Monticello, NY – Taxpayers should be aware that the Sullivan County Treasurer’s Office will not be collecting school taxes this November. The Sullivan County Legislature approved the change earlier this year.

“Each school district in Sullivan County has determined to end their tax collection on different dates,” explained Treasurer Nancy Buck. “I strongly urge taxpayers to review their school tax bills carefully to ensure they are aware of the last day to pay their school taxes.” 

Liberty, NY – The New York State Department of Health has issued a health advisory to inform the public of an emerging health threat related to the use of vape products.

Several cases of severe pulmonary (lung) disease have been reported in NYS among patients who reported recent use of vape products. While detailed information on the reported products used, the name and type of products used, as well as the delivery method are still being investigated, many cases reported the use of tetranydrocannabinol (THC)-containing products, as well as other products.

Liberty, NY – As the summer winds down, Sullivan County Public Health Services would like to remind the public that measles continues to be a concern.

Monticello, NY – National Association of Counties (NACo) President Mary Ann Borgeson has appointed Sullivan County Legislature Chairman Luis Alvarez to a one-year term as vice chair of NACo’s Law Enforcement Subcommittee.

Hunter Mall, right, recites the Boy Scout oath in front of Troop 106 Assistant Scoutmaster Mike Vreeland and family & friends during his Eagle Scout pinning ceremony.

Liberty, NY – Jeffersonville resident Hunter Mall earned the highest rank in Boy Scouting this month thanks to a project on County property in Liberty. He installed duck houses along the shoreline at the County’s Care Center at Sunset Lake.

Hurleyville, NY – The Woodstock 50th Anniversary is over, but the music, the message, and the songs are alive and well in Sullivan County. And one of the bands keeping that spirit alive is the roots rock and blues group “Yasgur.” 

“Yasgur” is a powerful 4-piece guitar and harmonica-driven band, playing danceable swing, jump and Chicago-style blues. The band covers tunes by Muddy Waters, Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen, The Grateful Dead, Chuck Berry, and many others.

Narrowsburg, NY – Venture to Fort Delaware for a colonial wedding! Take a step back in time to view a re-enactment of a colonial-era wedding on Saturday, August 24 at 1 p.m. Explore the traditional decorations and clothing attire of colonial times.

Then on Sunday, August 25 at 1 p.m., come enjoy a visit with Martha Washington, who will be discussing the Marquis de la Lafayette and his important role in helping the Americans during the Revolutionary War.

The 50th anniversary marker on the field of the original Woodstock festival in Bethels, as seen from overhead by a State Police drone.

Bethel, NY – Sullivan County welcomed an estimated 100,000 people to events and activities across the region this past weekend. Looming largest was the 50th anniversary of the famous Woodstock Music and Art Fair, a multi-venue celebration of the Bethel rock festival that impacted the nation and the world.

Narrowsburg, NY – On August 17 and 18, Fort Delaware will be hosting a Colonial Pub Weekend. Visitors will learn all about the use and importance of taverns during the early days. Taverns and inns were often a place for travelers to find a place to eat and sleep on their ventures. Taverns were also a gathering place for men to discuss business and politics.

On Saturday, August 17, there will be Pub Fare Cooking Demonstrations for guests to learn what colonial travelers ate on their journey. Cooking demonstrations in Dutch and Clay ovens will be held throughout the day.

Mickey Barnett

Hurleyville, NY – On Sunday, August 25, at 1 p.m., the Sullivan County Historical Society will present Mickey Barnett at the historic Rivoli Theater in South Fallsburg. The program is an extension of the Sullivan County Historical Society’s First Sunday Music and History series, which has been presenting great performers from Sullivan County’s glorious past.