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County Executive Ryan states that the Danskammer project “offers an outdated dirty energy solution to a problem that requires a modern, clean energy solution” County Executive Ryan reaffirms Ulster County’s commitment to leaning into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 […]
40.6% of residents have received at least their first dose, the highest percentage of any County between Albany and New York City KINGSTON, N.Y. – County Executive Ryan announced that with 40.6% of Ulster County residents having received a COVID-19 vaccine, Ulster County now has the highest percentage of vaccinated residents between Albany and New York City. […]
UCAT will offer free rides on fixed routes for anyone seeking a ride to their vaccination appointment with curb-to-curb transportation being made available to seniors over the age of 60 and those with disabilities With all residents over the age of 16 eligible for the vaccine, residents can now directly sign up for appointments when […]
The Justice and Reform Plan includes sections on ending mass incarceration, strengthening oversight and accountability, addressing systemic racial bias, and healing the relationship between the public and the police KINGSTON, N.Y. – County Executive Pat Ryan signed the final plan from the Ulster County Justice and Reform Commission, approved by the Ulster County Legislature. The Commission, […]
“The legalization of adult-use marijuana in New York State represents a tremendous economic opportunity for Ulster County that fits within our Ulster 2040 strategy to establish a more ‘People-Centered Economy’ by boosting our agriculture community, generating good paying jobs in an emerging market, and creating additional revenues to support all of our county’s critical programs […]