Monticello, NY – With State permission now in hand, Sullivan County is launching a Food Scrap Recycling Pilot Program on October 2.

“This is one of this Legislature’s major accomplishments,” said Sullivan County Legislature Chairman Robert A. Doherty. “We’ve talked about this forever as legislators, and it took three years to get the proper licensing from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. But we never gave up, and I thank my colleagues and the crew of the Division of Public Works for seeing this through to launch.”

Liberty, NY – New federal and state rules allow certain benefits to be replaced if they have been stolen through electronic means (card skimming, cloning, third-party misrepresentation or other similar fraudulent methods such as phishing).

“Scammers are constantly looking for ways to separate people from their money, including those who are on government assistance,” says Sullivan County Deputy Commissioner of Social Services Giselle Steketee. “And they do it both on the Internet and at card-reading machines like ATMs, so people always need to be vigilant.”

Hurleyville, NY – When the second annual Hurleyville Summer Festival kicked off last Thursday, the sun was shining and the town was buzzing. Food vendors, craft artists, and live music had transformed the sleepy hamlet into a bustling playground.

And then the sky grew dark.

Little Sparrow was halfway through a rocking set of songs by Neil Young, Stevie Wonder and the Grateful Dead when the rains came down. Minutes later, everything was soaked and the crowds were gone.

Callicoon, NY – Join Sullivan County’s Division of Planning and partners at Callicoon Riverside Park one last time this summer for the Catskill Regional Invasive Species Program (CRISP)!

A program of The Catskill Center for Conservation and Development, CRISP helps restore and protect native environments and is turning its attention to Callicoon’s former Upper Delaware Campgrounds, which Sullivan County is developing into its newest park.

Monticello, NY – The 2023 Sullivan County Real Estate Tax Foreclosure Auction will be held online only on Wednesday, September 6 and Thursday, September 7.

Sullivan County Treasurer Nancy Buck urges potential bidders to register now at https://aarauctions.com/servlet/Search.do?auctionId=6092 to receive a packet via email explaining the terms and conditions of the auction, along with the foreclosure process and associated liens. A bidders’ seminar is available to watch online, as well.

Monticello, NY – In recognition of August as Child Support Awareness Month, the Sullivan County Child Support Unit will host an outreach event this Thursday, August 17 from noon until 3 p.m. in the Government Center lobby, 100 North Street, Monticello.

Information will be provided about the Child Support Office, and staff will be present to answer questions. Brochures, free snacks, and prizes will be given throughout the afternoon!

Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Legislature is accepting applications for the 2024 Legislative Discretionary Contract Program intended for not-for-profit agencies to apply for consideration of legislative funding.

Liberty, NY – Sullivan County Department of Public Health would like to notify the public of an increase in cases of pertussis (whooping cough) identified in children of varying ages, with five (5) confirmed just this week. 

“This is an important advisory, and comes during National Immunization Awareness Month,” said Director of Public Health Karen Holden. “This month reinforces why vaccines are important for people of all ages and how they can help prevent serious, sometimes deadly, diseases and illnesses.”

What Is Pertussis?

Liberty, NY – No matter where we live, we all know at least one person affected by opioid use disorder (OUD). An estimated 2.1 million Americans have OUD, including residents of Sullivan County.

Liberty, NY – Sullivan County District 6 Legislator Luis Alvarez continues to sit on four influential committees of the National Association of Counties (NACo).

NACo President Mary Jo McGuire this month notified Alvarez of his reappointment to the national advocacy organization’s Immigration Reform Task Force, Programs and Services Standing Committee, Rural Action Caucus, and Veterans and Military Services Committee.