KINGSTON, N.Y. - County Executive Patrick K. Ryan announced today the appointment of Tomasine Oliphant to be the new Director of the Ulster County Office of Employment and Training. Oliphant comes to this role with extensive higher education and experience in social work and leadership, previously serving as a Student Resource Navigator at Dutchess County Community College where she supported students in need with college and job search processes.
From The Executive's Desk
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Posted: December 10, 2019
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Posted: December 7, 2019KINGSTON, N.Y. - “I applaud the recent decision in State Supreme Court regarding Joseph Karolys. His reckless actions have threatened the health and public safety of the residents of Saugerties. This decision will allow us to take the necessary steps against someone who has shown deep disdain for their neighbors, the environment, and the law. As County Executive, I will not stand by idly as someone pollutes and disrespects our community. Ulster County will not now or ever tolerate dumping and those who wish to pollute our County.
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Posted: December 6, 2019KINGSTON, N.Y. – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan announced that the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is now open. HEAP makes funding available to help seniors age sixty and over and low-income and working families pay their heating bills.
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Posted: December 4, 2019Ulster County Legislature adopts the 2020 Budget
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Posted: December 4, 2019KINGSTON, N.Y. – County Executive Pat Ryan announced today that Family of Woodstock is now providing ongoing and discreet, one-on-one trainings in the delivery of Naloxone. Naloxone is a medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent overdose by opioids such as heroin, morphine, and oxycodone. It blocks opioid receptor sites, reversing the toxic effects of the overdose. The medication is administered through intranasal spray. Once trained, individuals with health insurance can access a Naloxone kit at most pharmacies.
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Posted: December 2, 2019UCAT Suspending Service Today County Warming Center in Kingston to Remain Open 24 hours a Day Through 9 a.m. Wednesday Kingston, NY – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan has declared a weather-related emergency for Ulster County today, closing all non-emergency County offices and services (excluding emergency and weather-essential personnel and services) while urging all residents to avoid any travel and take extra precautions throughout the duration of the storm.
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Posted: December 1, 2019Kingston, NY – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan today met with Ulster County dispatch and highway workers and management and has maintained close coordination with utility companies and State officials in preparation for two days of potentially extreme winter weather. He also urged all County residents to exercise extreme caution if they need to go outside and avoid any travel to the extent possible.
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Posted: November 30, 2019Encourages Residents To Limit Travel and Have Emergency Preparedness Items on Hand Kingston, NY – With parts of Ulster County expected to get between 8 to 18 inches of snow from Sunday into Monday, Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan today announced the opening of the Ulster County Warming Center. Located at 2nda Iglesia La Mision Church in the City of Kingston starting at 7:00 p.m. this evening, Saturday, November 30, the center will remain open 24 hours through 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 4.
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Posted: November 29, 2019Committee will work to ensure Ulster County is properly represented for redistricting and federal funding distribution
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Posted: November 26, 2019KINGSTON, N.Y. - Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan today delivered a veto message to Resolution No. 374. The resolution was passed by a single vote at the November 19 session of the Ulster County Legislature and was presented as a conflict resolution measure, but has also been questioned by good government experts and described as retaliatory by legislators. It also would improperly set different standards for various elected officials in the County.
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Posted: November 25, 2019Partisan Legislative Proposals Would Gut Funding for County’s New Department of Economic Development, Department of the Environment, and Eliminate Critical Position Promoting Diversity in The County Workforce
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Posted: November 22, 2019The historic Ashokan Rail Trail opening marks the first public access in over 100 years to the North Shore of the Ashokan Reservoir. Two additional parking lots will be added.
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