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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
County Executive Ryan’s “Resilience Economic Initiative” lays out bold and aggressive economic development strategy, calls for Ulster County to work “at the speed of business” County Executive Ryan establishes industry-specific working groups tasked with helping businesses develop and implement reopening protocols by sector County Executive Ryan announces that Ulster County businesses have already received over […]
County Executive Ryan tours new Midtown Kingston testing facility KINGSTON, N.Y. – County Executive Pat Ryan today announced information about Ulster County’s third COVID-19 testing site located in Midtown Kingston in partnership with HealthAlliance. The new location will be open five days a week and will continue to increase testing capacity in Ulster County. Located […]
County Executive Ryan states the post COVID-19 response must involve equity at all levels and calls upon a diverse group of leaders from multiple sectors to help realign resources KINGSTON, N.Y. – County Executive Pat Ryan announced today at his live Facebook COVID-19 update the creation of the Ulster County Recovery Task Force. The primary […]
County Executive Ryan creates new unit to assist those facing evictions and other tenants’ issues during COVID-19 KINGSTON, NY – County Executive Pat Ryan announced today the creation of a new unit to exclusively review tenant complaints related to COVID-19. The COVID-19 Tenant Protection Unit, staffed by members of the Ulster County Public Defender’s Office, […]
Third COVID-19 testing center will allow for further testing capacity, County Executive Ryan acknowledges virus disproportionately impacts residents along racial and socioeconomic lines County Executive Ryan directs the Health Department to put extra emphasis on protecting senior living facilities and establishes a rapid response team Directs Human Right Commission to help raise awareness among communities […]
County Executive Ryan releases video calling on the community to help support this one-of-a-kind program and thanking those who have contributed and volunteered Nearly 1,000 contributions have been made to Project Resilience KINGSTON, N.Y. – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan today thanked the hundreds of volunteers, restaurants, and donors who have participated in Project Resilience. […]
County Executive Ryan and Lieutenant Governor Hochul held a small business town hall joined by nearly 500 business owners updating them on support for local businesses during COVID-19 KINGSTON, N.Y. – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan and Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul today held a Small Business Town Hall that was joined by nearly 10,000 people […]