2025 News Archives

Monticello, NY - On August 11, 2025, Sullivan County District Attorney Brian P. Conaty announced that Lavaun Weir, 33, of Monticello, was sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison by Sullivan County Judge James R. Farrell upon Weir’s conviction for Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child, a Class A-II Felony, following a three-day jury trial. In addition to the prison sentence, Weir…

Monticello, NY - On August 7, 2025, Sullivan County District Attorney Brian P. Conaty announced that Bryan Robinson, 38, of Monticello, was sentenced to 22 years’ to life in state prison as a Persistent Violent Felony Offender by Sullivan County Court Judge James R. Farrell upon Robinson’s convictions for Robbery in the First Degree, a class B violent felony, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in…

Liberty, NY – Sullivan County District 6 Legislator Luis Alvarez has been appointed to five committees of the National Association of Counties (NACo).

NACo President J.D. Clark this month notified Alvarez of his appointment, following prior service on the national advocacy organization’s Health Steering Committee, Immigration Reform Task Force, Programs and Services Standing Committee…

District Attorney Brian Conaty (left) congratulates Chief Investigator Scott Kinne

Monticello, NY - On July 30, 2025, Sullivan County District Attorney Brian P. Conaty announced the promotion of DA Investigator Scott Kinne to Chief Investigator for the Sullivan County District Attorney’s Office.  This is the first time in Sullivan County history that such…

District Attorney Brian Conaty (center) with interns Samuel Sherlock (left) and David Allison

Monticello, NY - On July 30, 2025, Sullivan County District Attorney Brian P. Conaty formally congratulated Samuel Sherlock, of Goshen, and David Allison, of Woodbourne, for successfully completing the Sullivan County District Attorney’s Office Internship Program.…

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

“Rabies is not a rare disease within Sullivan County wildlife,” notes Public Health Director Dr. Jessie Moore. “On average, Sullivan County sees 4 to 5 cases of positive rabid animals per year. These are ONLY animals that were able…

Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Legislature joins with the Sullivan County Coalition Against Antisemitism in condemning antisemitic graffiti discovered this week in Monticello.

According to the Coalition, the phrase “Jews did 9/11” was scrawled on a sidewalk in a busy shopping area.

“Such a falsehood is both repugnant and concerning,” said Legislature Chair Nadia Rajsz. “…

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,”…

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…

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…