Liberty, NY – Sullivan County Public Health invites one and all to the first HealthFest, set for Sunday, June 4 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the picturesque Hanofee Park in Liberty!

“We’re excited to offer a completely FREE day of family fun with our partners Sullivan 180 and Action Toward Independence,” affirms Public Health Director Karen Holden. “We’ll even have a Birth & Baby Fest from noon to 1 p.m. in the small lakeside pavilion!”

Wondering what awaits at HealthFest?

Liberty, NY – Sullivan County’s Department of Social Services (DSS) has received reports of free phone and tablet giveaways in the community that may not be sanctioned by a trusted partner organization or government entity.

“Folks have been approached by individuals in front of grocery stores and on sidewalks, offering them free electronics. These devices may or may not be safe to use, and we encourage people to let us know anytime they encounter such an offer,” said Social Services Commissioner John Liddle.

Woodridge, NY - Come out and celebrate National Trails Day with the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail Alliance on Saturday, June 3rd at 9 a.m. on the historic O&W Rail Trail between Woodridge and Fallsburg. The trail clean-up event will gather and begin at the trailhead at 269 River Road, Woodridge. Trash bags will be provided to volunteers.

Bethel, NY – Lake Superior State Park on Dr. Duggan Road in Bethel will open for picnicking and boat rentals starting Memorial Day Weekend and remain open every weekend through the end of June, when it will commence daily operations through Labor Day. The beach area will open for swimming on Father’s Day weekend, June 17th.  Hours are 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Sunday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, subject to weather conditions. 

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County’s Office for the Aging is back to welcoming walk-ins!

“A significant renovation and expansion of our offices is largely complete,” affirms Office for the Aging Director Lise-Anne Deoul. “So we’re glad to invite everyone to stop by between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. We’re on the first floor of the Government Center at 100 North Street in Monticello.”

Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Planning Division, Sullivan County Office of Parks, Recreation and Beautification, and Sullivan County ITS’ GIS Program are excited to introduce a new Parks Locator!

A State of Emergency is hereby declared in the County of Sullivan effective at 1:00PM on May 18, 2023.

Monticello, NY – On behalf of the Sullivan County Legislature, Chairman Robert A. Doherty today released the following statement:

With less than 24-hour notice, Sullivan County has been informed that 80 New York City social services clients are being transported today from the City to the Knights Inn in Liberty.

The Kohlertown Flood Risk Reduction Project, which begins construction May 30, is intended to reduce the kind of flooding seen in the hamlet over the past few decades, including this one along County Road 164 on July 31, 2009.

Jeffersonville, NY – The Kohlertown Flood Risk Reduction Project – which is funded in part by the Climate Smart Community Grant Program, Title 15 of the Environmental Protection Fund through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation – will be starting construction the week of May 30.

Yulan, NY – In collaboration with Town of Highland officials, Sullivan County’s Division of Public Works (DPW) has agreed to install a temporary bridge across Beaver Brook while replacing a heavily used bridge on County Road 22 (Beaver Brook Road) in Yulan.

“We had a great meeting with Highland Supervisor Jeff Haas, Town Councilwoman Kaitlin Haas and DPW Commissioner Ed McAndrew to ensure a solution that wouldn’t inconvenience Highland residents and travelers more than necessary,” Legislature Chairman Robert A. Doherty said.