Catskills News Daily

A man from Monticello will be growing old in prison. DA reports on sentence of man who tried to shoot Deputy.  May Day has other meanings we can support in Liberty… A man from NYC busted in Delaware County after blocking a road and being found to have a forged inspection certificate. A new report says the NY state Department of Transportation used years-old traffic models so Rt. 17 in Orange and S...

A man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in Ellenville has been indicted by an Ulster County grand jury. A slim win, but a win just the same in the town of Bethel against high-density housing.  The next Sullivan BOCES Administrative Budget has been approved.  Sullivan County is taking part in a project to honor the memory of children killed during World War 2.

Three hospitals across the Hudson Valley, including one in Sullivan County may be in trouble with Medicaid cuts. After a report Orange County had overpaid sales tax to its municipalities because of a defect in a state law, the State Comptroller’s Office is pushing back. Lawmakers in Ulster County have given the greenlight for stop-arm cameras on school buses.  Students from Kindergarten to 12th gr...

Police in Fallsburg have arrested a man from Loch Sheldrake for domestic abuse. A man from Deposit along with a Binghamton woman are in trouble with the law after reports of a suspicious vehicle at a home where the former residents had died.   Long Eddy Fire District Commissioners are reportedly trying to help reopen the Hose Company for the community.  A keepsake for coin collectors in Delaware C...

2 people have been arrested in Liberty after a bunch of cars were ripped off.  It’s getting closer to the completion of the expansion of Catskills Veterinary Services in Rock Hill. The New York Farm Bureau is reminding drivers that tractors may be on the road this time of year. The Sullivan County Manager has been chosen for a national leadership role representing local government administrators. 

A mural in Roscoe that had not been completed has reportedly been painted over and a whole ordeal follows. Even though fracking is illegal in the state of NY, there’s a new effort to overturn that or get the state to pay some cold, hard cash. The new season for the Callicoon Depot is starting in conjunction with earth day.   Earthday also extends thru the weekend in theory... in Walton…

A man from White Sulphur Springs has been arrested in connection to child sexual exploitation. That nearly 30-million-dollar broadband project coming to Sullivan County can move forward since the ground isn’t frozen.  A ribbon-cutting celebration to unveil Ulster County’s first DC rapid electric vehicle chargers in Southern Ulster. Delaware County’s looking to move into a county-run senior meals p...

Sullivan County law enforcement is on the lookout for a man they say is wanted for rape and sexual abuse. Sewer and water developer agreements have reportedly been approved for a new 19-unit townhouse project in Monticello. NYSEG provides free air conditioners for qualified families to beat the heat this summer. A field trip not for students, but some law enforcement professionals from Sullivan Co...

A man from Sidney has been arrested after a vehicle caught fire. As we get close to peak tourism season, there are safety road rules for tourists and locals.  Since fly-fishing in Sullivan County gets attention for being some of the finest, now we’re seeing an uptick in short-term rentals.  Sullivan County’s on the lookout for potential volunteer firefighters.     

Some folks have spoken out about the Monticello Housing Authority, calling out leadership and living conditions. The White Sulphur Springs polling place has been closed.  An initiative to support students in Sullivan County schools gives them access to basic personal care items and everyday essentials. The Fort Delaware Museum of Colonial History in Narrowsburg is reopening.     

Execs. from Garnet Health have been to DC to lobby lawmakers to make sure Catskills communities are represented.  The Sullivan County Sheriff has promoted from within for a new jail administrator. Sullivan County residents without broadband internet have a way to keep up with when it could happen.  The Sullivan County Department of Public Health announced working with community partners to put tog...

A suspect has been arrested in connection to the murder of a woman from Ellenville. Retired Catskills News Director Mike Sakell pays tribute to a true Community Leader and friend, Al Frangipane. The Sullivan County Commissioner of Public Safety has resigned. Police in the Town of Wallkill have arrested a man they say threatened someone else with a screwdriver.  The Sullivan County Bureau of Fire h...

The DMV upgrades recently made in Sullivan County have not exactly been a smooth transition. Election security was the topic of a roundtable meeting in Wayne County.  The wife of a man who shot and injured a door dash driver in Chester has also been to court.   Some tasty treats along with time to chew the fat with community members in Sull. Co. 

After SUNY Sullivan cut jobs back, they’ve appeared before legislators saying things are going well despite the cuts.  A protest appeared in Orange County as ICE is detaining folks at the county jail.  A bridge crossing state route 17k is being replaced. A teenager from Port Jervis has been arrested on drug-related offenses since he was on probation. After a man was found not guilty of a cold-case...

It’s the end of a long and painful winter, and with that Sullivan County has announced the doors will close at the local warming centers. We’ve all experienced potholes in the catskills, now the county exec. in Orange County says the roads there need a ton of work (especially rt. 17). The Town of Thompson has a new app to alert residents to timely information. Bobcat of Monticello officially opene...

Beware NYSEG reports a pair of blackouts. This morning and this afternoon. A new report says people leaving Sullivan County around the time of the Coronoavirus pandemic have leveled off. The National Scenic Byway Association recognized the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway with a 2026 Byway Award for Outstanding Partnership. The Sull Co Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast tomorrow at Regional Food...

Six people in Monticello have been arrested after a two-day operation on drug related violations in Sullivan County. A man from Delhi indicted on multiple sex charges now has more charges against him. Now more than ever a Collaboration Between local Farms and Charitable Food organizations is needed. Applications are being accepted by the Upper Delaware Council for their 2026 River & Shoreline...

At the latest Sullivan County Legislature meeting they put off the idea of considering a county executive. A man in Hancock is in trouble with law enforcement for reportedly contacting someone who had a restraining order against him.  Today’s the last day for you to sign up for the Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program.  Drivers in NY reminded to keep your license plate clear, It's the law....

It turns out a woman who was found dead after a welfare check in Ellenville was murdered. The Village of Walden Manager has been put on administrative leave after a local investigation into the village’s Housing Rehabilitation Program.  The Liberty Public Library has its yearly vote on tax appropriation.  It’s spring and with that waterways in Wayne County are busy with adventurers out for trout s...

Ellenville woman found dead under mysterious circumstances. Campaign for addictive Sull. Co. residents reported "extremely successful". Litter Pluck in Sull. Co. underway. Food lockers filled for Wayne County residents.

SUNY Sullivan says they’re laying off several people. The Ellenville Central School District has been removed from the State Education Department’s list of Target Districts. A somber reminder of a cold case involving a man from Sullivan County. Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) is partnering with the Sullivan County Visitors Association for a Fields to Forks event.  

Five people have been arrested in connection to a burglary at a home in Hurleyville. People appear to be tossing trash along State Route 17 more often.  Governor's budget unveiled at a local gathering w/Jim Sebastian of Mid-Hudson News. A local farm rescue near Honesdale is closing down.  

It’s not ALWAYS just fun and games at Resorts World Casino. Jim Sebastian reports on an important medical screening gathering there. A treatment center for young girls dealing with life challenges is hopefully expanding to Rock Hill. Another fire in Sullivan County. The Liberty Police Chief along with other local law enforcement leaders went to Washington, D.C. to meet in front of Congress. A chie...

A big showing across the nation for the third No Kings rally in Monticello. Sullivan County is reaching out to local property owners to see if they want to be included in a State Agricultural District. NYSEG has met with locals in Sullivan County so they could have a face-to-face meeting with customers. The state is doing well after legalizing cannabis. 

The Sullivan County Legislature is considering a new way to govern. The Honesdale Borough Council has unanimously approved changing almost all side streets downtown to one way.  A section of a Sullivan County Road is being closed for bridgework near Parksville. Another fire to report, this one in Orange County.