2025 News Archives

Monticello, NY - District Attorney Brian Conaty issued the following statement in response to the recent news podcast posted by WJFF Radio on October 25, 2025, suggesting that prosecutorial decisions by the Sullivan County District Attorney’s Office were politically motivated:

“The very notion that I made decisions based on politics is completely false, irresponsible, and…

Carol Montana

Hurleyville, NY - As Veterans Day 2025 approaches, Big Sky Productions, a 29-year-old theatre company operating out of Grahamsville, NY, has announced a brand-new program called “Shorts & Sweets Honoring Veterans: Dear Folks” sponsored by the Sullivan County Historical Society.

Featuring actress and writer Margaret Bruetsch of…

Monticello, NY – Bidders are welcome from now through October 28 on nearly 40 items – including assorted heavy equipment, trucks, containers, even a commercial refrigerator – up for auction by the Sullivan County Division of Public Works (DPW).

“There’s something to interest any bargain-hunter,” says District 7 Legislator and Public Works Committee Chair Joe Perrello. “I invite…

Sullivan County’s HEAP Office is staffed by (from the left) Mardette Wilcox, Amanda Wood, Tracy Peterson, Dawn Anglin, Rosemary Wolff, Jaime Vetere, Ashley Boyd and Nicole Morris.

Liberty, NY – The 2025-2026 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) season is now slated to start November 17 instead of the original date of November 3,…

Hurleyville, NY - Come out and celebrate the spooky October nights at the 4th annual HO&WL Haunted Trail Walk on Friday, October 24th at 5:30PM on the Hurleyville segment of the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail, meeting at the trailhead located at 212 Main Street, Hurleyville, NY 12747. Wear your best costume and bring your friends, family, and your leashed dog. A costume contest will be…

Livingston Manor, NY - The Sullivan County Division of Public Works has closed a portion of Covered Bridge Road (Town Highway 39) in the Town of Rockland to repair the timbered approach deck of County Bridge 237, better known as the Livingston Manor Covered Bridge. 

This section of Covered Bridge Road will be closed to all traffic for much of the rest of October, until repairs are…

Swan Lake, NY – Sullivan County’s Office for the Aging warmly invites the community to attend its Annual Public Hearing and Senior Resource Fair on October 15, to be held at the brand new Terminal at Sullivan County International Airport off County Route 183 (Airport Road) near Swan Lake.

“This is an important and exciting day for our older adults in Sullivan County, who simultaneously…

Liberty, NY – The Sullivan County Welfare Fraud Task Force has made the following arrests:

• Stacey J. Depew, 39, of Fallsburg, was arrested and charged with Welfare Fraud in the 4th Degree, a Class E felony, and Offering a False Instrument for Filing 1st Degree, a Class E felony. It is alleged that between April 1, 2022 and October 30…

Jade Corelli, left, and Brian Conaty

Monticello, NY - Sullivan County District Attorney Brian P. Conaty announced the hiring of Jade Corelli to the position of District Attorney’s Crime Victim Specialist Coordinator. This position is an integral part of this Office’s commitment to supporting victims and their families throughout the criminal justice process.…

Eric Lunser, left, is sworn in by Sullivan County Clerk Russell Reeves as District Attorney Brian Conaty watches.

Monticello, NY - Sullivan County District Attorney Brian P. Conaty announced the hiring of Eric Lunser to the position of District Attorney Investigator. In this role, Investigator Lunser will be responsible for spearheading the creation and…