The Catskill Chronicle

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (March 11, 2015) – Acting Commissioner of the Division of Health & Family Services, Joseph Todora has announced that a second HEAP Emergency Benefit for heat and heat-related emergencies will be available effective immediately.

The second emergency benefit amounts will be the same as the first emergency benefits amount. “We are very pleased that the Federal Government has decided to release this additional funding considering the coldness of this late winter, we look forward to helping our most vulnerable Sullivan County residents,” said Acting Commissioner Joseph Todora.

Eligibility criteria for the second Emergency benefit will be the same as the first Emergency benefit. Applicants must have exhausted or have unavailable to them both the Regular benefit and the Emergency benefit in order to be eligible for the second Emergency benefit.

The Regular benefit, Emergency benefit and second Emergency benefit components will close Friday, March 27, 2015. Applicants can apply by phone by calling 845-807-0142 or in person at the Department of Family Services office located at 16 Community Lane, Liberty, NY.

If you are 60 years of age or older you may also apply at your local Office for the Aging at the Government Center located at 100 North Street, Monticello, NY.

More information about the HEAP program can be found at https://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/

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Story and photos by Carol Montana

CALLICOON, NY (March 9, 2015) – The grand ballroom of the Villa Roma Resort  and Conference Center was full to overflowing once again, as the  celebrities took the stage for the 2015 Celebrity Dinner to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Sullivan County. 

With Honorary Chairman Greg Goldstein introducing close to 20 celebrity teams, composed of local business owners, civic leaders, politicians and personalities of all kinds, the evening moved along at a rapid pace.

The 2015 theme was “Cartoons,” and the celebrity servers were at their outrageous best as Teams Shrek, Flintstones, Superheroes, Seuss, Looney Toons, Family Guy, Minion, and more.

When the evening was over, the tips from the Celebrity Teams totaled over $58,000, all of which stays in Sullivan County to support the programs of the Boys and Girls Club of Sullivan County, led by Executive Director Alexis Eggleton.

Here are some photos from the event. To see more photos, click on the link at the bottom of this story.

To see more photos from the 2015 Sullivan County Celebrity Dinner, visit The Catskill Chronicle on Zenfolio.

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LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY (March 8, 2015) – The Catskill Art Society, in partnership with Sullivan County BOCES, presents the annual CAS Sullivan County High School Art Show, a new exhibition of work by Sullivan County High School Students.

The exhibit will run March 28 – April 19, 2015 at the CAS Arts Center at 48 Main Street, Livingston Manor, NY.

This exhibition, appearing throughout the gallery, will present the work of high school students from all eight of the county’s districts – Eldred, Fallsburg, Liberty, Livingston Manor, Monticello, Roscoe, Sullivan West and Tri-Valley – plus student work from SC BOCES. This annual exhibition celebrates the creativity of our region’s youth and showcases the diversity of expression across Sullivan County.

The show presents 300 artworks in 10 media categories: Black & White Drawing, Color Drawing, Black & White Photography, Color Photography, Painting, Ceramics & Glass, Digital Art, Design, Mixed Media/Printmaking, and Sculpture. CAS puts together an outside jury panel of artists and experts – different each year – that award a first and second place ribbon in each category. Blue Ribbon winners receive complimentary enrollment in a CAS art class series and Red Ribbon winners receive a $50 scholarship for any class at the CAS Arts Center through the end of this year. Students will also be invited to CAS to select a Student Prize award in each category as well. 

CAS also hosts an exhibition postcard contest each year. This year’s winner is a digital image by Cameron Conklin, a student at Eldred Central School (see image above). 

Gallery hours for this exhibition are Thursdays – Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. –6:00 p.m., Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., and Mondays 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. The CAS Arts Center is wheelchair accessible.

The Catskill Art Society & SC BOCES will host a free opening reception for the CAS Sullivan County High School Art Show on Saturday, March 28 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided by SC BOCES.

For additional information call 845-436-4227

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JEFFERSONVILLE, NY (March 7, 2015) – Community radio station WJFF Radio Catskill is the recipient of a $5,000 Nonprofit Innovation Award, issued by the Nonprofit Leadership Summit on Wednesday, March 4.

The grant was awarded to WJFF for its Kingfisher Project, a series of public forums, interviews and on-air documentaries focused on the growing heroin and
narcotics abuse problem in WJFF’s broadcast area.

“This all started with the essay Rebecca Pisall wrote a few years before
she became addicted and died. Julie (Rebecca’s mother) and Rebecca’s
teacher John Ogozalek wanted more people to read the essay and know the
loss of a beautiful life due to heroin.

Her essay, which we now call the Kingfisher Essay, is at The Kingfisher Project along with the radio show,” said Barbara Gref, one of the volunteers working to help coordinate the Kingfisher Project.

The response to the project has been substantial. Julie shares. “In the
short three months since the Project’s inception, we experienced an
outcry of need from the public to do more about the epidemic of drugs
and heroin. People ask me all the time why I am involved even though it
is so painful. It is because I want no other family to go through what
my family is going through.”

“The Kingfisher Project had a tremendous amount of support right from
the start and that just goes to show the pronounced need for a community
discussion on heroin and narcotics in our towns and villages. I am very
pleased to be airing the Kingfisher Project on WJFF’s, Making Waves
program, Monday night at 8:00 p.m.” said Kevin Gref, another volunteer
working with the Kingfisher Project.

Gref is the host of Making Waves, a public-affairs newsmagazine show produced in WJFF’s Jeffersonville studios.

Winning the Innovation Award will enable WJFF to continue its efforts to
cover issues specifically facing individuals and families living within
its broadcast area, and will further help the Kingfisher Project by
providing its volunteers with additional digital recording equipment and
cloud-based storage so that they may collaborate more effectively.

Volunteers who are willing to help produce segments and conduct research
are welcome. Contact the project at kingfisherwjff@gmail.com.

Information is also available on the web at thekingfisherproject.wordpress.com.

WJFF, Radio Catskill, is a hydro-powered volunteer-driven public radio
station based in Jeffersonville, NY and with a satellite studio in
Honesdale, PA. Its contingent of more than 100 volunteers provide
listeners with a mix of both locally and nationally produced programming
on the air at 90.5 FM and streamed live and archived at www.wjffradio.org.

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (March 5, 2015) – The Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless has received a $500.00 grant from Stewart’s "Holiday 

SC Federation for the Homeless Receives Stewart’s Grant

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (March 5, 2015) – The Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless has received a $500.00 grant from Stewart’s "Holiday  Match" program. Stewart’s has been collecting and matching donations in their shops from Thanksgiving to Christmas since 1986. Half of all monies collected and disbursed comes from their customers.

In keeping with the parameters of the grant, the Federation will use this money to supplement the bi-weekly food pantry which directly supports children and families in the Sullivan County community. Kathy Kreiter, Program Administrator at the Federation notes that this generous donation comes at a critical time. “Food insecurity is a very harsh reality for many folks living in Sullivan County. Once again Stewarts has stepped up to support our community, and we thank them from the bottom of our hearts.”

The Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless is committed to developing individualized and community wide plans for disadvantaged people to break the cycles of poverty that cause homelessness and hunger. For more information, please call Kathy at 845-794-2604.

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NEW YORK STATE (March 3, 2015) – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has unveiled a seven-point framework of the NY Parks 2020 Plan that will leverage approximately $900 million in public and private funding to modernize the State park system. NY Parks 2020 was previewed in the Governor’s Opportunity Agenda. The plan is part of a multi-year commitment since 2011 to restore facilities, enhance visitor experience, update signage and create better access for tourists at parks across the State. The 2015-16 Executive Budget adds $110 million toward this initiative.

“New York State is home to some of the best outdoor recreation areas in the nation – and this investment will help maintain them in peak condition and enhance the experience for all of our park’s visitors,” Governor Cuomo said. “The NY Parks 2020 plan is building on our State’s recent success in developing our parks and historic sites into local economic engines, and it will position New York State as a top recreation destination for years to come.”

The NY Parks 2020 plan was unveiled by Commissioner Rose Harvey of the State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at Saratoga Spa State Park today, where the Governor has already directed more than $7 million to improve the National Historic Landmark and flagship State Park in the Capital Region. The investment is making possible a diverse range of projects at the Saratoga Spa State Park– including newly paved trails; restored picnic pavilions; improvements of the Victoria Pool complex; a new playground; a more sustainable upgrade of the Saratoga Performing Arts gateway and preservation of the historic Lincoln and Roosevelt Bathhouses.

This multi-year NY Parks 2020 plan will modernize and bring state parks to 21st century standards by:

· Making comprehensive investments in the State’s most popular flagship parks such as Saratoga Spa, Niagara Falls and Jones Beach to ensure they remain relevant throughout the 21^st Century;

· Targeting investments to projects that promote healthy, active outdoor recreation;

· Ensuring people from all walks of life have opportunities to connect with parks;

· Replacing well used but worn out public use facilities and critical infrastructure that have been neglected too long;

· Preserving historic sites and cultural assets;

· Ensuring proper stewardship of some of the State’s most unique ecosystems, including making them more resilient to extreme weather; and

· Leveraging the tourism impact of State Parks to energize local economies.

The plan lays out the framework for how State Parks will achieve these seven strategic priorities, including:

· Build and improve new recreational facilities such as playgrounds, athletic fields and swimming facilities;

· Open underutilized parkland and reconnect children to the outdoors by building new nature centers;

· Modernize and refurbish campgrounds and cabins, bathhouses, contact stations and picnic pavilions;

· Preserve and improve historic buildings by repairing roofs and windows and restoring historic stonework;
· Undertake projects that prevent the invasive species, improve storm resiliency and implement energy efficiency initiatives that make state parks a model of sustainability; and

· Develop partnerships that enhance visitor services such as restaurants and cultural facilities and host more recreational and cultural events that promote New York’s tourism assets.

The NY Parks 2020 plan is available here.

State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Rose Harvey said, “Governor Cuomo has been the leading advocate for the New York State Park system – transforming it into one that is more relevant to the 21^st Century visitor, with modern facilities, richer programs and better access for all. The NY Parks 2020 plan outlines the State’s vision for fixing and restoring the aged infrastructure but also transforming the parks in a smart and thoughtful way, one that is welcoming to all park visitors, geographically balanced, resilient and sustainable.”

In 2010, the year before the Governor took office, 88 parks were threatened with closure. Since taking office, Governor Cuomo has reversed this trend by leading a multi-year transformation of New York’s outdoor resources. Between 2010 and 2014 the Governor advanced 279 park improvement projects at 109 parks and historic sites.

With over 62 million visitors in 2014, State Park attendance is at historic levels and continuing to grow, having increased 8 percent since the Governor took office.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees 180 state parks and 35 historic sites, which are visited by more than 62 million people annually. For more information on these recreation areas, call 518-474-0456, visit www.nysparks.com, connect on Facebook, or follow on Twitter.

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MARCH 3, 2015 – Special Weather Statement issued March 03 at 7:09PM EST by NWS Binghamton

Issued By:  NWS Binghamton (South Central New York and Northeastern Pennsylvania)

Affected Jurisdictions:  Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Madison, Oneida, Otsego, Sullivan Counties

…Sleet Will Taper Off Later This Evening…Steady Sleet Will Persist Over Much Of The Area Until Around 9 PM.

However…Between 9 And 10 PM…Steadier Precipitation Is Expected to Taper Off.

Even After 10 PM…Though…Patchy Drizzle Or Freezing drizzle Is Possible.

Driving Will Still Be Hazardous On Untreated Surfaces.

Please stay tuned to your local radio or TV Station for more information.

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MARCH 3, 2015 – Special Weather Statement issued March 03 at 5:30PM EST by NWS Binghamton

Affected Jurisdictions:  Broome, Cayuga, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Madison, Onondaga, Otsego, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Sullivan, Tioga, Tompkins, Yates Counties

…Sleet Will Continue Early This Evening…Steady Sleet Is Expected Through 8 PM.

Sleet May Begin To Mix With Freezing Rain…In Spots…By 7 Or 8 PM. Driving Will Be Hazardous. Unnecessary Travel Is Discouraged.

Please stay tuned to your local radio or TV Station for more information.

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (March 3, 2015) – Affected Jurisdictions: Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Otsego, Sullivan Counties

Issued By: NWS Binghamton (South Central New York and Northeastern Pennsylvania)

…Heavy Snow Will Transition Over To Sleet Between 4 And 6 PM…Heavy Snow…With Snowfall Rates Of Up To An Inch Per Hour…Will persist Into Late Afternoon. Snow Is Expected To Mix With…Or Change To Sleet…By Around 5 PM in The Poconos In Northeast Pennsylvania. The Transition To sleet Should Occur By Around 6 PM

Driving Will Be Hazardous. Unnecessary Travel Is Discouraged.
Please stay tuned to your local radio or TV Station for more information.

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (March 2, 2015) – Sullivan County Center for Workforce Development in cooperation with Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther, the Hudson Valley Workforce Development Institute and the Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation, will be holding a forum, “Child Care – A Critical Building Block in the Sullivan and Orange County Economy.”

The conference will take place on Friday, March 6 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Mamakating Library, 128 Sullivan Street, Wurtsboro, NY 12790.

“High-quality early child care can have a significant impact on a child’s well-being and developmental potential. Often overlooked is the positive affect it has on working parents who can rest assured their child is being well cared for while they are at work. We need to find more effective measures for providing access to quality and affordable child care for our working families” said Alan J. Sorensen, Sullivan County Legislator District 9.

This Forum will examine the benefits of good child care systems through a number of lenses; working parents, children, employers, and regional economic development.

“The major economic development that is coming to Sullivan County underscores the importance of making sure we have enough quality and affordable child care providers. This forum is the launch of a public conversation of what we need to do now as a community so we are prepared to meet the needs of our workforce” said Laura Quigley, Director of the Sullivan County Center for Workforce Development.

For more information or to reserve a seat, contact Mary Jane Bertram, Hudson Valley Regional director for Workforce Development Institute, at 845-568-1213 or mjbertram@wdiny.org.

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NEW YORK STATE (March 2, 2015) – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced that New York State has been awarded $8.1 million in federal funds to help prevent heroin use, prescription drug abuse, and opioid overdose among adolescents and young adults across the State, while also increasing awareness about the dangers of these drugs.

“This funding will help in our battle against heroin and prescription drug abuse, an epidemic that disproportionately affects teens and young adults, and has resulted in far too much needless tragedy," Governor Cuomo said. “Drug abuse has devastating consequences for families across New York, and these grants are another way our administration is working to help communities fight this heads on, and ultimately save lives.”

The five-year, $8.1 million Strategic Prevention Framework-Partnership for Success funding was awarded by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The funds will be awarded in up to 10 local community coalitions located in high need communities across New York State. These funds will be used to implement environmental prevention strategies targeting heroin and prescription drug abuse and overdose prevention in the 12- to 25-year-old age group.

This new grant funding will support community coalitions in meeting the following goals to:

· Reduce prescription drug misuse and abuse in the 12- to 25-year-old population,

· Reduce heroin use and heroin/prescription opioid overdose deaths among the 12- to 25-year-old population,

· Increase public awareness through statewide and community media campaigns directed at parents and community members about the dangers of prescription drug misuse and abuse and the strategies to prevent heroin/prescription opioid overdose deaths, and

· Increase the number of anti-overdose medication Narcan/naloxone trainings offered to parents, family members, and anyone living with a heroin/prescription opioid addict.

The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) will administer the grant. The funding will run through Sept. 30, 2019. Applications for community coalitions to apply for this funding are available HERE.

Heroin addiction and prescription opioid abuse are persistent national problems that reach deep into communities across New York and heavily affect young adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 15,000 people die every year of overdoses involving prescription painkillers nationwide. In 2014, there were more than 118,000 admissions into New York State-certified treatment programs for heroin and prescription opioid abuse – a 17.8 percent increase over 2009. The largest increase in opioid admissions during that time was patients ages 18 to 34.

Governor Cuomo has made this issue a priority and implemented aggressive measures to help New Yorkers address heroin addiction and prescription opioid abuse. The Governor launched the #CombatHeroin campaign in September 2014 to inform and educate New Yorkers about the risks of heroin and prescription opioid use, the warning signs of addiction, and the resources available to help. Additionally, the Governor launched the expanded first responder training program that in part requires every SUNY and CUNY police officer to be trained to respond to an opioid overdose by using naloxone. More than 41,000 New Yorkers are now trained – including nearly 4,000 law enforcement officers – and more than 1,200 lives have been saved.

Senator Charles E. Schumer said, “Heroin and prescription drugs are ravaging communities throughout New York and this federal funding will make a real difference in helping us address the epidemic,” said Senator Schumer. “We must do everything in our power to prevent young people from falling victim to these horrible drugs, and I will continue to do everything I can to fight for funding that we need to address both the supply of these drugs and enhance treatment options that limit demand.”

New Yorkers seeking help for drug addiction can access prevention, treatment and recovery information on the #CombatHeroin website or by calling the State’s HOPEline at 1-877-846-7369. A list of addiction treatment providers in New York State is available here.

New Yorkers who want to help prevent heroin and prescription drug addiction and its serious consequences are encouraged to share #CombatHeroin campaign posters and PSAs in their local communities and to become trained in anti-opioid overdose response. Combat Heroin campaign materials, including fact sheets and informational flyers, are available in English, Spanish and Russian on the #CombatHeroin website. Information about anti-opioid overdose training is available here.

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (March 2, 2015) – Affected Jurisdictions: Broome, Cayuga, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Otsego, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Sullivan, Tioga, Tompkins, Yates Counties

Issued By:  NWS Binghamton (South Central New York and Northeastern Pennsylvania)

…Winter Weather Advisory In Effect From 3 PM Tuesday To 7 AM EST Wednesday…

The National Weather Service In Binghamton Has Issued A Winter weather Advisory For Snow…Freezing Rain And Sleet…Which Is In effect From 3 PM Tuesday To 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* Locations…Central New York And Northeast Pennsylvania.* Hazards…Snow… Freezing Rain… And Sleet.

* Accumulations…2 To 4 Inches Of Snow… Followed By Up To A quarter Of An Inch Of Ice.

* Timing…Snow Starting Tuesday Afternoon Then Transitioning Over to A Wintry Mix Of Freezing Rain And Sleet During The Early evening And Lasting Through The Overnight.

* Temperatures…In The Upper 20s.

* Winds…South 10 To 20 Mph With Gusts Up To 35 Mph.

* Impacts…Untreated Roads Will Become Hazardous. Isolated Power outages May Occur Due To The Combination Of Ice And Gusty Winds.

A Winter Weather Advisory Means That Periods Of Snow…Sleet…Or freezing Rain Will Cause Travel Difficulties. Be Prepared For slippery Roads And Limited Visibilities…And Use Caution While driving.

Please Report Snowfall And/Or Ice Amounts To The National Weather Service By Calling Toll Free At 1-888-603-1402…Or By Email Atbgm.Stormreport@Noaa.Gov.

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New requirements will ensure reliable, clean and low-cost power to consumers

NEW YORK STATE (March 1, 2015) – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced new reforms to the energy and utility industry, requiring the integration of energy efficiency, solar, wind, and other clean energy technologies onto the grid in order to reduce energy bills and give customers more control over their energy use. These innovative developments are part of the Governor’s “Reforming the Energy Vision” plan, a comprehensive strategy to provide cleaner, more affordable and reliable energy for all New Yorkers.

“A 21st century economy needs a 21st century power grid, and these reforms will ensure New Yorkers get the best possible service from their utilities while improving the statewide economy," said Governor Cuomo. “This state is in need of a modern and efficient energy system, and we are proud to take the steps to build a sustainable way to deliver energy to every home in New York."

The nation’s electric system has remained largely unchanged since Thomas Edison developed the country’s first power grid in Lower Manhattan in 1884. The changes announced today will require utilities to coordinate and partner with other companies and entrepreneurs to provide clean, local, energy services and solutions to customers. This will improve and enable:

· Competition: By restricting utilities from owning local power generation and other energy resources, customers will benefit from a more competitive market, with utilities working and partnering with other companies and service providers.
· Consumer Protection: Establishing expanded outreach and consumer protections will benefit low- and moderate-income customers and promote greater transparency and community engagement
· Energy Efficiency: Requiring utilities to improve their ongoing energy efficiency programs will reduce customer energy bills and curb statewide greenhouse gas emissions

A number of critical issues drive the need to reform New York’s electricity market, including the fact that approximately $30 billion — paid for entirely by New York’s electric customers — will need to be spent over the next decade to maintain the electric grid as it currently exists, compared with $17 billion over the past 10 years. Further, as extreme weather events continue to affect communities across our state, it is becoming increasingly clear that meaningful action to mitigate and adapt to climate change is a necessary policy for any responsible state government.

There are hundreds of technology innovators and third-party companies in New York, such as energy services, retail suppliers and demand-management, which are all poised to help reduce energy bills by giving customers greater control of how much power they consume and where the power comes from. With today’s decision, these companies will develop products and services that enable full customer engagement.

To meet customer needs, utilities will work with clean energy providers to bring new clean technology innovation onto the power grid, ensuring all customers receive secure, reliable and cost-effective power.

The fundamental regulatory reforms taking place were shaped in large part by direct participation and comments of more than 1,000 New Yorkers, including numerous State and local lawmakers, community and advocacy organizations. The steps taken today are consistent with the draft State Energy Plan, which calls for the use of markets and reformed regulatory techniques in order to achieve increased system efficiency, carbon reductions, and customer empowerment.

Under Governor Cuomo’s strategic Reforming the Energy Vision initiative, New York State is actively spurring clean energy innovation, bringing in new investments, improving consumer choice while protecting the environment and energizing New York’s economy at the state and local levels. By unleashing innovation, New York is pioneering a new statewide approach, giving customers new opportunities for energy savings, local power generation, and enhanced reliability to provide safe, clean, and affordable electric service for all customers.

By unleashing markets, through statewide initiatives such as the Clean Energy Fund and $1 billion NY Green Bank, New York is moving to diversify its support of the clean energy industry to address market barriers and attract private capital necessary to achieve the State’s economic development and environmental objectives. By empowering communities and creating jobs through programs like Community Solar NY and K-Solar for schools, the $40 million NY-Prize competition for community microgrids and the $1 billion NY-Sun Initiative, New York is leveraging the power of its state institutions and government agencies to integrate local energy resources and meet the needs of New York’s communities.

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (February 28, 2015) — Winter Weather Advisory In Effect From 7 AM Sunday To 7 AM EST Mondayssued By:  NWS Binghamton (South Central New York and Northeastern Pennsylvania)

Affected Jurisdictions:  Delaware, Oneida, Otsego, Sullivan Counties

The National Weather Service In Binghamton Has Issued A Winter Weather Advisory For Snow…Which Is In Effect From 7 AM Sunday To 7Am EST Monday.

Locations…Oneida And Otsego Counties…As Well As The Western Catskills In New York…And The Poconos In  Northeast PA.

Accumulations…Totals Of 4 To 6 Inches By Early Monday.

Timing…Occasional Light Snow Will Spread Into The Region Early Sunday Morning…Generally Between 8 And 10 AM. The Steadiest And Heaviest Snowfall Is Expected From Late Sunday Afternoon Through The Evening Hours. Snow Should Taper Off After Midnight.

Temperatures…Ranging From The Upper Teens To Mid 20S.

Winds…South 5 To 10 Mph.

 Impacts…Snow Covered Slippery Roads And Walkways. 

A Winter Weather Advisory Means That Periods Of Snow…Sleet…Orfreezing Rain Will Cause Travel Difficulties. Be Prepared For Slippery Roads And Limited Visibilities…And Use Caution While Driving.

Please Report Snowfall And/Or Ice Amounts To The National Weather Service By Calling Toll Free At 1-888-603-1402…Or By Email Atbgm.Stormreport@Noaa.Gov. 

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (February 27, 2015) — Today, Sullivan County Public Health Services was notified of a laboratory-negative result of a specimen sent to the state lab yesterday to rule out measles.

In 2000, the United States declared that measles was eliminated from this country. Since then, however, the annual number of cases in the U.S. has increased from a low of 37 in 2004 to a high of 644 in 2014. The majority of cases have been among people who are NOT vaccinated against measles.

Measles is highly contagious. The measles virus lives in the mucus in the nose and throat of infected people. When they sneeze, cough or talk, droplets spray into the air and the droplets remain active and contagious on infected surfaces for up to two hours.

The single best way to prevent measles is to be vaccinated. Most people in New York have been vaccinated, but if unsure, should check with their physician. Individuals should receive two (2) doses of MMR vaccine to be protected.

Sullivan County Public Health offers immunization clinics the first Wednesday of every month from 4 pm to 7 pm or by appointment at the Shared Clinic Facility at 50 Community Lane, Liberty, NY.

For more information, visit the New York State Health Department’s website http://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/#m , or http://www.cdc.gov/measles, or call the Communicable Disease Control staff at Sullivan County Public Health at 845-292-5910.

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MONTICELLO, NY (February 24, 2015) – The Monticello Central School District will serve as the host for this year’s Sullivan County Music Educators’ Association All-County Music Festival. 

The festival takes place over 2 days ending with two concert performances on Saturday, March 7.

Over 500 top young musicians in grades 4-12 from eight school districts in Sullivan County have been selected to participate in this year’s festival. 

Students will work with notable guest conductors from throughout the United States on Friday, March 6 and during the day on Saturday, March 7.

The concerts on March 7, 2015 will feature the following All County performance groups:

Concert I – 2:30 p.m. – Jr. High School String Orchestra, Elementary Chorus and Middle School Band.

Concert II – 5:00 p.m. – Sr. High Jazz Ensemble, Sr. High Women’s Chorus, Sr.   High Mixed Chorus and Jr. High Band.

Both concerts will take place in the Monticello High School Arnold Packer Hughs Auditorium, 39 Breakey Avenue, Monticello.

Tickets are priced at $6.

For more information or questions, please contact Andrew Verdino or Michael Mingo, Festival Chairpersons at 845-794-8840 ext. 10853.

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Story and photos by Carol Montana

ROCK HILL, NY (February 23, 2015) – The generosity of residents from Sullivan County and beyond was on display on Saturday, February 14, 2015. Appropriately enough, Valentine’s Day was the celebration of the 37th Annual Heart-a-thon sponsored by radio stations WSUL and WVOS, and held at The Sullivan in Rock Hill.

Community organizations ranging from Rotary and Kiwanis, Lions and Senior Clubs, to the Boys and Girls Clubs, and

the Sullivan County Visitors Association answered phones, filled out paperwork, and rang bells for donations.

And when all was said and done, over $80,000 had been raised for Catskill Regional Medical Center’s cardiac unit.

Here are just a few of the photos taken at the event. To see more photos from the 37th Annual Heart-a-thon, visit The Catskill Chronicle on Zenfolio.

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (February 22, 2015) — Issued By: NWS Binghamton (South Central New York and Northeastern Pennsylvania)

Affected Jurisdictions: Sullivan County

…Wind Chill Advisory In Effect From 4 AM Monday To 10 AM EST Tuesday…The National Weather Service In Binghamton Has Issued A Windchill Advisory…Which Is In Effect From 4 AM Monday To 10 AM EST Tuesday.

Locations…Most Of Northeast Pennsylvania And Sullivan County New York.

Hazards…Bitter Cold Temperatures And Wind Chills.

Wind Chill Readings…As Low As 20 Below.* Winds…Northwest 5 To 15 Mph…With Gusts Up To 25 Mph.

* Timing…Air Temperatures Will Drop To Near Zero Just Prior To Daybreak Monday…With Wind Chills Of 10 To 20 Below.

Temperatures Will Only Struggle Into The Single Digits To Near10 Degrees During The Day Monday…With Wind Chills As Low As 5 to 15 Below. Monday Night And Early Tuesday…Temperatures Will Drop To 5 To 15 Below…With Wind Chills Of 10 To 20 Below.

Impacts…Frostbite And Hypothermia Are Possible…If Proper Precautions Are Not Taken.

A Wind Chill Advisory Is Issued When Winds Combine With Very Coldtemperatures To Create Dangerous Conditions For Exposed Skin. Thewind Chill Is Expected To Be Cold Enough To Cause Frostbite Inabout 30 Minutes Or Less…And Could Lead To Hypothermia Ifprecautions Are Not Taken. Those Planning To Venture Outdoors Should Use Common Sense And Dress Warmly…Making Sure That All Exposed Skin Is Covered.

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LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY (Saturday, February 21, 2015) – They’ve been relaying for nearly 20 years, and they’re doing it again for 2015. The Annual Sullivan County Relay for Life will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 30 and 31 at Sullivan County Community College in Loch Sheldrake.

But before that, there’s a Kick-Off dinner held at Maxie’s Place at New Hope Community in Loch Sheldrake. And that’s where, on February 13, over 100 people joined their friends and loved ones to celebrate life and continue the fight against cancer.

The American Cancer Society’s Kristen Young was Master of Ceremonies, introducing this year’s Grand Marshall Richard Manzi (photo above)

Past co-chair Gayle Irving was given a plaque honoring her many years of service (photo right).

And one attendee, cancer survivor Michael Geraine (in photo at left with his wife Joanne), reported that his chemo port had recently been removed – on his birthday.

The Kick-Off, as always, ended with a moving Luminaria – the bags decorated with names of survivors and loved ones lost to cancer.

To see more photos, go to 2015 Relay for Life Kick Off Dinner.

For more information about Relay for Life contact Kristin Young at 845-440-2513 or email her at: kristin.young@cancer.org

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (February 20, 2015) — Issued By: NWS Binghamton (South Central New York and Northeastern Pennsylvania)

Affected Jurisdictions: Sullivan County

Wind Chill Advisory Remains In Effect Until 7 AM EST Saturday

……Winter Storm Watch In Effect From Saturday Morning Through Sunday Morning…

The National Weather Service In Binghamton Has Issued A Winterstorm Watch…Which Is In Effect From Saturday Morning Through Sunday Morning.

Locations…Northeast Pennsylvania And Sullivan County New York.

Hazards…Bitterly Cold Temperatures And Wind Chills.

Potential Exists For Heavy Snow.

Wind Chill Readings…As Low As 15 Below Tonight.

Accumulations…Potential For 7 Inches Or More.

Winds…Southwest 10 To 15 Mph With Gusts Up To 20 Mph.

Temperatures…Falling To Zero To Minus 5.

Impacts…Dangerously Cold Wind Chills Could Result In Frostbite On Exposed Skin…Or Even Hypothermia. Snow Saturday And Saturday Night Will Result In Hazardous Travel On Snow Covered Roads.

A Wind Chill Advisory Is Issued When Winds Combine With Very Cold Temperatures To Create Dangerous Conditions For Exposed Skin. The Wind Chill Is Expected To Be Cold Enough To Cause Frostbite In About 30 Minutes Or Less…And Could Lead To Hypothermia If Precautions Are Not Taken. Those Planning To Venture Outdoors Should Use Common Sense And Dress Warmly…Making Sure That All Exposed Skin Is Covered.

A Winter Storm Watch Is In Effect Because Heavy Snow Is Apossibility…But Not A Certainty. At This Time…There Is The Potential For Snow Accumulations Of 7 Inches Or More. Travel Conditions Could Become Hazardous…So It Is Important To Monitor The Latest Forecasts And Statements If You Are Planning To Travel In The Watch Area.

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (February 20, 2015) — Issued By: NWS Binghamton (South Central New York and Northeastern Pennsylvania)

Affected Jurisdictions: Broome, Cayuga, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Oneida, Otsego, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Sullivan, Tioga, Tompkins, Yates Counties

Wind Chill Advisory In Effect Until 7 AM EST Saturday……

The National Weather Service In Binghamton Has Issued A Wind Chill Advisory…Which Is In Effect Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

Locations…Most Of Central New York And Northeast Pennsylvania.* Hazards…Bitterly Cold Temperatures And Wind Chills.* Wind Chill Readings…Wind Chill Values Will Plummet Down Toward Minus 20 Again Tonight.

Winds…Southwest 5 To 15 Mph With Gusts Up To 25 Mph Through The Day Today, Then From The Southeast 5 To 10 Mph Overnight..

Temperatures…Temperatures Will Drop To Between Zero And Minus 10 by Saturday Morning.

Impacts…Dangerously Cold Wind Chills Could Result In Frostbite On Exposed Skin…Or Even Hypothermia.

A Wind Chill Advisory Is Issued When Winds Combine With Very Cold Temperatures To Create Dangerous Conditions For Exposed Skin. The Wind Chill Is Expected To Be Cold Enough To Cause Frostbite In About 30 Minutes Or Less…And Could Lead To Hypothermia If Precautions Are Not Taken. Those Planning To Venture Outdoors Should Use Common Sense And Dress Warmly…Making Sure That All Exposed Skin Is Covered.

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (February 20, 2015) – Issued By: NWS Binghamton (South Central New York and Northeastern Pennsylvania)

Affected Jurisdictions: Broome County (All)
Chemung County (All)
Chenango County (All)
Cortland County (All)
Delaware County (All)
Madison County (All)
Oneida County (All)
Onondaga County (All)
Otsego County (All)
Schuyler County (All)
Seneca County (All)
Steuben County (All)
Sullivan County (All)
Tioga County (All)
Tompkins County (All)
Yates County (All)

Description: …Wind Chill Advisory Remains In Effect Until 7 PM EST This Evening……Wind Chill Warning In Effect From 7 PM This Evening To 10 a.m. EST Friday…

The National Weather Service In Binghamton Has Issued A Windchill Warning…Which Is In Effect From 7 PM This Evening To10 AM EST Friday.

Locations…All Of Central New York And Northeast Pennsylvania.

Hazards…Bitterly Cold Temperatures And Wind Chills.

Wind Chill Readings…Between 25 And 35 Degrees Below Zero Tonight Through Early Friday.

Winds…West 10 To 20 Mph With Gusts Up To 30 Mph.

Temperatures…Between 5 And 15 Degrees Below Zero Tonight.

Impacts…Dangerously Cold Wind Chills Could Result Infrostbite On Exposed Skin…Or Even Hypothermia.

Instructions: A Wind Chill Warning Is Issued When Winds Combine With Bitterly Cold Temperatures To Create Extremely Dangerous Conditions For Exposed Skin. The Wind Chill Will Be Cold Enough To Cause Frostbite In About 15 Minutes Or Less…And Could Lead To Hypothermia If Proper Precautions Are Not Taken.

If You Must Go Outside…Remember That Several Layers Of Clothing Will Keep You Warmer Than A Single Heavy Coat. It Is Very Important To Cover All Exposed Flesh To Protect Yourself From Frostbite.

A Wind Chill Advisory Is Issued When Winds Combine With Very Cold Temperatures To Create Dangerous Conditions For Exposed Skin. The Wind Chill Is Expected To Be Cold Enough To Cause Frostbite In About 30 Minutes Or Less…And Could Lead To Hypothermia If Precautions Are Not Taken. Those Planning To Venture Outdoors Should Use Common Sense And Dress Warmly…Making Sure That All Exposed Skin Is Covered.

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (February 18, 2015) — Issued By: NWS Binghamton (South Central New York and Northeastern Pennsylvania)

Affected Jurisdictions: Broome, Cayuga, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Otsego, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Sullivan, Tioga, Tompkins, Yates Counties

Wind Chill Advisory In Effect From 4 AM To 7 PM EST Thursday……Wind Chill Watch In Effect From Thursday Evening Through Friday Morning…

The National Weather Service In Binghamton Has Issued A Wind Chill Advisory…Which Is In Effect From 4 AM To 7 PM EST Thursday.

A Wind Chill Watch Has Also Been Issued. This Windchill Watch Is In Effect From Thursday Evening Through Friday morning.

Locations…All Of Central New York And Northeast Pennsylvania.

Hazards…Bitterly Cold Temperatures And Wind Chills.

Wind Chill Readings…Dropping To 10 To 20 Below Zero Early Thursday Morning…Then Remaining In This Range Throughout Theday. Wind Chills Will Drop Further…Into The 20 Below Zero To 30 Below Zero Range…From Thursday Evening Through Friday morning.

Winds…West 10 To 20 Mph…With Gusts Up To 35 Mph.

Temperatures…Ranging From Zero To 10 Above On Thursday…Then Dropping Into The 5 Below Zero To 15 Below Zero Range Late Thursday Night And Friday Morning.

Impacts…Dangerously Cold Wind Chills Could Result In Frostbite On Exposed Skin…Or Even Hypothermia.

A Wind Chill Advisory Is Issued When Winds Combine With Very Cold Temperatures To Create Dangerous Conditions For Exposed Skin. The Wind Chill Is Expected To Be Cold Enough To Cause Frostbite In About 30 Minutes Or Less…And Could Lead To Hypothermia If Precautions Are Not Taken.

Those Planning To Venture Outdoors Should Use Common Sense And Dress Warmly…Making Sure That All Exposed Skin Is Covered.

A Wind Chill Watch Is In Effect Because The Potential Exists For Dangerously Cold Wind Chills. The Wind Chill Could Become Cold Enough To Cause Frostbite In About 15 Minutes Or Less. If You Are Planning To Be Outdoors In The Watch Area…

Listen For Later Forecasts And Statements.

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NEW YORK STATE (February 17, 2015) – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has outlined new reforms in the Executive Budget to further crack down on tax scofflaws and recover revenue rightly owed to the State.

These reforms include lowering the threshold to suspend a debtor’s driver’s license from $10,000 to $5,000.

“Those who fail to play by the same rules as everyone else place an undue burden on hardworking, law-abiding taxpayers,” Governor Cuomo said. “These reforms send a simple message: either pay the taxes they owe, or face real consequences."

The current law was advanced by the Governor in 2013. Since going into effect in July 2013, more than $125 million has been collected for nearly 14,000 delinquent taxpayers who satisfied their debts in order to have their driving privileges reinstated.

Lowering the threshold would affect an additional 11,000 delinquent taxpayers. As a result, an additional $9 million in revenue will be collected in FY 2015-16 and $3 million annually thereafter.

The budget also includes provisions to require applicants to meet their tax obligations in order to:

– Receive or renew certain professional and business licenses or permits;

– Obtain employment as a new applicant to a State agency or authority;

– Acquire State-subsidized Excess Medical Malpractice Insurance as an eligible physician or dentist; and

– Seek State grants from State or local authorities.

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NEW YORK STATE (February 16, 2015) – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has outlined new reforms in his 2015-16 Executive Budget designed to crack down on delinquent taxpayers and abuses of the STAR program. These steps include the outright suspension of those who owe more than $4,500 in back taxes from the STAR program, as well as empowering the state Department of Taxation and Finance to recover improperly granted STAR benefits.

“These reforms will ensure that STAR benefits will no longer be used to subsidize bad behavior and that they are received by only those property taxpayers who are entitled to them." Governor Cuomo said. "They build upon this administration’s efforts to increase the accuracy and fairness of the program and ensure this tax relief goes to those who need it the most."

The STAR program provides relief from school property taxes. It includes the Basic STAR exemption for homeowners with incomes under $500,000, and the Enhanced STAR exemption for seniors with income of $83,300 or less.

Currently, if a taxpayer owes more than $4,500 in state tax debt, the STAR benefit is applied to the individual’s tax debt. The Executive Budget will instead stop providing STAR benefits to any taxpayer who owes more than $4,500 in state taxes. The taxpayer can re-apply for STAR benefits once the tax debt is paid off.

The budget also authorizes the Tax Department to recoup STAR benefits from property owners who unlawfully received those state benefits in past years. Currently, that power resides with local assessors, who do not have immediate access to the same data as the Tax Department.
Since 2011, the Basic STAR exemption has been limited to households with incomes under $500,000. Subsequently, in 2013—the first year of the STAR Registration program—150,000 properties had their STAR exemptions removed due to income, residency or other ineligibility criteria.

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MONTICELLO, NY (February 15, 2014) — Village of Monticello Manager David Sager, in conjunction with the Monticello Fire Department and Sullivan County Federation of the Homeless, has opened the Ted Stroebele Center as a warming station due to the forecasted weather conditions.

The center will remain open throughout the week due to forecasted weather and community need.

Wind chills are predicted to range between -15 and -40 below through Monday morning.

The Village is in need of volunteers and food donations.

Please contact Village of Monticello Manager David Sager at 845-701-3493 if you are in need of assistance or if you can volunteer your services.

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SULLIVAN COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS (February 13, 2015) – Issued By: NWS Binghamton (South Central New York and Northeastern Pennsylvania)

Affected Jurisdictions: Broome, Cayuga, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Otsego, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Sullivan, Tioga, Tompkins, Yates Counties

…Wind Chill Warning Remains In Effect Until 4 PM EST Thisafternoon……Wind Chill Watch In Effect From Late Saturday Night through Monday Morning…The National Weather Service In Binghamton Has Issued A Windchill Watch…Which Is In Effect From Late Saturday Night Through Monday Morning.

*Locations…Central New York…Southeast New York..And northern Tier Of Pennsylvania.* Hazards…Dangerous Wind Chill Values.

*Wind Chill Readings…As Low As 25 To 35 Below Through This Afternoon. Wind Chill Values Are Expected To Fall As Low As 30 to40 Below Late Saturday Night Through Monday Morning.

*Winds…10 To 15 Mph…With Gusts Near 25 Mph Through 4 PM today. Westerly Winds Of 15 To 30 Mph…With Gusts Up To 45 mph Saturday Night Through Monday Morning.

*Temperatures…Only Rising Into The Single Digits…at best…Today. Temperatures Will Fall Below Zero Again early Sunday Morning…And Will Remain Below Zero Through Monday afternoon.

*Impacts…Dangerous Wind Chills May Result In Frostbite on exposed Skin…Or Hypothermia May Occur.

A Wind Chill Warning Is Issued When Winds Combine With Bitterly Cold Temperatures To Create Extremely Dangerous Conditions Forexposed Skin. The Wind Chill Will Be Cold Enough To Cause Frostbite In About 15 Minutes Or Less…And Could Lead To Hypothermia If Proper Precautions Are Not Taken. If You Must Go Outside…Remember That Several Layers Of Clothing Will Keep You Warmer Than A Single Heavy Coat. It Is Very Important To Coverall Exposed Flesh To Protect Yourself From Frostbite.

A Wind Chill Watch Is In Effect Because The Potential Exists For Dangerously Cold Wind Chills. The Wind Chill Could Become Cold Enough To Cause Frostbite In About 15 Minutes Or Less. If You Are Planning To Be Outdoors In The Watch Area…Listen For Later Forecasts And Statements.

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HAWLEY, PA (February 12, 2015) – On January 8 of this year, a fire broke out at the Delaware Valley Raptor Center, a rehabilitation center for birds of prey.

In an effort to help the center  get back on its feet, several arts and environmental organizations, including The Delaware Highlands Conservancy, Harmony Presents and RiverFolk Concerts are putting on a benefit concert featuring two local and prominent bands, Little Sparrow and The Merrill Lynch Jazz Quartet.

“Little Sparrow is a favorite Sullivan County band, performing a mix of traditional bluegrass, sixties rock and Americana since 2008 on mandolin, banjo, guitar, fiddle and bass. The Merrill  Lynch Jazz Quartet is an all-star team of superb musicians from NEPA. Their musical prowess, catchy grooves, inventive songwriting and new takes on classic jazz standards will take audiences on a stock rising thrill-ride,” says Jill Carletti, Managing Director of Harmony Presents. She adds, “It feels great to work on this project with two other wonderful organizations. It’s also so very tremendous of these two bands to donate their time and talent to this deserving charity. I know this will be yet another example of the good things that happen when everyone works together.”

Delaware Valley Raptor Center is a private, not-for-profit, tax-exempt state and federally licensed rehabilitation organization dedicated to the rehabilitation and  conservation of birds of prey such as hawks, eagles, owls, falcons, and vultures. Their goals are to provide humane professional care for orphaned, ill, and injured raptors so they can ultimately be returned to the wild, healthy and no longer dependent upon humans for survival.

The show is set to take place at the underground theatre in the Hawley Silk Mill on Friday, February 20 at 8:00 p.m.

Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. There are 35 Advance tickets available for $15 each. After these sell out, tickets will be available for $20 each. Tickets can be purchased and donations can be made online at www.harmonypresents.com or www.riverfolkconcerts.com. Donations are accepted on the ticket page for those who are unable to make the concert.

Donations are also accepted on the DVRC homage page at www.dvrconline.org.

For help purchasing tickets or for information on how to get tickets in person, call 570- 588-8077. Unlike regularly scheduled Harmony Presents shows in the Hawley Silk Mill, the Cocoon Catering Cart will not be available at this show.

Audiences are encouraged to BYOB for this particular event. Refreshments will be available free of charge and additional goods and services will be raffled off in support of the Delaware Valley Raptor Center.

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY & SURROUNDING AREAS (February 12, 2015) – Issued By: NWS Binghamton (South Central New York and Northeastern Pennsylvania)

Affected Jurisdictions:  Broome, Cayuga, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Otsego, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Sullivan, Tioga, Tompkins, Yates Counties

…Wind Chill Warning In Effect From 7 PM This Evening To 4 PM EST Friday…The National Weather Service In Binghamton Has Issued A Wind chill Warning…Which Is In Effect From 7 PM This Evening To 4 PM EST Friday.

*Locations…Central New York…Southeast New York..And Northerntier Of Pennsylvania.* Hazards…Dangerous Wind Chill Values.

*Wind Chill Readings…As Low As 20 To 35 Below.

*Winds…Northwest 10 To 15 Mph..With Gusts Up To 25 Mph.

*Timing…Starting Late Thursday Evening…Through 4 PM On friday.

*Temperatures…Dropping Below Zero After Midnight Thursday night…And Only Rising Into The Single Digits…At Best…On friday.

*Impacts…Dangerous Wind Chills May Result In Frostbite On exposed Skin…Or Hypothermia May Occur.

A Wind Chill Warning Is Issued When Winds Combine With Bitterly cold Temperatures To Create Extremely Dangerous Conditions Forexposed Skin. The Wind Chill Will Be Cold Enough To Cause frostbite In About 15 Minutes Or Less…And Could Lead To hypothermia If Proper Precautions Are Not Taken.

If You Must Go outside…Remember That Several Layers Of Clothing Will Keep You warmer Than A Single Heavy Coat. It Is Very Important To Coverall Exposed Flesh To Protect Yourself From Frostbite.

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SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (February 10, 2014) – Sullivan County Manager Joshua Potosek has named Joseph Todora, MSW, LMSW as Acting Commissioner of the Division of Health and Family Services and the Acting Commissioner of Social Services effective February 10, 2015.

Todora has been employed with Sullivan County since 1987 and has served as the Director of the Sullivan County Department of Community Services for the past 14 years. “Joe brings a wealth of experience to the Division with over 25 years of experience as a Manager and Director in Sullivan County and New York State in the Human Services field” stated County Manager Potosek. “He is known and respected statewide for his knowledge in the Health and Medicaid fields” added Potosek.

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