1 out of 3 Ulster County homeowners have been negatively impacted by the SALT Cap NEW PALTZ, NY – Today, Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan joined Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone to discuss restoring tax deductibility for New York homeowners who have been negatively impacted by the federal SALT tax law that limits their state […]
County Executive Ryan was joined by Senator Michelle Hinchey as well as area business and environmental leaders in calling on NYC DEP to pursue alternatives to turbid releases to the Lower Esopus Creek from the Ashokan Reservoir. County Executive Ryan reminds the public comments regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Statement are due June 16th SAUGERTIES, […]
County Executive Ryan forms a countywide Behavioral Health Task Force to identify gaps in the County’s existing mental health and addiction landscape to inform potential spending KINGSTON, N.Y. – As Mental Health Awareness Month begins, County Executive Pat Ryan today called for mental health and addiction recovery resources and support to be a top priority in […]
RBW, an award-winning independent design and manufacturing company, finalizes move of headquarters from Brooklyn to the Town of Ulster KINGSTON, NY – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan announced today that RBW, a lighting design and manufacturing company, has finalized an agreement with the Ulster County Industrial Development Agency that clears the way for the company to […]
Website and video series provide information and resources for residents on green career and green business opportunities in addition to showcasing the County’s environmental goals KINGSTON, N.Y. – As a part of his Green New Deal for Ulster County plan, Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan announced today that businesses and job seekers can find out more […]
With over 30 goals and targets, Ulster County is the first County in New York State and among the first in the nation to release a comprehensive Green New Deal plan Centering on three focus areas, the bold environmental vision sets both short and long term goals for Ulster County from retrofitting and weatherizing 1,000 […]
County Executive Ryan states that the Danskammer project “offers an outdated dirty energy solution to a problem that requires a modern, clean energy solution” County Executive Ryan reaffirms Ulster County’s commitment to leaning into the new green economy KINGSTON, N.Y. – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan today submitted comments urging the New York State Siting Board […]
KINGSTON, N.Y. – As a part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, County Executive Ryan announced that the Mobile Mental Health Team now includes a full-time social worker available to respond to 911 calls based out of the County’s 911 Center. Through the 2021 Executive Budget, $900,000 in funding was allocated to expand the Mobile Mental […]
KINGSTON, N.Y. – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan today signed an Executive Order that provides a prevailing wage requirement or a Project Labor Agreement for all County-run renewable energy projects. This initiative is part of County Executive Ryan’s “Big Five” priority for a Green New Deal for Ulster County and further actions from the County’s Government […]
“Out of an abundance of caution, the CDC and the FDA have recommended halting the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Ulster County is immediately putting a pause on administering this vaccine while a review is underway. I applaud the CDC and FDA for taking this matter seriously, and we will continue to closely […]