The ‘Buy Local’ Program Promotes Area Businesses, Saves Consumers Money 

Kingston, NY- Get ready to save money. Ulster County Executive Michael P. Hein is pleased to announce the rollout of the Ulster County Advantage Program. Just in time for the holiday shopping season, the program aims to encourage Ulster County residents to “buy local.”

The Proposed Closing Would Adversely Affect Delivery Of All Classes Of Mail As Well As Over 350 Current Employees

Kingston, NY — Today, Ulster County Executive Mike Hein filed a resolution with the Ulster County Legislature which urges Congressional intervention into the proposed closure of the United States Postal Service’s Mid-Hudson Processing and Distribution Center.  The facility employs over 350 individuals and is estimated to generate $33.5 million in labor income and $4.5 million in business income to the Mid-Hudson region.