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County Museum Closed for Sidewalk, Elevator Repairs

Hurleyville, NY – Due to repairs required to both the elevator and the sidewalk, the Sullivan County Museum and Cultural Center in Hurleyville will remain closed to the public this weekend and through the middle of next week. A specific reopening date will be announced then.

We apologize for any inconvenience, and inquiries remain welcome at both the Sullivan County Historial Society (845-434-8044) and the Sullivan County Parks, Recreation & Beautification Office (845-807-0287).

State of Emergency Extended Again in Southern Portion of County

Monticello, NY – Due to the ongoing impacts of Tuesday’s severe thunderstorms, Sullivan County Manager Josh Potosek has extended the State of Emergency for parts of Sullivan County through 5 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, May 18, 2018. 

A State of Emergency is issued under Article 2B of New York State Executive Law and in this case applies to the townships of Bethel, Cochecton, Forestburgh, Highland and Tusten. Note that after 5 p.m. tonight, the declaration will no longer include the Town of Lumberland, based on conversations with the involved towns’ supervisors.

County Residents Welcome to Dispose of Spoiled Food at No Cost

Monticello, NY - Due to this week's severe weather, the Sullivan County Legislature has authorized FREE acceptance of SPOILED FOOD ONLY from households for disposal at all County-operated transfer stations: Ferndale (Lt. JG Brender Highway), Highland (Route 55, Eldred), Mamakating (Masten Lake Road, Wurtsboro), Monticello (Landfill Drive off East Broadway), Rockland (Beaverkill Road, Livingston Manor) and Western Sullivan (Mitchell Pond East Road, Cochecton) transfer stations today, Thursday, May 17, 2018 through Sunday, May 20, 2018.

Samuelson Elected 2nd Vice President of NYSAC

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County Legislator Scott Samuelson was elected to the executive committee of the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) this month in Syracuse as part of the Association’s 2017 Annual Meeting.

NYSAC represents New York’s 57 counties and the City of New York in Albany and Washington on matters germane to county governments, and informs county officials and the public about issues that impact county governments across the state. 

Welfare Fraud Task Force Announced

Liberty, NY – Joseph Todora, Commissioner of the Sullivan County Division of Health and Family Services, is pleased to announce the reorganization of the County Social Services fraud unit.  

The new unit has been titled the Sullivan County Welfare Fraud Task Force. The Task Force incorporates resources from the District Attorney’s Office, the Sheriff’s Office and the Special Investigations Unit at Family Services.

Film and Dance Festival Coming to Hurleyville

Hurleyville, NY — Bodies come in all shapes, sizes and abilities, yet many are underrepresented on the stage and screen. 

If you are looking for a more meaningful film and performance experience, please join us at the Hurleyville Arts Centre on Oct. 13 & 14 for an inclusive dance and film event, “ON DISPLAY with A Taste of ReelAbilities,” sponsored by the Human Rights Commission of Sullivan County.

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