Monticello, NY – Two American territories were hit by Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria within two weeks of each other, and both Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands experienced extreme devastation. More than 3.5 million United States citizens are currently suffering apocalyptic conditions, and many people in Sullivan County have relatives and friends who are affected.

Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Department of Solid Waste and Recycling wants to remind residents and businesses that unwanted latex paint should be managed properly before throwing it away.  

Phillipsport, NY - The Sullivan County Division of Public Works is pleased to announce the opening of the new extension of Depot Road in the Town of Mamakating that now connects directly to State Route 209 without the use of a bridge. 

Jeffersonville, NY - The Sullivan County Division of Public Works has successfully completed the replacement of County Bridge 98 that is located approximately 200 feet north of the intersection of County Road 144 (Briscoe Rd.) and Willi Hill Rd. The road is open to traffic.

Liberty, NY – As part of the recently announced group effort to stop fraud, waste and abuse, the Sullivan County Welfare Fraud Task Force has made the following arrests:

•    September 27, 2017 – Daniel L. Davis Jr., 43, of Liberty was arrested and charged with the Class A Misdemeanor of Non Support of a Child 2nd. It is alleged that Davis owes $41,621.32 in unpaid child support. Davis was arraigned in the Town of Liberty Court and released pending a future court date.

Monticello, NY – Legislators are hosting two public information meetings this month on the Charter Review Commission’s findings and final report, including the Commission’s recommendation for a County Executive form of government.

The first meeting will be held on Thursday, October 19 at 2:30 p.m. in the Legislative Hearing Room on the second floor of the Government Center in Monticello. The second meeting will be held on Thursday, October 26 at 6 p.m. in the same location. Charter Review Commission members will be available to answer questions.

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County Manager Josh Potosek is pleased to announce that the County’s finances continue to be well-managed, according to the latest report from the NYS Comptroller’s Office.

The Office recently released its 2016 Fiscal Stress rankings for municipalities and school districts statewide, based on the annual financial reports submitted to the Office. Sullivan County again scored well, earning the best rank of “No Designation” (meaning there are no indications of the County being susceptible to fiscal stress at this time).

Loch Sheldrake, NY – What’s all this fuss about a New York State Constitutional Convention, and why do so many seem to have such strong feelings? What would it mean, and who would it affect?

Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Legislature and Sullivan County Manager Josh Potosek today released the following statement on the mass shooting this week in Las Vegas, Nevada:

Monticello, NY – Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis for the remaining funding available through the Sullivan County Plans & Progress Small Grants Program, according to Planning and Environmental Management Commissioner Freda Eisenberg.