January 29th, 2010
By Bill Liblick
Sean Hanofee was a unique individual who touched everyone who knew him. It was with shock and sadness we all learned of his untimely passing.
Although he had many personal struggles during the past several years, Sean was putting them behind and moving forward with life. Everyone who knew Sean was so proud of him, and wanted [...]
January 22nd, 2010
By Bill Liblick
United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand completed her tour visiting all 62 counties since being selected to fill Hillary Clinton’s seat with a visit to Bethel Woods last Friday.
Gillibrand speaking before an impressive crowd filled with Sullivan County’s prestigious movers and shakers quickly wooed the audience with her sincerity, warmth, and strong knowledge of the issues.
The crowd [...]
January 16th, 2010
By Bill Liblick
The Democratic Party is alive and well in Sullivan County despite the attempted coup by several hypocritical members of the legislature.
Those who orchestrated this political power ploy did not even consult with Democratic Party officials, but yet they call themselves party loyalists and team players.
Democratic support to keep Jonathan Rouis chairman was strong and far reaching [...]
January 8th, 2010
By Bill Liblick
The opportunity is there for legislature chairman Jonathan Rouis to finally put an end to the political caucus process that has been so damaging to Sullivan County. The coalition building he did to get the budget approved was pure evidence that there is no need for backroom partisan politics to exist.
The [...]
January 1st, 2010
By Bill Liblick
As we enter 2010 I wish I could say that Sullivan County is in better shape today than we were last year. Instead, we have become a ticking time bomb. Our taxes keep going up and there is still no end in sight.
Our saga for Indian run casino gaming is never ending. Despite the push and [...]