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Kayshawn Macharie

Liberty, NY – Sullivan County Manager Joshua Potosek is pleased to announce his appointment of Kayshawn Macharie as the new Licensed Administrator of the Sullivan County Adult Care Center, better known as the Care Center at Sunset Lake.

“Kayshawn exemplifies commitment, trust and compassion – and he’s already providing that to Care Center employees, residents and their families,”…

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Farmers Market peaches

Monticello, NY — The Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program provides an opportunity for eligible seniors to support local farmers and improve their health by increasing their consumption of locally grown fruits, vegetables, and fresh-cut herbs.

To that end, the Office for the Aging has begun distributing Farmer’s Market Coupon booklets on a first-come, first-served basis. Each…

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

  • May 5, 2025 – Cindy L. Kelly, 41, of Liberty, was arrested and charged with Welfare Fraud in the 3rd Degree, a Class D felony, and Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the 1st Degree, a Class E felony. It is alleged that…
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D&H Canal Boat in Wurtsboro

Summitville, NY – This July 12, journey back in time to see American industry innovation at its best, through Bill Merchant’s presentation of the “D&H Canal and Gravity Railroad in Postcards” at Sullivan County’s D&H Canal Interpretive Center and Linear Park, 16 Bova Road, Summitville.  

Merchant is Deputy Director for Collections, Historian and Curator of the D&H…

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Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Legislature and the Executive Director of the Human Rights Commission join with the Sullivan County Coalition Against Antisemitism in condemning the assault on Orthodox Jewish pedestrians in Woodbourne and South Fallsburg.

According to media reports, the Town of Fallsburg Police Department is searching for those responsible for throwing eggs at…

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CNA Class

Monticello, NY – Building upon the popularity and success of construction, auto repair, security guard, welding and electrician courses offered in the last two years, Sullivan County’s Center for Workforce Development (CWD) and SUNY Sullivan have teamed up once again to offer a practical skills course – this time to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – at no cost to up to 15 local…

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Liberty, NY – The Sullivan County Department of Public Health has confirmed that a raccoon in the Callicoon area tested positive for the rabies virus.

“Rabies is not a rare disease within Sullivan County wildlife,” said Public Health Director Dr. Jessie Moore. “On average, we see 4 to 5 animals per year test positive for rabies.”

Rabies occurs commonly throughout New York State…

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Jonathan Jorge

Monticello, NY - On June 19, 2025, Brian P. Conaty, District Attorney of Sullivan County, announced that a Sullivan County Jury found Jonathan Jorge, 30, of Monticello, guilty of  two counts of Criminal Possession of Weapon in the Third Degree, Class D violent felonies, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree, a Class C felony, and Criminal Possession of a…

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Tommy Watson Sr.

Monticello, NY – In recognition of Juneteenth, the Sullivan County Legislature on Thursday recognized the Watson family, led by Monticello native Tommy Watson Sr.

“Especially during times of strife and struggle, it is so important to lift up those who inspire us, and Tommy and his family have inspired many,” stated District 8 Legislator Amanda Ward, who organized the ceremony. “…

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Electrical Trades Graduation

Celebrating the electrical trades students’ graduation earlier this month were, standing from the left, Sullivan BOCES District Supt. Robert Dufour, District 5 Legislator Cat Scott, District 2 Legislator Nadia Rajsz, SUNY Sullivan Director of Workforce Development Jaime Schmeiser, Deputy County Manager Michelle Huck, District 3 Legislator Brian McPhillips, District 9 Legislator…

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