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The report said the decrease is driven by the WIOA formula, which uses unemployment rates and other factors; staff are “in a wait-and-see mode” about the county-level impact, Laura said. She described an electrical training program that is scheduled to run March 25–June 2, with about 30 people on a current wait list and the county using a mix of local funding and WIOA funds to extend training support.

Laura said recent state technical policy changes permit certain noncredit training programs to count toward performance measures, which allows the county to free up additional WIOA funds for other training. She also reported on the New York System Change and Inclusive Opportunities Network (New York SCION), which the county’s disability resource coordinator renewed and which had enrolled 34 participants and served 86 people as of November.

On labor-market numbers, the workforce report included November and December data for Sullivan County: private-sector job growth of 5.7% in November and 4.5% in December; an unemployment rate of 3.0% in November and 3.1% in December (down from 3.6% and 3.9% the prior year); and a reported labor force of about 38,600 in November and 38,100 in December. The report stated December’s net increase of roughly 100 jobs reduced the unemployment count by about 300 people.

Laura described county career-center services using an “upside-down triangle” model: a large population receives basic career services (resume help, job applications, interview coaching), fewer receive intensive career counseling, and a still smaller group receives funded training. She cautioned that training slots are limited by available funding.

The workforce presentation closed with an invitation for questions; none were raised during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Sullivan County - Economic Development Committee on 2025-02-07 9:30 AM - Feb 07, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","County workforce staff said New York’s WIOA allocation for program year 2025 shows about an 11% reduction, while local labor-market figures posted modest private‑sector growth and a low unemployment rate.","taxTitle","Sullivan County, New York","taxId",14534,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6707523,"Public commenters urge pause on waste‑to‑energy; partnership moves to executive session on bargaining and legal advice",606,1512000,2118000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2247845-5c8c852d66d20c5d0f19c945a828a412&start=1512&end=2118","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2247845-5c8c852d66d20c5d0f19c945a828a412/thumbnail_1512000.jpg","/articles/6707523/Sullivan-County/New-York/Public-commenters-urge-pause-on-wastetoenergy-partnership-moves-to-executive-session-on-bargaining-and-legal-advice","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6707523-8488bfad1777fd6d84de3eb0d9475a28/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140774&Signature=eu~oF8~L4mmLowqUbJNgN72-VGFzv0mbh2Qyaqcq-RmXSaIHnHqvl1iXFb81YC7inKU5FkS17a6nlz5g4VKqb4aC3LFHs-2UfwTA8L99LcS0prxOPqKuyauUqq~nb15kwT01EtPgf86pA96ag8pm5B7lXMPfsYrniwGW3v5N4m9rxNXNx8St2PyVZ~Ph58C1XcbovvdATuxabQH4gO9pClFk0PvtQMfQjYf9zCOHot8HC2fbHteBSaaodbcYHx3KN6mG68~0hhu1HYhU7P520UG6HATvRuNNwwrsq1dDqPijhRcFhhIIf37kFBwmvZmGR1ThL4MFWczKLimWIl68FA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During public comment, speakers raised concerns about a county-scale waste‑to‑energy proposal and its potential environmental and health effects. Ken (public commenter) asked for more transparency about the project’s job numbers and the broader decision process, urged officials to consider the full picture of jobs and housing, and criticized planning-board restrictions on small rental properties.

Star Hesse, another commenter, told the Partnership the public has not been adequately informed about risks of waste‑to‑energy and urged officials to “read what you’ve been told” and to reconsider plans that she described as creating a “toxic sludge.” Both commenters said perceived environmental risk could undermine efforts to attract long‑term residents, conferences and tourism.

A different public commenter (identified in the roll call as Walter) asked about employment generated by Holiday Mountain and expressed support for sports-complex development; he urged the Partnership to investigate reasons a college wrestling event relocated away from the county.

After public comment, the Partnership chair requested a motion to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining and to receive legal advice. A motion and a second were offered; a member later identified as Bridal was recorded as having moved the motion. The chair stated no other business would be conducted in executive session. The transcript does not record a formal roll-call vote or tally for the motion.","Public comment focused on concerns about waste‑to‑energy proposals and local planning barriers to small rentals; the Partnership then voted to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining and legal advice.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6707526,"Sullivan County partnership reviews sports-conference feasibility, casino risk and development pipeline",818,590000,1408000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2247845-5c8c852d66d20c5d0f19c945a828a412&start=590&end=1408","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2247845-5c8c852d66d20c5d0f19c945a828a412/thumbnail_590000.jpg","/articles/6707526/Sullivan-County/New-York/Sullivan-County-partnership-reviews-sports-conference-feasibility-casino-risk-and-development-pipeline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6707526-6a580766e8855a57c9ae1c31977a41c4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140774&Signature=HwUdsYsyKaBjizvpzDcFD1aEnD6ygGzcMG1tt7iqIPXLUxihB34WKfRxYeT1tKci5IpBMbmugGbskmUMv2Ls3Aa4-sve30KpPSksQmukl91Mn82TB94QBqf4wYX0WKz65ltGXeDeqHtow41O8b9rFsPKC3YqiwocQIUuiHrM~ArW3ZFYyKlh0V4NCHb18NFQtcYn9cKS4MTJT8~dE3eIH7e5wz8HiNV0a8SeA8Xb7S-9DvIekcC7eDk2iy32TXs~i~tiiAB0XxMboGGymusWutbbS5RALRzbG-Hw440SG3AiYdBY1c-CSEKithkS8Tu~4mMr5XvjvMMGa7BM3oYZ9g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Partnership members said a feasibility study for a proposed sports conference center in Sullivan County is underway; consultants gathered private‑sector input and were expected to deliver a report late this month or early next month.

Speakers described the conference-center study as part of a larger strategy to catalyze weekend and midweek visitation and to attract ancillary retail and hotel development. Partnership members said they used room‑tax revenues to fund the feasibility work so any benefits would return to tourism-related taxes.

Officials also said a coalition of local economic‑development entities is assessing the potential negative impact on local gaming revenue and jobs if three new Downstate casino licenses are awarded. Partnership participants said they have retained counsel and lobbyists to represent county interests and are compiling analysis of potential gross‑gaming‑revenue, employment, and tax impacts.

The Partnership highlighted several specific projects under review or in progress:
- Ares Clean Technologies: a company that processes sewer sludge and related wastes; Partnership members said they have shown potential sites and are evaluating municipal and county-level viability. The company would be a substantial ratable and employer if located in the county.
- Old Route 17 corridor: speakers said the project had secured $1,000,000 for engineering and $20,000,000 for construction in prior grant cycles; an RFQ is under way for engineering services and parallel work is examining increased water capacity at the Elm Street well in the village of Liberty. One developer has agreed to cover permitting costs for the water work, officials said.
- Livingston Manor projects: a sake-style microbrewery project secured $2,000,000 in CFA funding; another housing project (“Livingston Farms”) is returning to the planning board with revised plans.
- Bethel technology project (Atwoods): the proposal did not receive CFA funding this round and will reapply; Partnership staff arranged a meeting with a local college to explore workforce synergies.
- Retail and mall activity: speakers reported continuing interest at Thompson Square Mall and inquiries from national brands such as Planet Fitness.

Speakers flagged infrastructure as the main constraint to making sites genuinely “shovel ready,” citing the need for water, sewer, power and broadband. They noted updated DEC regulations have expanded wetland buffers in some areas, which can constrain development and push projects to sites with more available land.

On housing, Partnership remarks cited a recent housing report showing Sullivan County’s median home price at about $300,000; officials said limited inventory and rising rents are constraining workforce housing availability, but that developer interest could increase if market conditions allow profitable new construction.

No formal votes or commitments were recorded on these projects during the meeting; members described ongoing studies, outreach and funding applications.","Partnership members discussed a feasibility study for a sports conference center, efforts to assess potential impacts from three Downstate casino licenses, and multiple economic development prospects including a sludge‑treatment company, housing projects, and infrastructure needs along the Old Route 17 corridor.","actionData","errors"]

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Sullivan County workforce office reports WIOA cut, steady local job growth

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Sullivan County partnership reviews sports-conference feasibility, casino risk and development pipeline