County Executive Metzger Takes Action on Food Access Emergency Published on October 30, 2025 With no federal SNAP funding after Oct. 31 due to shutdown, Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger takes action on food access emergency. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Community Safety, County Executive, Health & Lifestyle
Ulster County Executive Urges Release of Detained New Paltz Resident Published on October 28, 2025 Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger sent a letter to the Newark ICE Field Office urging the immediate release of Ali Sajad Faqirzada, a New Paltz resident and full-time computer science student at Bard College, who is currently being held in detention despite being granted a Credible Fear determination by immigration authorities. Tagged as: , Announcements, County Executive
Final Draft of Route Optimization Plan to be Presented to Public Nov 6 Published on October 23, 2025 The Ulster County Transportation Council (UCTC) and Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT) are inviting the public to review and comment on a new set of proposed bus routes and schedules as part of a Route Optimization Plan. The final draft scenario outlining how transit service could evolve in Ulster County will be introduced at two public sessions on Thursday, November 6. Tagged as: , Announcements, Public Notices
County Offers Free Reflective Vests During Pedestrian Safety Month Published on October 23, 2025 As part of Ulster County Government’s continued traffic safety efforts, County Executive Jen Metzger, in cooperation with the Ulster County Transportation Council and Ulster County Traffic Safety Board, are giving out 1,000 yellow reflective vests at different locations across the County. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety
Public Input Sessions for Sustainable Tourism Plan Announced Published on October 21, 2025 Ulster County Tourism invites residents, business owners, and community stakeholders to help shape the future of tourism in Ulster County by participating in a series of public input sessions for the County’s Sustainable Tourism Strategic Plan. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle
County Executive’s Recommendations to Fund Housing Projects Approved Published on October 21, 2025 The Ulster County Legislature has approved County Executive Jen Metzger’s recommendations to award $3.15 million in funding through the Housing Action Fund for seven affordable and supportive housing projects in Ulster County. Tagged as: , Announcements, County Executive, Housing
Former County Clerk Nina Postupack Honored with Dedication Ceremony Published on October 20, 2025 Many joined today to honor Nina Postupack, former Ulster County Clerk, with a dedication ceremony at the Ulster County Office Building. The ceremony marked the official unveiling of the newly named Nina A. Postupack Archives Gallery, a permanent tribute to Postupack’s 45 years of distinguished public service and her lifelong commitment to historical preservation. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Honours & Celebration
CE Metzger Invited to Testify at Roundtable on NY's Climate Targets Published on October 17, 2025 Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger was asked to provide testimony and participate in a virtual roundtable on Monday convened by New York State Senators Liz Krueger and Pete Harckham, the Chairs of the Senate Finance and Environmental Conservation Committees, respectively, to discuss steps that need to be taken to meet the emissions reduction targets of the NYS Climate Leadership and Community Pr Tagged as: , County Executive, Environment
Statewide Municipal Environmental Conference to be Held in Kingston Published on October 09, 2025 The Ulster County Department of the Environment, in partnership with the Ulster County Environmental Management Council, invites local environmental commissions, task forces, and councils — as well as municipal officials and community members — to attend the 2025 New York State Association of Conservation Commissions (NYSACC) Conference on the Environment. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Events & Activities
County Executive Recommends Seven Projects for Funding through HAF Published on October 08, 2025 Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has recommended $3.15 million in support from the Ulster County Housing Action Fund to support six affordable housing projects and one youth emergency housing project. Tagged as: , Announcements, County Executive, Housing