If Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was still alive today he would be 94 years old. This year, one day after his birthday, the country remembered the late civil rights leader who dreamed of a nation …
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1/17/23
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During New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of the State address on Tuesday, she announced plans to include New York’s mental healthcare.
According to the governor’s …
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1/13/23
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In January, many will start the New Year with goals to exercise more, eat better, lose weight etc. January will also be when newly elected public servants or incumbents starting another term take …
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By Paul Wolf
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1/10/23
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January is recognized across the United States as National Blood Donation Month, a time to celebrate those whose small acts can make such a large difference. It’s also a time to raise awareness …
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1/6/23
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Today marks the last column for Joel Lerner, who has penned “Making Sense Out of Dollars” for some twenty years.
Joel’s long history with Sullivan County dates more than half a …
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12/30/22
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State lawmakers in New York returned to the capitol building in Albany this week to wrap up some important business before the new year.
The State Assembly and State Senate voted to approve …
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12/27/22
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We take pleasure in answering thus prominently the communication below, expressing at the same time our great gratification that its faithful author is numbered among the friends of The Sun:
Dear …
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12/23/22
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It’s difficult to overstate the dedication and professionalism of our fire, EMS and emergency services here in Sullivan County. We see it every time we report on some piece of sad or tragic …
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12/20/22
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Flu season is here again and it seems likely to stay with us for some time. Here in the United States, flu season typically takes place in late fall and winter months. While influenza viruses …
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12/16/22
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With the holidays fast approaching, more Americans will be traveling to spend time with families and friends. It’s also a time when some people are likely to celebrate with a drink or two. The …
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12/13/22
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There’s many things about the late fall and early winter seasons that are a joy to behold. There’s the holidays, winter sports like skiing and snowshoeing or a warm beverage next to …
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12/9/22
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December is Recognized by the United Nations as Universal Human Rights Month. It is a time to reaffirm the importance of treating everyone around us with respect and dignity. It’s a call to act …
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12/6/22
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There’s not often a long period of time after the most recent election cycle before people are turning their gaze toward the next.
The next presidential election is less than two years …
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12/2/22
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It’s nearly December in the Sullivan Catskills and, aside from looking forward to the holidays fast approaching, there is something else that is always at the forefront of our minds this time …
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11/29/22
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It’s the Friday after Thanksgiving and the holiday shopping season has officially begun. There’s an ominous name for today that inspires feelings of both excitement and dread - Black …
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11/25/22
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As we gather with those closest to us on Thursday to celebrate Thanksgiving, we take a moment to pause and remember all that we’re grateful for.
We’re thankful for our families, …
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11/22/22
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Sullivan County got its first taste of winter weather this week. While the official first day of winter is not until next month on December 21, commuters were greeted with some winter weather …
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11/18/22
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It’s the holiday season already and many families are getting ready to gather for Thanksgiving. If you’ve walked into some department stores recently it might seem like we’ve …
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11/15/22
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Today is Veterans Day - a time when we pause to honor all of the men and women who have served this great country of ours. It seems fitting to celebrate our veterans just a few days after a …
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11/10/22
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S ullivan County is seeing some good economic news lately. According to data released last week by the New York State Department of Labor, Sullivan County leads the state in job growth.
As …
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11/8/22
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The Sullivan County Veterans Service Agency provides vital support and services to our local community of men and women who have served their country. It is one of the highest …
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11/4/22
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Every November, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) takes time to recognize the more than 6.2 million Americans living with the progressive brain disorder. Worldwide there are more than …
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11/1/22
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Can you hear that noise off in the distance growing louder? That’s the sound of another election day drawing near! It’s the culmination of months of town halls, debates, interviews and …
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10/28/22
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According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), approximately 3.3 million dogs enter animal shelters across the country each year. Since 1981, the ASPCA and the …
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10/25/22
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A fter many months of discussion, debate and public forums, residents in the Livingston Manor and Roscoe School Districts are set to decide whether their two districts should merge into one. A …
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10/21/22
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