SC Democrat Podcast

In this episode: “Weird Al” Yankovic coming to Bethel Woods July 13 Pharmacy Benefit Managers bleed pharmacists dry A fly-fishing legacy lives on in Ed Van Put’s posthumous book Wurtsboro’s Founder’s Day Street Fair returns July 12 Sullivan County Airport to get beautification from state budget Sullivan celebrates the Fourth of July with parades and festivities Borscht Belt Historic Marker to hono...

In this episode: Sullivan Volunteers Replaces Americorps Program Antisemitic Attacks Reported in Woodbourne Kurt Labuda Elected NYSPIA President Callicoon Bridge Set for Multiple 24-Hour Closures Paula Kay Pushes to Toughen Move Over Law Demolition of Historic Fern Inn Marks End of Era Liberty Police Department Launches Beautification Project Sullivan County Leads Hudson Valley in Job Growth 107-Y...

In this episode: Juneteenth celebration honors Watson Family Sullivan County economy has it all Mamakating Zoning change vote held off... again – SUNY Sullivan and TSTT partnership bolsters teaching candidates Checking in with District 6 Legislator Luis Alvarez Summer Reading 2025: Libraries ready to explore

In this episode: Historic Hurdles in Bethel ‘Terrific turnout’ at Tusten Heritage Day The traveling art of Drag Queen Story Hour What’s the cause of Liberty’s 17.59% tax hike? Sullivan County, Archtop Fiber celebrate broadband project No Kings march hits Broadway OSI preps Keriland Property for potential public access Woody the Bear withdraws — Now his successor needs a name

In this episode: 2025: Here’s That Rainy Year Mountaindale Mural Restored Schiff and Dymond to Square Off in Primary for Sheriff Ateres Village Budget Hearing Scheduled

In this episode: Federal judge halts Trump-era cuts to Job Corps; Callicoon center reopens Bethel receives favorable audit despite minor gaps Sullivan Fresh brings healthy produce to underserved communities Platinum Leaf cannabis hosts pet adoption event with SCSPCA Sullivan West students showcase creative work at annual art exhibit Guilty verdict in child sexual assault case Wurtsboro to celebrat...

In this episode: Sullivan County communities honor fallen heroes on Memorial Day Communication breakdown sparks tension at Fallsburg Town Board Monticello adjourns PUD public hearing to June 18 Sheriff’s Office warns of AI scam targeting residents

In this episode: Roscoe emergency crews recreate prom night crash to warn students Bethel receives $17K Sullivan 180 grant for playground, greenspace Neversink summer camp faces swim program hurdles Borscht Belt historical marker series continues through 2025 Eldred School District votes on budget, library, and board seat Berlin Township completes Upper Delaware Council mapping project Sullivan Co...

In this episode: Investigation into Highland Town Clerk reveals severe irregularities Callicoon renews insurance, reviews Sullivan West school budget Highland to put Town Constabulary revival on November ballot

In this episode: Liberty student questions graduation policy SUNY Sullivan honors late professor with memorial service Bethel Town Board reviews insurance renewal, residents raise tree-cutting concerns Liberty High School teacher arrested on child pornography charges Rain fails to stop Liberty’s vibrant Cinco de Mayo celebration Fallsburg explores new site for workforce housing project

In this episode: Holocaust Survivor Recounts Kristallnacht and Escape to U.S. Students Honored in Catholic Charities Poster Contest County Homeless Shelter Plan Stalls After Vote Falls Short Sullivan Residents Remember the Humble Legacy of Pope Francis Cochecton Board Advances Fosterdale Gas Plaza Project

Episode 323: Headlines 4/21-4/25/25 by Sullivan County Democrat

Episode 322: Headlines 4/14-4/18/25 by Sullivan County Democrat

Episode 321: Headlines 4/7-4/11/25 by Sullivan County Democrat

Episode 320: Headlines 3/31-4/4/25 by Sullivan County Democrat

In this episode: Missing children found safe after overnight search in Livingston Manor Neversink residents praise Keriland land conservation Forestburgh lawsuit over Orthodox housing project moves forward Cathleen Breen named 2024 Realtor of the Year Bethel residents push for moratorium on large-scale developments Villa Roma launches daily NYC bus service Mayor Massey hosts youth Civic Engagement...

In this episode: Barbarite wins Monticello special election NY fire crews assist in Damascus house fire Monticello targets shopping cart problem Sheriff’s Office trains with new TASER 7 Mamakating raises income limit for senior tax break Statewide burn ban now in effect Monticello resident urges action on opioid crisis Fallsburg honors EMT, officers, longtime volunteer Hope Alive 845 calls for mis...

In this episode: New Agreement Reached in State Correction Officers’ Strike One Dead, One Injured in Monticello Rollover Crash Congressman Riley Visits Wurtsboro to Save Exit 114 Callicoon Approves Purchase of New 2024 Dodge Pickup Truck CFOS to Award Nearly $500,000 in Scholarships for 2025 Wurtsboro Mayoral Race Between Sisco and Champagne Heats Up

In this episode: 1. Livingston Manor-Roscoe School Board Election Postponed Due to Storm 2. NYSEG Customers Outraged Over Skyrocketing Electric Bills 3. Villa Roma Aims to Revive Catskills Entertainment with New Festival 4. Sullivan County Sheriff’s Race Heats Up Amid Corruption Allegations 5. Newly Formed Village of Ateres Sets First Election Date 6. Swan Lake Development Proposal Sparks Communit...

In this episode: 1. New York State Budget Director Discusses Affordability and Public Safety in Monticello 2. Hortonville Fire Company Petitions for Zoning Change Amid Resident Opposition 3. Highland Town Board’s Property Purchase Faces Public Challenge 4. Frito-Lay Announces Closure of Liberty Plant, Leaving 287 Jobless 5. Correctional Officers Protest Unsafe Working Conditions Across New York 6....

In this episode: 1. Monticello Officials Oppose NYSEG Rate Hike, Demand Transparency 2. Fallsburg Basketball Volunteer Arrested for Inappropriate Texts 3. Rock Salt Shortage Hits Sullivan County Amid Harsh Winter 4. Sullivan County Legislators Urge Hochul to Repeal HALT Act 5. Highland Town Clerk Censured, Work Computer Seized by Police 6. Sullivan County Republican Committee Endorses Sheriff Schi...

In this episode: 1. NYSEG Addresses High Electric Bills, Leaves Many Frustrated 2. Governor Hochul’s Budget Allocates $100,000 for Elderly Home Care 3. Liberty Residents Speak Out Against Planned Unit Development Law 4. Fallsburg Residents Debate Zoning Amendments at Packed Hearing 5. Catholic Charities to End Chemical Dependency Treatment Programs 6. Monticello Fire Department Celebrates 150th An...

Episode 310: Headlines 1/21-1/24 by Sullivan County Democrat

1. **Fallsburg Zoning Controversy** – Proposed changes spark debate over housing density and infrastructure concerns. 2. **Sullivan County Airport Expansion** – New terminal set to open in May, boosting business and tourism. 3. **Woodstock Oasis Opens in Bethel** – Cannabis dispensary embraces music history and counterculture roots. Let me know if you’d like to tweak or prioritize any of them!

In this episode: 1. Swan Lake Sewer Crisis – Liberty Town Board scrambles to fix wastewater plant violations and avoid major fines. 2. Sullivan County Leads NY Job Growth – The county posts the highest non-farm job growth in New York State. 3. Liberty Rotary Aids Puerto Rico – Local volunteers help improve disaster preparedness on the island. 4. Monticello Animal Cruelty Arrest Sparks Legal Push –...