From The Executive's Desk

  • Ulster County Pat Ryan Presents 2020 Budget Plan to Move Ulster Forward
    Posted: October 3, 2019
    2020 Executive Budget includes programs and initiatives aligned with Ryan’s top five priorities and reduces the County’s property tax levy to the lowest level in a decade
  • Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan Announces the County's First Ever Green Careers Academy as a Part of his 2020 Budget Plan
    Posted: October 2, 2019
    The Ulster County Green Careers Academy at SUNY Ulster in Kingston and Stone Ridge will offer free and reduced tuition and provide an opportunity for residents to train and prepare for green career opportunities
  • Ulster County Executive Ryan Announces Packed Fall Lineup at the Restorative Justice and Community Empowerment Center
    Posted: September 27, 2019
    KINGSTON, N.Y. – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan today announced a packed fall lineup at the Restorative Justice and Community Empowerment Center (RJCEC), including a variety of seminars and groups focusing on employability, self-improvement, and as well as new comprehensive programming designed to help break the cycle of general poverty.
  • Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan Announces New Opioid Awareness Campaign
    Posted: September 24, 2019
    Campaign to include be heard across Countywide radio spots, billboards and social media  KINGSTON, N.Y. – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan today announced a new public awareness campaign on the dangers of prescription opioids, including radio, billboards, and social media ads. This public awareness campaign is a part of County Executive Ryan’s ‘Big Five’ priorities, to ramp up Countywide efforts to combat the opioid epidemic.
  • Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan Proclaims Global Climate Strike Day
    Posted: September 20, 2019
    The County also participated in the United Nations Climate Restoration Forum as a part of County Executive Ryan’s “Green New Deal” for Ulster County. Kingston, N.Y. – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan issued a proclamation declaring that today, September 20th, will be recognized across the County as a Global Climate Strike as a part of the County’s continued commitment to urge action on climate. 
  • Ulster County Leads in Electric Vehicles and Promotes Zero-Emissions Vehicle as a Part of National Drive Electric Week
    Posted: September 12, 2019
    The County has been awarded a rebate for clean vehicle purchases under the NYDEC’s Municipal Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) and ZEV Infrastructure Rebate Program and will participate in National Drive Electric Week     
  • Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan Announces Ulster 2040 Working Group on Economic, Community and Workforce Development
    Posted: September 12, 2019
    Ulster 2040 will work to evaluate Ulster’s economy and position the County to invest in our strengths to expand our economic success for all 
  • Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan Commits Ulster To Be a Voter Friendly County
    Posted: September 11, 2019
    County Executive Ryan establishes a new voter registration form distribution policy and reminds residents of new early voting law KINGSTON, N.Y. – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan today unveiled a new voter registration directive and public awareness campaign aimed at reminding residents of the changes in law that allow for early voting. For the first time, Ulster County voters will now be able to vote before Election Day at any of seven specific early voting sites throughout the county.
  • Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan Appoints Lisa Berger to Lead Economic Development
    Posted: September 9, 2019
    KINGSTON, N.Y. – County Executive Pat Ryan announced today the appointment of Lisa Berger to be the new Director of Economic Development. Berger, who served as the Director of the Ulster County Office of Employment and Training for the last five years, previously worked as the Deputy Director of Tourism as well as the Director of the New Paltz Chamber of Commerce. Berger will take over the position currently held by Suzanne Holt who departs County service at the end of this week for a new opportunity in the private sector.
  • Back to School
    Posted: September 4, 2019
    County Executive Pat Ryan Announces Campaign to Remind Residents about School Bus Safety  Kingston, N.Y. – As students around Ulster County head back to school this week, Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan today unveiled a new public awareness campaign aimed at reminding motorists, parents and students that school is open and to exercise caution and follow the rules for school bus safety. UCAT buses around Ulster County will feature the new campaign. 
  • Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan Appoints Susan Koppenhaver to lead the Ulster County Office for the Aging
    Posted: September 3, 2019
    Kingston, N.Y. – County Executive Pat Ryan announced today the appointment of Susan Koppenhaver to be the new Director of the Office for the Aging. Koppenhaver, who has over 25 years of health administrative experience, previously served as the President of the Ulster County Office for the Aging Advisory Board. 
  • Statement from Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan on the Passing of Former Senator Bill Larkin
    Posted: September 1, 2019
      KINGSTON, N.Y. - "Senator Bill Larkin committed his life to serving his community and his country with valor and integrity. For decades he fought for his constituents, including those in Ulster County. He was a committed public servant who represented his district, state and country with honor and will be sincerely missed. On behalf of Ulster County, I send my deepest condolences to the Larkin family.”