News across Sullivan County

Blood center urges donations after nor’easter
NEW YORK- The recent nor’easter resulted in the cancellation of blood drives and the loss of about 1,000 blood donations across New York and New Jersey, prompting the New York Blood Center to urge eligible donors to give blood this week. The storm came during an already difficult…

Helen Hayes Recognizes Extraordinary Patients
The New York State Department of Health’s Helen Hayes Hospital recognized the extraordinary accomplishments of its physical rehabilitation patients during National Rehabilitation Awareness Week at the 126th annual Helen Hayes Hospital Honors Assembly on September 15, 2026. Eight…
City of Newburgh seeks members for Board of Assessment Review
NEWBURGH- The City of Newburgh is seeking volunteers to serve on the Board of Assessment Review to fill one vacant position and one upcoming term expiration. Individuals interested in serving must apply by October 30, 2026. Appointment to the Board of Assessment Review is by the…

Catholic Charities Rockland Fall Harvest Fundraiser Runs Sept. 15–Oct. 30
Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland (CCCSR) is inviting the community to “Help Cultivate Hope” through its Fall Harvest Fundraiser, running September 15 through October 30. Now in its second year, the fundraiser supports CCCSR’s food pantry and the Garden of Love, a…

Access: Supports for Living launches mobile grocery to Hudson Valley communities
MID-HUDSON – Access: Supports for Living (A:SL) announced on Friday that it is launching a mobile grocery program to bring free groceries and connections to health and community resources to neighborhoods throughout Dutchess, Sullivan and Ulster counties. The A:SL Mobile Grocery…

M&T Bank volunteers participate in Women Build for Historic Habitat for Humanity Development in Saugerties
SAUGERTIES- A group of M&T Bank employees volunteered this week as part of Ulster County Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build Week, a peer-to-peer fundraising and volunteer initiative supporting the Hope Springs Development, which will become the first Habitat-led neighborhood in…

Jews celebrate Yom Kippur today
HUDSON VALLEY- Jews throughout the world are celebrating the holiest day in the Hebrew calendar today when Yom Kippur or the Day of Atonement is observed in synagogues and homes. Sunday evening’s Kol Nidre ceremony commemorated a 24-hour period of praying and fasting while…

Sullivan County honors broadcaster Paul Ciliberto for 50 years on the air (VIDEO)
MONTICELLO- The Sullivan County Legislature took time last week to honor a familiar voice, recognizing veteran broadcaster Paul Ciliberto for reaching an extraordinary milestone: 50 years on the air. For five decades, Ciliberto has been a morning staple and community presence…

Putnam’s Prayer Walk dedicated to 9-11 hero Stephen Driscoll
CARMEL- Despite dark, dank skies and a steady rain, more than 200 people gathered beneath a large pavilion at Camarda Park in Carmel Sunday to participate in Putnam’s 7th annual Prayer Walk for First Responders. The memorial honored 9/11 hero Stephen Driscoll, a New York City…

Community Foundation announces 2026 Make A Difference Grant Recipients
MONTGOMERY- The Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan, and Rockland (CFOSR) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Make A Difference Grants. This year’s grant cycle focused on supporting nonprofit infrastructure and operational needs, with preference given to…

Step into Wellness brings people together
LIBERTY- Sullivan 180’s Step into Wellness challenge brought over 170 participants together on 29 teams during August, encouraging people across Sullivan County to make wellness part of their everyday routines. Held during National Wellness Month, the countywide challenge invited…

New York Blood Center to host blood drive in memory of Sickle Cell warrior
NEW WINDSOR- New York Blood Center (NYBC) will be hosting a blood drive at the Solid Rock Church of God on Saturday, September 19th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The blood drive will be held in memory of Lashawnda Johnson, a kind, loving, and cherished member of the Newburgh community…