Former County Clerk Nina Postupack Honored with Dedication Ceremony
Published on October 20, 2025
Ulster County Honors Former County Clerk Nina Postupack with Dedication Ceremony and Archives Gallery Naming
KINGSTON, NY - Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger and Acting County Clerk Taylor Bruck joined family, colleagues, and local officials today to honor the late 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.
Held on the second floor of the County Office Building — where Postupack spent the vast majority of her career — the ceremony featured remarks from County Executive Metzger, Senator Michelle Hinchey, Acting Clerk Bruck, and Nina’s husband, Duane. The ceremony was followed by a ribbon cutting hosted by the Ulster County Chamber of Commerce, and the space was then opened to the public for an open house, giving residents the opportunity to pay tribute to a beloved public servant whose legacy continues to inspire.
“Nina was a shining example of the very best qualities of a public servant, with an unfailing commitment to the highest standard of service and to treating every individual that walked through the doors of this building with compassion, kindness, fairness, and respect,” said County Executive Metzger. "Dedicating the second floor archives gallery in Nina's name is a fitting tribute to her extraordinary career, her dedicated work to preserve our history, and the deep impact she had on our County.”
“The Nina Postupack Archives Gallery is a fitting tribute to a leader whose vision reshaped the County Clerk’s Office,” said Acting County Clerk Taylor Bruck. “Nina’s commitment to service, education, and preservation elevated the standard of county government. Her work continues to echo through every record preserved, every student inspired, and every resident served.”
“Nina Postupack was a faithful, dedicated and compassionate leader whose unwavering service enriched the lives of the people of Ulster County,” said Duane Postupack. “As the first female County Clerk in the county’s history, she broke barriers with grace, integrity, and a deep commitment to public service. Her vision and tireless efforts ensured that Ulster County’s rich history would be preserved and shared with pride. This second-floor archival dedication stands as a lasting tribute to Nina’s strength, spirit, and devotion — a reflection of her legacy and her lifelong commitment to making our history accessible and meaningful to all generations.”
Postupack began her career in the County Clerk’s office in 1979, was appointed Deputy County Clerk of the Recording Department in 1982, Chief Deputy Clerk in 1990, and Acting Clerk in 2005. She made history in 2006 when she was elected Ulster County Clerk, becoming the first woman elected to a Countywide office in Ulster County. She retired in August 2024, leaving behind a legacy of excellence, integrity, and dedication.
The dedication of the Archives Gallery follows a unanimous resolution by the Ulster County Legislature earlier this year to rename the second floor of the County Office Building in honor of Nina Postupack. This action came in response to a resolution submitted by County Executive Jen Metzger proposing that the entire County Office Building bear Postupack’s name — a reflection of her extraordinary legacy and decades of service to Ulster County.
The gallery wall on the second floor of the County Office Building now stands as a lasting symbol of Postupack’s contributions to public service and her tireless efforts to preserve Ulster County’s rich history.