Ulster County Executive Ryan and Congressman Delgado Hold Live Facebook Town Hall on COVID-19

County Executive Ryan and Congressman Delgado directly take residents questions and share federal and local resources for residents KINGSTON, N.Y. – County Executive Pat Ryan held a Facebook Live Town Hall today with Congressman Delgado (NY-19) to update and inform residents on Ulster County and Congress’ response to COVID-19. With over 6,000 viewers, County Executive […]

Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan Announces Community PPE Production Effort Has Produced Over 30,000 Face Shields for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, And Local Governments

Head of New York State Association of Counties Calls Community PPE Production Initiative Largest in the State  Face Shield Project That Started Mid-March at SUNY New Paltz Supplied Hospitals and First Responders in New York City and Across the State  With Partnership of Ulster County’s Project Resilience, IBM and Dutchess County, Project Successfully Shifted from […]

County Executive Ryan Announces Ulster County Has Turned the Corner in COVID-19 Pandemic

County Executive Ryan announces Ulster County Recovery Task Force initiatives, a new self-diagnostic testing program through Rite Aid in Kingston, and the availability of antibody testing for Ulster County first responders KINGSTON, N.Y. – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan today held a live briefing on COVID-19. In his address, County Executive Ryan stated that Ulster […]

Ulster County Executive Ryan Announces Hudson Valley Reopening Workgroup and Testing At Third Nursing Home Facility

County Executive Ryan announces regional seven county coalition to share information and provide recommendations for NYS to safely and responsibly reopen  Testing of additional nursing homes will begin this week, with a plan to complete all locations by the end of May KINGSTON, N.Y. – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan today held a live briefing […]

County Executive Ryan Announces Project Resilience Has Delivered Over 100,000 Meals

Over 1,000 community members have made donations to Project Resilience  In only seven weeks nearly 10,000 individuals have received meals  KINGSTON, N.Y. – County Executive Ryan announced today that since standing up Project Resilience, it has provided over 100,000 meals to Ulster County individuals and families impacted by COVID-19. Launched in March, Project Resilience is […]

County Executive Ryan Announces Ulster County Has Received Nearly $120 Million from the First Round of The Payroll Protection Program

The funding from local banks will save over 5,000 jobs  KINGSTON, N.Y. – County Executive Pat Ryan announced today that Ulster County businesses have received nearly $120 million from the first round of the Payroll Protection Program (PPP). The funding, provided through local lending institutions, has helped to preserve over 5,000 jobs in Ulster County.  […]

County Executive Ryan and Legislative Leadership Commit to Fast Tracking the Rapid Reform of the IDA to Respond to COVID-19

Dozens of Business and Community Leaders Join in Demanding Immediate Changes to the IDA  KINGSTON, N.Y. – County Executive Pat Ryan along with Ulster County Legislative Chair Dave Donaldson and Chairman of the Ulster County Economic Development Committee, Legislator Brian Cahill, share the concerns of the dozens of businesses and community leaders who are worried […]

Ulster County DA Dave Clegg Announces New Special Crimes Unit To Combat COVID-19 Related Crimes

KINGSTON, N.Y.  — Ulster County District Attorney David J. Clegg announced the creation of a Special Crimes Unit to address COVID-19 related crimes. “We believe there is a growing need to combat the fraudsters and scammers that take advantage of the fears and vulnerabilities created by the pandemic,” said Clegg. Assistant District Attorney Jessica Mila […]