About The Independent

Dear Reader,

The Liberty Independent is a online publication created to be your voice in the town of Liberty, Livingston Manor, Roscoe, and the Tri-Valley area of NY. We take the rumors, grumbling’s, and news – research them, and give you the information you need. Our opinion adds an extra dimension to our posts, we are all from Liberty and we all care about Liberty.

Our contributors deliver the news and information you need to form your own opinion. Our comment section under each post allows you to comment and give your own opinion on what we’re reporting.

Unlike other news outlets in the area, this site is for you – we report YOUR local news and events. Trust the independent to be your source for everything Ferndale, Liberty, Parksville, Swan Lake, White Sulphur Springs, Livingston Manor, Roscoe, and Tri-Valley.

We hope you enjoy our site – thank you for visiting!

Contributing writers:

Nicholas Piatek [LibertyIndy.com | LibertyBikeTrail.org] Founder – Editor

Nick was raised in Liberty and is a Liberty Alumni. After 10 years pursuing his very accomplished career he moved his family back to Liberty in 2006. Nick founded the Liberty Independent after seeing Liberty and it’s residents weren’t being fairly represented in the traditional media outlets.

Richard Ross [SportsInsightsNY.com] Local Sports

Richard was one of three sportswriters selected by The New York Press Association as Sportswriters of the Year for 2008 has now become an outstanding independent sportswriter and photographer. A winner of numerous awards for writing and photography, Richard travels across Sullivan County and covers virtually every high school varsity sport.

Jenn Desrochers [MommaDandDaBoyz.com]

Jenn is a Liberty alumni who chose to return to Liberty with her husband to raise their family of four sons. She is an accomplished mom blogger who’s commentary can be found daily at Momma D and Da Boyz .com


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