May 28th, 2010
By Bill Liblick
This weekend marks the unofficial beginning of the summer season. Many of us will be barbequing and gathering with family and friends, while others will be gardening or going to yard sales.
Snowbirds and secondary homeowners are once again arriving throughout Sullivan County, and our campers are not far behind.
Many tend to forget that Memorial Day is [...]
May 21st, 2010
By Bill Liblick
Although legislator David Sager’s desire to unseat popular incumbent State Senator John Bonacic seems to be an almost impossible task, one would not think so with all the behind the scenes maneuvering to keep him off the ballot.
Understandably, politicians do not like campaigns because they are stressful and costly, and especially in this political environment they [...]
May 14th, 2010
By Bill Liblick
Sullivan County school districts will be holding school board elections next Tuesday. These elections often go unnoticed by the general public even though they have tremendous impact on how our children receive their education.
School Boards control every aspect in running our schools including hiring superintendants and other administrators. They set budgets that ultimately decide what we [...]
May 7th, 2010
By Bill Liblick
Last weekend I had the fortunate opportunity to attend the Democratic Rural Conference (DRC) in Niagara Falls.
The DRC is dedicated to illuminating and promoting issues that affect rural New York, including the economy, taxes, education, healthcare, energy and our environment.
All of the Democratic candidates seeking statewide office in next November’s election including Governor, United States Senator, [...]