Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Legislature today joined many other municipal bodies in celebrating March as Red Cross Month.

“I’d like to thank everyone who participates in the Red Cross. You’re constantly out there any time there is a problem,” affirmed Legislature Chairman Robert A. Doherty. “We really appreciate everything that you do.”

Doherty then presented a copy of the proclamation (pictured) to Alan H. Turner II, Regional CEO of the American Red Cross’ Western New York Region, of which Sullivan County’s chapter is a part.

Liberty, NY – As coronavirus descended upon the world last year, evictions were frozen by executive order and later by law in New York State as part of efforts to keep people safe in their homes during the pandemic.

Liberty, NY – Since it can often be hard to get to the Sullivan County Department of Family Services’ (DFS’) offices during normal business hours, DFS has installed an outdoor dropbox at the Travis Building, 16 Community Lane, Liberty.

“Anyone can use it to drop off applications and documentation after hours (from 5 p.m.-8 a.m.) Monday-Friday and on weekends and holidays,” explains Social Services Commissioner John Liddle. “However, it is not for cash, checks, or money orders, as we don’t want it to become a target of theft.”

Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Legislature is pleased to announce that Sullivan County’s Annual Roadside Litter Pluck Event will take place from April 1 through June 30, 2021.

The County will waive the waste disposal fee for roadside litter plucked bags, through the County’s Parks, Recreation and Beautification Department and the Division of Public Works.

Monticello, NY – Addressing a lingering vacancy, Sullivan County on March 1 welcomed Wurtsboro resident Adrienne Jensen as the executive director of its Human Rights Commission.

Monticello, NY – While at a Fire Districts Association of Sullivan County meeting, Kauneonga Lake Fire District Commissioner Jill Holland asked a simple question that has no simple answer: what can be done to help get new members into local volunteer fire departments?

Monticello, NY – You may not have noticed it yet, but every County of Sullivan email address has changed – and that change will become permanent.

Noah Ingber, left, accepts a plaque and certificate of recognition from AmVets Commander Stephen Walsh after donating $600+ that he raised in the community.

Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Veterans Service Agency, on behalf of the Sullivan County Veterans Coalition and AmVets, recently accepted a $600+ donation from Noah Ingber, a South Fallsburg resident who encouraged his friends, family and neighbors to donate to veterans in need.

“I enjoy doing it. I take after my dad, Brian, who helped people out when they needed it,” said Ingber.

Harris, NY – Sullivan County Public Health Services and Garnet Health Medical Center-Catskills continue to partner to mount clinics to get COVID-19 vaccine out to residents.

As of Friday, February 26, Public Health has administered 2,155 vaccines (which includes 1,617 first doses and 538 second doses of the Moderna vaccine) in just over a month. The majority of these individuals have been essential workers as defined in category 1B by the State, and those age 65 and over. 

Monticello, NY – Properties in Sullivan County subject to this year’s tax foreclosure proceeding can be redeemed through May 3, 2021.

“The current redemption date is February 26, 2021,” explained County Treasurer Nancy Buck. “The State’s COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020, however, created a stay of the foreclosure proceeding based on the hardships on property owners created by the coronavirus pandemic. In consultation with my staff, I chose May 3, 2021 as the new redemption date.”