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This summer, be sure to look up at the arboreal beauty above you.

Dear readers, It seemed spring was an eternity of cool, damp weather, and now—bam!—here we are in summer already. Summertime, to me, means poking around in my gardens, walking along … more

By JANE ANDERSON | 6/22/22

It’s time to walk the walk on home care

An interesting aspect of advocating for home care in Pennsylvania is that everyone agrees with you. more

BY TERI HENNING | 6/14/22

Chaim Teller, one of the children kidnapped by the Lev Tahor members convicted.

Lev Tahor operatives convicted of kidnapping and more

Lev Tahor operatives convicted of kidnapping WHITE PLAINS, NY — Mordechay Malka and Matityau Malka were convicted in White Plains federal court of kidnapping following a three-week jury … more

6/7/22

LeadingAge lawsuit would imperil nursing home care

We are disappointed and concerned that nursing home operators and their trade associations continue to spend their resources fighting commonsense resident protections rather than investing in improving care at their facilities. more

BY HELEN SCHAUB | 6/1/22

Happy wife, happy homestead

I often refer to the camera roll on my phone when looking back at the past week or so, as I’m deciding on a topic to share. While it’s always fun to talk about those quirky stories … more

By HUNTER HILL | 5/25/22

Pennsylvania heating assistance extended and more

What's new in the Upper Delaware region May 26 to June 1 more

5/25/22

$Texas Barnett Shale gas drilling (fracking) rig near Alvarado, Texas, just off of state highway 67.$

Fracking research released and more

Money available to help youth MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Youth Bureau is now accepting grant applications from organizations that serve children and youth within Sullivan County. … more

5/3/22

The Town of Thompson has been awarded $10,000 in Sullivan County Plans & Progress funding to create public access to the Neversink River near Bridgeville.

Public works

SULLIVAN COUNTY — The Sullivan County Legislature approved $54,100 in the first round of the Plans & Progress program. A second round of funding, with $45,900 available, will be awarded. … more

4/13/22

Enforcing adequate care

ALBANY, NY — “These past two years have been heck on all of us,” said Julie Martinez, an LPN at Dunkirk Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Dunkirk. “Your aides are crying … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 4/5/22

Redeem your tax-foreclosed properties and more

DEC regulations reduce packaging waste ALBANY, NY — New York State Department of Environmental Conservation commissioner Basil Seggos announced on March 31 the finalization of two … more

4/5/22

Help for the homeless

LIBERTY, NY — The rising cost of housing has been an enduring problem across New York State. The effects were muted during the COVID-19 pandemic by a wave of emergency response measures. The … more

By LIAM MAYO | 3/29/22

When do lilacs bloom? I actually don't know—but something about them makes me think of spring.

Welcome to spring

I haven’t seen flowers yet—it’s a bit early—but the ice is melting and the earth is muddy with promise. The news is not good but we can step away from the headlines, look … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 3/24/22

Buyers’ appeal

REGION — An unexpected effect of the coronavirus pandemic was a massive leap in the local real estate market. According to local real estate agents and brokers, that wave of homebuying … more

By JANE ANDERSON | 3/24/22

Legislative chair Rob Doherty, right, and county manager Josh Potosek discussing the Tourism Sector Enhancement Grants proposal with the legislature.

Communities—and event planners—get support

MONTICELLO, NY — The Sullivan County Legislature approved its most recent round of discretionary funding at meetings held March 17. The discretionary funding program allocates a little under … more

By LIAM MAYO | 3/23/22

Mike Steinbeck, the cook for the Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless (SCFH), places bags of donated food into a shopping cart for transportation to the food shed, where the food is handed out during Friday’s food pantry program. That takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The SCFH is located at 9 Monticello St. in Monticello.

Triple whammy hits Regional Food Bank

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY AND BEYOND — Imagine you’re a young man with a wife and a couple of kids to support, and your work car broke down. You’re suddenly faced with some hard … more

By TED WADDELL | 3/23/22

“You look amazing!” I gushed to Aunt Marcia (1928-2022), who cooed excitedly over Dharma the Wonder Dog first (of course), then me.

All in the family

Longtime readers of “In My Humble Opinion” may remember Jonathan Charles Fox’s Aunt Marcia Shuman, who lived in Binghamton, NY, and occasionally starred in his family … more

By JONATHAN CHARLES FOX | 3/16/22

Director of Temporary Assistance Giselle Steketee informing the legislature about the programs available to assist Sullivan County's residents.

Staff sought, help available

MONTICELLO, NY — Caring for the county’s vulnerable is critically important, but to make it happen, Sullivan County needs staff. John Liddle, commissioner in charge of the … more

By LIAM MAYO | 3/16/22

Preventing homelessness before it begins

HONESDALE, PA — Once a year, Wayne County takes a snapshot to capture the status of homelessness and housing insecurity throughout the area. It’s a yearly statewide tradition for housing … more

By OWEN WALSH | 3/8/22

Programs available to help New Yorkers manage rising energy costs and more

What's new in the Upper Delaware region March 10 to 16 more

3/8/22

Not all seniors are lucky enough to receive loving care. Elder abuse is horrifyingly common and the results can be deadly.

Silent suffering: You can help prevent elder abuse

REGION — Not every senior has a close relationship with their family. Not every senior has friends or relatives close by, keeping an eye on them. And in this age of COVID-19, it can be hard to … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 2/17/22

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