Monticello, NY – Summer is just about here, and Sullivan County has 2019 Lake Superior State Park Season Passes ready for sale!

Monticello, NY – RecruitNY, a major initiative of the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) supported by the Sullivan County Office of Emergency Management and Bureau of Fire, is rapidly approaching.

This weekend, April 27-28, firehouses across the State will open their doors to the public in an effort to increase membership in the volunteer fire service. This will be the eighth straight year of this recruitment initiative, a cornerstone of FASNY’s ongoing recruitment campaign.

Hurleyville, NY – As Sullivan County prepares for the 50th Anniversary of the Woodstock Festival, the First Sunday program at the Sullivan County Museum in May will feature two extraordinary guitarists – Slam Allen and Van Manakas – performing music of the sixties and seventies. The concert and talk will explore different aspects of the guitar’s history, as well as its impact on the music of the Woodstock generation. Little Sparrow will host the program.

Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Legislature today unanimously gave its assent to a two-year contract approved by the majority of Teamsters Local 445 members earlier this week.

“The 516 members of the Teamsters union form the backbone of this County,” remarked Legislature Chairman Luis Alvarez. “I am pleased they agreed to an offer designed to recognize the hard work they do, and I am even more pleased my colleagues and I agreed to make this proposal a reality.”

Liberty, NY – In light of the ongoing measles outbreaks in New York City and Rockland County, Sullivan County is preparing for the summer months when there is a large influx of visitors and second home-owners.

As of April 11, there are 180 confirmed reported cases of measles in Rockland County. In New York City, there have been 285 confirmed cases since the outbreak began in October 2018; 21 of those cases led to hospitalizations.

Measles is extremely contagious, and about 90% of unvaccinated people exposed to the virus will become infected.

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County is hosting a free first-time Homebuyer Workshop at the Government Center at 100 North Street in Monticello on April 23 from 5:30-7 pm.

This workshop will provide information for those that are interested in learning about programs and resources that would help potential buyers purchase their first home.

The workshop will include the benefits of homeownership, tips on qualifying for a conventional mortgage that is affordable, and how to apply for grants and low-interest loans. 

Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Legislature today unanimously agreed to maintain their unified four-year terms, rather than staggering terms. The vote was 8-0 against a resolution to stagger terms, with District 3 Legislator Mark McCarthy unable to be in attendance.

Legislators issued the following statement:

Liberty, NY – The Sullivan County Division of Public Safety and Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Sullivan County invite the public to an informational meeting about starting a County Animal Rescue Team (CART). The gathering will be held on April 23 from 6-8 p.m. at the Extension Education Center, 64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty. Representatives from the County, CCE and the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets will be on hand to gauge local interest.