“Today we were notified by New York State that a vaccinated Ulster County resident has tested positive for the Delta strain of COVID-19. This incident is a critical reminder that while we have made great strides in fighting this virus, we are not out of the woods yet. I ask that all residents remain vigilant […]
In a rare address to the Ulster County Legislature, County Executive Ryan calls for a People-Centered Recovery focused on aiding small businesses, mental health services, housing and other key priorities. County Executive Pat Ryan has proposed an unprecedented amount of funding in housing and mental health services. KINGSTON, NY – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan outlined […]
As a Certified ‘Climate Smart’ community, Ulster County is a model for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building local climate resilience In April, Ulster County became the first County in New York State and among the first in the nation to release a comprehensive Green New Deal plan KINGSTON, N.Y. – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan […]
Ulster County residents can sign up for in-home vaccination, and a mobile vaccine team will come directly to their home to administer the COVID-19 vaccine Ulster County will be among the first in the state to offer this service which aims to make COVID-19 vaccines accessible and available to those most in need KINGSTON, NY […]
The program will provide rental assistance to eligible Ulster County households KINGSTON, N.Y. – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan announced that rent relief for tenants and landlords is available in Ulster County through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) through the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA). This program makes up […]
Bill Swetow, who joined the Army after the attacks on Pearl Harbor, says 75 years after WWII we are at another moment where we need every American to join the fight against COVID-19 Kingston, NY – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan today announced the release of a new COVID-19 vaccine PSA featuring 102-year-old WWII Army Veteran […]
County Executive Ryan calls for an Equitable Economic Recovery, focused on housing, mental health, and aiding small businesses to emerge from the pandemic stronger and more resilient County Executive Ryan announces a series of public hearings and an online survey to engage the public on how the County can utilize the funds to best serve […]
The working group will establish high level priorities and goals to best utilize forthcoming federal relief funds, ensuring the County emerges from the pandemic stronger and more equitable The Working Group will engage with the public directly to help inform investment priorities, and anticipates a draft plan to be submitted to the Legislature for review […]
Ulster County is collaborating with the newly-established arts organization, BLUEprint and is planning to bring outdoor concerts and an outdoor movie series to residents BLUEprint is a collective of local artists, musicians, and designers who have previously established successful festivals in the Hudson Valley, including the O+ Festival. ULSTER, NY – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan […]
The savings are due to strong financial management and will result in $400,000 in savings this year alone In November, despite the pandemic, S&P reaffirmed the county’s strong fiscal responsibility and ability to respond to the economic impacts of COVID-19 crisis KINGSTON, N.Y. – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan announced today that due to strong financial […]