Sullivan County Post

From Borscht to Egg Rolls

Bill Liblick — Fri, 17 May 2013 04:27:17 +0000

Instead of being known as the “Borscht Belt” we can soon be known as the “Egg Roll” capital of the world.

With the Asian population booming across the country, a group of investors wants to build a massive “China City” complex right here in Sullivan County and I mean massive. [...]

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Casinos Still a Crapshot

Bill Liblick — Fri, 10 May 2013 05:32:51 +0000

As the New York State legislative session comes to an end within the next several weeks, Governor Andrew Cuomo along with our legislators in Albany are deciding if there is going to be a referendum on this November’s ballot to allow legalized casino gaming in New York State.

Under Cuomo’s [...]

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Schools Need to Unite

Bill Liblick — Fri, 03 May 2013 00:06:59 +0000

Sullivan West High School is rated one of the best high schools in New York State according to a US News and World Report on High School rankings, out of 1,149 high schools in New York State, Sullivan West placed 144. Liberty has received a Bronze rating.

What is the [...]

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Give Potosek a Chance

Bill Liblick — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:07:56 +0000

Josh Potosek has been acting Sullivan County Manager for the past several weeks and so far everyone seems to be pretty impressed with his job performance.

Potosek is setting a nice tone at our County Government Center with his pleasing demeanor. Employees are happy with his style and communications skills, [...]

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Fighting Sexual Assault

Bill Liblick — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 02:18:07 +0000

Sexual assault is a difficult crime to discuss or understand. Lives are literally destroyed when such a demoralizing offense occurs.

Statistics show that sexual assault and abuse continues to be a grave problem in Sullivan County. Our police and prosecutors have taken these crimes very seriously. We are known [...]

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Ethics Reform in Sullivan County

Bill Liblick — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:50:13 +0000

Plagued with one scandal after another, Governor Andrew Cuomo is on a drive to clean up Albany. On Tuesday Cuomo proposed landmark legislation that would raise the bar and bring sweeping ethics reform to our statehouse and those who do business there.

Surprisingly, this comes on the heels when our [...]

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Foster Care Issue Explodes

Bill Liblick — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 02:53:44 +0000

Sullivan County Family Court is inundated with case after case involving children in need of foster care placement due to certain family situations. Not only is it a mandate, but it is an obligation for our judiciary to ensure proper residency of these children.

Family Court Judges Mark Meddaugh and [...]

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“MOUTH THAT ROARS” Lives On

Bill Liblick — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 01:12:54 +0000

After nearly a decade the “MOUTH THAT ROARS” column has ended in the Sullivan County Democrat. Although my $25 a week stint is over, my devotion, dedication, and commitment to Sullivan County has not.

In the course of writing the “MOUTH THAT ROARS” I made a lot of friends and [...]

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It Is Time for Samuelson to Begin to Lead

Bill Liblick — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 03:51:42 +0000

Over the years our legislature has hired numerous firms to provide economic development analysis and planning related to the creation of a comprehensive plan. Principals from the latest firm hired by the county, Wadley-Donovan, recently discussed their initial findings, and what they had to say should surprise no one – [...]

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Not for Profits Setting Up Shop in Sullivan County

Bill Liblick — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:03:51 +0000

With the tremendous outcry on how Medicaid costs and mandates are crunching us, we tend to forget there are people who need to utilize social service programs.

Many not for profits such as The Visiting Nurse Service of New York are entering the Sullivan County market not only to [...]

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Should Concord Receive Millions in Abatements?

Bill Liblick — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 02:28:09 +0000

It should be no surprise developers of the Concord are seeking millions in tax abatements and other incentives. The Industrial Development Agency (IDA) will be holding a public hearing Tuesday to hear what the public has to say about these requests.

At hand are three applications from Concord owner [...]

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Fanslau Amicably Leaves and Now the Fun Begins

Bill Liblick — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 02:29:46 +0000

After weeks of intense closed door negotiations an agreement was finally reached to give County Manager David Fanslau an amicable exit. Fanslau will walk away with a package well over $50,000.

As I reported, Chairman Scott Samuelson knew for months there was growing opposition to renewing Fanslau’s contract, but [...]

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Uproar Surrounding The Monticello Motor Club

Bill Liblick — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 04:50:38 +0000

To some the Monticello Motor Club is an elitist playground for the rich and famous that infringes on the rights of its neighbors and deprives them of a serene quality of life.

To others there is outrage that the private entity receives tax abatements. In 2011 the Monticello Motor [...]

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We Need More Than Just One Casino

Bill Liblick — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 03:23:07 +0000

The next several weeks will be intense as members of the state legislature and Governor Andrew Cuomo agree on a legalized casino bill that will be placed on the ballot this November as a referendum.

There is no longer a question if New York State will get casino gaming, but [...]

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Emergency Frequency Upgrade a Vital Necessity

Bill Liblick — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 04:34:15 +0000

Sullivan County might be notorious for wasting millions on projects that have gone nowhere such as construction of a new jail, but it is vitally important that one presently before the legislature be approved.

At hand is a move towards a common high band frequency connecting E911 to all emergency [...]

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