE RATES TEMPORARILY according to the state PSC

2 men in Liberty have been arrested after proactive investigations about would-be criminals trying to exploit or meet children online.The next generation of healthcare professionals have been honored at SUNY Sullivan at the school's Health Sciences Pinning Ceremony. As we head into Memorial Day Weekend, good news, as Lake Superior State Park in Bethel is opening this weekend. There will be no July 4th fireworks in Matamoras held by a local real estate firm.  

A major loss for Sullivan County for first quarter sales taxes.It'll be quite a long time in prison for the man who shot the lost DoorDash driver in Chester last May.The amount of homeless in temporary housing in Sull. Co. is down.  A man from Delaware has been arrested after a traffic stop in South Fallsburg. A man from PA is getting prison time for an armed robbery in the town of Wallkill. 

New York State Police, remembering those who have died in the line of duty.A man is headed to prison for at least 25 years for killing his father.When voters in area school districts go to the polls this week, they won't have the complete picture of the budgets they'll be deciding on.The statewide burn ban has expired, but the DEC says still a good idea to be careful with outdoor fires. A change to donate to your favorite charity without leaving your computer is coming up.

A man from Liberty's been arrested related to some burglaries at a gas station and retail store in the Village.Another man from Liberty's been arrested for reportedly pointing what looked to be a handgun at homes. Planners in Sullivan County are asking for the public to weigh in on the update on the county's Hazard Mitigation Plan. An 18-year-old man from Downsville has been arrested for burglary and more after a break-in was reported at an apartment building.  A raid at a motel in the Town of Ulster ended up in an arrest for a physical domestic incident.      

A man in Wayne County has been arrested after a domestic incident. PA State Police in Honesdale arresting a Waymart man.Liberty gets high speed internet thanks to Archtop Fiber and Sullivan County. A new initiative to help students in Sullivan County schools that may be in need of everyday items has launched.SUNY Sullivan held a ceremony to recognize outstanding student achievement during its yearly Academic & Athletic Awards Ceremony.  

Swan Lake may be getting a massive housing project, but apparently there are some environmental concerns.A cheese shop in Hurleyville is reportedly considering new employee housing in the Town of Fallsburg. The Sullivan 180 2026 Municipal Partnership Grant recipients have been announced. A couple of Lamborghini-like boats are sitting in Sullivan County at a local marine dealer's sales lot. The PA Gov. Josh Shapiro and his Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding have visited some local farms devastated by recent frosts.  

After a routine traffic stop in Sullivan County three men were arrested for possibly being involved in an alleged international firearms smuggling operation. Multiple residents of the Hudson Valley are in trouble for allegedly violating the state's burn ban.A frost advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for several counties upstate including Delaware.Hudson Valley Credit Union is expanding, moving their branch in Narrowsburg from Pete's Market to a spot on Route 97. Orange County is getting tougher on motorized scooters. 

A robbery in the village of Liberty has led to the arrest of two young men. Both Liberty and Fallsburg police worked together after a string of crimes were reported last Thursday.A man from Sidney has pleaded guilty to a DWI charge after a traffic stop. Ulster County lawmakers have approved legislation to help farmers who had crop losses this past month due to severe weather.The Sullivan County Legislature is accepting applications for the 2026 Legislative Discretionary Contract Program.A meet the candidate's night is planned for a trio of board of education seats in Liberty.     

A teen in Woodbourne has been arrested after a fire at a bungalow that caused fire and smoke damage.A woman in Walton has admitted she was trying to sell meth earlier this year.Nurses working for Garnet Health Medical Center are still without a contract. A six-month moratorium has been passed by the Goshen Town Board for any new solar farms .The School Superintendents Association has elected the Liberty Central School District to sit on the governing board.     

Crystal Run Healthcare or Optum has announced by email to certain patients they would be permanently closing the OB/GYN practice in Rock Hill.More ICE agents may be headed to NY. Spectrum news reports the border czar says more agents could be sent if legislation passes that limits how law enforcement can work with the agency, it's called the "Local Cops, Local Crimes Act". NYSEG along with Rochester Gas and Electric are working to relocate natural gas meters inside homes and businesses to outdoor locations that are safer and more accessible.A second-year SUNY Sullivan Liberal Arts & Sciences student from Monticello has received the Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence.        

The Monticello Central School District Board of Education has approved the latest budget which covers the 2026-27 school year.The State Comptroller says Sullivan County is one of the most underserved counties in a rural area of New York out of them all. (This story is actually about nursing students at SUNY Sull.)The SUNY Chancellor has visited SUNY Sullivan. A mock trial helps local high schoolers in Sullivan County. And as Jim Sebastian reports it coincides with another May Day holiday. 

Bad news for community members in Rock Hill who have been trying to fight the construction of a pair of warehouse/distribution centers.After an independent audit of the Town of Liberty's finances, the town is said to be in “very good” financial condition.A fake fatal accident has been set up in Monticello as a teaching moment. Wreaths Across America (WAA) is hosting an informational meeting to discuss expanding local efforts to honor fallen heroes. The grand opening of a new business in Liberty is just in time for spring.  

A man who said he indeed killed another man in Middletown had his sentencing postponed.A house fire that killed an incapacitated man in Wayne County has been ruled accidental. A group in Sullivan County working to help families find missing children is having a fun event for the community coming up.The Governor's free community college initiative for adults in high demand fields has come to Suny Sullivan. 

A man from Monticello will be growing old in prison. DA reports on sentence of man who tried to shoot Deputy. May Day has other meanings we can support in Liberty… A man from NYC busted in Delaware County after blocking a road and being found to have a forged inspection certificate.A new report says the NY state Department of Transportation used years-old traffic models so Rt. 17 in Orange and Sullivan counties could be expanded.

A man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in Ellenville has been indicted by an Ulster County grand jury.A slim win, but a win just the same in the town of Bethel against high-density housing. The next Sullivan BOCES Administrative Budget has been approved. Sullivan County is taking part in a project to honor the memory of children killed during World War 2.

Three hospitals across the Hudson Valley, including one in Sullivan County may be in trouble with Medicaid cuts.After a report Orange County had overpaid sales tax to its municipalities because of a defect in a state law, the State Comptroller's Office is pushing back.Lawmakers in Ulster County have given the greenlight for stop-arm cameras on school buses.  Students from Kindergarten to 12th grade are displaying their artwork at Liberty Central School District.  

Police in Fallsburg have arrested a man from Loch Sheldrake for domestic abuse.A man from Deposit along with a Binghamton woman are in trouble with the law after reports of a suspicious vehicle at a home where the former residents had died.  Long Eddy Fire District Commissioners are reportedly trying to help reopen the Hose Company for the community. A keepsake for coin collectors in Delaware County, but hurry, there aren't many… Things are moving along for the construction of the new Wayne Pike Career and Technical Center.

2 people have been arrested in Liberty after a bunch of cars were ripped off. It's getting closer to the completion of the expansion of Catskills Veterinary Services in Rock Hill. The New York Farm Bureau is reminding drivers that tractors may be on the road this time of year.The Sullivan County Manager has been chosen for a national leadership role representing local government administrators. 

A mural in Roscoe that had not been completed has reportedly been painted over and a whole ordeal follows.Even though fracking is illegal in the state of NY, there's a new effort to overturn that or get the state to pay some cold, hard cash.The new season for the Callicoon Depot is starting in conjunction with earth day.  Earthday also extends thru the weekend in theory... in Walton…

A man from White Sulphur Springs has been arrested in connection to child sexual exploitation.That nearly 30-million-dollar broadband project coming to Sullivan County can move forward since the ground isn't frozen. A ribbon-cutting celebration to unveil Ulster County's first DC rapid electric vehicle chargers in Southern Ulster. Delaware County's looking to move into a county-run senior meals program because they can't afford their current deal with Delaware Opportunities.  

Sullivan County law enforcement is on the lookout for a man they say is wanted for rape and sexual abuse.Sewer and water developer agreements have reportedly been approved for a new 19-unit townhouse project in Monticello.NYSEG provides free air conditioners for qualified families to beat the heat this summer.A field trip not for students, but some law enforcement professionals from Sullivan County.  

A man from Sidney has been arrested after a vehicle caught fire.As we get close to peak tourism season, there are safety road rules for tourists and locals. Since fly-fishing in Sullivan County gets attention for being some of the finest, now we're seeing an uptick in short-term rentals. Sullivan County's on the lookout for potential volunteer firefighters.     

Some folks have spoken out about the Monticello Housing Authority, calling out leadership and living conditions.The White Sulphur Springs polling place has been closed. An initiative to support students in Sullivan County schools gives them access to basic personal care items and everyday essentials. The Fort Delaware Museum of Colonial History in Narrowsburg is reopening.     

Execs. from Garnet Health have been to DC to lobby lawmakers to make sure Catskills communities are represented. The Sullivan County Sheriff has promoted from within for a new jail administrator.Sullivan County residents without broadband internet have a way to keep up with when it could happen. The Sullivan County Department of Public Health announced working with community partners to put together several kits with hygiene products and emergency care goods for residents. ShopRite in Monticello awarded a large donation to the Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless. 

A suspect has been arrested in connection to the murder of a woman from Ellenville.Retired Catskills News Director Mike Sakell pays tribute to a true Community Leader and friend, Al Frangipane.The Sullivan County Commissioner of Public Safety has resigned.Police in the Town of Wallkill have arrested a man they say threatened someone else with a screwdriver. The Sullivan County Bureau of Fire has taken part in the State's Fire Coordinators Conference.  

The DMV upgrades recently made in Sullivan County have not exactly been a smooth transition.Election security was the topic of a roundtable meeting in Wayne County. The wife of a man who shot and injured a door dash driver in Chester has also been to court.  Some tasty treats along with time to chew the fat with community members in Sull. Co. 

After SUNY Sullivan cut jobs back, they've appeared before legislators saying things are going well despite the cuts. A protest appeared in Orange County as ICE is detaining folks at the county jail. A bridge crossing state route 17k is being replaced.A teenager from Port Jervis has been arrested on drug-related offenses since he was on probation.After a man was found not guilty of a cold-case murder in the Hudson Valley, he's apparently started a GoFundMe. 

It's the end of a long and painful winter, and with that Sullivan County has announced the doors will close at the local warming centers.We've all experienced potholes in the catskills, now the county exec. in Orange County says the roads there need a ton of work (especially rt. 17).The Town of Thompson has a new app to alert residents to timely information.Bobcat of Monticello officially opened its doors. Reports of a shortage of ambulances in Wayne County.

Beware NYSEG reports a pair of blackouts. This morning and this afternoon.A new report says people leaving Sullivan County around the time of the Coronoavirus pandemic have leveled off.The National Scenic Byway Association recognized the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway with a 2026 Byway Award for Outstanding Partnership. The Sull Co Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast tomorrow at Regional Food Bank of the Hudson Valley in Montgomery.  

Six people in Monticello have been arrested after a two-day operation on drug related violations in Sullivan County.A man from Delhi indicted on multiple sex charges now has more charges against him.Now more than ever a Collaboration Between local Farms and Charitable Food organizations is needed.Applications are being accepted by the Upper Delaware Council for their 2026 River & Shoreline Clean-up Grants Program.    

At the latest Sullivan County Legislature meeting they put off the idea of considering a county executive.A man in Hancock is in trouble with law enforcement for reportedly contacting someone who had a restraining order against him. Today's the last day for you to sign up for the Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program. Drivers in NY reminded to keep your license plate clear, It's the law.  The proposal window is open for local kids, community members, schools and municipal groups for this year's Sullivan County Youth Bureau.     

It turns out a woman who was found dead after a welfare check in Ellenville was murdered.The Village of Walden Manager has been put on administrative leave after a local investigation into the village's Housing Rehabilitation Program. The Liberty Public Library has its yearly vote on tax appropriation. It's spring and with that waterways in Wayne County are busy with adventurers out for trout season. Heavy tick season already in the Catskills.Revolutionary Film Fest coming to Narrowsburg.       

Ellenville woman found dead under mysterious circumstances.Campaign for addictive Sull. Co. residents reported "extremely successful".Litter Pluck in Sull. Co. underway.Food lockers filled for Wayne County residents.

SUNY Sullivan says they're laying off several people.The Ellenville Central School District has been removed from the State Education Department's list of Target Districts.A somber reminder of a cold case involving a man from Sullivan County. Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) is partnering with the Sullivan County Visitors Association for a Fields to Forks event.  

Five people have been arrested in connection to a burglary at a home in Hurleyville.People appear to be tossing trash along State Route 17 more often. Governor's budget unveiled at a local gathering w/Jim Sebastian of Mid-Hudson News.A local farm rescue near Honesdale is closing down.  

It's not ALWAYS just fun and games at Resorts World Casino. Jim Sebastian reports on an important medical screening gathering there.A treatment center for young girls dealing with life challenges is hopefully expanding to Rock Hill.Another fire in Sullivan County. The Liberty Police Chief along with other local law enforcement leaders went to Washington, D.C. to meet in front of Congress.A chief administrative officer has been hired in Honesdale. 

A big showing across the nation for the third No Kings rally in Monticello.Sullivan County is reaching out to local property owners to see if they want to be included in a State Agricultural District.NYSEG has met with locals in Sullivan County so they could have a face-to-face meeting with customers.The state is doing well after legalizing cannabis. 

The Sullivan County Legislature is considering a new way to govern.The Honesdale Borough Council has unanimously approved changing almost all side streets downtown to one way. A section of a Sullivan County Road is being closed for bridgework near Parksville. Another fire to report, this one in Orange County.

A fight at Nellys Sports Bar in Monticello ended in a stabbing and a couple arrests. An Orange County lawmaker has been indicted by the federal government for allegedly filing fake tax returns. The Ellenville Regional Hospital Auxiliary Is getting a helping hand with their market expansion.A new report by the state comptroller shows how small businesses are bringing in a load of cash to New York.  

A group of residents in Monticello claims they never received absentee ballots they requested which meant they missed the election last week.A man from Bloomingburg has been found on the side of the road in Woodbourne after an accident. Spring has sprung in Sullivan County… report on a fun event at Holiday Mountain.Liberty Healthy Kids program reopening.  

NYSEG in Monticello to meet with customers at Thompson Town Hall this afternoon.Livingston Manor gets its first ever Affordable Housing Project.Fire in Chester kills one person.Congressman Josh Riley scores big bucks for a Wastewater Treatment Plant repair in Bloomingburg.Applications being accepted to be the next Sull. Co. Poet Laureate. 

A long-time family-owned farm in Ferndale is fighting to keep selling one of their specialties. A PA Congressman says he's sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security to release hundreds of millions in COVID money.A man in Sidney has admitted several crimes after attempting to set himself on fire in the village. Ribbon cutting for new wellness center in Crystal Connection in Wurtsboro.

A man wanted in Florida for alleged child sex crime charges has been arrested in Cochecton.Assemblymember Paula Kay is working to prevent cases of animal cruelty with new legislation. In New York -- multiple regulation changes are being considered to harvest more antlerless deer.The Governor learns more and shares about the pluses and negatives of A.I. 

Monticello Cops getting Body CamsCochecton needs to replace wastewater infrastructureMamakating Environmental Education Center this past Sunday, historian Bill Merchant delivered a compelling lecture w/JimMonticello apartment building foreclosure rumors

​NYSEG still hitting lines down from the storm Monday. Neversink man convicted for killing dad in Liberty.Election today, across Sull. Co and Walton has important one too.Residents ask Bethel Town Board to stop high density development.

A woman from Forestburgh has been arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop.Report on higher gas prices due to Iran war.The Liberty Town Board has once again taken up the issue with the Swan Lake Wastewater treatment plant.Religious organizations in Pike and Wayne counties in PA are reportedly getting state grants for better security. 

Elections are happening across Sullivan County (Weds).Burn bans starting across the state.A couple of men got into a tussle in Middletown, and both were stabbed. A request has been made to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to replace the Skinners Falls Bridge.

The Sull Co. Sheriff's office says they're in touch with local places of worship and schools after an attack in Michigan.Quite a scene on route 17A near Goshen after a tractor trailer carrying logs turned over. A man from Hancock has admitted a weapons charge where a child was injured after a gun accidentally went off. In interactive performance and workshop at Liberty High School. 

The Monticello Village Board has reportedly veto'd the idea of paying for a new chassis for a Village plow truck.Two men have been killed after missing a curve on a road in the Town of Mamakating. Several hundred thousand dollars from the state is going to area growth within the Catskills. Healey Bros. test drives earn donations to the Regional Food Bank.       

Three people had to be rescued on the shore of the Delaware river after their canoe capsized.School Bus Driver loses control of bus in Liberty, 2 kids take controlThe Liberty Rotary Club is hosting a sports outing fundraiser for Polio.   Chester lawmakers vote against ICE facility.A new property tax information portal has opened to the public in Sull. Co.