SULLIVAN COUNTY — The Partnership for Economic Development in Sullivan County is pleased to announce that Sullivan County has been appropriated $1 million toward infrastructure improvements on the Old Route 17 Industrial Commercial Corridor through the dedicated effort of Congressman Molinaro. Having long identified this corridor as a target for the creation  of new jobs, investment, and tax rateables, these municipalities have collaboratively invested in an Opportunities and Constraints analysis managed by the Partnership. Recently, the Town of Liberty preapproved one million square feet of space clearing the way for private investment and job creation after a long-time landholder saw the commitment and determined the time is right for developing. 

The Sullivan County Partnership has worked for years with economic development partners to draw attention to the Old 17 corridor. The underlying basis for this strategy is to help diversify the local economy to avert any downturns in traditionally heavily weighted industry sectors. Dedicated efforts to onshore industries both nationally and regionally, coupled with a decreasing availability of sites suitable for development has opened the door to future development opportunities in Sullivan County.  

“This investment marks another significant step toward securing Sullivan County as a viable and prudent location for industries seeking to access northeast markets,” said Marc Baez, President and CEO of the Partnership.

“I applaud Representative Molinaro, Senator Schumer and Senator Gillibrand for recognizing the need and supporting economic development in Sullivan County. ” said Josh Potosek, Sullivan County Manager. 

“Thanks to Congressman Molinaro, the Town of Liberty will be one step closer to realizing a long sought after economic development driver,” said Liberty Town Supervisor Frank DeMayo.