KINGSTON, N.Y. (Nov. 22, 2025) — Ulster County celebrated its first-ever Sojourner Truth Awards on Saturday, recognizing 22 high school students for their courage, resilience, leadership, and community advocacy. The ceremony, held…
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Ulster County Executive Presses State to Act on Boiceville Water Crisis
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger is calling on New York State regulators to intervene immediately as a water outage in Boiceville stretches into its fourth week and longstanding concerns persist over the…
Ulster County Executive Urges Release of Afghan Refugee, Bard Student Detained by ICE
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger is calling for the immediate release of a New Paltz resident and Bard College student who remains detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement despite a determination…
Ulster County Invites Public to Comment on Final Draft of Route Optimization Plan
KINGSTON, N.Y. — The Ulster County Transportation Council (UCTC) and Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT) will present the final draft of the County’s Route Optimization Plan at two public sessions on Thursday,…
Ulster County Resident and Afghan Refugee Ali Faqirzada Detained by ICE, Faces Expedited Removal
An Afghan refugee and Bard College student who fled the Taliban and resettled in Ulster County is now facing deportation after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, sparking outrage and…
Ulster County Housing Action Fund Opens Second Funding Round
KINGSTON, NY – The Ulster County Housing Action Fund (HAF) will open its second funding round on March 7, 2025, offering Ulster County developers and organizations a chance at funding for affordable…
Ulster County Executive Outlines Progress in State of the County Address
Kingston, NY – Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger delivered her 2025 State of the County address on Thursday evening at SUNY Ulster in Stone Ridge, outlining progress on a range of initiatives…
Ulster County Climate Corps Opens Applications for Summer Internships
The Ulster County Climate Corps announced today that applications are open for its third year, offering paid summer internships to individuals aged 16 and older. The program, running from June 9 to…
Ulster County Secures $2M Grant for New Emergency Center
Ulster County has been awarded a $2 million grant from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to support the construction of a new, energy-efficient Emergency Communications Center. The…