From The Executive's Desk

  • 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.”  
  • Ulster County Bridge Dedication in the Memory of Sheriff Michael LaPaglia
    Posted: August 27, 2019
    PHOENICIA, N.Y. – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan, joined by members of the Ulster County Legislature and Shandaken town officials, announced the dedication of the Bridge Street Bridge in Phoenicia as the “Sheriff Michael LaPaglia Memorial Bridge” in honor of the former Ulster County Sheriff. The bridge, which crosses the Esopus Creek on County Route 40, is one of only two access routes to the Shandaken hamlet of Phoenicia. 
  • Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan Announces Comprehensive Coordinated Implementation of New York State's Red Flag Law
    Posted: August 23, 2019
    Ulster Among First to Launch Countywide Partnership Between Government, Law Enforcement and Educators to Enact the New Extreme Risk Protection 
  • Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan Breaks Ground on Public Safety Training Center
    Posted: August 21, 2019
    TOWN OF ULSTER, N.Y. –  Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan, members of the Ulster County Legislature, members of organized labor, and representatives of the volunteer firefighter community today broke ground on the new Public Safety Training Center on Ulster Landing Road in the Town of Ulster. This ground breaking signifies the start of construction of the new three-story concrete building that will house the state-of-the-art burn facility.
  • Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan Signs “Term Limits” Legislation
    Posted: August 14, 2019
    KINGSTON, N.Y. – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan signed into law a historic bill creating term limits for Ulster County elected officials. Under the new law, County Legislators’ can serve for no more than six full terms and no person shall serve as County Executive or Comptroller for more than three full terms. 
  • County Executive Pat Ryan Announces Countywide Action to Combat Tick-Borne Illnesses
    Posted: August 9, 2019
    Kingston, N.Y. – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan today announced a new countywide plan to combat tick-borne diseases. The plan, which is being implemented across multiple County departments and mediums, aims to inform Ulster County residents of the proper precautions they can take when participating in outdoor activities. 
  • Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan Announces "Connect Ulster" Initiative
    Posted: August 6, 2019
    Kingston, N.Y. – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan today announced the launch of the county’s new digital outreach initiative, “Connect Ulster.” Connect Ulster will better enable residents to engage County Government and the County Executive directly. A multi-platform social media and digital outreach effort, Connect Ulster will provide a space for residents to make requests for services along with sharing feedback and ideas. 
  • Statement from Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan on the Powassan Virus
    Posted: August 1, 2019
    “On behalf of the county we send our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of our neighbor who passed away. Although exceedingly rare, the Powassan virus and other tick-borne diseases are a serious threat and I encourage everyone to be extra vigilant when taking part in outdoor activities. I have directed our Health Commissioner and County departments to take every step necessary to help prevent the spread of tick-borne diseases including the implementation of an expanded public awareness campaign.” ###
  • Ulster County Health Department Confirms Powassan Virus Fatality
    Posted: August 1, 2019
    Kingston, N.Y. – The Ulster County Department of Health was notified today that an Ulster County resident passed away from the Powassan virus, a rare and often serious disease spread by infected ticks. This is the first known case of an individual diagnosed with the Powassan virus in New York State this year. The resident, who lives in Gardiner, had additional underlying health conditions and passed away earlier this week.