Episode 222: Headlines 5/8-5/12/23

12/05/2023 3 min
Episode 222: Headlines 5/8-5/12/23

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Episode Synopsis

Here are the news stories covered in this podcast:

The town of Forestburgh in Sullivan County, New York has updated its zoning codes after five years of revision, with proposed modifications to the Neighborhood Business District (B1) parcel.

The Bethel Town Board is addressing the regulation of short-term rentals due to the growing tourism industry in Sullivan County.

A shooting in the Village of Monticello left three people wounded, including a 15-month-old infant who is in critical but stable condition. Monticello Police and the New York State Police are working together on the investigation.

Students in Sullivan County schools experienced a mock trial for Law Day, led by local judges and prosecutors to give young people an opportunity to see the courtroom in action.

Dr. Ellen Galligan has been appointed as the Officer in Charge at SUNY Sullivan, where she previously held various positions for 22 years.

The town of Callicoon is recovering after a tornado hit the area in April, with most of the debris now cleaned up.

The Liberty Central School District Mascot Committee has narrowed down the choices for the new school mascot to four options: the Lions, the Phoenix, the Redhawks, or the Wolves.

The SUNY Sullivan Kite Festival provided the first 200 kids who arrived with a free kite, and families were able to spend quality time together.

Steve’s Music Center helped out a bass player in need by providing him with a bass guitar for his gig after he realized he left his at home.

The Sullivan County Historical Society held its first-ever cornhole tournament in Hurleyville.

A Cinco de Mayo event in Sullivan County featured cultural and ethnic foods, street performers, and a large crowd of people having fun.