Monticello, NY – Commencing Monday, March 23, 2020, the Sullivan County Clerk’s Office and Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will be closed to the public until further notice. Drop boxes will be located in the lobby of the Government Center for both the DMV and the Clerk’s Office.

The DMV drop box will accept plate surrenders and registration renewals. Driver’s license renewals will be accepted in the drop box, as well, with a vision test report that must be attached, available online at www.dmv.ny.gov/forms/mv619.pdf.

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County Public Health Director Nancy McGraw announced today that more cases of COVID-19 (2019 Novel Coronavirus) have been confirmed in the County.

“Two more people in Sullivan County tested positive today, bringing our confirmed-case total to six,” said McGraw. “They have been self-isolating, and our staff are in the process of determining if there were any additional exposures.”

Monticello, NY – In an effort to aid the most vulnerable populations, Sullivan County is opening an Emergency Community Assistance Center tomorrow, Friday, March 20.

“Our Public Health Services call line has been inundated with requests for help and information, and this new Assistance Center will ensure those who are unable to leave their homes can receive the assistance they need,” explained County Manager Joshua Potosek. “At the same time, the Center will field calls from those seeking to offer help and connect them with the right people and locations.”

The dedicated crew of the Care Center would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding during this challenging time.

First and foremost, we want to acknowledge that we understand that each and every family, friend, and resident has concerns at this time. We want to share with you what steps have been taken, and what will continue to be done, at the Care Center at Sunset Lake.

Liberty, NY – Sullivan County Public Health Director Nancy McGraw and Sullivan County Manager Joshua Potosek jointly issued the following statement today:

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County Public Health Director Nancy McGraw announced today that a new case of COVID-19 (2019 Novel Coronavirus) has been confirmed in the County.

“Another person in Sullivan County tested positive today, bringing our confirmed-case total to four,” said McGraw. “They have been self-isolating, and our staff are in the process of determining if there were any additional exposures.”

Monticello, NY – In consultation with the Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association (SCVA), Sullivan County Manager Joshua Potosek has issued an Executive Order to temporarily halt the collection of the bulk of room taxes. 

A tax of 5% per that night’s room rate is levied on all lodging rentals in Sullivan County, but under this Order, the collection of 85% of that tax will be suspended for the next month, until April 16. That 85% goes to the SCVA, while the remaining 15% is remitted to the County for administrative costs.

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County Public Health Director Nancy McGraw announced today that two new cases of COVID-19 (2019 Novel Coronavirus) have been confirmed in the County.

“Two more people in Sullivan County tested positive today,” said McGraw. “They have been self-isolating, and we are in the midst of determining if there were any additional exposures.”

Liberty, NY – Effective immediately, the Sullivan County Department of Family Services (DFS) is introducing a limited access protocol for all clients and those applying for a program or service. 

In view of the State’s declared emergency to counteract the spread of COVID-19, DFS is implementing alternate procedures for applying or recertifying for Public Assistance, Emergency Programs, Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP  (food stamps), HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program), Child Care and Child Support. 

Monticello, NY – Consistent with the guidance from Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Health Department to reduce the community spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), access to in-person transactions at the Sullivan County Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the County Clerk’s Office will be by appointment only and limited to Sullivan County residents. No “walk-ins” will be allowed in either the DMV or the Clerk’s Office. These procedures start tomorrow, Wednesday, March 18, and will remain in effect until further notice.