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Scale Hours Expanding at County’s Transfer Station in Monticello

Scale Hours Expanding at County’s Transfer Station in Monticello   Monticello, NY – In order to better accommodate commercial haulers, Sullivan County’s scale at the Monticello Transfer Station will operate on an expanded schedule, starting June 2.   “Our private waste haulers have said they need increased access to our main transfer station, and I’m pleased to say that is about to become a reality,” said District 7 Legislator Joe Perrello, chair of the Legislature’s Public Works Committee. “We’ll be

Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Casa Di Longobardi

We are excited to invite you to the Ribbon Cutting and Open House of Casa Di Longobardi Café, Italian Imports & Catering, hosted by the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce!   Event Details:Date: Saturday, May 31st, 2025Time: 3:00 PMLocation: 15 Sullivan Avenue, Liberty Mall, Liberty, NY   Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of Casa Di Longobardi with an Open House event! Enjoy free food tastings, meet the owners, Castrese and Lori Longobardi, and learn more about their exciting new offerings.

The Monster Golf Club is honored to host this 3-day celebration with the world’s top golf legends and Celebrities to support Grateful Hearts.

  The Monster golf club is honored to host this 3-day celebration with the world’s top golf legends and Celebrities to support Grateful Hearts.   Your involvement and sponsorship in the Legends of the LPGA Celebrity Charity Event makes a lasting impact beyond the golf course. Every swing, every donation, and every partnership helps Grateful Hearts transform the lives of foster youth, offering essential support and opportunities that empower these young adults to succeed and thrive.    All Grateful

Bring Your Household Hazardous Waste to the Monticello Transfer Station June 8

Bring Your Household Hazardous Waste to the Monticello Transfer Station June 8 Free Dropoff Day for Sullivan County Residents Only   Monticello, NY – Public Works Committee Chair Joe Perrello is pleased to announce that Sullivan County is hosting a residential Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event next month.   Scheduled for Sunday, June 8, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., it will be offered at the Monticello Transfer Station’s Scale House area at 91 Landfill Drive.   “This is a great time to clean out

Cast members rehearsing for SCDW’s production of “Sister Act”

What musical combines murder, the mob, envy, jealousy, chastity, and the Catholic Church in one glittery, gospel infused package?  Yup! It’s the Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop’s production of “Sister Act, A Divine Musical Comedy”. In rehearsal now, for on-stage, live performances at the Rivoli Theatre in South Fallsburg on June 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22.    Cast members rehearsing for SCDW’s production of “Sister Act”. (photo by Anna Puleo) left to right: Kayla Lindstadt, Brianna Rose Ibanez,

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Sullivan County Memorial Day Parades & Services – 2025

Sullivan County Memorial Day Parades & Services – 2025 Saturday, May 24th Mamakating: 9:00 – 11:15 am – Edward M. Maier Memorial VFW Post 4947 will hold Memorial Day Services at the following: 9:00 am – Poplar Grove Cemetery, 9:45 am – Monument at the Phillipsport Community Center, 10:30 am – Burlingham Cemetery, and 11:15 am – Pine Hill Cemetery. (Times are approximate) Sunday, May 25th Roscoe: 2:00 pm – The Beaverkill Valley Fire Department will be Hosting a Chicken

Forestburgh Playhouse Kicks Off 79th Season with Blockbuster Pride Weekend: Drag Me to the Catskills Returns June 13–15

Forestburgh Playhouse Kicks Off 79th Season with Blockbuster Pride Weekend: Drag Me to the Catskills Returns June 13–15 FORESTBURGH, NY — The Forestburgh Playhouse is proud to launch its 79th Season with a dazzling celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride and performance excellence during a spectacular weekend of drag entertainment, June 13–15, 2025. In partnership with the Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association, Drag Me to the Catskills returns for its second year of fabulous fun, bigger and better than ever. The

Small Business Month Kicks Off with Ribbon Cuttings and Celebrations in Hurleyville

Small Business Month Kicks Off with Ribbon Cuttings and Celebrations in HurleyvilleHurleyville, NY – April 29th, 2025 – This May, in celebration of Small Business Month, the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome the opening of two exciting new ventures in the vibrant community of Hurleyville—Forage & Gather and the reopening of The Tango Café at HPAC—both of which highlight the spirit of innovation and community collaboration in our region.Forage & Gather – A New Hub for the Hurleyville

SUNY Sullivan Announces 2025-2026 Empire State Service Corps Program, Investing in Local Community

SUNY Sullivan Announces 2025-2026 Empire State Service Corps Program, Investing in Local Community LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY – April 7, 2025 – SUNY Sullivan is proud to announce its participation in the Empire State Service Corps (ESSC) program for the 2025-2026 academic year. This initiative, championed by Governor Kathy Hochul, will provide valuable service opportunities for SUNY Sullivan students while addressing critical community needs within Sullivan County. The Empire State Service Corps program

A New Look at Sullivan County’s Parks!

A New Look at Sullivan County’s Parks! Local Photographers on Exhibit at Museum   Hurleyville, NY – The Sullivan County Parks & Recreation Department is proud to unveil an exhibition showcasing photographs taken of the landscapes and wildlife at our parks and museum!   Featuring the work of local photographers, the new exhibition is on display at the Sullivan County Museum, 265 Main Street, Hurleyville, and admission is free. The Museum is open Tuesdays-Saturdays 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and the exhibition

Hudson Valley Credit Union Launches the new HVCU Charitable Foundation

Hudson Valley Credit Union Launches the new HVCU Charitable Foundation  Poughkeepsie, NY - February 25, 2025   Hudson Valley Credit Union (HVCU) is excited to announce it has established the HVCU Charitable Foundation.    The HVCU Charitable Foundation will foster deeper connections within the community through impactful contributions to local nonprofits. As an official 501(c)(3) organization, the HVCU Charitable Foundation will award grants on an annual basis to organizations whose work provides

Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan Establishes Office at Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce

Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan Establishes Office at Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce   Monticello, NY – March 11, 2025 – The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to welcome the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan (CFOS) to our office space at 196 Bridgeville Road, Suite 7, Monticello, NY. This exciting collaboration will strengthen both organizations' missions by fostering deeper community engagement, supporting local businesses, and enhancing philanthropic

Bethel Sanitation: Honoring Heroes

Bethel Sanitation- Honoring Heroes: Exclusive Discount for First Responders & Veterans  At Bethel Sanitation, we believe in giving back to those who serve. As a local, family-owned business with three generations of first responders, we understand the dedication, sacrifice, and commitment it takes to protect our communities. As a token of our gratitude, we’re offering an exclusive discount to all First Responders and Veterans—because you’ve had our backs, and now we’ve got yours. Who qualifies? Active

Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan to Award $500K in Scholarships

Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan to Award $500K in ScholarshipsStudents are encouraged to apply for available scholarships by the April 14 deadline MONTGOMERY, NY (February 26, 2025) – The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan (CFOS) is pleased to announce that a total of 175 scholarships worth nearly $500 thousand will be awarded from its component funds this spring. High school seniors and adults returning to college are encouraged to apply. Applications are now open and can be

Regional Food Bank Opens New Distribution Center in Orange County

Regional Food Bank Opens New Distribution Center in Orange CountyHudson Valley Neighbors in Need Will Now Receive More Food   MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK – February 3, 2024 - The Regional Food Bank Hudson Valley opened their bay doors to volunteers and partner agencies for the first time at its new 50,000-square-foot distribution center in the Town of Montgomery, Orange County. The state-of-the-art facility will expand the organization’s capacity for food storage and distribution to better meet the growing

APPLY TODAY: 2025 Festivals at Bethel Woods

      2025 Vendor Applications   NOW OPEN!     Please read our 2025 Rules & Regulations and Vendor License documents. These documents are part of the official application, which you will electronically sign and agree to when completing the vendor application.     2025 FESTIVAL SCHEDULE     Harvest Festival Sundays, August 31 – October 5 11AM-4PM   The 27th annual Harvest Festival features vendors from the local community, the surrounding Catskills, and the greater upstate NY

All 6 Sullivan County Transfer Stations Now Offer Paint Recycling Service

For Immediate Release:February 13, 2025All 6 Sullivan County Transfer Stations Now Offer Paint Recycling ServiceCustomers Are Welcome to Drop Paint Off for Free  Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Department of Solid Waste & Recycling is pleased to announce the expansion of its partnership with PaintCare, having launched a successful paint recycling program at the Monticello Transfer Station last fall.   Every Sullivan County-operated transfer station will now serve as a drop-off site for

Sullivan County Rail Trail Alliance Launches Tracks & Trails Daypack Program

Sullivan County Rail Trail Alliance Launches Tracks & Trails Daypack Program SULLIVAN COUNTY, NEW YORK – Kick off the New Year by safely exploring the outdoors! Tired of getting caught in the rain without the proper gear or dealing with blisters without a Band-Aid? Borrow a Tracks & Trails Daypack from your school or library, and you can be prepared. The daypacks are packed with essentials you need for a safe and enjoyable adventure through Sullivan County’s trails and parks. Just add water and a

The Met: Live in HD Returns to SUNY Sullivan

The Met: Live in HD Returns to SUNY Sullivan   Loch Sheldrake, NY – SUNY Sullivan proudly presents The Met: Live in HD, the Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning series of live high-definition cinema simulcasts in the Seelig Theatre. The acclaimed series opens on Saturday, December 7,with an encore presentation of the 2006 performance of Mozart’s The Magic Flute, an abridged, English-language production of an enchanting musical fairy tale directed by Julie Taymor—the Tony Award-winning director of

Liberty NY Rotary Club Strengthens Disaster Preparedness in Puerto Rico

 Liberty NY Rotary Club Strengthens Disaster Preparedness in Puerto Rico  Liberty, NY – February 2, 2025  – From January 26th to February 1st, 2025, the Liberty NY Rotary Club (LNYRC) Disaster Preparedness and Relief Team made a significant impact on disaster readiness in Puerto Rico, a region that has historically faced devastating hurricanes and earthquakes. The team, consisting of Irving Kaplan, Dan Parkhurst, Gary Siegel, and Gary Silver, traveled to the island with the mission to enhance resilience

Garnet Health Chief Medical Officer Honored by New York State Troopers

Garnet Health Chief Medical Officer Honored by New York State TroopersPamela Murphy, MD, MHA, FACEP, ABQAURP, recognized for her outstanding medical expertise.   MIDDLETOWN, NY (Jan. 16, 2025) — Garnet Health’s Chief Medical Officer, Pamela Murphy, MD, MHA, FACEP, ABQAURP, recently received the prestigious Doctor Chandler Award presented by the New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association (PBA) at a dinner in Manhattan, NY. Dr. Murphy was honored for her outstanding medical expertise, her

Start Fresh This Spring at SUNY Sullivan: Apply Now for the Spring 2025 Semester

Start Fresh This Spring at SUNY Sullivan: Apply Now for the Spring 2025 Semester Loch Sheldrake, NY – SUNY Sullivan is welcoming prospective students to apply for the upcoming spring 2025 semester, beginning Wednesday, January 22, and running through Thursday, May 15, 2025. Interested students are invited to explore a wide range of programs tailored to prepare them with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s evolving job market as well as for transfer to four-year degree programs. The

Trash Tipping Fees to Increase in 2025

NADIA RAJSZ CHAIR   JOSEPH PERRELLO VICE CHAIR ANNMARIE MARTIN CLERK TEL: 845-807-0435 COUNTY OF SULLIVAN OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATURE SULLIVAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 100 NORTH STREET PO BOX 5012 MONTICELLO, NY 12701 For Immediate Release: December 27, 2024 Trash Tipping Fees to Increase in 2025 Escalating Costs Compel Legislators to Act   Monticello, NY – Legislators this month authorized the increase of tipping fees for trash removal companies bringing waste to Sullivan County

Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Prestigious Awards Gala

Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Prestigious Awards Gala   Monticello, NY – November 18, 2024 – On Thursday, November 14th, the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce marked its 50th Anniversary with a Gala at the Villa Roma Resort, attracting over 320 attendees from across the region. The event, which included dignitaries, business owners, and community leaders, celebrated the Chamber’s rich history while honoring those who have made a lasting impact on the

Tooth Implants in Brooklyn, NY for only $1000

Dental implants are permanent tooth replacements. Tooth implants provide a strong foundation for fixed or removable replacement teeth. Dental implants, which are placed in the bone, are anchors made of a bio-compatible metal named titanium. The anchors start to fuse with the bone over three to six months. After the fusing process, known as osseointegration, abutment posts are inserted into the implant fixtures to allow for the permanent attachment of the implant crowns. Types of Dental