“Having met firsthand with many families who have been devastated by the scourge of addiction, I understand that their pain is immeasurable.  The important and thoughtful work of the Committee provides valuable insight to assist in the expansion of the fight against this dreadful

Kingston, NY- Today at the Kingston Center of SUNY Ulster, Ulster County Executive Mike Hein was joined by Commissioner of Health and Mental Health Dr. Carol Smith and other members of the HEART Safe Committee to present SUNY Ulster’s President, Dr. Alan P.

“It is with profound sadness that I learned of the passing of Vito Dispensa.  He was a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corp and Commander of American Legion Post 193 in the Town of Lloyd as well as 2nd

September 7 – September 13 Kingston, NY – In an ongoing effort to help prevent suicide through awareness and education, Ulster County Executive Mike Hein joined leaders from throughout the nation in recognizing September 7-13 as Suicide Prevention Week. This year’s theme is “Preventing Suicide: Reaching Out and Saving Lives,” which focuses on raising awareness that suicide is a major preventable cause of premature death on a global level.

Kingston, N.Y. – Ulster County Executive Mike Hein has signed an historic seven year memorandum of agreement between Ulster County and the Ulster County Deputy Sheriff’s PBA, including the Ulster County Superior Officers Unit (SOU).  These bargaining units represent 83 deputies and officers within the Ulster County Sheriff’s Department.  Pursuant to the agreement, which cover the years 2010 through 2017, the employees represented by the PBA and the SOU will receive an annual 2% wage increase with no retroactive payments due for January 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013.