2026 News Archives

Celebrating Pedro “Pete” Tweed’s were, front row from the left, Care Center Administrator Kayshawn Macharie, District 7 Legislator Joe Perrello, Tweed, District 5 Legislator Cat Scott and District 8 Legislator Amanda Ward; and back row from the left, County Manager Josh Potosek, District 1 Legislator Matt McPhillips, District 6 Legislator Luis Alvarez, District 3 Legislator Brian…

Liberty, NY – Starting February 27, 2026, Sullivan County’s Child Support Collection Unit will no longer accept in-office payments.

“There are plenty of ways to securely and conveniently make child support payments,” notes Division of Health & Human Services Commissioner John Liddle. “Making payments online, through the mail or in-person at participating retailers also frees up our…

Monticello, NY - On February 11, 2026, Sullivan County District Attorney Brian P. Conaty announced that a Sullivan County jury returned a guilty verdict against Markell Jarrette, 30, of Monticello, for Attempted Murder in the First Degree, a class A-I felony; Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, a class B violent felony; two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree,…

Oxford Station Band

Hurleyville, NY – After their wildly successful Groundhog Day concert, the Frederick Cook Society is thrilled to bring more live music back to the Sullivan County Museum stage the first Sunday in March.

Headlining the afternoon is the Oxford Station Band…

Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Legislature will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis for the 2026 Legislative Discretionary Contract Program.

The County Legislature wishes to assist Sullivan County and County-…

Swan Lake, NY – January marked Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, and the Sullivan County Bureau of Fire continued its Countywide commitment to protecting firefighter health through education, prevention, and proactive safety measures.

As part of its ongoing Health and Wellness Program, the Bureau hosted a specialized training,…

Monticello, NY – In mid-January, New York State announced the launch of the Enhanced Energy Affordability Program (EEAP), an expansion of the existing Energy Affordability Program (EAP), which provides discounts on electricity and gas costs to eligible residents.

“EEAP is a two-year pilot program meant to serve households who don’t qualify for EAP, and it potentially offers some much-…

Fallsburg, NY – The Sullivan County Parks, Recreation & Beautification Department is offering American Red Cross Blended Learning: Lifeguard Courses, Lifeguard Recertification Courses, and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Recertification Courses! 

Throughout March-June 2026, Sullivan County Assistant Recreation Director…

Wurtsboro, NY – Due to weather-related conditions, the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail Alliance has decided to cancel their 6th Annual SnO&W Snowshoe Walk & Hike that was planned to take place on Sunday, February 1st at 10:00 AM on the historic O&W Rail Trail in the Town of Mamakating. In addition to the forecasted weather conditions, high snow accumulation at…

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

• November 21, 2025 – Olga Espinoza, 43, of Monticello, was arrested and charged with Welfare Fraud in the 4th Degree, a Class E felony, and Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the 1st Degree, a Class E felony. It is alleged that between…