Monticello, NY – Ari Mir-Pontier, a resident of Barryville, has been appointed Executive Director of the Sullivan County Human Rights Commission.

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County’s 2018 Shared Services Plan will be the subject of three public hearings and a vote next week.

Last month, following the mandate from Governor Andrew Cuomo, Sullivan County Manager Josh Potosek gave the Legislature a Shared Services Plan that could lead to new efficiencies and cost savings in County, town and village governments.

Sullivan County Manager Josh Potosek and Management and Budget Commissioner Janet Young proudly display the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award which Sullivan County received from the Government Finance Officers Association.

Sullivan County Deputy Treasurer Kathleen Lara, left, and Treasurer Nancy Buck

Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Human Rights Commission supports DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) and stands with New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Attorney General Eric Schneiderman in their suit against President Trump’s decision to end the program.

Commissioners believe, “Human rights are for everyone. There are no exceptions. We know the program is flawed and needs to be corrected to address many issues in the immigration system, but scrapping DACA is not the answer. It is cruel and inhumane to deport people whose only home is America.”

Cat Scott took a pie in the face during the recent Jeffersonville Jamboree to benefit Jeffersonville JEMS, a Sullivan Renaissance group of which she is president. Her fundraising efforts, however, extend all across western Sullivan County.

Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Veterans Service Agency looks forward to serving veterans’ needs at the annual Sullivan County Stand Down this Friday, September 22, at the Federation for the Homeless, 9 Monticello Street, Monticello.

Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Agency staff and volunteers will offer information, personal care items, legal services, employment opportunities, counseling, housing resources, healthcare services, food and clothing to all veterans, free of charge.

Monticello, NY - Sullivan County Legislator Luis A. Alvarez has been appointed as a member of the National Association of Counties' (NACo) Board of Directors. 

NACo President Roy Charles Brooks, a Tarrant County, Texas commissioner, named Alvarez as an at-large member for a one-year term, effective on September 11, 2017.

Monticello, NY – Shanita Artson of Monticello and Martin Colavito of Liberty were appointed to the Sullivan County Human Rights Commission (HRC) Board by the Sullivan County Legislature on May 10, and they will work with existing Commissioners to guide the efforts of the HRC in its mission to foster respect throughout the County.

Monticello, NY – Due to severe damage from Tuesday’s thunderstorms, Sullivan County Manager Josh Potosek has extended the State of Emergency for parts of Sullivan County through this weekend. 

A State of Emergency is issued under Article 2B of New York State Executive Law and in this case applies only to the townships of Highland and Tusten. Note that after 5 p.m. tonight, the declaration will no longer include the towns of Bethel, Cochecton or Forestburgh, based on conversations with their supervisors.