2026 News Archives

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…

Hurleyville, NY – Celebrate the spirit of Groundhog Day a day early with an afternoon of live music and light-hearted fun at the Sullivan County Museum on Sunday, February 1, from 2-4 p.m. This special pre-Groundhog Day event – free of charge – will feature an outstanding lineup of local and regional musicians performing a lively mix of rock, country, folk, and…

The Binghamton office of the National Weather Service, as of Friday, January 23, is predicting upwards of 17 inches of snow to fall across Sullivan County, with even higher amounts forecast for the Wurtsboro and Grahamsville areas.

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County Manager Josh Potosek urges everyone in the County to get ready for this weekend’s snowstorm and…

Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Department of Motor Vehicles, along with all DMV offices in New York State, will undergo a large-scale system upgrade next month that will require an extended closure.

In February, the New York State DMV is implementing the initial phase of a multi-year project to replace and modernize its aging technology systems. To bring the first part of the new…