Monticello, NY – Thanks to a newly arrived shipment from the State, Sullivan County will be distributing free COVID-19 at-home test kits this Thursday, February 17, at the Government Center.

“Yesterday, we took possession of 20,000 kits,” Public Safety Commissioner Thomas Farney explained. “Since most of our towns, villages and schools have ample supply, we will be distributing these to agencies in need, County employees and, on Thursday, to the general public.”

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County will keep open its two warming shelters early this week in Liberty and Monticello:

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

These facilities will be open to anyone from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. from Monday, February 14 to Tuesday, February 15 (through the morning of Wednesday, February 16). PLEASE NOTE: Masks continue to be required. 

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County has made $100,000 available for municipalities, non-profits, and community organizations through the renewal of the Plans & Progress Community Development incentive program. 

Hurleyville, NY – Ever wonder what happens when you put a legendary rock-a-billy and country singer, a twangy steel guitar player, a world-class jazz and bluegrass guitarist, an R&B bass player, a seasoned keyboardist, a folk singer/conga player, and an Americana duo together on stage?

Well, now you can find out…

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County will be opening its two warming shelters this weekend in Liberty and Monticello:

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

These facilities will be open to anyone from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. from Saturday, February 12 to Sunday, February 13 (through the morning of Monday, February 14). PLEASE NOTE: Masks continue to be required. 

Monticello, NY – Following a similar announcement today by Governor Kathy Hochul, Sullivan County Manager Joshua A. Potosek announced that, with certain exceptions, the mask mandate will no longer be in effect on County property as of tomorrow, Thursday, February 10.

Monticello, NY –Sullivan County will 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

These facilities will be open to anyone from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. tonight, Tuesday, February 8. PLEASE NOTE: Masks are required due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 

Monticello, NY – Volunteers trained as tax counselors can prepare and e-file Federal and State tax returns at no cost to individuals through the AARP Tax-Aide program, part of the AARP Foundation. 

Although intended for those taxpayers age 50 and over, there are no fixed age or income limits.  However, complex returns and certain types of income are beyond the scope of the program.

Preparation of tax returns, both Federal and NY State, will begin on Monday, February 7 and continue through Thursday, April 14.

Liberty, NY – Sullivan County residents may have recently received – or shortly will receive – a health survey from the NYU School of Medicine to complete.   

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

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

These facilities will be open to anyone from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. from Friday, February 4 to Sunday, February 6 (through the morning of Monday, February 7). PLEASE NOTE: Masks are required due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.