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
From The Executive's Desk
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Posted: April 23, 2021
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Posted: April 22, 2021With 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 Ulster County homes per year to working to ensure that all Ulster County farmers utilize climate smart practices
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Posted: April 19, 2021County Executive Ryan states that the Danskammer project “offers an outdated dirty energy solution to a problem that requires a modern, clean energy solution” County Executive Ryan reaffirms Ulster County’s commitment to leaning into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
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Posted: April 15, 2021Ulster County now has a dedicated full-time social worker as a part of Ulster County 911 Announced in the 2021 Budget, Ulster County allocated $900,000 to Mobile Mental Health Team
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Posted: April 14, 2021This action will support reaching Ulster County’s goal of using 100% locally renewable electricity and bolster the well-being of workers
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Posted: April 13, 2021"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 monitor the situation. Here in Ulster County, we have not had any resident report a severe reaction to any vaccine that we have administered. However, any resident that may have a concern regarding a vaccine should reach out to their medical provider.
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Posted: April 8, 202140.6% of residents have received at least their first dose, the highest percentage of any County between Albany and New York City
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Posted: April 6, 2021UCAT 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 they are available at VaccinateUlster.com
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Posted: March 31, 2021The 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
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Posted: March 30, 2021
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Posted: March 24, 2021The move will allow for the once dormant site to again become an area of economic activity for Ulster County. Earlier this month, Ulster County received twenty-two responses to its request for ideas to redevelop two parcels on the west side of the former IBM campus. Proposals ranged from a satellite college campus, arts and maker space, and agricultural manufacturing facilities
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County Executive Ryan Convenes Community Leaders to Outline Response to Recent Surge of Gun ViolencePosted: March 23, 2021County Executive Pat Ryan announces Lights On Kingston program to expand after-school programming to support Kingston youth. Project Resilience to provide $45,000 in funding along with partnering with Kingston School District, the City of Kingston, Harambee, and the Ulster County Youth Bureau
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