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.

Liberty, NY – Legislators and staff of the Sullivan County Adult Care Center gathered under sunny skies today to celebrate the new name, logo and branding of the facility, now known as the Care Center at Sunset Lake (CCASL).

Drawing upon the name of the town road and County-owned lake which sit immediately adjacent, the Care Center at Sunset Lake rebranding is intended to highlight and reinforce the facility’s commitment to quality long- and short-term care, comfortable surroundings and compassionate service.

Liberty, NY - A power outage in Liberty has affected our Social Services campus, including Public Health Services, the Department of Family Services and the Department of Community Services. (The Care Center at Sunset Lake has power.)

While County facilities are open, citizens should expect delays in obtaining services at these locations, due to the lack of electricity. NYSEG is currently predicting a restoration of power around 11 a.m. this morning.

Hurleyville, NY – Recording artist Mickey Barnett spent a lifetime performing in the legendary Catskill hotels and theaters, and on stages from Brooklyn to Nashville. He has written songs, produced hits, and worked with some of the greatest stars from the past, including Elvis Presley.

On Sunday, June 3, at 2 p.m., Mickey will be at the Sullivan County Museum in Hurleyville to perform some of his old-time country hits and talk about his life in music. The event is presented by the Sullivan County Historical Society, and the band Little Sparrow will host the afternoon.

Monticello, NY – A public meeting will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2018 from 2-4 p.m. in the Sullivan County Government Center’s Legislative Hearing Room, 100 North Street, Monticello, NY, in compliance with NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Phase II stormwater regulations.