WAMC Northeast Public Radio | [17] The lease with the tourism train was supposed to end in May 2016, and Mr. Hein was working with the Ulster County Legislature and other entities to prepare for future uses of the corridor.[18]. We have a whole slate of really great candidates on the Democratic side and we'll be working hard for my own race and for everyone else's race on the ballot," Metzger said. In 1800, portions of Albany and Ulster Counties were split off to create Greene County. Ulster County Executives; Name Party Term Michael P. Hein: Democratic: January 1, 2009 - February 11, 2019 Adele Reiter: Ulster County purchased the Kingston Professional Arts Building on Broadway which will be converted into a 24 hour crisis stabilization center. 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The Catskill Mountain Railroad has a large amount of its equipment stored in Phoenicia, however much of it is stored on County-owned rail, the County has reportedly sued them for not removing their equipment from the property, the railroad has no way of moving the equipment off of County Property as Phoenicia is cut off from the rest of the United States' rail network, including the rest of the Catskill Mountain Railroad. (Tania Barricklo/Daily Freeman) KINGSTON, N.Y. On the sixth floor of . For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.60 males. KINGSTON, N.Y. On the sixth floor of the Ulster County Office Building, next to the water bottle filling station and among a series of other containers for plastics, paper and single-stream recycling is a bin for the countys newest recycling endeavor. "Every 10 years or so according to our county charter, a commission is to be formed to take a look at it and consider what things need to be amended, how to improve on it. The term runs through 2023. [15] In early 2019, Hein resigned to accept Governor Andrew Cuomo's appointment as commissioner of the state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. Legislative authority is vested in the County Legislature, which consists of 23 members elected from individual districts, as directed by a county charter reapportionment mandate starting in late 2010. Pat Ryan left the Ulster County executive's office for Congress. Recipients of the Ulster County CARES II Small Business Grant award program have been announced, with 42 Ulster County small businesses and nonprofit organizations receiving grants. Submitted by emen on Thu, 2023-04-27 09:35, Submitted by emen on Wed, 2023-04-26 09:53. As of the 2020 census, . Early life, education and career []. [13] After enlisting the help of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the New York State Attorney General's office, Hein brought an end to these releases and forced New York City DEP to pay for an independent damage assessment in order to evaluate the impact of their actions. KINGSTON, N.Y. Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger is calling for revenues generated from a proposed increase in the county's hotel/motel occupancy tax to be dedicated to the county's Coordinates: 4153N 7416W / 41.89N 74.26W / 41.89; -74.26. The Walkway Over the Hudson, the world's longest pedestrian and bicycle bridge which spans the Hudson River, is connected within Ulster County trails.[20]. Arguing for more frequent public scrutiny, the commission has voted to cut the window of time between which the charter will be revisited for further tinkering from ten years to five. It all started when first-term Democratic County Executive Pat Ryan launched a bid for Congress, to serve the rest of the term in New Yorks 19th House district. [14] Metzger took office in 2023. Michael P. Hein (born July 20, 1965) is an American politician who served as the 1st County Executive of Ulster County, serving until February 10, 2019 after having first been elected on November 4, 2008. The population density was 158 inhabitants per square mile (61/km2). In January 2018, Ulster County oversaw the removal of a large portion of the line along the Ashokan Reservoir. Democratic committee members gathered Saturday in Kingston to back a candidate and Metzger took 64 percent of the vote. Zurhellen became a household name in 2019 when he spent the summer walking the entire length of the country. The candidates are set for Novembers Ulster County Executive race. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Louth Ulster Bank customers, especially those whose six month notice period is coming to an end, are being warned they need to act now. KINGSTON, NY - Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has announced a new Ulster County Climate Corps internship program to give young people hands-on experience developing climate policies and programs. Box 1800 Kingston, NY 12401-1800 Signature of Complantant Date: COMPLAINANT INFORMATION. Skyrocketing costs, mental health and addiction crises, a warming climate, reproductive rights under attack, and a lack of economic opportunity for far too many people. [A], In 1809, Sullivan County was split off from Ulster County.[A]. Former state senator and dedicated environmentalist Jen Metzger will be the Democratic candidate for county executive in the November 8 election. In 1797, parts of Otsego and Ulster Counties were split off to create Delaware County.[A]. Ulster County has continued to be a popular vacation destination for many decades. Quigley will run on the Republican and Conservative lines in the race to fill out Ryan's term, which expires December 31st, 2023. Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan has defeated Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro in the special Congressional election in New Yorks 19th district. Kathleen Mihm is chair of the commission. Please join us in supporting and celebrating Public Media Giving Days by donating now! 26KINGSTON, N.Y. Recipients of the Ulster County CARES II Small Business Grant award program have been selected, with 42 small businesses and nonprofit . [25][26], U.S. House of Representatives (2022present), 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries, 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in New York District 19, 2022 New York's 19th congressional district special election, Dobbs v. 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[5][6], Hein cut spending by $6 million, through attrition and privatization,[7][8] and provided a 0% tax increase for 2011[9] He has also promoted tourism initiatives in the county. Ulster County contains a large part of Catskill Park and the Catskill Forest Preserve. The New York State Thruway (I-87) runs northsouth through the county, carrying traffic between New York City and Albany and its surroundings. Presented with petitions from both private and public interests, the group has met 16 times since September 15 of last year to consider changes to the fabric of our . Bypassing the legislature, the commission can place one or two suggestions before the voters at referendum. Arguably the most consequential amendment anticipated to come out of this commission is a possible change to the order of succession when triggered by an outgoing county executive whose term has not expired. (Photo by Lauren Thomas) Democratic candidate for Ulster County executive Jen Metzger, having survived a three-way race for the party nomination by the Ulster County Democratic Committee, will now have to demonstrate her political chops by selling a winning message to the electorate at large in order to defeat Town of Ulster supervisor James . As of the 2020 census, the population was 181,851. The Ulster County Fair has been held in New Paltz for many years and is promoted as "The Best Six Days of Summer". Ulster County Government . Former New York state Senator Jen Metzger won the nod over deputy Ulster County Executive Marc Rider and Ulster County . I've been working on solutions to these problems for many years. In 1987, he received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a special emphasis in Management from Eckerd College. We're using government funds to make housing more accessible and affordable for people. Quigley will run on the Republican and Conservative lines. Ulster County has also played a role in some significant moments in U.S. history. With an accelerated schedule this fall, party primaries were supplanted by an old-fashioned candidate selection process. Seconded by Scott McCarthy of Lloyd, commission member Shannon Harris of Esopus gamely made a motion to form a subcommittee to study the idea. Each offers various recreation opportunities, including hiking, bicycling, skiing, horseback riding, kayaking, rock climbing, hunting and fishing. The programs six projects are aligned with the New York State, program actions as well as County Executive Metzger's. about Ulster County CARES II Small Business Grant Awards Announced, about RELEASE: Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger Advances New County Climate Initiatives for Earth Day, about Ulster County Tourism, Office for Film, and Ulster County Economic Development Launch Special Event Sponsorship Fund. I just want to express my appreciation for fellow candidates, March Gallagher and Marc Rider, and really welcome the opportunity to work with them if I'm elected in November, Metzger added. In explaining his victory, political observers noted that Ryan campaigned strongly in favor of protecting abortion rights in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Substantive. As it is, as it has been, the 23 elected members of the county legislature can make changes to the charter any time they wish, provided that twelve of them can agree on a proposed change, that the county executive doesnt use her veto, and that the change is accepted by the public, which will be asked to weigh in for a vote. In 1992, 1996, and 2000, the party won a plurality, due to strong showings from third parties. Public transportation in Ulster County is provided by Trailways of New York to and from New York City and Albany, and along Routes 28 and 32, by Ulster County Area Transit on major state and U.S. road corridors in the county, and by Kingston Citibus in Kingston. Skyrocketing costs, mental health and addiction crises, a warming climate, reproductive rights under attack, and a lack of economic opportunity for far too many people. [2] The county seat is Kingston. [12][13] He also enacted several environmental protections in Ulster County, committing to fully transition the operations of the county government to renewable energy by 2030 and partnering with SUNY Ulster to promote green energy jobs. Johanna Contreras, appointed deputy county executive in January, is set to become county executive after the current one, Pat Ryan, won Tuesday's contest for the 19th Congressional District seat . State and federal funding were available for a large share of the rehabilitation costs, which were estimated at as much as $20 million. 19.2% were of Italian, 16.8% Irish, 15.5% German, 6.8% English, and 4.7% American ancestry according to Census 2000. I'm incredibly humbled by the outpouring of support I've received from local leaders and members of Ulster County's many. 79 Hurley Ave, Suite 112, Kingston NY 12401 Phone: 845-334-5470 | Fax: 845-334-5434 Hours: M-F 9am-5pm elections@co.ulster.ny.us. Metzger is a former Rosendale town councilor who served in the state Senate from the 42nd district for one term starting in 2019. Let the Ulster County Democratic Committee Know: You're With March! According to local sources, they removed the rail, but have not completely removed the contaminated ties, which raises an environmental issue due to the adjacent Ashokan Reservoir, which supplies drinking water to New York City, and Esopus Creek, both of which provide habitat for much wildlife, including a large population of bald eagles. Ulster County Democrats have nominated their candidate for County Executive. Ryan narrowly defeated Molinaro by 2,858 votes, 51.1%48.8%,[19] which was considered an upset. For the eleven-member roster of mostly ex-politicos who constitute the Ulster County Charter Revision Commission, the task of revising the Ulster County Charter is wrapping up. She said, as a whole, Ulster County each year generates roughly 33,000 tons of organic waste, which is waste generated from mostly food scraps, an amount that makes up about one-third of the countys waste stream. Currently, the Empire State Railway Museum is attempting to construct several storage tracks on their property for the railroad to store their equipment. Interns will also have opportunities to participate in community engagement and fieldwork. Adding insult to the voting publics injury, the awkward timing of these departures resulted in elections held minus primaries. The County is home to many outdoor landscapes, including the Catskill Mountains, the Hudson River, Minnewaska State Park, Catskill Park, Shawangunk Mountains and the Shawangunk Ridge. In 1798, Ulster County's southernmost towns were moved into Orange County to compensate Orange for breaking away its southernmost part to form Rockland County. More information and the application for the program can be found at, https://ulstercountyny.gov/climatecorps2023, is a paid, project-based summer internship program. Deputy Ulster County Executive Marc Rider. The local Lenape indigenous people called themselves Waranawanka, but soon came to be known to the Dutch as the "Esopus Indians" because they were encountered around the settlement known as Esopus. In 2004, John Kerry defeated George W. Bush, 54%43%; in 2008, Barack Obama defeated John McCain, 61%37%; in 2012, Obama defeated Mitt Romney, 60%37%; in 2016, Hillary Clinton defeated Donald Trump, 52%41%; and in 2020, Joe Biden defeated Trump, 60%39%. [7], Ryan served in the United States Army as a military intelligence officer from 2004 to 2009, including two tours in Iraq. Mr. DeGraff has been Controller of the Agency since January 2007, and was appointed Executive Director in 2021. The Ulster Mental Health and Substance Use Urgent Care is open for in-person services 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and virtually, 24/7. I encourage young people who are passionate about the environment and public service to apply for this exciting program.". Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan on a tour of the future home of the county's crisis stabilization center in Kingston on April 26, 2022. Ive been working on solutions to these problems for many years. A lifelong resident of the Capital Region, Ian joined WAMC in late 2008 and became news director in 2013. 2013-2018: Rosendale Town Councilmember. In the summer of 2016, it was announced that the Catskill Mountain Railroad would be allowed to continue its operations between Kingston and Hurley, as well as Phoenicia and Boiceville. [18], In the August 23 special election, Ryan faced Republican nominee and Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro. [4][21], Molinaro and Ryan both ran for Congress again in the general elections in November 2022 for the newly redrawn 19th and 18th districts, respectively. County run recreation areas include the Ulster County Pool in New Paltz and the Ulster Landing Park in Saugerties. The emissions generated from waste are really quite significant, she said, adding that decomposing organic wastes in landfills generates methane, a greenhouse gas that is 86 times more potent than carbon dioxide. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.03. Its a pilot, were going to see how it works, Metzger said, adding that if it proves to be successful the program will be expanded to other county government facilities. Beyond the climate change concerns, Metzger said the program will help reduce the amount of solid waste going to landfills across the state. In a statement, Ryan cited Buttigieg's military service, his "bold progressive vision", and his "moral leadership" as his reasons for support. The county's median household income was $42,551, and the median family income was $51,708. Hein was reared by his parents on their farm in Esopus, New York and attended school in New Paltz. Or it isnt likely to be. Sign up below to find out about upcoming programs first. WHEREAS, County Executive Jen Metzger's Executive Order 1 of 2023 directs the Department of Environment, in coordination with the Department of Public Works and Ulster County Sheriff, to seek grant funding to complete, by 2025, the installation of electric-vehicle charging at County buildings and facilities to support a transition to a zero . James Quigley and Jen Metzger are running to fill the last year of Ryan's term. Michael P. Hein (born July 20, 1965) is an American politician who served as the 1st County Executive of Ulster County, serving until February 10, 2019 after having first been elected on November 4, 2008.Prior to the creation of this position, the 2008 ratification by referendum of the Ulster County Charter, he was the Ulster County Administrator. It is situated along the Hudson River. The human-rights commissioner will have authority over the human-rights commission. There were 77,656 housing units at an average density of 69 per squaremile (27/km2). The county comptroller and finance commissioner are prohibited from outside employment and/or holding other elected positions simultaneously. [6] Two of his West Point classmates are fellow Congressmen John James and Wesley Hunt. Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger to Donate Pay Raise to SUNY Ulster Scholarship Fund. 2023 Ulster County State of the County Address from Ulster County Executive Jen . Some of the west and north of the county is in New York's 19th congressional district, represented by Republican Marc Molinaro. The per capita income for the county was $20,846. With 151 of 164 election Appointing an oversight committee for capital projects over a million dollars. Please apply from Salary.com. In 2013, Ulster County issued the tourism train a "Notice to Cure" citing lease violations. Hein was elected to the position and assumed office in January 2009. Metzger, a Democrat and . After New York 19th District Congressman Antonio Delgado was introduced Tuesday as the states next lieutenant governor, the Democratic candidacy for Novembers congressional election is up for grabs. [12], On January 14, 2020, Ryan endorsed Pete Buttigieg in the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries. In 1683, the Duke of York created 12 counties in his province, one of which was Ulster County, named after Prince James, Duke of York (later King James II of England) whose subsidiary titles included Earl of Ulster. KINGSTON, NY - Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has signed a Local Law passed by the County Legislature to provide salary increases to County elected officials including the County Legislators, Clerk, Sheriff, Comptroller, and . All-or-nothing prevents voters from accepting or rejecting individual changes to the charter. From 2015 to 2017, he was a senior vice president of Dataminr, an artificial intelligence platform. There was even a dashing March 9 Powerpoint presentation led by Town of Ulster supervisor Jim Quigley and Village of New Paltz mayor Tim Rogers on behalf of a huddle of town supervisors and mayors, to do away with the county legislature entirely and replace it. More information and the application for the program can be found at https://ulstercountyny.gov/climatecorps2023. [17], After Delgado resigned from Congress on May 25, 2022, to become lieutenant governor of New York, Ryan announced that he would run in the special election to succeed Delgado. Explicit authority is granted to the county comptroller to audit public-benefit corporations and component units of county government. He served as the representative for New York's 19th congressional district from 2022 to 2023, having been elected in a special election.He previously served as the county executive of Ulster County, New York. Wade. [17] He was sworn in as Ulster County's second County Executive on June 7, 2019.[18].

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