Kingston, N.Y. – Today, Ulster County Executive Mike Hein continued the tradition of appointing strong leaders with broad experience and well-rounded backgrounds to lead Ulster County Departments when he named Thomas Jackson to be the next Commissioner of the Ulster County Department of Public Works. Currently, he serves as the Director of the Ulster County Real Property Tax Service Agency. Upon assuming the role of Commissioner he will oversee over 200 departmental employees.
From The Executive's Desk
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Posted: July 17, 2017
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Posted: July 7, 2017Ulster County’s “Zero Tolerance” Anti-Fraud, Waste And Abuse Program Kingston, N.Y. – Ulster County Executive Mike Hein announces that two arrests were made under the County’s “Zero Tolerance” Anti-Fraud, Waste and Abuse Program.
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Posted: July 5, 2017“Opioid addiction has devastated countless families across our nation, and the frightening reality is that our community has not been spared. In order to impact a problem as serious and complex as this, Ulster County Government and so many partners from all walks of life have worked tirelessly to improve supports for education, treatment, and recovery. And though not a panacea, part of any comprehensive solution must include getting excess opioid-based prescription medications off our streets, as it often serves as a gateway to heroin.
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Posted: June 22, 2017“The scary truth is that many heroin addicts get their start by abusing legal prescription drugs and some by simply stealing excess medication from their parents, grandparents or neighbors. As we continue to combat the national heroin crisis, I strongly believe that as part of a comprehensive plan, New York State must take meaningful action to reduce the amount of opioid based prescription drugs sitting in medicine cabinets in every community.
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Posted: June 12, 2017Ellenville/Saugerties, N.Y. – County Executive Mike Hein announces and congratulates the winners of Ulster County’s 3rd Annual Teen Dating Violence Video Contest.
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Posted: June 9, 2017Kingston, N.Y. – After consultation and agreement with the leadership of the Ulster County Legislature, Ulster County Executive Mike Hein has directed the County Attorney to commence litigation against major pharmaceutical companies due to their deceptive and aggressive marketing, and other actions that have fueled the national opioid crisis and affected Ulster County’s residents.
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Posted: June 7, 2017Saugerties, NY- The Saugerties Performing Arts Factory (SPAF) was the setting for the 2017 Ulster County Executive’s Art Awards. Arts Mid-Hudson hosted the gala event which drew more than 150 people to witness County Executive Mike Hein present awards to 10 artists for their outstanding contributions to the art community.
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Posted: June 2, 2017“On the heels of the President’s ill-advised and reckless decision to remove the United States from the landmark Paris climate change accord, an agreement that includes every other country on earth except Nicaragua and Syria, we must now further enhance our local environmental efforts that are already at the forefront of our state. In many ways Ulster County is viewed as the environmental conscience of New York State: whether it is our early and strong opposition to fracking; extensive commitment to alternative fuel vehicles; becoming the
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Posted: June 1, 2017Ulster County’s “Zero Tolerance” Program Kingston, N.Y. – Ulster County Executive Mike Hein announces that two arrests were made under the County’s “Zero Tolerance” Anti-Fraud, Waste and Abuse Program.
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Posted: May 31, 2017Ground-Breaking Proposal Establishes Model Campaign Finance Reform, Transparency And Accountability That Is Lauded By Statewide Good Government Groups Kingston, N.Y. – Joined by officials from New York State’s leading Good Government groups, County Legislators and others, County Executive Mike Hein unveiled a ground breaking comprehensive campaign finance reform proposal that looks to reform money in politics at the local level and make sure that democracy is open and available to everyone.
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Posted: May 24, 2017May 21st – May 27th
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Posted: May 23, 2017The State Law Will Require Large Chain Pharmacies To Accept Unused Portions Of Prescription Drugs and Help In The Fight Against Heroin
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