Oliver King will deliver the Frederick Douglass speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” at Fort Delaware on Saturday July 6 at 3 p.m.
Narrowsburg, NY – The celebration of American independence is so monumental for Fort Delaware Museum of Colonial History in Narrowsburg that it couldn’t possibly be confined to just one day!
This year, Fort Delaware will offer special programming on three different days to mark the Independence Day holiday.
Monticello, NY – On Thursday, Sullivan County legislators took a major step in addressing the ongoing emergency medical services (EMS) shortage by unanimously approving the funding of four staffed “fly cars” throughout the County.
“We have heard the concerns of our citizens and our EMS agencies, and we agree that action is needed,” said Legislature Chair Nadia Rajsz. “I am proud that we were all able to agree on providing this much-needed support service for our volunteer ambulance agencies and, in turn, a vital service for all of our Sullivan County residents.”
Summitville, NY – Guitarist Will Sellenraad will perform in concert, for free, at the Sullivan County Museum this Friday, June 21, at 4 p.m. as part of the opening of the new photography exhibition celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Belgian Antarctic Expedition, of which Sullivan County native Dr. Frederick Cook was a part.
Swan Lake, NY – This past weekend, 51 residents trekked to the Sullivan County Emergency Services Training Center to gain valuable insight into all types of emergencies by taking the New York State Citizen Preparedness Class.
Officials from the National Guard and the New York State Office of Emergency Management led the training, focusing on how to prepare for flooding, hurricanes, hot weather, tornadoes, winter storms, fires, power outages, cybersecurity incidents and more.
Lessons learned included:
Liberty, NY – The Sullivan County Welfare Fraud Task Force has made the following arrests:
Though not used for more than 100 years, the picturesque former Delaware & Hudson Canal remains intact near Summitville, where Sullivan County operates a walkable/bikeable park and interpretive center.
Summitville, NY – Sullivan County’s Parks, Recreation & Beautification Office is hosting a Photography Workshop at the Delaware & Hudson (D&H) Canal Interpretive Center on Friday, June 14, at 2 p.m.
Hurleyville, NY – The Sullivan County Division of Public Works is closing a portion of Garden House Road, in the towns of Liberty and Fallsburg, to replace County Bridge 261.
Bridge 261 is located between Hurleyville and Ferndale, just southeast of the intersection of Denman and Garden House roads.
This section of Garden House Rd. is scheduled to be closed to all traffic starting 8 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2024, and will remain closed for approximately five (5) months.
Parksville, NY – The Sullivan County Division of Public Works will be replacing the concrete deck on County Bridge 434 on Fox Mountain Road in the Town of Liberty, starting next week.
County Bridge 434 is located near Parksville, approximately 500 ft. west of the intersection of Parksville Road and Fox Mountain Rd.
This section of Fox Mountain Road is scheduled to be reduced to a narrow single lane controlled by traffic signals starting 8 a.m. June 12, 2024, and will remain a single lane for approximately 8 weeks.
A stereoscope of a penguin and the Belgica
Hurleyville, NY – At the end of the 19th century, Antarctica was the last uncharted place on earth. But that was about to change.
This detailed diorama showcases the ingenuity and complexity of the Delaware and Hudson Canal’s aqueducts, which carried canal boats over rivers and streams. It’s on display at the D&H Canal Interpretive Center in Summitville.
Summitville, NY – Sullivan County’s Delaware & Hudson Canal Interpretive Center, 16 Bova Road (just off Route 209) in Summitville, will be open to the public Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-27, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Friday, Saturday & Monday) and 12-5 p.m. (Sunday). Admission is free!