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2024 News Archives

NYS EBT Card

Liberty, NY – According to the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, New York’s Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) system will be unavailable on Sunday, May 19, 2024, between midnight and 11 a.m. to accommodate a change in the system’s vendor.

“The actual outage may be shorter or longer, and we want our EBT card users to be aware,” says Giselle Steketee, Sullivan County’s…

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Lake Superior boats

Bethel, NY – Lake Superior State Park in Bethel will open to the public for picnicking, boat rentals (kayaks, pedal boats, and row boats), and swimming starting Memorial Day Weekend and continue to operate every weekend through the end of June from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Daily operation commences at the end of June through Labor Day, from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Sunday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday…

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NYS Public Health Corps

Liberty, NY – In conjunction with the New York State Department of Health, the Sullivan County Department of Public Health is now accepting applications for the prestigious New York State Public Health Corps (NYSPHC) Fellowship Program, a first-in-the-nation initiative to strengthen local and Statewide workforce capacities to better respond to future public health emergencies.

NYSPHC…

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Fremont Center, NY – The Sullivan County Department of Public Health has confirmed that a deceased baby fox (kit) in the Town of Fremont tested positive for the rabies virus. Exposed persons are currently receiving appropriate treatment.

Rabies occurs commonly throughout New York State, with the vast majority of cases occurring in wild animals, including raccoons, bats, foxes,…

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Brandon Quick

Monticello, NY - Brian P. Conaty, District Attorney of Sullivan County, announced that on May 2, 2024, Brandon Quick, 27, of Livingston Manor, was sentenced to 20 years’ incarceration in state prison following his conviction, by plea of guilty, to Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child, a Class B Violent Felony, before Sullivan County Court Judge James R. Farrell. Quick entered this his…

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Nancy Buck and her award

Verona, NY – As part of its annual County Finance School session this month, the NYS County Treasurers and Finance Officers Association recognized Sullivan County Treasurer Nancy Buck with the prestigious Finance Officer of the Year Award.

“I was so honored when they announced I was the only one for whom they voted,” said Buck, a 20-year member of the Association. “The ballot goes out…

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NOTE: This list will be updated as more events are announced. Anyone with a new event to add should contact our Veterans Service Agency at 845-807-0233 or Sheldon.Dillon@sullivanny.us.

Saturday, May 25th

Mamakating: 9:00 – 11:15 am – Edward M. Maier…

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Kauneonga Lake, NY – The Sullivan County Department of Public Health has confirmed that a euthanized fox in the Town of Bethel tested positive for the rabies virus. Exposed persons are currently receiving appropriate treatment.

Rabies occurs commonly throughout New York State, with the vast majority of cases occurring in wild animals, including raccoons, bats, foxes, skunks and…

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

  • April 12, 2024 – Drewcilla R. Noel, 31, of Monticello was arrested and charged with Grand Larceny in the 4th Degree, a Class E felony, and Theft of Services, a Class A misdemeanor. It is alleged that Noel utilized Medicaid Medical…
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Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Legislature and County Manager’s Office invite Sullivan County residents to consider serving on the County’s Board of Ethics.

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and a resume (or a list of experiences they deem applicable) to the Sullivan County Manager’s Office, c/o RoseMarie Savaglio, 100 North Street, Monticello, NY 12701 or…

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