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Monticello, NY — The Sullivan County Office for the Aging encourages eligible residents to get their farmer’s market coupons before they’re gone.

“The Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program provides an opportunity for seniors to support local farmers and improve their health by buying and eating more locally grown fruits, vegetables, and fresh-cut herbs,” explains Office for the…

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Liberty, NY – The Sullivan County Department of Public Health has confirmed that a raccoon in the Wurtsboro area tested positive for the rabies virus. This is the third confirmed human exposure incident involving a laboratory-confirmed rabid animal this year. These are ONLY animals that were able to be tested after being in contact with a human.

Rabies occurs commonly throughout New…

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Brian Conaty

Monticello, NY - Pursuant to County Law §700, the duly-elected District Attorney is responsible for prosecuting all crimes and offenses cognizable by the courts of the County for which he/she was elected. This includes crimes ranging from jaywalking to murder and offenses ranging from vehicle and traffic infractions to town and village ordinances.

Historically, this Office has…

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Brian Conaty and Chief Pavese

Sullivan County District Attorney Brian Conaty and Fallsburg Police Chief Brendan Pavese

Monticello, NY - Brian P. Conaty, District Attorney of Sullivan County, would like to remind the public about Sullivan County’s Drug Take Back (DTB) Program, as the Co-Chair of the Sullivan County Drug Task Force.

Members of the public have an opportunity to…

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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…

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Gilbert Maxi

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…

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Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Youth Bureau is accepting grant applications from organizations serving children and youth under the age of 21 within Sullivan County.

“The New York State Office of Children and Family Services provides funding to the Youth Bureau for programs focused on youth development in these three funding areas: Youth Development, Sports Education Opportunity…

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D&H Canal Towpath

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…

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Lavaun Weir

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…

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Bryan Robinson

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…

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