Gardiner, NY- Ulster County’s commitment to protect the environment took another step closer today when County Executive Mike Hein signed a local law prohibiting food service establishments from using containers made from polystyrene foam.  The containers are a popular choice of fast food chains and other restaurants that use them for take-out orders or leftovers.

Kingston, NY – Ulster County Executive Mike Hein is pleased to announce Ulster County’s School Bus Driver of the Year award winner is Raffeala Policastro. The runner up for the Bus Driver of the Year is Phyllis Cutler.  The award is issued in conjunction with “Operation Safe STOP.”  “Operation Safe Stop” is a cooperative project in New York State that seeks to promote school bus safety through education and enforcement efforts.