SC Democrat Podcast

In this episode: Holocaust Survivor Recounts Kristallnacht and Escape to U.S. Students Honored in Catholic Charities Poster Contest County Homeless Shelter Plan Stalls After Vote Falls Short Sullivan Residents Remember the Humble Legacy of Pope Francis Cochecton Board Advances Fosterdale Gas Plaza Project

Episode 323: Headlines 4/21-4/25/25 by Sullivan County Democrat

Episode 322: Headlines 4/14-4/18/25 by Sullivan County Democrat

Episode 321: Headlines 4/7-4/11/25 by Sullivan County Democrat

Episode 320: Headlines 3/31-4/4/25 by Sullivan County Democrat

In this episode: Barbarite wins Monticello special election NY fire crews assist in Damascus house fire Monticello targets shopping cart problem Sheriff's Office trains with new TASER 7 Mamakating raises income limit for senior tax break Statewide burn ban now in effect Monticello resident urges action on opioid crisis Fallsburg honors EMT, officers, longtime volunteer Hope Alive 845 calls for missing persons reform Dr. Kasey Barber returns to practice in Youngsville Assembly Member Kay's first bill signed into law CASA seeks volunteers for child advocacy Tim Dymond endorsed by national police union

In this episode: Missing children found safe after overnight search in Livingston Manor Neversink residents praise Keriland land conservation Forestburgh lawsuit over Orthodox housing project moves forward Cathleen Breen named 2024 Realtor of the Year Bethel residents push for moratorium on large-scale developments Villa Roma launches daily NYC bus service Mayor Massey hosts youth Civic Engagement Day at Kartrite Merged school district named Rockland Central Town of Delaware sets April 26 cleanup and shredding day Neversink asks residents to report wild animal ownership Neversink summer camp plans move ahead with student counselors Long Eddy Hose Company works to revive fire services

In this episode: New Agreement Reached in State Correction Officers' Strike One Dead, One Injured in Monticello Rollover Crash Congressman Riley Visits Wurtsboro to Save Exit 114 Callicoon Approves Purchase of New 2024 Dodge Pickup Truck CFOS to Award Nearly $500,000 in Scholarships for 2025 Wurtsboro Mayoral Race Between Sisco and Champagne Heats Up

In this episode: 1. NYSEG Addresses High Electric Bills, Leaves Many Frustrated 2. Governor Hochul's Budget Allocates $100,000 for Elderly Home Care 3. Liberty Residents Speak Out Against Planned Unit Development Law 4. Fallsburg Residents Debate Zoning Amendments at Packed Hearing 5. Catholic Charities to End Chemical Dependency Treatment Programs 6. Monticello Fire Department Celebrates 150th Anniversary 7. Livingston Manor-Roscoe Schools Prepare for ‘The Jungle Book' Production

In this episode: 1. Monticello Officials Oppose NYSEG Rate Hike, Demand Transparency 2. Fallsburg Basketball Volunteer Arrested for Inappropriate Texts 3. Rock Salt Shortage Hits Sullivan County Amid Harsh Winter 4. Sullivan County Legislators Urge Hochul to Repeal HALT Act 5. Highland Town Clerk Censured, Work Computer Seized by Police 6. Sullivan County Republican Committee Endorses Sheriff Schiff 7. Skinners Falls Bridge Demolition Sparks Preservation Efforts 8. Villa Roma Hosts Catskills Festival, Showcasing Top Musical Talent

In this episode: 1. New York State Budget Director Discusses Affordability and Public Safety in Monticello 2. Hortonville Fire Company Petitions for Zoning Change Amid Resident Opposition 3. Highland Town Board's Property Purchase Faces Public Challenge 4. Frito-Lay Announces Closure of Liberty Plant, Leaving 287 Jobless 5. Correctional Officers Protest Unsafe Working Conditions Across New York 6. Town of Delaware Supports ‘Save the Silos' Project in Callicoon

In this episode: 1. Livingston Manor-Roscoe School Board Election Postponed Due to Storm 2. NYSEG Customers Outraged Over Skyrocketing Electric Bills 3. Villa Roma Aims to Revive Catskills Entertainment with New Festival 4. Sullivan County Sheriff's Race Heats Up Amid Corruption Allegations 5. Newly Formed Village of Ateres Sets First Election Date 6. Swan Lake Development Proposal Sparks Community Discussion

In this episode: 1. Swan Lake Sewer Crisis – Liberty Town Board scrambles to fix wastewater plant violations and avoid major fines. 2. Sullivan County Leads NY Job Growth – The county posts the highest non-farm job growth in New York State. 3. Liberty Rotary Aids Puerto Rico – Local volunteers help improve disaster preparedness on the island. 4. Monticello Animal Cruelty Arrest Sparks Legal Push – Senator Oberacker calls for tougher bail laws after a tragic case. 5. Livingston Manor-Roscoe School Board Election Set – Nineteen candidates compete for seven seats in the new district. 6. Catskills Festival at Villa Roma – Three-day music and arts festival set for February 21-23. 7. Coldest Night of the Year Walk for Homelessness – Annual fundraiser raises awareness and support for the homeless.

1. **Fallsburg Zoning Controversy** – Proposed changes spark debate over housing density and infrastructure concerns. 2. **Sullivan County Airport Expansion** – New terminal set to open in May, boosting business and tourism. 3. **Woodstock Oasis Opens in Bethel** – Cannabis dispensary embraces music history and counterculture roots. Let me know if you'd like to tweak or prioritize any of them!

Episode 310: Headlines 1/21-1/24 by Sullivan County Democrat

In this episode: Bethel Mourns Loss of Longtime Constable Senator Oberacker Takes Key Senate Roles Callicoon Depot Set for Major Revamp Livingston Manor-Roscoe Board Election Announced Bethel Lions Club Honors Community Heroes

In this episode: 1. **Paula Kay Sworn in as NY Assemblywoman** 2. **UDC Elects New Officers for 2025** 3. **Adapt-A-Thon Brings Joy Through Modified Toys** 4. **Forestburgh Sets Leadership for 2025** 5. **Livingston Manor, Roscoe Schools Plan Merger** 6. **Emergency HEAP Benefits Now Available** 7. **Wayne Memorial Welcomes First Baby of 2025** 8. **Animal Shelter Fund Opens 2025 Grant Cycle**

In this episode: Tragic Murder-Suicide in Mamakating Leaves Three Dead Remembering President Jimmy Carter's Legacy in Sullivan County Sullivan County Housing Market: Prices Surge Amid Declining Sales Sheriff Mike Schiff Seeks Historic Sixth Term Dr. Jessie Moore Appointed as Sullivan County's New Public Health Director 2024 Year in Review: Highlights from a Transformative Year in Sullivan County Monticello Considers Selling Parking Lots to Boost Tax Base Callicoon Chiropractor Dr. Linda Borrelli Retires After 44 Years Catholic Charities Announces 2025 Caritas Award Honorees

Episode 306: Headlines 12/24-12/27/24 by Sullivan County Democrat

In this episode: Catholic Parishes Consolidate Amid Priest Shortage in Sullivan County Callicoon Town Board Approves Demolition of Unsafe Building Sullivan County Legislature Passes $303 Million 2025 Budget with EMS Focus Wreaths Across America Honors Veterans Across Sullivan County Ellenville Regional Hospital Auxiliary Donates Record $30,000

In this episode: Artists Invited to Preserve Iconic Woodstock Message Tree Delaware River Basin Commission Declares Water Emergency WJFF's One Small Step Project Bridges Political Divides Gladys ‘Goodie' Maier Celebrates 100 Years of Community Impact SUNY Sullivan Regains Full Accreditation Sullivan West High Hosts College and Career Fair Barryville's Camp Fimfo Advances with Environmental Impact Approval Monticello Fire Department Announces Volunteer Parade for Fall 2024

Episode 303: Headlines 12/3-12/6/24 by Sullivan County Democrat

Episode 302: Headlines 11/26-11/29/24 by Sullivan County Democrat

In this episode: EMS Fly Car Program Cuts Emergency Response Times Proposed Summer Camp for Sullivan Families Gains Support Sundown Wildfires Spark Community Unity Drought Halts Delaware Aqueduct Repairs Liberty School District Settles Military Pay Lawsuit $30 Million Grant Brings High-Speed Broadband to Sullivan Mamakating's Lucrative Cell Tower Upgrade Deal Fuel Truck Authorized for Large-Scale Fire Response Affordable Housing Fund Debated by Legislators

In this episode: Broadband Expansion in Upstate New York Announced by Governor Hochul and Senator Schumer Town of Callicoon Approves $4.4 Million 2025 Budget Under Tax Cap HEAP Program Offers Winter Heating Assistance for Low-Income Families Firefighters Contain 600-Acre Brush Fire Near Grahamsville Skinners Falls Bridge Set for Dismantling Before Winter Monticello Discusses Winter Parking Lot Closures and Building Code Compliance Fallsburg Considers Tax Cap Override for 2025 Budget Sullivan County Schools Embrace Chess Programs with Community Support

In this episode: 2025 Sullivan County Budget Proposal Highlights Debt Reduction and EMS Expansion Big Eddy Brewing and Smokd BBQ Open in Narrowsburg Community Rallies as Search for Missing Roscoe Man Continues Volunteer Fire Departments Receive Grants for Safety Upgrades

In this episode: Ang Lee Shares Insights at the Borscht Belt Film Fest Sullivan County Early Voting Sees Strong Turnout Fire Destroys Historic Pines Hotel in Fallsburg Wurtsboro Celebrates New Playground and Mural Unveiling Big Eddy Film Festival Highlights Local Talent Sullivan County Passes Law to Promote Affordable Housing

In this episode: Review Finds Gaps in Sullivan County Child Welfare Services Affordable Housing Projects Move Forward in Monticello Fallsburg Student Arrested After Online Threat Callicoon Faces Costly Water Well Repairs White Lake Watershed Gains Environmental Protection Congressional Candidates Address Key Issues at NAACP Forum Two Killed, One Injured in Route 17 Collision

In this episode: 1. **SUNY Sullivan Foundation Receives $5,000 Grant from Jeff Bank** 2. **Historic Cochecton Home Destroyed in Early Morning Fire** 3. **Monticello Village Board Supports Annual Halloween Parade** 4. **Callicoon's Iconic Silos to Undergo Preservation Efforts** 5. **Livingston Manor and Roscoe Schools Revisit Merger Talks** 6. **Sullivan County Farmers Win Legal Battle Against NYC Foie Gras Ban**

In this episode: Attorney General Sues River Valley Estates Over Unsafe Conditions Roscoe Students Learn Fire Safety During National Prevention Week Monticello Manor to be Revamped Into Affordable Housing Center for Discovery Receives Cleve Gray Art Donation

Sullivan Firefighters Hold 65th Annual Brunch Ivory Coleman Takes Dual Role at Monticello High Teen Driver Charged in Fatal Mamakating Crash Delaware River Valley Awards Honor Local Leaders Long Eddy Fire Department Shuts Down Liberty Wins $20 Million for Infrastructure Sullivan County Rebuilding Human Rights Commission Vet Fest Brings Veterans Together in Grahamsville

In this episode: Firefighters' Association Hosts 65th Annual Brunch Ivory Coleman Joins Monticello High as Assistant Principal and Safety Director Fatal Car Crash Claims Minisink Valley Student's Life 36th Annual River Valley Awards Celebrate Community Leaders Long Eddy Fire Department Suspends Service Liberty Secures $20 Million Infrastructure Grant Sullivan County Seeks Volunteers for Human Rights Commission Vet Fest Celebrates Local Veterans at Grahamsville Fairgrounds

Episode 291: Headlines 9/9-9/13/24 by Sullivan County Democrat

In this episode: 1️⃣ **Liberty Town Board Advances Swan Lake Zoning Change Discussions with Landowner Conditions** 2️⃣ **Justin Picciotti Appointed Fallsburg Deputy Supervisor Amid Leadership Shift** 3️⃣ **Neversink to Form Committee for Parks and Recreation Bylaws Review** 4️⃣ **Volunteers Plant Daffodils in Parksville to Honor Bill Graham as Part of Global Memorial** 5️⃣ **Livingston Manor Hosts 4th Annual Christopher Pekny Memorial Motor Show** 6️⃣ **Fallsburg Councilmember Pushes for Action on Aging Water Infrastructure**

In this episode: Here's a list of the stories with their headlines, using number emojis as requested: **1. Sale of Villa Roma Resort in Callicoon to Fay Hospitality** **2. Sullivan County Planning Division Launches Water Infrastructure Assessment** **3. Upper Delaware River Attracts Over 327,000 Visitors in Summer 2023** **4. Child Advocacy Center Opens in Liberty to Support Vulnerable Children** **5. Villa Roma Resort to Undergo $3.92 Million in Improvements Post-Sale**

In this episode: 1️⃣ Sullivan County Considers Staggered Terms for Legislators 2️⃣ Monticello Explores Electric Vehicle Charging Station Expansion 3️⃣ Mamakating Holds Hearing on Zoning Code Penalties Amendment 4️⃣ Monticello Appoints John Barbarite as New Village Trustee

In this episode, 1️⃣ **Sullivan County Legislature Adopts SUNY Sullivan 2024-2025 Budget** 2️⃣ **Four-Way Stop Approved for Liberty Intersection** 3️⃣ **Parksville Main Street Revitalization Receives $650,000 Grant** 4️⃣ **James Galligan Appointed to Sunset Lake LDC** 5️⃣ **Joe Perrello Rejoins IDA Board** 6️⃣ **Delaware Free Library Restoration Nears Completion** 7️⃣ **Bethel Woods Continues Woodstock Oral History Project** 8️⃣ **Callicoon Board Takes Action on Unsafe Building and Junkyard Violations** 9️⃣ **Youngsville Water District Updates Announced**

In this episode, 1️⃣ **Mamakating Town Board Meeting on Exit 114 Rescheduled** 2️⃣ **Mamakating Plans Fireworks and Street Fair for Next Summer** 3️⃣ **Hurricane Debbie Causes Damage and Power Outages in Western Sullivan County** 4️⃣ **Monticello Passes Local Laws on Traffic, Rentals, and Legal Protections** 5️⃣ **Congressman Marc Molinaro Visits Delaware Valley Job Corps** 6️⃣ **Bethel Woods Continues Collecting Woodstock Oral Histories** 7️⃣ **Motorcyclist Killed in Liberty Collision** 8️⃣ **Liberty State Trooper Charged with Robbery and Misconduct** 9️⃣ **Callicoon Center Band Concludes 90th Season**

In this episode: Here's a list of the articles with headlines: 1️⃣ **Debate Erupts Over Proposed Local Law #2 in Forestburgh** 2️⃣ **Tragic Accident on Route 52 Claims Life of 11-Year-Old Delana Weyandt** 3️⃣ **Louis Ingrassia Jr. Introduced as Republican Candidate for Assembly District 100** 4️⃣ **Forestburgh Fire Department Opposes OSHA Proposal** 5️⃣ **Peck's Markets to Be Sold to PSK Supermarkets, Ensuring Jobs and Lower Prices** 6️⃣ **Sullivan County Receives $165K for Family-Centered Services Initiative** 7️⃣ **Liberty Addresses Safety Concerns Over Swan Lake Footbridge**

In this episode: 1. **Old Sullivan County Jail and Sheriff's Complex to Be Sold for Housing Development** 2. **New Leadership at Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce: Meet Ashley Leavitt** 3. **SUNY Sullivan Welcomes New President Dr. David Potash** 4. **Sullivan County Opposes New OSHA Emergency Response Standard** 5. **Sustainable Bethel Committee Continues Climate Smart Initiatives** 6. **Sunset Lake LDC Board Vacancy Following Albee Bockman's Resignation** 7. **Fallsburg Issues Third Water Conservation Notice This Summer** 8. **Neversink Crossing Project Secures Funding to Bridge $550,000 Gap** 9. **Tragic Drowning Incident at Loch Sheldrake: Remembering Erick Perez-Alas** 10. **Parksville's Double Up: A London Bus Transformed into a Restaurant**

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In this episode: 1️⃣ **Tragic Death of Foster Child in Monticello** 2️⃣ **WJFF Radio Launches "One Small Step" to Bridge Community Divides** 3️⃣ **Neversink Crossing Project Nears Approval** 4️⃣ **St. Peter's Church Celebrates 150th Anniversary** 5️⃣ **Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump at Pennsylvania Rally** 6️⃣ **Sullivan County IDA Chair Suzanne Loughlin Resigns** 7️⃣ **Local Firefighters Raise Concerns Over Proposed OSHA Rule** 8️⃣ **CATCH My Breath Program Aims to Prevent Youth Vaping** 9️⃣ **Sullivan County EMS Upgrades and Recognition Efforts**

In this episode, 1️⃣ **Tragic Drowning Incident: Man Drowns in Delaware River Near Barryville-Shohola Bridge** 2️⃣ **Early Morning Garage Fire in Liberty** 3️⃣ **Monticello Addresses Water System Issues** 4️⃣ **Town Board Approves Water and Sewer Agreement** 5️⃣ **Upper Delaware BioBlitz Returns In-Person** 6️⃣ **James Taylor Captivates Audience at Bethel Woods** 7️⃣ **Family Concert Series Features Bob Marley Tribute** 8️⃣ **Concerns Raised Over Refuah Health Building** 9️⃣ **Fallsburg Issues Water Conservation Notice**

In this episode, 1️⃣ **The Tragic Story of Zola** 2️⃣ **Storm Tragedy at Russell Brook Campsites** 3️⃣ **Monticello Village Budget Deficit** 4️⃣ **Bethel Woods Wastewater Agreement**

In this podcast: Sure! Here are the headlines: 1️⃣ **Republican Primary Results in the 100th Assembly District** 2️⃣ **Holiday Mountain Ski and Fun Park Expansion** 3️⃣ **New EMS Contract for Sullivan County** 4️⃣ **AED Donations in Rockland** 5️⃣ **Borscht Belt Marker Project Event** 6️⃣ **Russell Dairy Farm Fire** 7️⃣ **Retirement of Ellen Heller** 8️⃣ **Sullivan County Board of Ethics Appointments** 9️⃣ **Spring Hills Project in Monticello**

In this episode: 1️⃣ **Callicoon Addresses Code Violations on Two Properties** 2️⃣ **Monticello Police Chief Updates Village Board on Memorial Day Weekend Shootings** 3️⃣ **Callicoon Hosts 28th Annual Tractor Parade with Over 2,000 Visitors** 4️⃣ **Rockland Approves Six-Month Moratorium on Projects** 5️⃣ **Neversink Town Board Discusses Garbage and Bathroom Maintenance at Soccer Field** 6️⃣ **Mamakating Upgrades Security with $12,000 Key Fob System** 7️⃣ **Sullivan County NAACP Holds Juneteenth Celebration in Monticello** 8️⃣ **Fallsburg Extends Moratorium on Planned Unit Developments** 9️⃣ **Garnet Health Medical Center - Catskills Appoints New Nursing Director for Swing Bed Program**

In this episode, 1️⃣ **Camping and Concerts at Bethel Woods: Experience Music and Glamping at an Iconic Venue** 2️⃣ **Concerns Over Exit 114 Closure: Community Rallies Against Proposed Route 17 Changes** 3️⃣ **Federal Funding for Liberty Infrastructure: $1 Million Secured for Water System Upgrades** 4️⃣ **Sullivan County Grant Approvals: Emergency and Homeland Security Grants Awarded** 5️⃣ **Local Legislation and Community Concerns: Hasidic Jewish Community Voices Opposition** 6️⃣ **Forestburgh Pool Closure: Lack of Lifeguards Leads to Summer Shutdown** 7️⃣ **Climate Action and Community Activism: Calls for DRBC to Address Climate Crisis**

In this episode: 1️⃣ $18 Million Rehabilitation Project for Callicoon-Damascus Bridge Approved 2️⃣ Bethel Town Board Approves $6.3 Million Loan for New Highway Garage 3️⃣ Sustainable Bethel Committee Considers White Lake Watershed CEA Designation 4️⃣ Girl Scout Katie Slemmer Unveils Peace Pole at Callicoon Creek Park 5️⃣ Creative Arts for Healing Symposium Concludes in Sullivan County 6️⃣ Bethel Woods Family Concert Series Kicks Off with Taylor Swift Music 7️⃣ Inaugural Celebrity Golf Outing Held at Monster Golf Club 8️⃣ Liberty Town Board Approves $40 Million Budget for Swan Lake Sewer System 9️⃣ Representative Marc Molinaro Requests $60 Million Federal Funding for NY-19

In this episode: 1️⃣ **SUNY Sullivan Slashes Five Programs Amid Budget Cuts** 2️⃣ **Fallsburg Settles Legal Battle Over Construction Violations** 3️⃣ **Mamakating Extends Highway Superintendent Term to Four Years** 4️⃣ **Liberty Museum Opens Holocaust-Inspired Exhibit** 5️⃣ **Twin Funeral Directors Retire After 34 Years of Service** 6️⃣ **Swan Lake Sewer Plant Upgrades Budget Soars to $40M** 7️⃣ **Safe Harbor Catskills Celebrates Grand Opening** 8️⃣ **Sullivan County Honors Veterans on Memorial Day**

In this episode: 1️⃣ **Solar Farm Awaits Engineering Analysis in Liberty and Rockland** 2️⃣ **Rockland Sets Public Hearing for Local Law #2 of 2024** 3️⃣ **South Fallsburg Adopts Property Tax Levy Law** 4️⃣ **Wurtsboro Celebrates Bashakill Bazaar Grand Opening** 5️⃣ **Callicoon Fire Department Hosts 2nd Annual Car Show** 6️⃣ **SCVA Hosts Go Swap Literacy Exchange for National Tourism Week** 7️⃣ **Minivan Collides with School Bus on State Route 52** 8️⃣ **Hankins-Fremont Fire Dept. Forms Ladies Auxiliary**

In this episode: **Podcast Description Headlines:** 1️⃣ **Mamakating Installs New Camera System to Curb Park Vandalism** 2️⃣ **Proposed Four-Year Term for Highway Superintendent in Mamakating** 3️⃣ **Fallsburg Approves Study for Upgrading Aging Wastewater Treatment Plant** 4️⃣ **Neversink Addresses Route 55 Closure and Grahamsville Pool Leak** 5️⃣ **Callicoon Water Well Project Advances with Contractor Bids** 6️⃣ **Landfield Avenue Synagogue Honors Holocaust Remembrance Day** 7️⃣ **Liberty Considers Swan Lake Donation Amid Financial Concerns** 8️⃣ **Catskill Cuisine Event Celebrates Regional Culinary Delights** 9️⃣ **Bethel Residents Discuss Impact of Proposed Construction Projects**