Catskills News Daily

A man from Ellenville, and another from Kingston have been arrested by the FBI on drug charges along with several others. The former Governor George Pataki has revealed he has a lung disease because of his exposure to toxins from 9/11.     There are several ways you can help this Hunger Action Month.The PA Governor says his administration has been knee-capped when it comes to helping cut higher health insurance premiums. 

Good news for those against the massive data center project in Wayne County.The Monticello Fire Dept. has hosted their annual commemoration of the anniversary of 9/11. A woman from the Hudson Valley reported missing has been found. Safety is paramount when it comes to maintaining certain appliances in your household.

Sanctuaries of worship are getting special attention ahead of the upcoming holidays.Monticello Fire Dept. 9-11 Memorial is Tonight. Beyond "3rd world conditions" at the Ulster County morgue.Sullivan County is expected to start banning the sale of Kratom. 

Another case of rabies in a bat has been found in Sullivan County.An antique shop owner in the Town of Mamakating has been charged for having an illegal animal head for sale in their store. It’s getting down to the wire regarding what’s to be done about the proposed data center in Wayne County.Fun for the fam in Hancock this weekend. 

The outcry continues about the closure of the Sullivan County Adult Care Center.A man in Woodridge has been arrested after a string of events surrounding a domestic disturbance. There’s a special presentation at the Sullivan County Legislature meeting for 9/11. Labor Day has more meaning than many of us recognize.

Sullivan County’s recent third-party financial audit looks to be a positive development.A local chef and entrepreneur has suddenly died.A new addition at Liberty HS will benefit the entire community.The Town of Warwick has reportedly sold a few hundred acres of woodlands, fields and open space to the Open Space Institute.  

The Sullivan County DA has jumped into action himself helping save the life of someone suspected to have overdosed on drugs.Sullivan County is monitoring Pennsylvania due to a measles outbreak. A bunch of PA inmates from Wayne County are being held in neighboring Pike County after a federal contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was renegotiated. Government agencies in Orange County are being told to curb their purchases to only essential items or items being paid for thru grants. It’s a no-go in Ulster County for an immediate moratorium on emergency housing for anyone new at the Kingston Motel.     

A woman from Monticello has been arrested after a pair of burglaries at two different temples. The Governor of PA has sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for trying to claw back federal funding for reproductive health care and family planning services.It’s National Service Dog Month.

Something of a breather in Sullivan County as reports say there was an increase in sales tax revenue this most recent quarter.The public has once again peppered Wayne County officials with questions regarding the proposed data center in Clinton Township. A job fair has been held for employees of Sullivan County’s Adult Care Center.The yearly Fall Harvest Festival at the Hurleyville Arts Center which would have been its last, has reportedly been canceled.        

The Sullivan County Legislature has given their approval to give several million dollars to Suny Sullivan.A big thumbs down for an aggressive panhandling law by the Thompson Town Board.A familiar voice to many in Sullivan County and beyond has put her mic down for the last time.

An investigation is underway after a hidden camera was found at the headquarters of the Ulster County Transit Authority. The Orange County Health Department says its has found the first mosquito carrying the West Nile virus in Goshen.A  local observation to remember the disappearedA long sentence for a convicted drug trafficker from Middletown.A time change for the monthly community conversation in Monticello.

The Sullivan County Legislature and County Manager are working with local employers for a job fair to try to help workers from the Sullivan County Adult Care Center who will soon be out of work.Lookout where you park your E-bike, that’s what they say in Ellenville anyway...A vigil will be held on International Overdose Awareness Day in Monticello.The River Valley Awards are coming quick and there’s only so much time to reserve your tickets.  

A bit more info on the closure of the senior care center in Liberty…Another step closer for the Water Systems Improvement Project in the Village of Monticello. Even though it’s been a challenge for many to find jobs, one organization in Sull. Co is doing their part to change things.A new website in PA has been revealed to let state residents’ comment on data center proposals.

Over 2 dozen cases of Measles have been reported in NY this year.Sullivan County leaders in various towns and villages have reportedly spoken out about the need for more open communication with county government.A man from Deposit has been arrested after being on the run after a traffic stop for the last couple of weeks.It looks like some Verizon cabling has been intentionally removed from utility poles in Woodbourne. 

A shouting match reported between county lawmakers and the public after the announced closure of the Sunset Lake nursing home.It was a unanimous vote by Sullivan County Legislators for the SUNY Sullivan 2026–2027 operating budget.Talk about data centers In the Town of Mamakating turns to the public. Ellenville Regional Hospital joins thousands of other hospitals worldwide to honor nurses. 

A roundup of alleged criminals in Liberty is related to sex crimes, some against children.Pike County is reportedly making a quarter of its earnings from a deal with ICE.The 19th annual Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties Golf Classic has been held. 

A dramatic announcement by the county brings devastating news to some. Jim...A man who eluded police after a drug bust in Mamakating has been sentenced to prison a year and a half after an investigation.A former state official is going to prison after ripping off the Town of Wallkill. 

A shooting reported in Monticello has reportedly ended in someone being shot in both of their legs.Things got heated at a recent presentation to a legislative committee by the Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association. A Member of the Trump Admin has visited the Catskills.A fire in Circleville causes Rt. 17 headaches.

After a multi-million-dollar award by a jury regarding an old foster care case in Sullivan County, the county’s formally asking for an appeal.The City of Port Jervis is sitting pretty with Moodys.   Ulster County lawmakers are taking on an initiative to come up with standards for how lethal certain domestic violence incidents are. The Wurtsboro Duck Race has officially gone viral.

The Liberty town board is a step closer to buying land for the O and W Rail TrailA new life for a building in Liberty, once home to a major employer.Kids in Monticello, getting some help with back-to-school gearA settlement in an assessment dispute  between the town of Cohocton and the company that runs a major gas pipeline Sullivan County wants a new trial in the case of a former foster child who’s alleging abuse while in County Care.

A man in Woodridge has been arrested for allegedly interfering with religious services at a temple.A man from Wurtsboro is in trouble in Walton w/police.Healthy food options can be yours courtesy of the good folks at Ellenville Regional Hospital. A new report says hundreds of thousands of people in NY’s Regional Food Bank service area are food insecure.    

A farm in Ferndale is reportedly on their way to taking over the old PepsiCo plant in Liberty. New speed enforcement cameras have been installed across the state due to construction work. People affected by storm damage in Delaware County have access to a new online tool to report damage.We have some new US citizens who are residents of Sull. Co. 

A man accused of killing his father in Greenville is being charged with murder. This year’s Sullivan County Real Estate Tax Foreclosure Auction is online only. Walmart is reportedly planning to build a massive fulfillment center in the Town of Wallkill along the Sullivan County border. The vote on a proposed law to restrict law enforcement officers from wearing masks is on hold in Ulster County. A free Rabies vaccination clinic is being offered by the Delaware County Public Health Dept. (The clinic is aimed at animals, namely dogs, cats, and ferrets.)  

It was standing room only at the latest Town of Thompson meeting where community members commented on the proposed tax-exempt bond financing for the new owners of Camp Iroquois Springs in Rock Hill.Bagel Fest Shenanigans.A man wanted for a murder in the Town of Greenville has been arrested.A massive award of scholarships to more than 200 students by the Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan and Rockland counties.  

A man from Sullivan County has been found guilty for road safety crimes in Ellenville.The Catskills are being called the new Hamptons by a destination website. Besides the Bagel Festival, there are fruits to celebrate locally too.

A bat has tested positive for rabies in the Town of Delhi.A nearly two-million-dollar state grant has been accepted by Wayne County commissioners to help local farmers and food producers. Wurtsboro Farmers Market Hosted by Wurtsboro Board of Trade is tonight.A former Town of Woodbury Supervisor may be about to get a management job in the village of Walden.      

After the severe flooding in the Hudson Valley the last couple of weeks there’ve been reports of overflow and backups in wastewater facilities.Over $800 million dollars in improper payments have reportedly been stopped by the Pennsylvania Treasury. It will definitely smell a lot like bagels on bagel blvd this weekend.Over 200 books have been donated by the Kiwanis Club of Monticello to the Sullivan County Child Advocacy Center in Liberty.  

A woman from Loch Sheldrake has been arrested after a reported burglary.  Another arrest in Loch Sheldrake, this one after a shooting.The Governor’s being asked to sign twin legislation to protect pensions of Orange County sheriff’s and county jail correctional officers. Former Actress gets into the Vintage Business in Roscoe.

One person has died and several others have been injured after a tractor trailer crashed on Route 6 in Milford.The Town of Bethel is trying to get nearly 1.7 million dollars from the state to upgrade Smallwood’s seasonal water system as well as the Kauneonga Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant. Another Dunkin has arrived in Sullivan County.     

A fire in Monticello reported with someone possibly trapped inside the home.State Assemblywoman Paula Kay reports raising over 2 million dollars for improvements to Hanofee Park in the Town of Liberty. A different kind of job fair has been held for the second year here in Sull Co. The Sullivan County Visitors Association has won an excellence award from the state.  

A Flood Watch is in effect across Sullivan County.Important healthcare services lost in Sullivan County are back.A man in Delaware County has been arrested, twice, for DUI in less than a week.A man in Port Jervis who was reported to be shot in the leg, apparently shot himself.

Sullivan County employees have a reprieve from a proposed recording rights resolution brought before a legislative committee.  A man in Delaware County has admitted being involved in a domestic dispute and released with fines and conditional discharge.  A disaster declaration related to spring frost and freeze has been granted by the USA for farmers in Ulster County and some other areas of the Hudson Valley.A rebirth is brewing for a Catskills resort popular in the 1950’s and 60’s.

After a child was seriously injured in a crash – a man from Margaretville admitted fault.An application has reportedly been filed by a solar company in NY state for a massive solar energy and battery storage facility in Sullivan County.  A circus performer has been injured at the Orange County Fair in the Town of Wallkill. A throwback to sweet times in Ulster County.

Two people have been arrested related to a stabbing at a motel in the village of Delhi.Some ICE agents have reportedly been spotted in Middletown. A new Right to Farm Law has been passed in the Town of Fallsburg. The Sullivan County Legislature has unanimously voted to amend rules so veterans owning property in Sull Co. can be buried at the Sullivan County Veterans Cemetery (SCVC) in Liberty. Folks of all ages out to an event hosted by the Ulster's County Sheriff's office. No Beach Boys today at the Bethel Woods celebration...

An investigation into a shooting by a state trooper who shot and killed a man in Rock Hill who reportedly rammed his car into him is complete.After some vandals hit DeHoyos Memorial Park in Monticello, the Village Board put something of a curfew in place. A former Walton High School math teacher has reportedly admitted inappropriate behavior towards students. Volunteers in Monticello met at the public library to put life-saving kits together.

Another round of severe weather moves through as weekend storm assessment continues.Sullivan County Residents --  hearing directly from the County's top law enforcement officer at a unique get-together over coffee.A former math teacher in Delaware County has admitted to charges involving inappropriate interactions with students on social media Liberty is getting some land from the state for a major infrastructure project.New hours are coming to a pair of local parks in Monticello following a destructive night of vandalism. 

Yes it’s a true a tornado has touched down in the Catskills. A woman from Roscoe has been arrested on a warrant for not reporting to court on a misdemeanor drug charge. A man from Connecticut has been arrested in Hurleyville.

Widespread damage across Sullivan and Delaware counties after the weather event Saturday night.States of emergency have been declared for the Town and Village of Hancock after the storms blew through.New York State Electric & Gas crews have been on the scene of various power outages after the severe thunderstorms swept through the region on Saturday. Strong winds over 65 mph were reported in some locations, which toppled trees that took down electric wires.         Wild weather over several days including an EF-0 tornado touching down. (This one happened last Thursday afternoon). 

The weather’s been hot and to top it off, we’ve had days of poor air quality. (Air quality report across for our region).After reports of a construction fraud scam in Wayne County, Pennsylvania State Police launched an investigation into an abandoned homebuilding project.A building inspector from Port Jervis faces criminal charges after he allegedly threatened another man over money. Great news for fans of Holiday Mountain...

On the heels of the Governor signing a moratorium into law on large-scale data centers for a year, Congressman Josh Riley is jumping into the fray.A man from Liberty has been arrested for allegedly breaking into a building at the Sullivan County Golf Club.A new Sullivan County learning center for folks who may not be that handy with digital technology.

A woman from Ellenville has died with her dog after a fire erupted in her home.It’s official the state has a one-year moratorium in place against massive data centers.  The Governor is speaking out on rumors there could be an ICE facility coming to Newburgh.The so-called "roadmap thru history", along the Borscht Belt continues.

Several car accidents have been reported in Sullivan County.The highest honors are being bestowed on a pair of members of the National Canoe Safety Patrol for a rescue on the Upper Delaware River. The state’s getting tough on certain devices being brought into courtrooms. 

Sullivan County has won national recognition for its budget presentation.The Governor has received the legislation for signature that would restore Orange County’s additional sales tax revenue for its municipalities. A yearly tradition in Wurtsboro brings out the community… JIMFor all of you Ciliberto and friends’ fiends we have great news. 

A young man from the town of Wallkill has been arrested on child sex abuse charges.There’s a shortage of volunteer firefighters in the state.Both Ellenville and Livingston Manor are getting several million dollars each from NY Forward. A badly injured owl has been assisted by Orange County staffers.   A county staffer has a dog or two at the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest.

Sales taxes are short in Sullivan County, and there’s been talk about an increase in taxes by 30%. Composting in bulk is now available in the County.Several farmers in Ulster and Orange counties are asking for the federal government to approve an emergency declaration after a deep freeze killed their crops.Ulster County is working to connect all of their emergency communications together.  

Lower lake levels at Kiamesha Lake have been reported so the state Dept. of Health is warning residents they must conserve water.A proposal for a private bus service in Monticello got spicy at the Monticello Village Board meeting. A blighted property in the Town of Bethel is going to finally be taken care of.Resorts World had a day of giving back to the community. 

A man from Pine Island has died after drowning in a lake in the Town of Mongaup.A couple of men have been injured in Monticello over the holiday weekend, but nobody's saying how it happened. A new zip code is being mulled for people living in Palm Tree and the Village of Kiryas Joel. A new partnership has been announced for a couple of hospitals benefitting folks in Ulster County.

A man swimming over the holiday weekend on the Delaware River has been found safe after drifting about a mile away from his party.Work has reportedly started on a construction project on highway 17 to fix the surface and improve safety on a busy stretch of road between Parksville and the Village of Liberty. Getting out into nature is a great way for kids to disconnect. Jim Sebastian tells us about a summer camp in Mamakating.

The heat advisory remains in effect throughout tonight, with highs well up into the 90s.A routine trip for a group of Junior ROTC members turns into a medical emergency when the air conditioning system on their bus failed in the summer heat. A legal victory for opponents of a proposed Amazon distribution center in the Town of WawayandaA woman from Bloomville has been indicted on grand larceny in two Delaware County towns.If you live in the Wayne Highlands School District, your taxes are taking a 3.25% jump. 

The heat has some utility companies on their toes and with ideas so folks don’t have to suffer.A man from Hobart man has been connected to an assault case involving police.The NY State Department of Environmental Conservation has temporarily closed all of the recreational access roads in the Hickok Brook Area in the Town of Highland.Restoration Church has a new reach ministry where they’re offering food and clothing to locals.