Hurleyville, NY – When World War I began in 1914, few could have imagined that between 15 and 19 million people would die, another 23 million would be wounded, and the killing would last without letup until 1918. 

In what must have seemed like a miracle to a war-torn world, the Armistice agreement, when finally signed, took effect on Nov. 11, 1918, at 11 a.m. On that date in London, newspaper headlines read, “Bells Burst Forth in Joyful Chimes.” Big Ben in Westminster tolled long and loud, and its ringing was copied in belfries around the city.

Loch Sheldrake, NY – Ari Mir-Pontier, executive director of the Sullivan County Human Rights Commission, today released the following statement about the recent spate of apparently hate-fueled attacks, including the fatal shootings at a Pittsburgh synagogue over the weekend:

“There is a great sadness in this country because of recent crimes against humanity. Many of us cannot understand why some Americans turn on other Americans who are simply living their normal lives.

Montour Falls, NY – For local firefighters, the fourth weekend in October means Sullivan County Weekend at the New York State Fire Academy in Montour Falls, NY. This year, 84 firefighters from 19 departments (Bloomingburg, Callicoon, Grahamsville, Hortonville, Hurleyville, Jeffersonville, Kauneonga Lake, Lava, Liberty, Lumberland, Monticello, Narrowsburg, Rock Hill, Summitville, White Lake, White Sulphur Springs, Woodridge, Wurtsboro and Yulan) traveled north for some unique training.

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County’s Department of Solid Waste & Recycling has enrolled in a product stewardship program to collect and recycle spent rechargeable batteries and old cell phones at all County-operated transfer Stations free of charge and at no expense to the taxpayer.  

Previously, these items were accepted for free, but the County was charged to recycle them.   

7 Washington Street in the Village of Monticello has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and a large back yard.

Monticello, NY – After acquiring long-vacant and rundown properties, the Sullivan County Land Bank is putting two homes back on the market. 

The Land Bank is looking for buyers who will commit to living in the homes as the primary residents, thereby contributing to neighborhood stabilization. Programs are available to assist eligible homebuyers with financing mortgages and repairs.

Liberty, NY – The Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Task Force (a subcommittee of the Rural Health Network led by Sullivan County Public Health Services) is again partnering with the DEA and local law enforcement agencies to announce another Drug Take Back Day to be held Saturday, October  27, 2018  at area Police Departments, Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Grover M. Hermann Hospital in Callicoon and the town hall in the Town of Lumberland in Glen Spey.

Monticello, NY – Funding for dairy farm diversification is still available from the income generated from the Agri-Business Microenterprise Loan Program originating from New York State Office of Community Renewal.

Loch Sheldrake, NY – The Sullivan County Human Rights Commission, in partnership with Gender Equality New York, will host a discussion forum at SUNY Sullivan’s Seelig Theatre in Loch Sheldrake this Tuesday, October 23 at 6 p.m.

“Everything You Wanted to Know About Transgender, Non-Binary and Intersex People…But Were Afraid to Ask” will tackle a timely and topical subject in a sensitive, open fashion, including a “Trans 101” presentation and an interactive panel consisting of local community members who will tell their personal stories.

Hurleyville, NY – This month, the Sullivan County Historical Society’s “Music and History” series will present live jazz and stories with trumpeter Freddie Jacobs.

Freddie Jacobs is a composer, educator and jazz trumpeter who has seen the music business from many sides. He has toured with jazz legends Lionel Hampton, Buddy Rich, Eddie Palmieri and Jimmy McGriff, and performed around New York with the Sam Jones/Tom Harrell Band, Nina Sheldon, Judi Silvano, and Pucho and the Latin Soul Brothers.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY— October is National Farm to School Month. For four weeks, millions of schools, families, and communities around the country celebrate the movement that connects children to fresh, healthy food and supports local agricultural economies; Sullivan County is no exception!