The Catskill Chronicle

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (January 4, 2011) – The MoveOn Sullivan NY Council is organizing a Day of Action on January 21 to seek the community’s support for an amendment to the United States Constitution. 

Two years ago on this same date, the Supreme Court, in the Citizens United vs. FEC decision, ruled that corporations are "people," and the Constitution guarantees the right of free speech to people, so therefore, corporations are entitled to make unlimited donations to political campaigns.

As a result, corporations have already poured millions of dollars into political campaigns.

The January 21 Day of Action will demonstrate MoveOn’s desire to overturn the effects of the ruling by supporting an amendment to our Constitution to establish that corporations are not people, and do not have the same rights as human beings. 

To be a part of the Day of Action contact MoveOn Sullivan at moveonsullivanny@gmail.com.

For more information go to moveonsullivanny.wordpress.com.

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 SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (January 3, 2012) – The Sullivan County Caregiver Resource Center announces the 2012 schedule for three ongoing support groups. 

Each meeting is free and open to all caregivers who are assisting a family member or friend.

During the two-hour meeting, educational materials are offered, as well as the opportunity to visit with other caregivers to share your concerns and to learn from others. A snack or dessert is passed.

Call Bonnie Lewis at 845-292-5250 (Cornell Cooperative Extension) for information. Reservations are not required (but appreciated) and caregivers are reminded that they are not required to attend the entire meeting (based on what their caregiving responsibilities demand).

· Share the Care meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. at the Hortonville Presbyterian Church, Hortonville.

· Caring for the Caregiver meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Daniel Pierce Library, Grahamsville.

· Caregiver Conversations meets on the last Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. within Cornell Cooperative Extension, Liberty.

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ALBANY, NY (January 2, 2012) – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that the Empire State Plaza ice rink in Albany is once again open to the public.

"I am pleased that after being closed for years, this ice rink is once again open to the public," Governor Cuomo said.

"The Empire State Plaza is a wonderful asset that deserves to be enjoyed all year round …”

The rink was last operated during the winter of 2007-2008 and will be reopened by the Office of General Services this year through a partnership with the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) and the Lake Placid Regional Winter Sports Committee.

“Capital Region families and visitors to the area will have an amazing location to enjoy ice skating …,” RoAnn Destito, Commissioner, Office of General Services said. “

“The Lake Placid Regional Winter Sports Commission praises Governor Cuomo for his leadership in supporting winter sports for youth throughout the region and are proud to be a partner in sponsoring the Empire State Plaza Rink,” said Serge Lussi, Chair of the Lake Placid Regional Winter Sports Commission.

The ice rink will be open every day through early March.

General Rink Information:

Hours: Every day from 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. The rink will be closed each day from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. for maintenance.

Cost to Skate: Free

Skate Rental: $3 for children under 12 and $4 for adults. Skate rental will be available whenever the rink is open.

Amenities: Full-service snack bar; skate lounge with lockers for personal items; and music.

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HARRIS, NY (January 2, 2012) – Catskill Regional Medical Center (CRMC) delivered its first baby of the New Year on January 1, 2012 at 1:01 p.m.

A little girl was born to Yiffochor and Miryam Lowin, weighing in at 7 pounds, 8.5 ounces. She is 21 inches long.

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