Monticello, NY – Sullivan County Clerk Russell Reeves reminds handgun owners that they may need to re-up their permits soon.

Liberty, NY – The continually evolving response to COVID-19 is bringing about changes to the COVID-19 dashboard displayed for public use, Sullivan County Public Health Director Nancy McGraw noted today.

Loch Sheldrake, NY — In coordination with the Governor’s Office and Quadrant Biosciences, SUNY Sullivan has opened a community COVID-19 testing site on campus. Located in The Paul Gerry Field House Upper Lobby, the testing site is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am–4:00 pm. The PCR test is an oral, saliva-based test. Appointments are strongly encouraged. Limited walk-in appointments are available.

Monticello, NY – In light of the continuing frigid weather, Sullivan County will keep its two warming shelters open tonight through Monday night in Liberty and Monticello:

• United Methodist Church, 170 North Main Street, Liberty
• Ted Stroebele Recreation Center, 2 Jefferson Street, Monticello

These facilities will be open to anyone from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. from Friday, January 28 to Monday, January 31 (through the morning of Tuesday, February 1). PLEASE NOTE: Masks are required due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 

Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Veterans Service Agency will once again mount a “Valentines for Vets” exhibit in the lobby of the County Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello.

The Valentine’s Day cards will be on display from Tuesday, February 8 through Tuesday, February 15 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.  The program is part of the National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week.

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County, including its Office for the Aging, is alerting citizens to the fact that their 3G cellphones and other devices may no longer work in the coming months as technology companies transition to supporting only the 4G and the new 5G signals.

“We’re particularly concerned about our senior citizens, who might only use their 3G cellphones for emergencies. The loss of a 3G signal means they won’t even be able to call 911, according to the FCC,” related Office for the Aging Director Lise-Anne Deoul.

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County Legislature Chairman Robert A. Doherty is pleased to announce a number of changes coming to the Legislature’s committee structure and public interface.

Monticello, NY –Sullivan County will keep its two warming shelters open tonight through Thursday night in Liberty and Monticello:

• United Methodist Church, 170 North Main Street, Liberty
• Ted Stroebele Recreation Center, 2 Jefferson Street, Monticello

These facilities will be open to anyone from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. from Tuesday, January 25 to Thursday, January 27 (through the morning of Friday, January 28). PLEASE NOTE: Masks are required due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 

Monticello, NY –Sullivan County will keep its two warming shelters open tonight through Monday night in Liberty and Monticello:

• United Methodist Church, 170 North Main Street, Liberty
• Ted Stroebele Recreation Center, 2 Jefferson Street, Monticello

These facilities will be open to anyone from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. from Thursday, January 20 to Monday, January 24 (through the morning of Tuesday, January 25). PLEASE NOTE: Masks are required due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 

NYS Attorney General Letitia James gave her support to Sullivan County’s efforts to aggressively respond to the opioid epidemic. Listening in the background is District 2 Legislator Nadia Rajsz, chair of the Sullivan County Legislature’s Health & Family Services Committee.

Monticello, NY – NYS Attorney General Letitia James joined Sullivan County officials today to inaugurate Bridge Back to Life Center’s new mobile health unit, which will be used to bring sorely needed medical and substance use services to communities across the County.