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Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Youth Bureau welcomes proposals from local youth, community, school and municipal groups interested in obtaining funding for their 2026 programming.

“The Sullivan County Legislature has provided $200,000 for my office to distribute to youth-oriented programs and activities across the County, and we want to allocate every cent,” said Youth Bureau…

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DA and Liberty Chief

Monticello, NY - Sullivan County District Attorney Brian P. Conaty commends Village of Liberty Police Chief Steven D’Agata, who serves as Chair of the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) Public Safety Council, for his leadership in securing the release of federal funding through the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP).

This funding…

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A scenic view in Sullivan County, NY

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County is accepting applications from property owners seeking to be included in New York State Agricultural Districts 1 and 4, for a 30-day window beginning April 1st and ending April 30th. 

New York State Agricultural Districts are geographic areas that consist predominantly of viable agricultural land. Agricultural operations within the districts are…

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Monticello, NY - On March 25, 2026, Sullivan County District Attorney Brian P. Conaty announced that a Sullivan County Jury returned a guilty verdict against Richard Olsen, Jr., 41, and Jonathan Nipitella, 44, for Attempted Gang Assault in the First Degree a class C violent Felony.

These two convictions followed a 6-day jury trial which established that on March 28, 2025 at the Knights…

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Hurleyville, NY – The arrival of Spring in the Catskills is marked by increased bird activity as temperatures rise, signaling migration and mating season. To coincide with “Go Birding Day” and “Celebrate Trails Day” – two national events traditionally held on the last Saturday in April – the Sullivan County Audubon Society and the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail have…

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Litterpluck Coupons

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County’s Annual Litter Pluck launches April 1 and runs all the way through October 31, 2026. By resolution of the County Legislature, the disposal fee is waived during that time for roadside, public trail, and water bodies/shoreline litter at County-operated transfer stations.

This popular annual event is coordinated by the County’s Parks, Recreation and…

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Cooley Road Detour

Parksville, NY – The Sullivan County Division of Public Works is closing a section of County Road 85 (Cooley Rd.) to replace County Bridge 121, located near Flynn Road north of Parksville. This section of County Road 85 will remain closed for approximately 6 weeks. 

The Sullivan County Division of Public Works will post a detour route…

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DA Training

Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County District Attorney’s Office recently presented a two-day, countywide training for law enforcement professionals, held on March 17 and March 19, focused on enhancing investigative strategies in cyber-related crimes and special victims’ cases.

“These trainings reflect our continued commitment to equipping our …

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Drew Botsford

Monticello, NY - On March, 16, 2026, Sullivan County District Attorney Brian P. Conaty announced that a Sullivan County Jury returned a guilty verdict against Drew Botsford, 48, of Neversink, for Murder in the Second Degree, a Class A-I felony. 

Botsford’s conviction followed a five-day jury trial during which it was established that on October 8th, 2023, at approximately 6:00 p.m…

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Burned home

Monticello, NY – With the New York State Burn Ban running this year from March 16 to May 14, Sullivan County Fire Coordinator John Hauschild is emphasizing the fact that open burning isn’t just illegal – it’s incredibly dangerous.

“Snow and ice are still around, but vegetation is really dry and easily set aflame by sparks and ash,”…

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