KINGSTON, N.Y. — Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger and Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT) will hold a virtual listening session on Wednesday, Oct. 8, to gather feedback from riders on recent route…
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Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger Calls EPA’s Proposed Repeal of Endangerment Finding ‘Reckless’ and ‘Dangerous’
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger spoke out this morning against a federal proposal to roll back climate protections, calling the move “reckless” and “dangerous” during a virtual public hearing before the U.S….
Ulster County Officials Condemn Data Breach by Employee Benefits Consultant Alera Group
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger and County Comptroller March Gallagher are speaking out following a cybersecurity breach involving Alera Group, the vendor responsible for administering employee health benefits for County government employees….
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger Announces Transition in Chief Diversity Officer Role
KINGSTON, NY – Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger announced today that Dina Suggs, a Kingston resident and veteran public servant, will take over as the County’s Chief Diversity Officer on August 4….
Ulster County Legislature Approves Elizabeth Manor Property Transfer for New Affordable Housing Cooperative
KINGSTON, NY (July 16, 2025) — A long-vacant property in Kingston is one step closer to transformation, as the Ulster County Legislature voted Monday night to approve the transfer of the County-owned…
Ulster County Executive Pushes Back on ‘Sanctuary Jurisdictions’ List: “We Are in Full Compliance with Federal Law”
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger is speaking out after Ulster was named in a controversial list published last week by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which categorized nearly 400…
Ulster County Becomes First US County to Establish Sister Community with Ukraine
Ulster County has taken a historic step in support of Ukraine, becoming the first county in the United States to establish a “Sister Community” agreement with a region in the war-torn nation….
Ulster County Moves to Block Short-Term Rentals From ADU Tax Break
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has signed a law granting tax incentives for residents who build an accessory dwelling unit on their property, but not without reservations. She wants to amend the…