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).

Sullivan County, NY – The Sullivan County Legislature, the County Manager’s Office, the Veterans Service Agency, and the Parks, Recreation & Beautification Office are proud to announce that honorably discharged veterans will no longer be asked to pay to enter any fee-based County park or the Sullivan County Museum in Hurleyville.

Monticello, NY – Let the fun begin! Sullivan County’s Senior Games are returning to Monticello this September, and if you’re 55 or older, we’re looking for you to compete!

A bevy of friendly competitive sports will be on tap at the Ted Stroebele Recreation Center in Monticello, starting with the opening ceremony and breakfast at 8 a.m. Monday, September 11.

Sullivan County, NY – The Sullivan County Human Rights Commission is proud to sponsor County Historian John Conway’s presentation “STRANGERS IN OUR MIDST: New Ethnicities in Sullivan County History.”

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County Department of Solid Waste & Recycling staff and technicians from Care Environmental Corporation collected 10,380 pounds (5.19 tons!) of unwanted toxic substances from household generators in Sullivan County at the second of two Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection events held on July 23.

Sullivan County, NY – Capping months of collaborative discussions, Sullivan County Manager Josh Potosek today gave the Legislature a Shared Services Plan that could lead to new efficiencies and cost savings in County, town and village governments.