Monticello, NY – Mention “The Posse” in most places, and you’d be met with confusion, skepticism or suspicion. But drop that same phrase in the Town of Bethel, and you’re likely to receive a smile in return.
“This Posse is built around Bethel,” affirms Allan Abramson, the group’s founder and thus its “Sheriff.”
“But we’re not a militia!” adds “Deputy” Dan Silna, to chuckles from his fellow deputies.
Monticello, NY – Ambitiously setting a goal to fund expanded services and programs while limiting the growth in property taxes, Sullivan County Manager Joshua Potosek today delivered the 2018 Tentative Sullivan County Budget to the Legislature.
Monticello, NY – The United States celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. Approved by President Lyndon Johnson, and later expanded by President Ronald Reagan to a full month, the month is set aside to celebrate the customs, traditions, and successes of United States citizens with Hispanic ethnicities. Hispanic-Americans such as writer Julia Alvarez, actor Edward James Olmos, musician Gloria Estefan, activist Cesar Chavez, and many more have used their success to serve as positive role models.
WOODBOURNE: Saturday, November 4 – The 19th Annual Veterans Day Parade, sponsored by The Woodbourne Fire Company No. 1. Line up: 12:00 p.m. – Step Off: 1:00 p.m.; Route 42/52 (Main Street), Woodbourne. Service to follow at Woodbourne Firehouse.
LOCH SHELDRAKE: Thursday, November 9 - Outside the Veterans Lounge (D106) at SUNY Sullivan at 11:30 a.m.
Monticello, NY - State Senator John J. Bonacic announced today that Sullivan County has been awarded a $75,000 grant to help with the purchase of an emergency generator for the county’s Government Center in Monticello. The grant was secured through the State and Municipal Facilities Program, funding for which was appropriated in the 2017-2018 State Budget.
Liberty, NY – Sullivan County officials joined the staff of Public Health Services today to officially dedicate the Gladys Olmsted Sullivan County Public Health Services Building.
The recognition comes after the County Legislature passed a resolution honoring Olmsted, a pioneering nurse and former Public Health Services director who passed away in 1997. The efforts of the Sullivan County Historical Society were instrumental in that effort.
Livingston Manor, NY – In order to accommodate the significant cleanup efforts ongoing in and around Livingston Manor, Sullivan County’s Rockland Transfer Station will extend its hours of operation from the usual 2:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. this Thursday, November 2.
Flooding in the early hours of October 30 damaged homes and businesses in the downtown area, ruining furniture, carpeting, fixtures and electronics.
Montour Falls, NY – If it’s the fourth weekend in October, it must be Sullivan County Weekend at the State Fire Academy in Montour Falls.
Monticello, NY – The newest round of Entrepreneurial Training begins next week in Sullivan County. Classes are being held each Monday & Wednesday night, starting November 13, from 6-8 p.m. inside the Bridgeville offices of the Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development.
Monticello, NY - Sullivan County Office for the Aging (OFA)’s annual public hearing followed by the 7th annual Senior Safety Day was held Wednesday, October 18, 2017 in the Ted Stroebele Recreation Center. The hearing, led by OFA Director Deborah Allen, reviewed current services provided by the Office for the Aging, introducing other OFA staff, with an opportunity for public comment. Bonnie Lewis, RN of Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC)’s Caregiver Resource Center (CRC) coordinated the Senior Safety Day event with OFA which hosted over 100 guests!