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Photos by Carol Montana LIBERTY, NY (May 28, 2012) – Veterans and cub scouts, county, town and village officials, fire trucks, antique cars and even the winner of the First Annual Liberty Soap Box Derby Race. The Memorial Day Parade has become a tradition in Liberty, NY. Here are photos from the 2012 parade. View [...]

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NEW YORK STATE (May 28, 2012) – "On behalf of all New Yorkers, I offer my deep gratitude to the men and women of our nation’s armed services who for generations have defended our country and put their lives on the line so others can live in peace. “Memorial Day offers an occasion for each [...]

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Photos by Stephen Lavelle LIBERTY, NY (May 27, 2012) – We are all familiar with the phrase ”Baseball, hotdogs and apple pie” as it describes a slice of Americana. Add to that phrase “an annual soap box derby,” and you have Americana in Liberty, NY on Memorial Day Weekend 2012. Just over 30 cars took [...]

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (May 26, 2012) – The Catskill Chronicle would like to wish its readers a Happy Memorial Day Weekend. Be safe in whatever you do, and please, don’t forget to thank a veteran.               ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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LIBERTY, NY (May 25, 2012) – Sullivan County Legislators Cindy Kurpil Gieger, Cora Edwards and Kitty Vetter are teaming up in a bipartisan effort to reach the public with an important message on Taxes and Mandate Reform. “With the present state of our economy and our residents struggling as never before with the ever increasing [...]

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LIBERTY, NY (May 24, 2012) – One of the many things going on in Liberty, NY this weekend, in addition to a parade, a soap-box derby and a talent show, is the 9th Annual Town-Wide Yard Sale-O-Rama. The event is sponsored by the Greater Liberty Chamber of Commerce, and is being held at over 20 [...]

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GRAHAMSVILLE, NY (May 23, 2012) – To help celebrate NYS Museum Week – May 31 to June 6 –the Time and the Valleys Museum is hosting a special program “Old Time Remedies from Your Kitchen Cabinet” on Sunday, June 3 at 2:00 p.m. Betty Shaver will talk about the many items kept in an early [...]

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LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY (May 23, 2012) – On Saturday, May 26, Joan Wulff and the 2012-13 newly elected Trustees of the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum will ceremoniously put the shovel in the ground to include the Wulff Gallery into the new addition to the center.  The Wulff Gallery will include the Joan Wulff [...]

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HURLEYVILLE, NY (May 22, 2012) – The Hurleyville School House, home of the Sullivan County Museum, will celebrate its centennial on Sunday, June 16, 2012 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The event will feature school memorabilia at the Sullivan County Museum, 265 Main Street in Hurleyville, NY. The school house was built in 1912 to [...]

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Story and photos by Carol Montana MONTICELLO, NY (May 21, 2012) – Opening with a salute to our Armed Forces members, the 7th Annual Thunderbash, produced by Bold Gold Media and Thunder 102 Radio at Monticello Casino & Raceway, proceeded to once again “wow” audience members who turned out to see and hear Nashville recording [...]

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NEW YORK STATE (May 20, 2012) – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced yesterday that "Buckle Up New York," a 14-day statewide campaign aimed to crack down on drivers and their passengers who do not wear seatbelts, will be launched by the New York State Police on Monday, May 21 and continue through Sunday, June 3. [...]

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NEW YORK STATE (May 20, 2012) – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced yesterday that "Buckle Up New York," a 14-day statewide campaign aimed to crack down on drivers and their passengers who do not wear seatbelts, will be launched by the New York State Police on Monday, May 21 and continue through Sunday, June 3. [...]

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BETHEL, NY (May 17, 2012) – Scott B. Samuelson, Chairman of the Sullivan County Legislature, delivered his first State of the County Address tonight at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. “I chose this venue for my first State of the County Address for a few reasons. First of all because it is located [...]

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BLOOMINGBURG, NY (May 18, 2012) – The Senior Legislative Action Committee of Sullivan County (SLAC) invites you to their 8th Annual Luncheon on Friday, June 15 at 12 noon. This year’s event will take place at The Eagle’s Nest in Bloomingburg, NY and will feature guest speaker Michael Burgess (photo left), a leading advocate for [...]

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LIBERTY, NY (May 17, 2012) – For 25 years now, Dottie Bottaro and her crew of volunteers have staffed the St. Peter’s Children’s Shop in Liberty. A huge assortment of children’s clothing is available. Layettes are made every January for newborns. The shop has donated to CACHE, CRMC, Public Health Nursing, Safe Passage and Birthrite, [...]

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ROCK HILL, NY (May 17, 2012) – The Rock Hill Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the Rock Hill Business and Community Association, will kick off their 2012 season on Saturday June 16. The market will be held every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. until September 15. For 2012, the market has relocated to a [...]

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WHITE LAKE, NY (May 16, 2012) – Sheriff Mike Schiff (left), and 911 Coordinator Alex Rau (right), congratulate Emergency Services Dispatcher George Schluer on his recent recognition by the Sullivan County Legislature. In January, Schuler received a 911 call about a Town of Bethel woman in labor. While such calls are common, this case was [...]

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MOUNTAINDALE, NY (May 15, 2012) – For Kiwanis One Day in April 2012, all of the Kiwanis Clubs in the Hudson River West Division participated in “Kiwanis Walks for Hunger” on April 21 to benefit the Hudson Valley Food Bank. The Sullivan County Clubs consisting of Callicoon, Monticello, Roscoe and Woodridge walked in Mountaindale on [...]

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (May 15, 2012) – Issued By: NWS Binghamton (South Central New York and Northeastern Pennsylvania) Affected Jurisdictions: Delaware, Sullivan Counties The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a flood warning for the following rivers in New York: The Beaver Kill near Cooks Falls affecting Delaware and Sullivan Counties. The National Weather [...]

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CALLICOON, NY (May 14, 2012) – The 39th Annual Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Recognition Day Luncheon was held today at the Villa Roma Resort & Conference Center in Callicoon. Deborah Allen, Director of the Office for the Aging, welcomed the 275+ crowd that gathered to honor the seniors. The guest speaker was Sullivan County [...]

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HURLEYVILLE, NY (May 13, 2012) – Art students in Sullivan County will be auctioning works of art and chairs at Sullivan County Museum, Hurleyville, NY on Sunday, May 20 from 2:00 –4:00 p.m. This is a scholarship fundraiser created to benefit area high school seniors who are planning on majoring in art when they attend [...]

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (and all over the world) (May 13, 2012) – The Catskill Chronicle would like to wish all mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters and everyone who acts in a mother’s stead, a joyous Mother’s Day. May you be surrounded by a bounty of love and happiness as you celebrate.

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NEVERSINK, NY (May 12, 2012) – Catskill Mountainkeeper will host an intimate afternoon supper at the Neversink Farm in Neversink, NY on June 30, 2012. Tour the farm while sampling cuisine and beverages sourced from around the Catskills, all prepared by renowned Chef Patrick Connolly. There will be food stations by the river, the cut [...]

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GRAHAMSVILLE, NY (May 11, 2012) – On Saturday, May 19, 2012, players and teams from the Sullivan County Women’s League will be participating in a Two Pitch Women’s Softball Tournament to benefit the Alliance for Lupus Research’s Walk with Us to Cure Lupus. The all-day tournament will take place at the Grahamsville Fairgrounds starting at [...]

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (May 10, 2012) – District Attorney Jim Farrell announced today that the forms required for compliance with the new Sullivan County Local Law that regulates the second hand sale of precious metals and gems are available for download on the Sullivan County web site at www.scgnet.us/http://co.sullivan.ny.us/Departments/DepartmentsAM/DistrictAttorney/tabid/3118/Default.aspx.  The forms can also be found [...]

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (May 10, 2012) – District Attorney Jim Farrell announced today that the forms required for compliance with the new Sullivan County Local Law that regulates the second hand sale of precious metals and gems are available for download on the Sullivan County web site at www.scgnet.us/http://co.sullivan.ny.us/Departments/DepartmentsAM/DistrictAttorney/tabid/3118/Default.aspx.  The forms can also be found [...]

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WASHINGTON, DC (May 9, 2012) – Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) today released the following statement regarding President Obama’s announcement that he supports same-sex marriage.  Hinchey is a cosponsor of the Respect for Marriage Act, which would repeal the parts of the Defense of Marriage Act that discriminate against same-sex couples. "I am very pleased that [...]

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BETHEL, NY (May 8, 2012) – Delaware Highlands Conservancy Founder, Barbara Yeaman, was awarded  a Lifetime Conservation Leadership Award by the Pennsylvania Land Trust Association for decades of conservation leadership and dedication to conserving the lands and waters of the Upper Delaware River Region. The Pennsylvania Land Trust Association (PALTA) presents the Lifetime Conservation Leadership [...]

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (May 7, 2012) – The following is a list of parades and services scheduled in Sullivan County in commemoration of Memorial Day. Thursday, May 22 – Saturday, May 25 Town of Mamakating: V.F.W. Post #4947 will place flags on the following cemeteries; Burlingham, Winterton, Bloomingburg Rural Free, Phillipsport and also the Phillipsport [...]

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GRAHAMSVILLE, NY (May 6, 2012) – Just about two weeks ago, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency honored 26 individuals, organizations and businesses from across New York State with Environmental Quality Awards for their achievements in  protecting public health and the environment. EPA Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck was joined by Mayor Dana Redd of Camden, [...]

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