Lake Huntington News

“I hope you all continue to soar.”

Largest group ever inducted in school reflects widespread academic excellence By RICHARD A. ROSS LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY - In its largest induction ceremony to date, Sullivan West's National Honor Society welcomed ... via Http

“I aspired to be an atheist and failed miserably because I'm just far too wired for God. That caused me to go on another journey to try to figure out what I believe. And how I integrate my spirituality, my sexuality and my personality altogether.”

Narrowsburg alumnus takes a turn at Tusten Theater NARROWSBURG, NY - Peterson Toscano, who was raised in Lake Huntington and graduated from the former Narrowsburg Central School in 1983, performed for the last ... via Http

State Police at Liberty are investigating to determine if a hand grenade-like device is real. via Mid-Hudson News

“To re-iterate what others have said, I thought this place was great but has really fallen off in the last two years. In fact, I have not returned...”

Longtime town of Cochecton Supervisor Sal Indelicado suffered a stroke over the weekend. via Recordonline.com - The Times Herald-R...

“Bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow, there'll be sun.”

"The jig is up," reads the check handed to Rooster Hannigan and his accomplice Lily St. via Http

Fire investigators yesterday sifted through the remains of a modern mansion off Burr Road that was recently featured in The New York Times and burned to the ground Tuesday night. via RecordOnline.com

“We spend two or three hours in a very interesting discussion, taking questions and answers around my table”

The state attorney general's office is investigating the Sullivan West School District for alleged improprieties during the 1999 merger and the later construction of the high school in Lake Huntington, the ... via Recordonline.com - The Times Herald-R...

The Cochecton town board held its re-organizational meeting on January 2. Among the many matters discussed was the date, time and place of the 2008 regular town board meetings. via Http

“Butler Homes was sloppy and unprofessional. We were charged $5,000 extra by Butler for a flat roof deck off our bedroom that we recently rebuilt at...”

James R. Farrell, a life-long resident of the region and an active community member, has been promoted to chief assistant district attorney by Sullivan County District Attorney Steve Lungen. via Middletown Times Herald Record

Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D-Hurley, has announced that two local fire companies will be awarded grants to buy new thermal imaging equipment. via Middletown Times Herald Record

The descendents of George and Annie Thone Daub met on Sept. 2 at Lake Huntington, N.Y., for their 21st reunion. via The Weekly Almanac

“Heaven and Earth are ruthless, and treat the myriad creatures as straw dogs; the sage is ruthless, and treats the people as straw dogs. Is not the space between Heaven and Earth like a bellows?”

Characters of L.M. Montgomery's delightful Anne of Green Gables come to life in Sullivan West's production of "Anne of Green Gables." Pictured, clockwise from top left, are Randall Grimm as Matthew Cuthbert, ... via Http

“We need to be empowering the attorney general to review this and give him the tools he needs to consider criminal charges as a deterrent to others who may cut corners.”

State Sen. John Bonacic is calling for a state attorney general's investigation into the Sullivan West High School building problems and wants the office to probe the role of the state Education Department. via RecordOnline.com

“While what has occurred is terrible, it's not a crime.”

Board member van Swol presses for investigation LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY - Within two days of being elected to the board of the Sullivan West Central School District, new members Angela Daley and Mary Scheutzow ... via Http

“It appears that at this time there is not jurisdiction by anyone in the Attorney General's Office to initiate an investigation”

Sullivan West board member Noel van Swol is pressing for an investigation by the attorney general's office into the safety of the Lake Huntington school. via Middletown Times Herald Record

A planned Beerfest became a benefit to help raise funds for Hills Country Inn after a raging fire destroyed the clubhouse at the inn on September 16. via Http

“This is not necessarily uncommon”

State education official agrees with superintendent's assessment LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY - The poles put in place to shore up the second floor at the high school were put there because of an "abundance of caution" ... via Http

The Sullivan West school board broke its silence Thursday night, having been mum since the structural problems came to light this month at the high school building in Lake Huntington. via Recordonline.com - The Times Herald-R...

“It definitely means that things were not as specified, and those are what we are investigating”

A top state education official said today that the Sullivan West High School is safe to occupy. via RecordOnline.com

“On the other hand, we are certain that the shoring posts are a good idea and have provided absolute safety for the kids and staff.”

Katherine Hector is not surprised that workers rushed to support the second-story concrete floor of a four-year-old high school in Lake Huntington this month. via RecordOnline.com