Enjoy an Afternoon of Americana, Bluegrass

Kevin Ege and Sue Stegmeyer

Hurleyville, NY – Join your neighbors at the Sullivan County Museum on Sunday, May 5, at 2 p.m. for an afternoon of songs drawn from the rich legacy of traditional Americana and bluegrass music. The free performance is sponsored by the Frederick Cook Society.

Kevin Ege has been playing guitar since he was 9 years old, inspired by the great bluegrass and folk guitarists of the sixties. His influences include everyone from Doc Watson and Arlo Guthrie to Lyle Lovett, Peter Rowan and Bob Dylan. 

Sullivan Provides Necessary Training for Fire Commissioners

Swan Lake, NY – The Sullivan County Emergency Services Training Center recently held a commissioner training class presented by Greg Serio from the Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York.

Over 50 local fire commissioners, several secretaries and treasurers, and a few chiefs from Sullivan County – plus a number from outside the County – attended the class.

New Round of Youth Funding Available

Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Youth Bureau is now accepting grant applications from organizations which serve children and youth within Sullivan County.

The Youth Bureau receives monies annually from the Sullivan County Legislature to fund youth programming within Sullivan County. Eligible applicants include private nonprofit organizations, schools and municipalities.

Legislators, Public Health Staff Recognize Local Veterinarian and His Team

Dr. Joseph Nebzydoski (center, holding the flowers and frame) was thanked by members of Sullivan County Public Health and the County Legislature for his ongoing service to the people of the County through his invaluable participation in Public Health’s rabies clinics. Pictured from the left are Public Health Director Karen Holden, District 6 Legislator Luis Alvarez, District 4 Legislator Nick Salomone, District 5 Legislator and Health & Human Services Committee Chair Cat Scott, Dr.

Jeff Bridge Closing for Repaving

Jeffersonville, NY – The Sullivan County Division of Public Works is closing a portion of New Bridge St. in the Village of Jeffersonville to repave County Bridge 351, located south of the intersection of New Bridge St. and State Route 52.

This section of New Bridge St. is scheduled to be closed to all traffic starting at 8 a.m. April 29, 2024, and will remain closed for approximately two (2) weeks.

County Leaders Attend Fire Coordinators' Conference

From the left are Sullivan County Chief Deputy Fire Coordinator Jack Halchak, NYS Fire Administrator James Cable, Sullivan County Senior Deputy Fire Coordinator Tom Totten, Deputy Fire Coordinator Charlie Rampe and Training Coordinator Joe Mall.

Montour Falls, NY – The Sullivan County Bureau of Fire sent four members to the Fire Coordinators Association State of New York Annual Conference this past month.

Bridge Work Beginning Monday, April 8 in Harris

Harris, NY – The Sullivan County Division of Public Works will be working on County Bridge 333 on County Road 174 (Old Route 17) in the Town of Thompson starting this Monday, April 8. County Bridge 333 is located in Harris approximately 500 ft. south of the intersection of CR 174 and CR 75 (Harris-Bushville Rd.).

This section of CR 174 is scheduled to be reduced to alternating-direction, single-lane traffic controlled by traffic signals starting at 8 a.m. on April 8 and will remain single-lane for approximately 5 weeks.

Open Access to Services Expanding

Liberty, NY – Sullivan County’s Department of Community Services is increasing the available times for walk-in service for those seeking mental health, substance use and/or other therapeutic assistance, starting April 3.

“Based on usage patterns and to better serve those who can’t or don’t want to wait for an appointment, the Department of Community Services will welcome walk-ins every Tuesday from late morning until 7 p.m.,” said Community Services Director Salif Banse. “And our Mental Health Clinic will continue to accept walk-ins every Thursday between 9 a.m. and noon.”

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