Catskills News Daily

A couple from South Fallsburg has been arrested for reportedly stealing electricity and pulling a gun on NYSEG employees. Sullivan 180 has announced the completion of three Silver Feather Community Impact Grant projects.  Jim Sebastian visits the Liberty Holiday Market at Liberty Mall.   

The state attorney general’s office is investigating the death of a pedestrian in Sullivan County. Severe respiratory viruses and illnesses are on the rise in our county.  Jim Sebastian… Sullivan Boces has just had quite the celebration... the 75th anniversary. A Single Bite in Sullivan County is reporting they’ve not seen such dire need since the COVID19 pandemic.      

A man from Fallsburg has been arrested in connection to reports of sexual abuse of a child. Wayne County has finished up their budget for 2026. A pair of radio stations in Walton are now being run by the owners of Bold Gold Media.      The Hurleyville Performing Arts Center or HPAC is in the holiday spirit inviting the community to take part in family events this month.

A couple of state lawmakers are asking the state Health Dept. to look into some decisions recently made by Optum Health Care. More info’s been released about how a state monitor was assigned to the proposed Amazon warehouse in Wawayanda.  More holiday cheer and donations to locals, this time in Liberty…with Jim Sebastian and Mid-Hudson News…  Bold Gold has turned two stations back on...

A winter storm warning is in effect with the possibility of several inches of snow coming our way… JIM A man from Poughkeepsie has been indicted on attempted murder charges. The Sullivan County Manager says since there are so many budget cuts or added spending happening in Washington impacting state finances, county governments need to watch closely.  The State Comptroller says they’re still runni...

·  A lot of free meals doled out from Pt. Jervis to Wurtsboro ·  Walton has Blk Friday holiday kickoff ·  Amazon warehouse in Wawayanda not looking good ·  New Hope Community Adoption Event Weds Nite

The Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless helped to make sure nobody went hungry for Thanksgiving. A voter discrimination lawsuit against the town of Newburgh will move forward after the state appeals court halted an effort to throw out the case. A grisly discovery behind a Newburgh business on Wednesday.  A dead body inside a car.

A teenager from Long Island accused of stealing New York State Police vehicle has been indicted. Two healthcare facilities in the Catskills are getting a cash infusion from the federal government.  Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties reports finishing their “Hearts That Heal, Hands That Feed” Food Drive to bring food to help local families facing food insecurity during the holidays.   Home c...

Town of Thompson Supervisor Bill Rieber has been unseated.  A senior citizen from Ulster County is busted for theft. Jim reports… After the Great American Smokeout, which is a nationwide quit smoking day, Sullivan County came up with some new programs.  Operation Toy Train.  

Chamber President and CEO resigns Former State Trooper to be retried for Manslaughter in the death of 11 year old Former co-worker at Bold Gold has died

A woman from Middletown has been arrested after her toddler died in her car. The state has not confirmed if the federal government is releasing the 2025-2026 Home Energy Assistance Program money.  A ginormous Xmas tree with, possibly more lights than the tree in Rockefeller Center can be seen​ in Dutchess County.  The big Food Bank distribution across the state is this weekend. Jim Sebastian with...

Several insurance companies serving the state of NY have announced they will no longer be offering Medicare Advantage, an affordable option for healthcare. (I'm speaking to Congressman Riley Friday and will have this story for the afternoon and on Monday). State Assembly Member Paula Kay of Rock Hill is thanking community members who came to the first ever First Responder Recognition Awards ce...

New Windsor man has pleaded guilty to a rape five years ago.  Some minors previously banned from ​a restaurant ​in Ellenville got into more trouble. Warming centers are opening in Liberty at 170 North Main St. and at the St. John’s Episcopal Church at 15 St. John St. in Monticello​. 22 police academy students have been welcomed by the Police Chiefs’ Association of Orange County.  

A fire at the old Nevele resort. The Governor tries to get the President to release HEAP funds after the longest government shutdown in history. (Jim) In Narrowsburg another Thanksgiving community lunch to tell you about.  Human remains found in New Windsor that are over 100 years old.

There’s a new push to get opioid drugs out of Sullivan County once and for all. Jim Sebastian with Mid-Hudson News explains.   A man from Monroe man pleaded guilty to assaulting a robbery victim in Port Jervis.   A man from Kingston is going to prison for 20 years for robbing a restaurant at gunpoint.  A business in Wayne County, PA has won $200 million to help support veterans’ affairs healthcare...

A threatening note found at a Monticello school triggered a hold in place and brought police out. A woman from Binghamton says storm chasers from Sullivan County ripped her off after a hailstorm. You know the holiday season is upon us… Jim Sebastian with Mid-Hudson News explains…  A new sign is being unveiled to honor a long time Ulster County volunteer firefighter.

Several vehicles apparently crashed into each other on Highway 17 in Bloomingburg. A case is allowed to move forward against police who reportedly tried to stop protestors at SUNY New Paltz. STRONG FORCES IN THE SKY COULD MEAN A LOSS OF CABLE OR CELL SERVICE. Jim Sebastian with Mid-Hudson News reports... Beacon Mobility, the owner of Rolling V bus company in Sullivan County has purchased another t...

A man from New Paltz continues to be held by ICE and Congressman Pat Ryan is trying to help get him released. Among the observances and gatherings around Sullivan County for Veterans Day, there was also some history to be told at the Government Center in Monticello.  Jim Sebastian of Mid-Hudson news reports…  Work is being done regionally to help Veterans contemplating suicide.   Many community me...

The state Attorney General Letitia James says she’s won a court order to temporarily block the Trump administration’s ability to claw back Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)  In Sullivan County many would have gone with food or had to make a choice what they could pay for without SNAP. Jim Hudson of Mid-Hudson news reports…  The new terminal at the Sullivan County International Airpo...

Atty. General warns against SNAP recipients being turned away by businesses. Sullivan & Orange counties find ways to feed the needy Celebration of of the 180 River Access Silver Feather Grant Project Farmers Protected in Sullivan County with signage

With SNAP currently gone for many the Sullivan County Department of Social Services says they're working to connect their clients with as many benefits as possible      With Thanksgiving around the corner, the Hudson Valley Food Bank is taking part in the single largest day of pop-up food bank distribution in the history of New York State Saturday, November 22nd. (Sullivan county takes part at...

Election Night returns SNAP beneficiaries being assisted Hunters can donate deer meat to food pantries.

We’re in the middle of a windstorm across parts of the Hudson Valley.  A fire in Monticello has caused injuries to humans and animals.   Two people from Kerhonkson have been arrested on burglary and drug charges after a residential break in. A Sheriff’s Deputy in Orange County has received a lifesaving award.  A new business is opening in Wurtsboro  

The New York Attorney General Leticia James is reminding New Yorkers her office has an Election Protection Hotline.  The Sullivan County tentative budget for next year raises property taxes a chunk. A coat drive is being spearheaded by Assemblymember Paula Kaye. Jim Sebastian of Mid-Hudson news has the story… Fun story from the U.S. News & World Report for Middletown. 

The Governor has declared a state of emergency due to the SNAP benefits running dry over the weekend. PSK Supermarkets the operators of Pecks, Foodtown, Freshtown and Pathmark are donating over $20-thousand dollars for community members to fill up their SNAP accounts. Access to dental care is an unmet need for many children and young adults with disabilities, and as Jim Sebastian from Mid-Hudson N...