Ulster County Officials say Hidden Camera Found Outside UCAT Building
The camera belonged to Comptroller March Gallagher, who cited credible allegations of time record falsification. The case is under review by the County Attorney's Office.
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Open Space Institute Acquires 440 Acres at Mt. Cathalia, Plans Addition to Minnewaska State Park
The property will be transferred to New York State, expanding the park to over 24,000 acres.
Ulster County Offers Funding for Youth Programs
Ulster County is accepting applications for funding to support programs serving young people during the 2026-2027 program year. The Office of Children and Family Services Reimbursement Grant Funding is available to organizations providing youth services and opportunities in Ulster County. Applications are due Sept. 15, 2026, for programs operating from Oct. 1, 2026, through Sept. […]
Ulster County Ellenville Begins Study of Possible Village Dissolution Amid Financial Pressures
ELLENVILLE, N.Y. — The Village of Ellenville is beginning a study of what it would take to dissolve the village government, a process Mayor Evan Trent says is being undertaken to better understand the financial and service implications — not as a decision to eliminate the village. The proposal was discussed Aug. 10 during a […]
Ulster County to Hold Economic Futures Summit Oct. 27
KINGSTON, N.Y. — Ulster County will host an Economic Futures Summit on Oct. 27 at SUNY New Paltz, bringing together educators, students, employers, workforce organizations, government leaders, labor and community partners to discuss the county’s economic future. The full-day summit will focus on strengthening connections between education and industries in Ulster County and creating clearer […]
Ulster County Federal Government Cancels Ulster County Naturalization Ceremony for Second Time
A naturalization ceremony in Ulster County scheduled for September has been canceled by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the second time the federal agency has called off a ceremony in the county. USCIS told the Ulster County Clerk’s Office there were not enough eligible candidates to hold the ceremony. A ceremony planned for December 12, […]
Ulster County Launches Revolving Loan Fund for Small Businesses, Nonprofits
KINGSTON, N.Y. — Ulster County has launched a revolving loan fund offering low-interest financing to help small businesses and nonprofit organizations expand, make capital improvements and bridge funding gaps. The program, administered through the Ulster County Economic Development Alliance in partnership with the Ulster County Department of Economic Development, offers fixed-rate loans ranging from $7,500 […]
Ulster County Borscht Belt Fest: Comedy, Cuisine, and Culture This Weekend in Ellenville
The grand hotels that once dotted the Catskills are mostly gone, but the culture they created—where comedians and musicians honed their craft, and generations of families spent their summers—continues to shape the region’s identity. This weekend in Ellenville, that legacy becomes something visitors can experience again at Borscht Belt Fest. “It’s comedy, cuisine and culture,” […]
Incarcerated Man Dies After Cell Fire at Eastern Correctional Facility in Ulster County
A 35-year-old incarcerated man died after a fire broke out inside his cell at Eastern Correctional Facility in Ulster County early Saturday morning, according to New York State Police. State police said the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision notified the Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Ellenville of the death on July […]
