KINGSTON, N.Y. – County Executive Pat Ryan announced today the appointment of Dr. Wazir Suni Jefferson as Ulster County’s first-ever Chief Diversity Officer. Dr. Wazir Suni Jefferson has dedicated his career to advancing dialogue, inclusion, and equity. Dr. Jefferson most recently served as the Chief Diversity Officer of Dutchess Community College. In addition, he worked at […]
Campaign encouraging residents to stop the spread of COVID-19 will be heard on radio spots and social media platforms KINGSTON, N.Y. – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan today announced a new public awareness campaign in response to the beginnings of a second wave of COVID-19 in Ulster County. The campaign started this week and will run […]
The county’s rapid response team will serve areas identified as potential clusters, improving efficiency and providing a faster response KINGSTON, N.Y. – In response to a surge in COVID-19 cases and in order to continue the county’s proactive response to the pandemic, County Executive Pat Ryan today announced the county’s new mobile rapid response team including a […]
County Executive Ryan implores residents to social distance, wear masks, and take all necessary steps to help blunt the second wave of COVID-19 KINGSTON, N.Y. – County Executive Pat Ryan today during his Facebook live briefing(link is external) stated that Ulster County is seeing the beginnings of a second wave in Ulster County and called upon all residents to […]
Paone, a Vietnam Veteran, flew over 700 Combat Missions and was awarded the Silver Star, two Single Action Air Medals (Heroism), and numerous other combat awards Paone is believed to be one of the most decorated veterans in Ulster County KINGSTON, N.Y. – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan today recognized Vincent Paone as Ulster County Veteran […]
Despite the pandemic, S&P reaffirms 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 Ulster County’s credit rating remains strong at AA in the most recent November ratings by S&P Global citing “strong management, with good financial policies […]
The Ulster County Housing Development Corporation Releases Preliminary Designs for New Neighborhood on top of Golden Hill Pennrose Has Been Selected to Design, Build, and Manage Senior and Workforce Housing KINGSTON, NY – The Ulster County Housing Development Corporation (UCHDC) today released preliminary designs for a new neighborhood of mixed income, intergenerational and workforce housing on […]
“Today’s decision by Judge Fisher is a win for the voters of Ulster County. No voter should have to wait hours just to cast their ballots. As we continue to see a historic surge in voter participation, this ruling will undoubtedly allow greater access to the polls. With two days left in early voting, I […]
“In Ulster County, we have seen a tremendous surge in early voting participation. The good news is that in just three days we have surpassed all early votes cast in 2019. However, this unprecedented increase in early voting has also resulted in many having to wait hours just to cast their ballots. With five more […]
County Executive Ryan Negotiates Increased PILOT Payments, Green Building and Infrastructure Commitments, and Revenue Sharing Agreement Kingston, N.Y. – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan today announced that the developers of the Kingstonian, along with the Ulster County IDA and the City of Kingston, have agreed in principle to a new PILOT structure that will more than […]