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County Opens Crisis Support Center for 24/7 Behavioral Health Services

Published on January 27, 2026

County Executive Jen Metzger announced the opening of the Ulster County Crisis Support Center, operated by People USA in partnership with the UC Department of Mental Health. The Center will operate 24/7, providing support for people of all ages experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. The Center is located on the first floor of the UC Center for Well-Being at 368 Broadway in Kingston.

$130k Distributed to 32 Local Food Pantries Through Food Access Fund

Published on January 30, 2026

Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger and Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV) announced today the distribution of $130,000 in funding to 32 nonprofit organizations and food assistance providers through the Ulster Food Access Fund, a collaborative initiative launched by County Executive Metzger to address growing food insecurity amid federal funding uncertainty.

Ulster County Issues Travel Ban Ahead of Major Winter Storm

Published on January 24, 2026

Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has issued a Local Emergency Order establishing a Countywide travel ban beginning Sunday, January 25 at 7 AM, in advance of a long‑duration winter storm expected to bring significant snow accumulations and hazardous conditions.

Ellenville Warming Center to Open Ahead of Major Winter Storm

Published on January 23, 2026

The center will open at Hunt Memorial Building on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 5PM, ahead of a major winter storm forecasted to bring heavy snowfall across the region. The warming center is being activated in partnership with the Village of Ellenville and the Town of Wawarsing, and will be operated by 2nda Iglesia La Misión Church, which also operates the Kingston Warming Center.

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