Monticello, NY – The Office for the Aging will temporarily transition to appointments-only for the next few months, starting February 6, due to an expansion of their quarters in the Government Center.

“We’ll continue to handle phone calls and emails like we always have, but we won’t be able to accept walk-ins without an appointment,” explained Office for the Aging Director Lise-Anne Deoul. “I ask for the public’s patience as we transform our cramped offices into an expansive, welcoming, ADA-accessible space in the months to come. It will be worth the wait!”

Monticello, NY – Volunteers trained as tax counselors can prepare and file Federal and State tax returns at no cost to individuals and families through the AARP Tax-Aide program, part of the AARP Foundation. 

Ed Townsend and Mickey Barnett, circa 1970

Hurleyville, NY – Several years ago, local singer Mickey Barnett told an incredible story to folks from the Sullivan County Museum & Cultural Center about how one of America’s most famous and iconic soul songs came to be written in Bethel, New York.

That song, recorded in 1970 by Marvin Gaye, was “Let’s Get it On.” It became the biggest Motown hit of the time, selling over two million copies within the first six weeks of its release.

Liberty, NY – The Sullivan County Welfare Fraud Task Force has made the following arrests:

Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Department of Solid Waste & Recycling is accepting retired Christmas trees at no charge from Sullivan County residents, businesses and visitors at the end of this Holiday season.

Members of the Sullivan County Drug Task Force include, from the left, Scott Kinne (Law Enforcement Pillar), Meagan Galligan (outgoing Co-Chair), Annette Kahrs (Data Pillar), Travis Hartman (Law Enforcement Pillar), Wendy Brown (Co-Chair), Michael Schiff (Law Enforcement Pillar), Brian Conaty (Co-Chair), Steven D’Agata (Law Enforcement Pillar) and County Legislator Nick Salomone, who chairs the Legislature’s Public Safety Committee.

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County is getting $100,000 to develop a biking/walking plan, State officials just announced.

“In order to boost our health ranking and make our communities more attractive and vibrant, we asked the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation to consider us for a Climate Smart Communities Grant, and I’m delighted that they agreed to fund the creation of a bicycle/pedestrian plan,” Sullivan County Planning Commissioner Freda Eisenberg said.

Monticello, NY – The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is putting out a call for everyone to check the new National Broadband Map for accuracy. New York State and Sullivan County are encouraging the same.

“Knowing exactly where we have high-speed Internet service, and what kind of service it is, will ensure we get the attention and the funding we need to make broadband available in every corner of the County,” explains District 3 County Legislator Mike Brooks, who chairs the County’s Broadband Local Development Corporation.

South Fallsburg, NY – Thanks to an agreement between the Sullivan County Legislature and the Fallsburg Town Board, the County Treasurer’s Office will be collecting Fallsburg county/town property taxes in 2023.

“The retirement of our tax collector led us to approach the County about partnering for the upcoming tax collection season,” explained Fallsburg Town Supervisor Kathy Rappaport. “We’re grateful for the County Treasurer’s response, which will help us meet present needs while we plan for the future.”

One of Dr. Frederick Cook’s polar journeys introduced penguins to the sounds humans can make with a set of bagpipes!

Hurleyville, NY – The Frederick Cook Society is pleased to present a concert series featuring live music from the sixties and seventies, special guest guitarists, and some fascinating Sullivan County exploration history.