From The Executive's Desk

  • Ulster County and Ellenville Regional Hospital Partner to Combat Opioid Epidemic
    Posted: August 10, 2020
    Through the work of the High Risk Mitigation Team, Ulster County and Ellenville Regional Hospital will leverage over 3 million dollars in grant funding to better understand overdoses and establish preventative measures to reduce overdoses and related fatalities throughout the County 
  • Ulster County Announces State Funding for Census Outreach
    Posted: August 6, 2020
    Ulster County is eligible to receive up to $138,000 of grant funding for census efforts
  • Ulster County Reaches 50,000 COVID-19 Tests
    Posted: July 28, 2020
    KINGSTON, N.Y. - Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan announced that Ulster County has reached over 50,000 coronavirus diagnostic tests since March 10. There have been 52,009 total tests conducted with 1942 unique positive cases. There are currently 116 active cases of COVID-19 in Ulster County and 91 fatalities. Ulster County currently has a 0.2% rate of new positive cases. All Ulster County residents are currently eligible to get tested. During testing a nasal swab, oral swab, or saliva sample may be used.
  • Ulster County Announces Movie Nights
    Posted: July 23, 2020
    Ulster County Executive Ryan announces two months of free film screenings at Tech City premiering July 31  
  • County Executive Ryan Calls for Federal Coronavirus Assistance
    Posted: July 21, 2020
    KINGSTON, N.Y. – County Executive Ryan during his live Facebook briefing today called on Senate leadership to include federal assistance for local governments. While the House passed significant aid for state and local governments in the HEROES Act, which would provide direct relief for counties, there is growing concern that the Senate coronavirus relief bill may not include critical support for state and local governments.
  • Ulster County Economic Development Alliance Launches NY Forward "Ulster Equity" Loan Program
    Posted: July 14, 2020
    KINGSTON, N.Y. - Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan announced during his Facebook Live Briefing today that Ulster County’s women and minority-owned businesses, along with businesses in low- and moderate-income census tracts, are now eligible for $2 million dollars in loan funding. The monies, targeted at stabilizing small businesses and non-profits hit by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, are made possible by a $100,000 investment by Ulster County Economic Development Alliance (UCEDA) in partnership with the National Development Council (NDC).
  • Public Health Notice
    Posted: July 10, 2020
    County health officials recommend anyone who has shopped at Mother Earth’s Storehouse in Kingston from July 1st to July 5th to promptly seek testing for the coronavirus.
  • Ulster County Announces "Get Tested Week"
    Posted: July 9, 2020
    County Executive Ryan urges Ulster County residents to get tested for COVID-19 KINGSTON, N.Y. - Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan announced during his Facebook live briefing today that next week, July 12th-19th, will be Ulster County “Get Tested Week.” “Get Tested Week” aims to encourage residents to get tested for COVID-19. All Ulster County residents are eligible to get tested. During testing a nasal swab, oral swab or saliva sample may be used.
  • County Executive Ryan Reminds Residents to Take COVID-19 Precautions
    Posted: July 7, 2020
    Ulster County saw a surge of cases over the weekend County Executive Ryan has implemented a rapid response plan to respond to the increase in cases
  • County Executive Ryan Announces Frontline Workers to be Honored at Independence Weekend Salute
    Posted: July 3, 2020
    July 5th Motorcade Will Honor Frontline Workers  County Executive Patrick Ryan Announces That Police Agencies Across Ulster County Will Step Up DWI Enforcement Efforts During The Fourth of July Holiday  
  • County Executive Ryan Announces COVID-19 Rapid Response Plan
    Posted: July 2, 2020
    Ulster County has implemented a rapid response plan in anticipation of a potential surge in cases KINGSTON, N.Y. - Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan announced today that Ulster County has developed and implemented a COVID-19 Rapid Response plan in order to stay ahead of reports across the nation indicating an increase of COVID-19 cases. On Wednesday, County Executive Ryan spoke to all of the Town Supervisors and Mayors to discuss the County’s plan. 
  • The Ulster County Justice and Reform Commission Seeks Public Input
    Posted: June 30, 2020
    The commission will be seeking input from residents through a public forum and through digital platforms and in-person locations