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County Executive Ryan Announces Additional Funding To Support Food Delivery for Seniors Impacted by COVID-19

As a part of the next phase of Project Resilience, County Executive Ryan announces expanded senior meals program KINGSTON, N.Y. – County Executive Pat Ryan announced today that the next phase of Project Resilience will focus on supporting our seniors through the expansion of temporary food assistance. The Ulster County Office for the Aging, through the […]

County Executive Ryan Announces the Next Phase of Project Resilience

Project Resilience will focus its efforts on supporting those most vulnerable to the impacts of the pandemic including seniors, youth, and families who are living paycheck to paycheck The program will continue to address growing food insecurity by supporting local food banks County Executive Ryan announces the initiative is reactivating grassroots community fundraising to support […]

Ulster County Medical Professionals Begin First Round of COVID-19 Vaccinations

County Executive Ryan visited MidHudson Regional Hospital today where he joined Ulster County health care professionals who were receiving among the first COVID-19 vaccinations  KINGSTON, N.Y. – Today, County Executive Ryan joined health care workers as they administered among the first COVID-19 vaccinations in the Hudson Valley to Ulster County medical professionals.  “This is a […]

Ulster County Executive Ryan Announces Nearly $2 Million of Available Funding for Local Bridge Projects

KINGSTON, N.Y. – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan along with the Ulster County Transportation Council (UCTC) announced the availability of $1.999 million in federal funding for local bridge projects in Ulster County. The UCTC is now soliciting proposals for bridge repair projects utilizing the UCTC’s share of federal Surface Transportation Program “Off System” Bridge Repair […]

Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan Announces Members of the Ulster County Vaccine Distribution Coalition

The coalition will educate the public on the vaccine and its distribution with a focus on building trust and ensuring equity, especially in underserved communities  KINGSTON, N.Y. – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan announced the formation of the Ulster County Vaccine Distribution Coalition. Led by Dr. Marc Tack, an infectious disease specialist with more than […]

Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan Signs 2021 Budget

2021 Budget includes a 0% tax increase and zero layoffs despite the financial impact from the pandemic  2021 Budget Expands Mobile Mental Health placing a full-time social worker into County 911 Emergency Management Department County Executive Ryan calls for new “People-Centered Economy” envisioning a better and stronger Ulster County focusing on key economic sectors KINGSTON, […]

Ulster County Economic Development Alliance Delivers Support to Small Businesses Amidst Challenges of the Pandemic

As COVID-19 numbers continue to increase, Ulster County is stepping up to assist small businesses as a part of its Resilience Economic Plan Arrowood Farms has been awarded a $100,000 loan through UCEDA’s Revolving Loan Fund to allow for their continued expansion  Maria Cabrera Alterations has been awarded over $30,000 through the Ulster Equity Loan program that […]

Ulster County Steps Up Support for Small Businesses During COVID-19’s Second Wave

KINGSTON, N.Y. – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan announced today the expansion of the County’s Resilience Economic Plan for small businesses, including a collaboration that has more than doubled the capacity of the County’s Economic Development team. The expanded capacity, which will enable a 24-hour or less response time for business needs, is created through a […]

County Executive Approves Over $2 Million in Funding for Ulster County Area Transit’s Capital Program

KINGSTON, N.Y. – County Executive Pat Ryan signed a series of resolutions today that provide just over $2 million in funding to Ulster County Area Transit’s 5-Year Capital Plan. Together, these resolutions provide the ability for UCAT to maintain its bus fleet in a state of good repair and invest in electric buses and charging […]