From The Executive's Desk

  • The Felice Brothers Come Home to Play the Ulster County Fair
    Posted: July 28, 2019
    The Felice Brothers Come Home to Play the Ulster County Fair  New Paltz, N.Y. – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan today announced that the Felice Brothers, a nationally recognized Americana band that was featured two months ago in Rolling Stone Magazine, will headline the Ulster County Fair on Thursday night, August 1st at 8pm.
  • Ulster County Dedicates Rochester Bridge In The Memory of Arthur D. Lapp, Sr.
    Posted: July 26, 2019
    Ulster County Dedicates Rochester Bridge In The Memory of Arthur D. Lapp, Sr. TOWN OF ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan announces today the dedication of the County Route 6 bridge in Alligerville as the Arthur D. Lapp, Sr. Memorial Bridge in honor of the fire district’s former chief. The bridge carries County Route 6 over the Rondout Creek in the Town of Rochester.
  • Statement from Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan on the Ulster County Fair
    Posted: July 25, 2019
    Statement from Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan on the Ulster County Fair
  • Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan Directs Cease and Desist Order Against Saugerties Polluter
    Posted: July 24, 2019
    Test Uncover Illegal Dumping of Heavy Metals and Pesticides Kingston, N.Y. – Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan today announced the issuance of an order to immediately cease and desist the dumping of dangerous materials at the Keryols properties in Saugerties. The order, issued through the County Health Department, requires that the properties stop receiving, “construction and demolition debris contaminated with heavy metals and pesticides.” The order asks for an immediate end to such practices.
  • Ulster County Office Building Will Be Open as an Emergency Cooling Center this Weekend
    Posted: July 18, 2019
    Ulster County Office Building Will Be Open as an Emergency Cooling Center this Weekend  Kingston, N.Y. – With temperatures expected in the high 90’s, Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan is opening up the County Office Building this weekend for those who may need a place to cool off. The first floor of the Ulster County Office Building will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00AM to 8:00PM. Additionally, cooling locations are being set up throughout Ulster County with the assistance of municipal governments. 
  • Ulster County Kicks Off the Bring Your Own Bag Act
    Posted: July 12, 2019
    New Law Banning Single-Use Carry-Out Plastic Bags at Most Retail Locations Goes Into Effect on Monday KINGSTON, N.Y. - Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan, joined by members of the Ulster County Legislature and Judith Enck, former U.S. EPA Regional Administrator, gathered on Friday to kick-off of the Ulster County Bring Your Own Bag Act.  The event was held at the Kingston Plaza and highlighted the readiness of local businesses and consumers for the new law, which goes into effect on Monday.
  • Statement from County Executive Pat Ryan on the Passing of Legislator James Maloney
    Posted: July 11, 2019
    Statement from County Executive Pat Ryan on the Passing of Legislator James Maloney “I am saddened by the passing of Legislator James Maloney. Legislator Maloney dedicated his life to public service. As an elected official and as an employee of the Town of Ulster and Town of Kingston, he committed himself to enhancing the communities that he grew up in and that he loved. I send my deepest condolences to his wife Brenda and the rest of his family.” 
  • County Executive Pat Ryan Commits to Reducing Opioid Fatalities by 50% in Two Years
    Posted: July 11, 2019
    County Executive Pat Ryan Commits to Reducing Opioid Fatalities by 50% in Two Years Announces Nearly $3 Million in Grant Funding 
  • Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan Appoints Clint Johnson as County Attorney
    Posted: July 8, 2019
    Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan Appoints Clint Johnson as County Attorney Kingston, N.Y. – County Executive Pat Ryan announced the appointment of Clint Johnson as Ulster County Attorney. Johnson, who was serving as acting-County Attorney, has been with the County Attorney’s office since 2009.
  • County Executive Pat Ryan Announces That Police Agencies Across Ulster County Will Step Up DWI Enforcement Efforts During The Fourth of July Holiday
    Posted: July 2, 2019
    County Executive Pat Ryan Announces That Police Agencies Across Ulster County Will Step Up DWI Enforcement Efforts During The Fourth of July Holiday  
  • Ulster County Executive Creates New Innovation Team to Make County Government More Responsive and Responsible
    Posted: July 2, 2019
    Assistant County Executive Tim Weidemann Appointed to Lead Unit as Director of Innovation
  • County Executive Pat Ryan and Mayor Steve Noble Kickoff UCAT Expansion
    Posted: July 1, 2019
    County Executive Pat Ryan and Mayor Steve Noble Kickoff UCAT Expansion KINGSTON, N.Y. - Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan and City of Kingston Mayor Steve Noble kicked off the new Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT) expansion by taking the bus and listening to riders. Starting today, all routes within the City of Kingston are free through 2019 and riders will now have access to free Wi-Fi.