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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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WOODRIDGE, NY (May 6, 2012) – The Kiwanis Club of Woodridge inducted two new members at a recent meeting held at Woodridge Village Hall. Joining the Club were Jeanne DePuy from Woodbourne and Susan Woodworth from Grahamsville. Ms. DePuy is active with the youth-sponsored clubs and Ms. Woodworth is active with the local food pantry. [...]

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WASHINGTON, DC (May 4, 2012) – Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) has released the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Interior’s release of a draft rule to require gas companies to publicly disclose the chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing operations on public and Indian lands.  Hinchey is a leader in Congress of the effort to [...]

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LIBERTY, NY (May 3, 2012) – Anita Page, a former Liberty resident now living in Orange County, will be reading from her debut crime novel “Damned If You Don’t” (L&L Dreamspell) at the Liberty Public  Library on Tuesday, May 22 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The book features community activist Hannah Fox, daughter of ‘60s [...]

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LIBERTY, NY (May 2, 2012) – The local nonprofit Sullivan Alliance for Sustainable Development and Ontario, NY-based Sustainable Energy Developments will host a public meeting Sunday, May 6, at which they will outline and discuss four possible sites for a small, community-owned wind farm in Sullivan County. The public is invited to learn about site [...]

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HARRIS, NY (May 1, 2012) – Catskill Regional Medical Center (CRMC), in conjunction with the Sullivan County Cancer Services Program, has announced a day devoted to cancer screening for eligible women. On Monday, May 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., free breast, cervical and colon cancer screenings will be available to eligible uninsured and [...]

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LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY (April 30, 2012) – Attention local businesses, community groups, schools, artists, musicians, performance groups and others, the Ninth Annual Trout Parade, Sullivan County’s own version of Mardi Gras, is scheduled for Saturday, June 9 in Livingston Manor, rain or shine. Individuals and groups that would like to dress in costume, decorate a [...]

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MONTICELLO & SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY (April 29, 2012) – In conjunction with the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration Office of Diversion Control, The Recovery Center, Fallsburg Communities That Care, and the Town of Fallsburg and Village of Monticello Police Departments provided secure venues so persons could dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs [...]

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (April 28. 2012) – There is a new online resource in Sullivan County that will help residents and businesses lower their energy use, and even save money on their utility bills. Sullivan County Legislative Chairman Scott Samuelson today announced the launch of http://sustainablesullivancounty.org/index.html, a new website that provides residents, businesses and municipalities’ [...]

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (April 27, 2012) – The Professional Women of Sullivan County’s Scholarship Program is currently offering 10 scholarships for women in Sullivan County. Five $500 Mature Women’s Scholarships will be awarded to women who are returning to education after several (or many) years away. The group is looking to honor the courage and [...]

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POND EDDY, NY (April 26, 2012) – The folks in Pond Eddy who are dedicated to saving the Pond Eddy Bridge have instituted an online petition, which can be found at http://www.change.org/petitions/save-the-pond-eddy-bridge. In addition, an organizing meeting will be held on Saturday, April 28 at 2:00 p.m. in the Lumberland Town Hall, Glen Spey. Several [...]

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MONTICELLO, NY (April 25, 2012) – In response to Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer’s proposal to resurrect the New York City Commuter Tax, Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther released the following statement: “The proposal to bring back the New York City Commuter Tax is yet another attempt to subsidize New York City’s mass transit system on the [...]

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (April 25, 2012) – There is a freeze warning for Sullivan County issued by the National Weather Service in Binghamton. Affected jurisdictions: Delaware, Oneida, Otsego, Sullivan Counties. Locations: The Mohawk Valley and the Catskills. Temperatures: In the low 30s. Impacts: Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. A freeze warning [...]

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BETHEL, NY (March 26, 2012) – Scott B. Samuelson, Chairman of the Sullivan County Legislature will deliver his first State of the County Address on Friday, May 18, 2012.  This event will be held at the Bethel Woods Center For The Arts on Hurd Road in Bethel at 7:00 p.m. "It is imperative that our [...]

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MONTICELLO, NY (April 24, 2012) – Sullivan County Manager David Fanslau has announced that the Sullivan County Bureau of Fire & Sullivan County Firefighters Association 2012  Firefighters Memorial Service will be held on Sunday May 6, 2012 starting 2:00 PM at the Sullivan County Government Center in Monticello. The Memorial Service will begin on the [...]

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GRAHAMSVILLE, NY (April 23, 2012) – Time and the Valleys Museum opens for the season on Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Located at 332 Main Street (State Route 55) in Grahamsville, the facility includes three floors of exhibitions on the history of the Rondout and Neversink watershed areas: Impact of Water [...]

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (April 23, 2012) – “The Risk Takers,” a Sullivan County Relay for Life team, are selling raffle tickets for $380 in gift cards for ShopRite, Mobil Gas, Dunkin Donuts, Walmart, i-Tunes, the Outback and Canal Towne Emporium. All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Raffle tickets [...]

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (April 23, 2012) – “The Risk Takers,” a Sullivan County Relay for Life team, are selling raffle tickets for $380 in gift cards for ShopRite, Mobil Gas, Dunkin Donuts, Walmart, i-Tunes, the Outback and Canal Towne Emporium. All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Raffle tickets [...]

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GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES SECOND OPERATION HANG UP CAMPAIGN TO TARGET DISTRACTED DRIVERS Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the New York State Police will conduct a second Operation Hang Up enhanced enforcement campaign to target motorists that use their cell phone and other electronic devices while driving. The first Operation Hang Up campaign took [...]

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (April 20, 2012) – So many of The Catskill Chronicle’s readers have asked how they can help the people who lost not only their homes, but also all their possessions in the fire that destroyed the Grandview Palace Condominium complex. Listed below is information on how and where to donate, as well [...]

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CALLICOON, NY (April 19, 2012) – WJFF 90.5 Radio Catskill, not-for-profit community radio in Jeffersonville, NY will host its 3rd annual “Foodstock,” a festival of fine local foods and wines, on Saturday, May 5 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Villa Roma Resort’s Tennis Building in Callicoon, New [...]

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MONTICELLO, NY (April 18, 2012) – About 15 members of MoveOn Sullivan gathered at the ShopRite Plaza, of Monticello, NY on Tuesday, April 17 with many signs demanding that the 1% pay their fare share of taxes. Nationally, over 60 organizations, including unions and religious groups were involved in what the progressive groups call the [...]

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (April 17, 2012) – The Yellow Dot Program, sponsored by Sullivan County TRIAD, is now available for interested Sullivan County seniors. Yellow Dot is a national program that began in Connecticut in 2002 to help first responders obtain accurate information about victims immediately upon arrival at the scene of an auto accident.  [...]

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (April 17, 2012) – The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a Freeze Warning for Sullivan County covering Wednesday, April 18 from 3:00 a.m. till 8:00 a.m.  Temperatures: In the upper 20s to low 30s Impacts: Any sensitive vegetation, well ahead of normal growing pace due to March’s warm weather will [...]

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Photos by Kathleen Aitken LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY (April 17, 2012) – These photos were taken just across the street from the Grandview Palace on Route 52 in Liberty, NY, site of a massive fire on Saturday, April 14, 2012.                                

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