Final 2020 sales tax receipts fell short of budgeted revenues by over $1 million, but did represent a small year-over-year increase from 2019 to 2020
The numbers reaffirm the County’s ability to respond to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis and the positive impact of federal stimulus support
From The Executive's Desk
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Posted: February 17, 2021
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Posted: February 16, 2021Ulster County will become one of the first counties in the country to undertake a large-scale universal basic income pilot program Funded through the generosity of community donations, Ulster County will be providing 100 qualifying households with direct relief payments of $500 a month for an entire year County Executive Ryan outlined his first of three major initiatives that will simultaneously protect our environment, boost our economy, and help realize a Green New Deal in Ulster County
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Posted: February 11, 2021List will allow residents to pre-register for the vaccine, prioritize residents based on health risk, and provide an estimated timeline for available vaccines Starting Monday, Ulster County will have over 120,000 residents eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, but has only received 12,000 total doses from New York State This week, Ulster County received 1,500 vaccines from NYS, a 20% reduction from last week
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Posted: February 10, 2021The change would assist restaurants owners, workers, and the local economy struggling from COVID-19 during the slower winter months Only 1.4 percent of COVID-19 cases were attributed to restaurants and bars
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Posted: February 9, 2021Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, opioid-related fatalities increased by 94% in 2020 County Executive Ryan has now dedicated $2.7 million dollars in unprecedented funding over the past two years in opioid prevention spending and grant funding Since 2018, the overdose fatality rate has been cut nearly in half due to County programs that support harm reduction, connections to care strategies, and intervention
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Posted: February 5, 2021“Today we were notified by the New York State Health Department that an Ulster County resident has tested positive for the UK strain of COVID-19. This is a critical reminder that while we have made great strides in fighting this virus, we are far from out of the woods yet. I ask that all residents remain vigilant and proactive to blunt any further spread of the virus. We must continue to social distance, wear masks, avoid gatherings, and take all precautions necessary.
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Posted: February 2, 2021The Justice and Reform Plan includes sections on ending mass incarceration, strengthening oversight and accountability, addressing systemic racial bias, and healing the relationship between the public and the police
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Posted: February 2, 2021The Justice and Reform Plan includes sections on ending mass incarceration, strengthening oversight and accountability, addressing systemic racial bias, and healing the relationship between the public and the police
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Posted: February 1, 2021
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Posted: January 29, 2021Ulster County to recoup $1,584,022 in unclaimed funds from the Public Defender's Office dating back from 2014 through 2019 These funds were available to the County to provide equitable coverage for defendants in the justice system who cannot provide for their own defense
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Posted: January 28, 2021As a part of the next phase of Project Resilience, County Executive Ryan announces funding to go towards local food pantries This funding will provide roughly 120,000 additional meals for residents bringing the total meals through Project Resilience to nearly half a million
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Posted: January 26, 2021Ulster County is partnering with pharmacies, faith leaders, and community leaders to ensure vaccines are provided to eligible members of our disenfranchised communities Ulster County Office for the Aging will be assisting seniors without computer access to sign up for vaccination information UCAT will offer free transportation for residents going to a vaccination appointment
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