Monticello, NY – Continuing a tradition which began last year, the County of Sullivan and State of New York acknowledge August 6, 2017 as Patriots Day in Sullivan County.
The day honors local veterans of all ages and service branches, whether having served in wartime or peacetime. As noted in a proclamation from Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther, the day will be marked by the Monticello Rotary’s Monster 5K/10K Run and Walk in Monticello. Funds raised will benefit veterans in need through the Sullivan County Veterans Coalition.

Sullivan County, NY – The Sullivan County Drug Abuse Prevention Task Force (a subcommittee of the Rural Health Network led by Sullivan County Public Health Services) is again partnering with local law enforcement agencies and Catholic Charities of Orange/Sullivan to announce another Drug Take Back Day to be held Saturday, July 22.

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County Department of Solid Waste & Recycling staff and technicians from Care Environmental Corporation collected over 7,260 total pounds (3.63 tons!) of unwanted toxic substances from household generators in Sullivan County at the first of two Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection events on June 17.

Barryville, NY - Sullivan County Historian John Conway announces that New York State Historian Devin Lander will be the keynote speaker at the annual commemoration of the Revolutionary War Battle of Minisink at the Minisink Battleground Park on Saturday, July 22.

Mr. Lander will speak about “Telling the Big Story with Local History.”

 “We are honored to have Mr. Lander join us this year,” Conway says.  “It is the first visit to Sullivan County by a State Historian in many years.”

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County officials were given good news today by independent auditors: County Government’s fiscal health is better than it’s been in years.

Auditor Matt Montalbo of the auditing firm of Drescher & Malecki called it a “favorable operation in 2016” while delivering his and colleague Carl Widmer’s report to legislators this morning in the Management & Budget Committee. “It has been a very positive year financially,” agreed County Treasurer Nancy Buck, whose staff worked closely with the auditing firm to ensure accurate figures.

Monticello, NY – Everyone is always told to “buy local!” Now, a collective of seven farmers markets in Sullivan County are sharing ten reasons to do it – and giving out everything from free tote bags to bumpers stickers as a way to reward shoppers for their support.

Monticello, NY – Taking another significant step towards improving Sullivan County’s health, Public Health Director Nancy McGraw joined local, regional and state officials Friday in unveiling a new information line for those seeking referrals to addiction and mental health resources and professionals: 866-832-5575.

Sullivan County, NY – Effective immediately, Sullivan County-operated Transfer Stations and Recycling Centers located in Monticello, Ferndale, Rockland, Highland, and Mamakating will accept credit cards for payment transactions. Visa, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted. American Express is not. 

Monticello, NY – Ask Joseph Prisciandaro why he continues to volunteer at the Sullivan County Adult Care Center (ACC), and he doesn’t hesitate.

“They gave my ma two more years of life,” he answers with certainty.

Angelina Prisciandaro (pronounced “Pris-ee-an-darrow”) moved up from the Bronx to her son’s home in Kiamesha Lake after she developed Alzheimer’s. After taking care of her for three years, Joseph moved her into the Adult Care Center’s Unit 2, also known as the Memory Care Unit.

Livingston Manor, NY - The Sullivan County Division of Public Works has closed a portion of Old Liberty Road, Town Highway 31, in the Town of Rockland, to repair County Bridge 327.
County Bridge 327 is located approximately 0.9 miles southeast of the intersection of County Road 178 (Old Route 17) and Dahlia Road (County Road 146). 
This section will remain closed for approximately 12 weeks. Traffic may detour around the closed section of road using Old Liberty Road (TH 31) to Dahlia Road (CR 146) to Old Route 17 (CR 178) to Cross Road (TH 7).