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County Acquires 15,000 More KN95 Masks for Distribution

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.

Test Kit Distribution Begins in Sullivan County

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.”

Redemption Date for Tax-Foreclosed Properties Extended to April 30, 2022

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. 

Sullivan County Distributing Nearly 35,000 KN95 Masks

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.”

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