Community and Law Enforcement Officials Meeting For Catskills Summer Safety

By Y.M. Lowy

A security meeting was held this week to prepare for the tens of thousands of seasonal residents expected to arrive in the Catskills region over the summer. 

In attendance were representatives from the FBI, New York State Police, and the sheriffs of Sullivan, Orange, and Ulster Counties. The New York State Health Commissioner, a representative from Harris Hospital, and the Orange County District Attorney also took part.

Police chiefs from Liberty, Bethel, Monticello, Fallsburg, Woodridge, Ramapo, and Spring Valley joined the meeting, along with members of Catskills Hatzolah, Chaverim, and the JCC of Sullivan County. Prominent Askanim such as Cheskel Bennett, Rabbi Bernard Freilich, Rabbi Abe Friedman, Abe Rosenberg, Simcha Bernath, and Rabbi Yankel Mendlowitz were also present.

The Catskills is being readied to welcome everyone for another safe and enjoyable summer season.