Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Division of Public Safety and the Office of Grants Administration advise local governments and not-for-profits that Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding remains available for certain expenses related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Livingston Manor, NY – Sullivan County Public Health Services is alerting anyone who visited the Dollar General store on 100 Main Street in Livingston Manor, NY on the following dates and times that they may have been exposed to an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 and was contagious:

Liberty, NY – Sullivan County District 6 Legislator Luis Alvarez has been named to another committee of the National Association of Counties (NACo).

NACo President Gary W. Moore recently notified Alvarez of his appointment to the national advocacy organization’s Health Policy Steering Committee.

Monticello, NY – For the fifth consecutive time, the Sullivan County Manager’s Office and Budget Office have earned the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).

“This award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting and represents a significant achievement by your organization,” GFOA Technical Services Center Director Michele Mark Levine wrote in congratulations to Sullivan County Manager Josh Potosek.

Loch Sheldrake, NY – Haven’t gotten your flu shot yet? Sullivan County Public Health Services invites every Sullivan County resident over the age of 18 to sign up for their inaugural Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic this October 15!

“This is a great way to easily and safely get your dose of flu vaccine before flu season is upon us,” affirmed Public Health Director Nancy McGraw. “Between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., our crew of trained nurses will administer shots to any County residents who have pre-registered with us – right from the comfort and convenience of your own car.”

Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Office for the Aging is pleased to announce that the County will be resuming a modified shopping bus schedule as of October 13.

“The shopping bus provides round-trip transportation from seniors’ homes to Monticello shopping,” says Office for the Aging Director Lise-Anne Deoul. “Registration with our office is required. The suggested contribution is $3 per round trip. Please dial 845-807-0244 to make a reservation at least 3 business days prior.”

Monticello, NY – Bidders are welcome from now through October 12 on more than 50 items of heavy equipment, cars, buses, trucks, heating/cooling units, typewriters, lights, fixtures and assorted parts up for auction by the Sullivan County Division of Public Works (DPW).

“From a wheel balancer to a diesel mower to 18 Ford Focus sedans, we’ve got a lot to pick through,” says District 7 Legislator and Public Works Committee Chair Joe Perrello. “I invite everyone to take a look and make a bid.”

Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Division of Community Resources, the Sullivan County Center for Workforce Development and the Sullivan County Child Care Council have jointly created a survey to assess the needs of local employers as students go back to school and parents go back to work amidst the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

Monticello, NY – Legislature Chairman Robert Doherty and Vice Chair Michael Brooks will host the second installment of the rebooted Sullivan County Town Hall series, called “Let’s Talk Sullivan,” this Monday, September 28 on the County’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/sullivancountygov and YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/channel/UC-6KnDAiuQEnDNWO13Ev1sw. The presentation will be available starting at 1 p.m.

Monticello, NY – The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), in partnership with BellAge, Inc., and the Association on Aging in New York (AgingNY), has launched CV19 CheckUp in New York State, a free, anonymous, personalized online tool that evaluates an individual’s risks associated with COVID-19 based on their life situation and behavior, and provides recommendations and resources to reduce those risks.