Liberty, NY – In response to an extended amount of very cold days throughout New York State, Governor Andrew Cuomo has authorized a second round of the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Emergency Benefit.

This benefit, which will pay for up to $675 in emergency heating fuel (dependent on the type of heating system), is available only to those applicants who have already exhausted or otherwise cannot access the Regular and first round of Emergency HEAP benefits.

Monticello, NY – In response to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s announcement this week directing the state health commissioner to authorize emergency funding to local health departments due to the large number of flu diagnoses and hospitalizations, Sullivan County Public Health Services will expand clinic hours for flu shot appointments at its clinic in Liberty to 9-5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.  

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County will receive nearly $1 million from New York State for emergency communications, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced.

A State Interoperable Communications Grant of $757,308 – funded from surcharges on cellphone bills – will be used to enhance the County’s brand new emergency communications system, which began operations just last year.

Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Department of Solid Waste & Recycling has just published a revised recycling information flyer for the general public. The flyer can be found at any County-operated transfer station to pick up a paper copy. 

“I encourage community groups to distribute the flyer with their other program information to help promote recycling in Sullivan County,” says District 7 Legislator Joe Perrello, chair of the Legislature’s Public Works Committee. “It’s an easy-to-understand reference guide that’s handy to have around.”

Liberty, NY - The Sullivan County Soil & Water Conservation District is pleased to announce their annual spring Tree & Shrub Program.    

Landowners can choose from a wide variety of deciduous and conifer trees and shrubs and specialized packets such as Nut Tree, Flowering Tree & Shrub, Wildflower, Butterfly and perennials. Seedling varieties allow for you, the purchaser, to select what’s right for your needs. They offer a range of quantities at reduced costs to promote conservation plantings.

Hurleyville, NY – Dive into the most iconic decade in American history at the Sullivan County Cultural Center & Museum, just a few miles from the Woodstock festival site!

“Live Music and History: Songs and Stories of the Sixties” will be presented on March 4 from 2-3 p.m. by the Sullivan County Historical Society and Carol Smith & Aldo Troiani of the local band Little Sparrow. Both the performance and admission to the Cultural Center’s exhibits will be free for the entire family (donations, however, are welcome)! Reservations are encouraged by calling 845-434-8044.

Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Youth Bureau is now accepting grant applications from organizations which serve children and youth within Sullivan County.

The Youth Bureau receives monies annually from the County and the New York State Office of Children and Family Services to fund youth development programs within Sullivan County. Eligible applicants include private nonprofit organizations, schools and municipalities.

Liberty, NY – The Sullivan County Local Early Intervention Coordinating Council (LEICC) will meet Wednesday, March 14 at 3 p.m. at the Gladys Olmsted Shared Clinic Facility in Liberty.  
Early Intervention (EI) provides in-home services like physical, occupational and speech therapy to children with disabilities and or developmental delays. The LEICC is an advisory board to the Local Early Intervention Official regarding services provided in Sullivan County.  

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County Manager Joshua Potosek has declared a State of Emergency for Sullivan County effective 12:00 PM Friday, March 2, 2018 to 12:00 AM Saturday, March 3, 2018, due to significant impacts from the ongoing nor’easter. 

A State of Emergency is issued under Article 2B of New York State Executive Law.  The County of Sullivan is communicating with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service to discuss the potential track of the storm. 

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County Manager Joshua Potosek has reactivated a State of Emergency for the towns of Forestburgh, Highland, Lumberland and Tusten in southern Sullivan County effective immediately until 2:00 P.M. Sunday, March 4, 2018, due to significant ongoing impacts from yesterday's nor’easter.