{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Radio Chatskill","title":"Sullivan County News Update with Dan Hust ","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1310,"description":"During his weekly appearance on Radio Chatskill, Sullivan County Communications Director Dan Hust provided critical updates on County operations, community programs, and upcoming deadlines that residents should know: Liberty Police Chief Raises Concerns Over Knights Inn; Homeless Shelter May Face RevoteLiberty Police Chief Steve D’Agata has publicly voiced concerns about ongoing issues at the Knights Inn, a facility currently used to house individuals receiving County services. The situation has renewed debate around a proposed homeless shelter, which may return for a revote by local officials in the near future.REAL ID Deadline Triggers DMV BacklogWith the federal REAL ID compliance deadline set for May 7, Sullivan County’s Department of Motor Vehicles has experienced a surge in traffic, completing 1,330 appointments in April. The office is now booked through June, leaving late applicants facing delays. The County has released an informational video to help residents prepare the correct documents before heading to the DMV.County Participating in Town Line Solar Project ReviewSullivan County has declared itself an interested party in the Town Line Solar project, which is being proposed for land in the Thompson and Forestburgh area. As an interested party, the County will have a formal role in reviewing the project’s potential environmental and community impacts.RUSt Program Returns to Address Blighted StructuresThe County is reinstating the RUSt (Removing Unsafe Structures) program, aimed at demolishing abandoned or unsafe buildings that pose safety risks and reduce property values in local communities.Measles Cases Increase Nationwide; County Monitoring Local RiskThe U.S. has reported more than 760 measles cases across 24 states so far in 2025, prompting increased monitoring by Sullivan County Public Health Services. While there are currently no confirmed cases locally, health officials are urging vigilance as the summer travel season approaches. The MMR...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/q7XXsnSXT_u4mZLCn3chUorwDmUD_kWiB272D6emB18/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80N2Uy/OGY5MWUwZThkYTEw/NDVkZGM2ZGZkZDIw/ZjliOS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}