County Executive Mike Hein reminds residents of the importance of receiving their flu vaccination during influenza season. County Executive Hein received his flu vaccination last week at the Ulster County Office Building to demonstrate the importance of preventing the spread of the virus. He received his flu shot alongside dozens of County employees as part of the County’s initiative to provide employees annual flu shots. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends annual vaccinations for everyone, 6 months of age and older.

 S&P Global Ratings Affirmed The County’s AA Rating And Listed Its Outlook As StableKingston, N.Y. – Ulster County Executive Mike Hein is pleased to announce that S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Ulster County’s AA bond rating.  According to S&P Global Ratings, the AA bond rating is due to the County’s “strong management,” “strong budgetary performance,” “strong budgetary flexibility” and “very strong liquidity.”

Kingston, N.Y. – The Ulster County Fire Service, which includes 50 departments throughout the County, is one step closer to having comprehensive county-wide training at a state-of-the-art fire training center.  A fire training center was proposed as part of County Executive Mike Hein’s comprehensive F.I.R.S.T. (Firefighter, Investment, Recruitment, Service, and Training) Program.  The F.I.R.S.T. Program formed the Ulster County Fire Training Center Task Force that made an initial recommendation to locate the Fire Training Center on a site off of Cottekill Road in Stone Ridge.

Ulster County’s 7th Annual Cultural Heritage Week Includes Activities And Special Events Offered By Historical And Cultural Organizations Throughout The County

“This morning many of us learned of the tragic shooting and the horror that unfolded at a concert in Las Vegas.  We offer our deepest condolences to the people of Las Vegas and extend our hearts and prayers to those who were injured and their loved-ones, and the families of the victims as they experience an unspeakable grief so that they may find comfort during this difficult time.  Out of respect and mourning, I have ordered that all County flags be lowered to half-staff in remembrance of those who lost their lives as a result of this senseless act.