SC Democrat Podcast

Sullivan County Democrat Co-Editor Joseph Abraham and Sports Reporter/Photographer Richard A. Ross talk with Tri-Valley Football Coach Greg Botsford and Fallsburg Football Coach Dominick Scanna about coaching during the pandemic and expectations for the shortened Fall II season.

Sports Editor, Joe Abraham, reports from the starting line of the Celebrate Life Half Marathon in Rock Hill on March 14. 2021

Headline from the pages of the Democrat newspaper for the week of 3/8-3/12/21 New York opens COVID vaccine eligibility story by Isabel Braverman Sullivan County to benefit from federal COVID relief story by Matt Shortall Students display sweet new skills story by Matt Shortall Annexation woes hold up sidewalks in Bloomingburg story by Samantha Montagna Firefighters battle blaze by Joseph Abraham R...

Staff Reporter Isabel Braverman went inside the vaccine clinic at SUNY Sullivan on Friday, March 5 where she spoke with Sullivan County Public Health Director Nancy McGraw and an Eldred School teacher who received her first dose.

Sullivan County Democrat Co-Editor/Sports Editor Joseph Abraham and Sports Reporter/Photographer Richard A. Ross speak with Monticello Athletic Director Kurt Buddenhagen regarding what it has been like managing athletics during the pandemic and what’s ahead.

Headline from the pages of the Democrat newspaper for the week of 3/1-3/5/21 Tech retreat being planned in Bethel Three women accuse Gov. Cuomo of misconduct Kantrowitz pleads guilty to reckless driving The Chatwal Lodge combines nature with luxury Callicoon Hills brings history to life Sam returns home after an 18-day ordeal WWII vet still waiting for COVID vaccine ‘World of Work' inspires youth

Co-Editor Joseph Abraham talks with Crystal and Pedro Tweed about their live talk show, Tweed Talks.

Headline from the pages of the Democrat newspaper for the week of 2/22-2/26/21 King of the Ice draws hundreds to White Lake A heart as large as his stature Acting, gymnastics and a new talk show Rajsz launches public condemnation against Doherty County seeing substantial fires this year Mamakating updates tax assessment for seniors Mamakating discusses D&H Canal Interpretive Center Fallsburg's for...

Headline from the pages of the Democrat newspaper for the week of 2/16-2/19/21 Liberty makes vaccine progress HPAC has big plans for 2021 Looking for Sam Cuomo addresses nursing home scandal County addresses COVID vaccine rollout Legislators select Infinite Care to manage Care Center

Sullivan County Democrat Staff Writer Isabel Braverman chats with Kendra Payne, the owner of The Herbal Scoop in Callicoon.

Joan Patterson joins Co-Editor Joe Abraham to talk about her job as Crystal Run Healthcare’s Sullivan County Director of Operations, how the pandemic has changed things, and the many organizations she’s involved with.

Headlines 2/8-2/12/21, from the pages of the Sullivan County Democrat newspaper. Fallsburg's Mike Weiner retires Here-and-there heroes who make tough times less Perrello resigns from IDA Joan Patterson dedicated to her community Highland has a new code enforcement officer Next stop: Internet for kids that need it Tusten takes charge on energy initiatives SUNY Sullivan presents energy audit Legisla...

For the first installment in our special podcast/print series in recognition of Black History Month, Co-Editor Joe Abraham talked with local actor, director, and educator G. Oliver King on January 30, about his portrayal of Frederick Douglass and upcoming performances at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library and Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre.

Headlines 2/1-2/5/21 & Interview with NAMI's Lori Schneider G. Oliver King talks Frederick Douglass, upcoming performances Former dairy farm could see new life Storm brings over a foot of snow Lang indicted on 11 counts in connection Buck and Schiff announce reelection campaigns Fallsburg police reform talks continue No action on Alvarez ethics charge

Headlines for the week of 1/25/21 to 1/29/21 Care Center resolution tabled Sole Purpose gives to county youth Upper Delaware Council releases five-year plan ‘There were no warning signs' Gov. Cuomo presents state budget Bethel Woods optimistic for 2021 Mamakating debates vehicle use & Interview with County Clerk Russell Reeves

Headlines for the week of 1/18/21 to 1/22/21 NAACP honors those who made a difference Liberty prepares for vaccine distribution Police investigate multiple bomb threats 50-year president of Manor's library looks back Adult Care Center In praise of coaches: tributes to life-changing mentors The Fred Ahart Coaching Tree Part IV

The first episode of our new special edition of the Sullivan County Democrat podcast, Omnipresent Sports! With Sports Editor Joe Abraham and Sports Reporter Richard Ross. For this episode, they discuss the current state of sports during the pandemic.

Headlines from the January 15, 2021 edition. Robayo's ‘Gambit' Alvarez rejoins Democratic Party Vaccination initiative expands in the county Meagan Galligan sworn in as first female District Care Center operators down to final three New art show creates perfect harmony State Police investigate double homicide Trump impeached again

Headlines from the January 12, 2021 edition. Education Center will remain open Residents challenge wastewater treatment upgrade Abandoned building gets new life Three injured in school bus accident

Headlines from the January 8, 2021 edition. Fallsburg begins 2021 Veterans trying to navigate the pandemic NY ushers in new minimum wage, paid sick leave Sullivan DMV reopens, adds new measures Chaos at the Capitol Leaders react Delgado: ‘Primary job is to listen' SW resumes workouts as preamble to limited winter

Headlines from the January 5, 2021 edition. The Sullivan in Rock Hill sold State Comptroller takes critical look at Monticello ATI with the assist Jose-Decker sworn in as first female County Court Judge Care Center LDC narrows down candidates

Headlines from the December 31, 2020 edition. Gabrielli Truck Sales moves into Monticello Year in Review 2020 Regional artist to compete on Food Network

Episode 95: December 29, 2020 Headlines Vaccinations begin to be administered in Sullivan County Fallsburg senior nominated for prestigious program Where do you get a COVID test? Liberty Native pens searing memoir Megan Haberli receives Commendation Medal Christmas storm causes outages, flooding

Headlines from the December 24, 2020 edition. Historical project to tell unique stories of D&H Callicoon Caffè now reopened after devastating fire Dick Freda shared stories with thousands Federal relief bill cuts aid to local governments Democrat honored Rockland court clerk retires after 31 years In praise of coaches

Headlines from the December 22, 2020 edition. SCVA presses ahead after challenging year Legislators reach compromise on paving funds Legislators reflect on past year Health officials urge caution for holidays E-Commerce warehouse considered for Rock Hill Mamakating shows meaning of the season