Monticello, NY – Thanks to efforts by Public Safety Commissioner Thomas Farney, Sullivan County has acquired 15,000 more KN95 masks, in addition to the 34,500 it received from the State earlier this month.

As a result, Community Resources Commissioner Laura Quigley is pleased to announce that another drive-thru pick-up event has been scheduled for 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, January 11 at the Transportation Building, 401 County Route 183 (Airport Road), Swan Lake, NY.

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County plans to open its two warming shelters tonight in Liberty and Monticello:

• United Methodist Church, 170 North Main Street, Liberty
• Ted Stroebele Recreation Center, 2 Jefferson Street, Monticello

PLEASE NOTE: Masks are required due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County Community Resources Commissioner Laura Quigley and Public Safety Commissioner Thomas Farney today announced that the County has received 3,388 at-home COVID-19 test kits from the State.

“Distribution has begun to all our local towns and villages,” affirmed Farney. “Officials from those municipalities are responsible for handing out the test kits and publicizing locations.”

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County Community Resources Commissioner Laura Quigley and Public Safety Commissioner Thomas Farney today announced that the County has distributed more than 21,000 of the 34,500 KN95 masks it received from the State last week and will continue to do so this week.

Monticello, NY – Properties in Sullivan County subject to this year’s tax foreclosure proceeding can be redeemed through April 30, 2022.

“The current redemption date is January 31,” explained County Treasurer Nancy Buck. “However, I extended it due to the relief that the State has just begun offering this week.”

The New York State Homeowner Assistance Fund is providing monetary aid to homeowners with financial hardships associated with the coronavirus pandemic. 

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County plans to open its two warming shelters tonight in Liberty and Monticello.

Liberty, NY – As COVID-19 cases continue to climb locally and Statewide, Sullivan County Public Health Services is remaining focused on vaccination, education and self-empowerment.

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County Community Resources Commissioner Laura Quigley and Public Safety Commissioner Thomas Farney today announced that the County has received 34,500 KN95 masks from the State and is ready to distribute them.

“KN95 masks are far more effective than plain cloth masks at filtering out airborne particles, including the highly contagious omicron variant of COVID-19,” explained Farney. “We’re making these masks available – for free – to any County resident who would like to have one.”

Mike and Anne Baglione

Hurleyville, NY – The Sullivan County Historical Society will host an afternoon of live music to celebrate the New Year (and the end of 2021) on Sunday, January 2, 2022 from 2-4 p.m. 

Special guests will be the Orange County duo of Anne and Mike Baglione. Their music, a mix of Americana, folk and bluegrass, has been described as like a cozy fire in winter - warm, humble and inviting. Both Anne and Mike are multi-instrumentalists, so be prepared to hear a lively mix of guitars, mandolins, accordions and banjos!