Episode 258: Headlines 1/29/24-2/2/24

02/02/2024 5 min
Episode 258: Headlines 1/29/24-2/2/24

Listen "Episode 258: Headlines 1/29/24-2/2/24"

Episode Synopsis

In this episode,

The Town of Bethel secures USDA loans of $6.3 million for a new Highway Department garage and $3.6 million for a Town Hall, marking a significant infrastructure development.

SUNY Sullivan's Presidential Search Committee progresses to the final stages, with semi-finalist interviews scheduled, aiming to select a new president by March 5.

Monticello's upcoming Village Board elections see Mayor Nikolados and Trustees Rue and Banks seeking re-election under an Independent ticket, responding to the disqualification of Democratic candidates.

Sullivan County unveils its Resiliency Plan, addressing economic, community, and environmental challenges, with details available on resilientsullivan.com.

David Schneyer is appointed to the Sunset Lake Local Development Corporation, overseeing the Adult Care Center in Liberty, as the facility's future management is under consideration.

New York City's Water Supply System reaches an extraordinary 100.5 percent capacity in January, attributed to higher-than-normal precipitation, ensuring stability in water supply.

The Hudson Valley and Bronx real estate market faces challenges with decreasing inventory and increasing interest rates, prompting discussions about potential relief with expected interest rate reductions in 2024.