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Sullivan County to Host 2025 Workforce Summit on Inclusive Hiring and Ability Awareness

Monticello, NY - The Sullivan County Center for Workforce Development, in partnership with the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce, is proud to announce the 2025 Sullivan County Workforce Summit: Employer Educational Forum, taking place on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM at The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Water Park’s Grand Ballroom (555 Resorts World Drive, Monticello).

DA Conaty Announces Indictment for Attempted Contract Killing

Monticello, NY - On August 19, 2025, Sullivan County District Attorney Brian P. Conaty announced that a Sullivan County Grand Jury has returned a true bill of indictment charging Gilbert Maxi, 33, of Monticello, with Attempted Murder in the First Degree, a Class A-I Felony, and Conspiracy in the Second Degree, a Class B Felony, for soliciting and tendering payment to another individual for the murder of a third party.

Travel Back to the Canal Era on August 16

Summitville, NY – On Saturday, August 16, enjoy Cliff Robinson’s presentation of “The D&H Canal: Port Jervis to Phillipsport” at Sullivan County’s D&H Canal Interpretive Center and Linear Park, 16 Bova Road, Summitville.  

Cliff Robinson will be discussing the history of the Delaware & Hudson Canal from Port Jervis to Phillipsport, sharing facts about day-to-day life and how the canal operated! This free event kicks off at 2 p.m., but come early and take in all of the fascinating displays the Interpretive Center has to offer.

DA Conaty Announces Life Sentence for Predatory Sexaul Assault Against a Child

Monticello, NY - On August 11, 2025, Sullivan County District Attorney Brian P. Conaty announced that Lavaun Weir, 33, of Monticello, was sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison by Sullivan County Judge James R. Farrell upon Weir’s conviction for Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child, a Class A-II Felony, following a three-day jury trial. In addition to the prison sentence, Weir was ordered to register as a sex offender and pay all applicable fines and surcharges out of his prison commissary.

DA Conaty Announces Life Sentence for Persistent Violent Felony Offender

Monticello, NY - On August 7, 2025, Sullivan County District Attorney Brian P. Conaty announced that Bryan Robinson, 38, of Monticello, was sentenced to 22 years’ to life in state prison as a Persistent Violent Felony Offender by Sullivan County Court Judge James R. Farrell upon Robinson’s convictions for Robbery in the First Degree, a class B violent felony, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree, a class D felony, and Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, a class E felony, following a three-day jury trial.

Legislator Appointed to National Committees

Liberty, NY – Sullivan County District 6 Legislator Luis Alvarez has been appointed to five committees of the National Association of Counties (NACo).

NACo President J.D. Clark this month notified Alvarez of his appointment, following prior service on the national advocacy organization’s Health Steering Committee, Immigration Reform Task Force, Programs and Services Standing Committee, Rural Action Caucus, and Veterans and Military Services Committee.

DA Conaty Promotes Scott Kinne to Chief Investigator

District Attorney Brian Conaty (left) congratulates Chief Investigator Scott Kinne

Monticello, NY - On July 30, 2025, Sullivan County District Attorney Brian P. Conaty announced the promotion of DA Investigator Scott Kinne to Chief Investigator for the Sullivan County District Attorney’s Office.  This is the first time in Sullivan County history that such an appointment has been made.  

Fox Tests Positive for Rabies Near Grahamsville

Liberty, NY – The Sullivan County Department of Public Health has confirmed that a grey fox in the Grahamsville area tested positive for the rabies virus.

“Rabies is not a rare disease within Sullivan County wildlife,” notes Public Health Director Dr. Jessie Moore. “On average, Sullivan County sees 4 to 5 cases of positive rabid animals per year. These are ONLY animals that were able to be tested after being in contact with a human.”

What Is Rabies?

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