Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan Press Event Regarding the Lower Esopus Creek

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County Executive Ryan was joined by Senator Michelle Hinchey as well as area business and environmental leaders in calling on NYC DEP to pursue alternatives to turbid releases to the Lower Esopus Creek from the Ashokan Reservoir. Read More.

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UCSO Press Conference Announcing Arrest in Fatal Fentanyl Overdose

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Video: Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan Press Conference on Coronavirus

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“This morning, we were notified by the New York State Health Department that an Ulster County resident has received a ‘presumptive positive’ result for novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This individual recently traveled internationally to France and notified our Health Department that he had symptoms consistent with COVID-19. Upon guidance from our Health Department he drove himself to a hospital where test samples were taken and he was immediately placed into quarantine.

We have been preparing for this contingency for the last several weeks and I am confident in our ability to respond quickly and comprehensively to ensure public health and safety. As a first step, we are activating the Ulster County Emergency Operation Center as well as deploying Health Department staff to focus solely on community mitigation efforts. Public Health officials have already begun interviewing this individual to assess who he may have come into contact with and will notify those individuals. We will continue to update the public to ensure full transparency as the situation develops. Read More

Mayor Steve Noble Press conference on Kingstonian 10/24/2019

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Full Video: Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan Press Conference on Opioid Crisis

County Executive Pat Ryan Commits to Reducing Opioid Fatalities by 50% in Two Years Announces Nearly $3 Million in Grant Funding

KINGSTON, N.Y. - Joined by Sheriff Juan Figueroa, Commissioner of Health Dr. Carol Smith and members of the Ulster County Opioid Prevention Task Force, County Executive Pat Ryan announced his commitment to reducing opioid related fatalities by 50% in two years. In addition, Ryan announced that Ulster County has been awarded a $2.5 million dollar grant to assist in meeting this goal.

Ryan appointed Vin Martello as the first ever Director of Opioid Prevention Strategy. Martello, who currently serves as the Director of Community Health Relations, will work to implement the action plan created by the Opioid Prevention Task Force. The plan, put together with a task force of over fifty organizations, outlines recommendations in three areas - “Reducing Supply,” “Reducing Demand and Improving Treatment,” and “Recovery Services.”

In addition, County Executive Ryan announced that Ulster County has been awarded a CHASE grant of $2.5 million through Columbia University designed to assist counties in reducing opioid fatalities. These funds will be used over a three year period and will help deliver a comprehensive intervention package that will prevent use of opioids, treat addiction and promote recovery. The NYSDOH has also awarded an additional $216,000 over the next three years for the purposes of connecting residents with needed treatment and services to prevent opioid related overdoses and fatalities.

Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan

“One of my ‘Big Five’ priorities is to ramp up our efforts to tackle the opioid epidemic because we can not allow this crisis to continue to rip apart our community and our families. We still have a long road ahead of us, but the actions outlined by the Opioid Prevention Task Force along with the nearly $3 million dollars in grant funding will help us turn the tide and save lives.”

Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa 

“People are tired of talk, they want action from their government and law enforcement. In the jail we are working to change how we handle this issue. We are working to set up an emergency hotline to assist those who have overdosed and help them get treatment, as well as work with the impacted family. This is one of my priorities as Sheriff, and I am thankful to have so many partners in Ulster County to combat this crisis.”

Commissioner of Health and Mental Health Dr. Carol Smith

“Opioid use disorder is a recurring and chronic brain disease and needs to be regarded and treated as such. While our goal of reducing overdoses and fatalities by 50% in two years is ambitious, I’m confident that through focused improvements and the power of collaboration we can succeed.  I commend our new County Executive, Pat Ryan, for making the opioid crisis one of his top priorities.”
Opioid related deaths in Ulster County increased by 345% since 2010, culminating in 2018 with highest per-capita rate of opioid fatalities of any county in New York State. Ulster County has also had one of the highest rates of opioid prescribing (6th highest out of 62 counties) per capita.

New redevelopment Uptown #KingstonNy

Mayor Steve Noble gave update on development efforts of former parking garage site.. also at the press conference and speaking Ulster County Executive Mike Hein filmed by Clark Richters Kingston New York.

Mayor Steve Noble's Press Conference 12/9/2016

US Attorney Press Conference 10/13/2016 #KingstonNy

The United States Attorney's Office held a Press Conference in Kingston. The press conference also was attended by members of the Ulster County Sheriff Paul VanBlarcum, Ulster County District Attorney Holley Carnright and representatives of the state police, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement and Homeland Security Investigations Press Release Link: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndny/pr/more-30-indicted-operation-targeting-kingston-drug-trafficking-organization Video Kingston News filmed by Clark Richters

Ed Walk Press Conference & Rally #EdWalk #KingstonNy

Mayor Steve Noble's Press Conference #KingstonNy 6/13/2016

Mayor Steve Noble's press conference #KingstonNy 4/19/2016

0:32 Resignation of former Alderman in Ward 3 1:21 Introduction of new Alderperson Reynolds J. Scott-Childress 4:18 Update on improvements to City Communications Introduction of new Director of Communications and Community Engagement 6:00 Development of a city-wide communications plan 7:00 Development of a progressive Open Government Policy 8:10 Introduction of 2016 Visitor’s Guide - Community-sourced content through “Welcome to Our Hometown” Photo Campaign 11:42 Update on Office of Economic and Community Development 12:57 Update on CDBG process 14:12 Overview of upcoming RFP for Business Support Services 15:37 Introduction of proposal to expand the capacity of the Engineering Department 17:33 Upcoming Events a. Love Your Park Bike Ride- Saturday, April 30th - 9am b. Earth Fair and Expo- Saturday, April 23rd, 10am-3pm c. Kingston Clean Sweep- Saturday, May 7th- 9am-12pm

Mayor Steve Noble's press conference 2/12/2016 #KingstonNy

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Press conference on 'double dipping' scandal by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli

Ulster County District Attorney Holley Carnright, State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Kingston Mayor James Sottile.

DiNapoli's Press Release: Kingston Officer Defrauding Public in "Double Dipping" Scheme: Officer Claimed to be Working for the City and School District Simultaneously, February 14, 2011.

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Press conference at City Hall held by Attorney Sussman

Civil Rights lawyer Michael Sussman of Goshen, NY

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