Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Division of Community Resources and the Sullivan County Child Care Council have jointly created a survey to assess the needs of families in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis.

This press release is courtesy of the NYS Board of Elections...

Albany, NY - The State Board of Elections reminds all New York State residents that the deadline to register to vote for the June 23, 2020 State, local and federal Primaries, including the Democratic Presidential Primary is this Friday, May 29, 2020. Mail-in voter registration forms must be postmarked by midnight, May 29, 2020. 

Liberty, NY – With the summer season nigh, Sullivan County has been receiving numerous inquiries about whether summer camps and seasonal residences will be able or allowed to open for the next few months.

“We’ve heard from people on both sides of the debate over opening such facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic,” acknowledged Public Health Director Nancy McGraw. “In addition to the basic questions of ‘if’ and ‘when,’ we’ve been giving answers about what constitutes a summer camp and how it’s regulated differently from other seasonal occupancy units.”

Monticello, NY – Legislature Chairman Robert Doherty announces that Catskill Regional Medical Center CEO Jonathan Schiller will again join Legislature Vice Chair Mike Brooks, County Manager Josh Potosek and Public Health Director Nancy McGraw for a Live Town Hall this coming week.

“Our only hospital is the focus of attention during the COVID crisis, and Jonathan’s updates have consistently informed and calmed our anxious residents,” Doherty stated. “I appreciate the ongoing efforts of CEO Schiller and his team of heroes, and I look forward to welcoming him back this Thursday.”

Sullivan County Legislature Chairman Robert A. Doherty, left, and District Attorney Meagan Galligan display just a few of the items they donated on May 18 to the Shepherd’s Pantry at the White Lake Reformed Presbyterian Church. More information on the ministry, including how to donate, can be found at www.whitelakechurch.com.

The Sullivan County Veterans Cemetery in Liberty

Monticello, NY – The impacts of coronavirus will greatly limit – but not totally eliminate – Memorial Day services in Sullivan County.

Monticello, NY – In compliance with NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Phase II stormwater regulations, the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Annual Report, prepared by the Sullivan County Division of Public Works for DEC General Permit GP-0-15-003, is available for public review and comment. 

Liberty, NY – Sullivan County Public Health Director Nancy McGraw announces that the State of New York has launched a new and urgent effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. 

Monticello, NY – Legislature Chairman Robert Doherty announces that Sullivan County Health & Family Services Commissioner Stephanie Brown and NYS Senator Jen Metzger will join Legislature Vice Chair Mike Brooks, County Manager Josh Potosek and Public Health Director Nancy McGraw for Live Town Halls this coming week.

Commissioner Brown will be the guest presenter at Monday’s Town Hall, while Senator Metzger will speak at Thursday’s Town Hall. Both programs will begin at 1 p.m.

Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Legislature announces that the County’s Annual Roadside Litter Pluck Event will take place from Monday, May 18 through Tuesday, June 30, 2020. During that time, 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.