Swan Lake, NY – The National Weather Service will be holding a SKYWARN Basic course in Sullivan County on April 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Emergency Services Training Center in Swan Lake. There is no cost to attend.

Monticello, NY – Between April 1 and 30, Sullivan County is accepting applications from property owners seeking to be included in New York State Agricultural Districts 1 and 4. 

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County is pleased to announce another great year for the Countywide recycling program. 

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County is pleased to announce another great year for the Countywide recycling program. 

Monticello, NY – Eleven longtime community agencies and nonprofits are receiving a total of $236,048 under the Legislative Discretionary Contract Funding Program.

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County Legislature Chairman Luis Alvarez has been appointed to the New York State Association of Counties’ (NYSAC’s) Standing Committee on Public Safety.

“NYSAC’s standing committees play an important role in helping us shape our policies and positions on legislative issues,” NYSAC President MaryEllen Odell wrote to Alvarez in a letter confirming his appointment. “Your experience and knowledge will add to the quality of our deliberations, and I hope you are able to serve.”

Monticello, NY – Five long-vacant historic properties will be rehabilitated and restored as a result of three Restore NY grants secured by the Village of Liberty, the Town of Liberty, and the Town of Rockland.

On Monday, Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office announced the recipients of nearly $81 million from Round 5 of the Restore New York Communities Initiative. Of the 10 awarded funding in the seven-county Mid-Hudson Region, three are in Sullivan County.

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County Legislature Vice Chair Nadia Rajsz has been appointed to the New York State Association of Counties’ (NYSAC’s) Standing Committee on Public Employee Relations.

“NYSAC’s standing committees play an important role in helping us shape our policies and positions on legislative issues,” NYSAC President MaryEllen Odell wrote to Rajsz in a letter confirming her appointment. “Your experience and knowledge will add to the quality of our deliberations, and I hope you are able to serve.”

Monticello, NY – Eileen Haworth Weil was a tireless warrior for peace, human rights and environmental justice. For the sixth year, the Sullivan County Human Rights Commission is sponsoring the Annual Eileen Haworth Weil Scholarship Brunch to be held in Eileen’s memory. This event celebrates Eileen’s life, honors those who continue in her tradition, and awards a scholarship to students who have demonstrated an interest in human rights.

The scholarship is open to graduating Sullivan County Community College students who will pursue a four-year degree.

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County Legislature Chairman Luis Alvarez released the following statement today about the just-adopted NYS Budget: