2024 News Archives

Students from the Spring 2024 SUNY Sullivan EMT program celebrate their completion. Front row from the left: Greg Hatton, Allison Schombs, Gianna Valen, Gabrielle Rossello; middle row from the left: Gianna Clark, Taylor Brudermann, Dainya Augustine, John Blinston; and back row from the left: Ashley Palmacarranza, Gabor Dezso, Yogi Pomansky, Logan Knibbs.

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Monticello, NY — The Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program provides an opportunity for eligible seniors to support local farmers and improve their health by increasing their consumption of locally grown fruits, vegetables, and fresh-cut herbs.

To that end, the Office for the Aging will begin distributing Farmer’s Market Coupon booklets on July 10 on a first-come, first-served basis…

Oliver King will deliver the Frederick Douglass speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” at Fort Delaware on Saturday July 6 at 3 p.m.

Narrowsburg, NY – The celebration of American independence is so monumental for Fort Delaware Museum of Colonial History in Narrowsburg that it couldn’t possibly be confined to just one day!

This year, Fort…

Monticello, NY – On Thursday, Sullivan County legislators took a major step in addressing the ongoing emergency medical services (EMS) shortage by unanimously approving the funding of four staffed “fly cars” throughout the County.

“We have heard the concerns of our citizens and our EMS agencies, and we agree that action is needed,” said Legislature Chair Nadia Rajsz. “I am proud that…

Summitville, NY – Guitarist Will Sellenraad will perform in concert, for free, at the Sullivan County Museum this Friday, June 21, at 4 p.m. as part of the opening of the new photography exhibition celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Belgian Antarctic Expedition, of which Sullivan County native Dr. Frederick Cook was a part.

Will is known for his brilliant improvisations and…

Swan Lake, NY – This past weekend, 51 residents trekked to the Sullivan County Emergency Services Training Center to gain valuable insight into all types of emergencies by taking the New York State Citizen Preparedness Class.

Officials from the National Guard and the New York State Office of Emergency Management led the training, focusing on how to prepare for flooding, hurricanes, hot…

Liberty, NY – The Sullivan County Welfare Fraud Task Force has made the following arrests:

• May 1, 2024 – Kirk G. Meredith, 46, of Liberty, was arrested and charged with Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the 1st Degree, a Class E felony. It is alleged that Meredith failed to report income from being self-employed, resulting in…

Though not used for more than 100 years, the picturesque former Delaware & Hudson Canal remains intact near Summitville, where Sullivan County operates a walkable/bikeable park and interpretive center.

Summitville, NY – Sullivan County’s Parks, Recreation & Beautification Office is hosting a Photography Workshop at the Delaware & Hudson (D&H)…

Hurleyville, NY – The Sullivan County Division of Public Works is closing a portion of Garden House Road, in the towns of Liberty and Fallsburg, to replace County Bridge 261.

Bridge 261 is located between Hurleyville and Ferndale, just southeast of the intersection of Denman and Garden House roads.

This section of Garden House Rd. is scheduled to be closed to…

Parksville, NY – The Sullivan County Division of Public Works will be replacing the concrete deck on County Bridge 434 on Fox Mountain Road in the Town of Liberty, starting next week.

County Bridge 434 is located near Parksville, approximately 500 ft. west of the intersection of Parksville Road and Fox Mountain Rd.

This section of Fox Mountain Road is…