Press Releases

(Kingston, NY) – In its October Session, the Ulster County Legislature unanimously adopted Proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2025, setting a minimum safe passing distance of three feet for motorists passing pedestrians and cyclists...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2025   Ulster County Legislature Approves Comprehensive Analysis of Undesignated Section of U&D Corridor Independent Study Will Provide Fact-Based Assessment of Trail, Rail, and Combined-Use Options (Kingston, NY) – The...

For Immediate Release: October 20, 2025 The Ulster County Legislature and Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency Finalize New Five-Year Solid Waste Service Agreement     (Kingston, NY) – After months of collaborative discussion and compromise...

For Immediate Release October 17, 2025 Legislature to Consider Calling for Immediate and Ongoing Assessment of Properties for Tiny Home Developments (Kingston, NY) – Legislator Herbert Litts, III (District 9), has introduced a policy calling...

For Immediate Release: October 16, 2025 Long Overdue Expansion of Senior Property Tax Exemption Introduced Public Hearing To Be Held On Tuesday, October 21st (Kingston, NY) – On Tuesday October 21, 2025 at 7:05 PM...

For Immediate Release September 18, 2025 Statement from the Chair of the Legislature Recent reporting by the Daily Freeman has created confusion about our Legislative memorial process that requires clarification. Each month, the Ulster County...

For Immediate Release: September 18, 2025 Ulster County Legislature Announces Reimagined Website (Kingston, NY) – Last week the Ulster County Legislature launched an updated and revamped website, legislature.ulstercountyny.gov. Designed to be more user friendly and...

For Immediate Release: September 17, 2025 Ulster County Legislature Updates Bicycle & Pedestrian Policy to Better Protect Vulnerable Road Users (Kingston, NY) – In its September Session, the Ulster County Legislature voted to improve the...

For Immediate Release: January 28, 2025 Statement From Chair Peter Criswell On Pause of Federal Support For Vital County Programs The recent executive order pausing federal funding is a shocking and deeply concerning development,” said...

Para Publicación Inmediata: 23 de Enero de 2025 El Presidente Peter Criswell Anuncia el Calendario Legislativo Anual Completo de 2025 y Nombra a Megan Sperry Vicepresidenta de la Legislature (Kingston, NY) – Hoy, el Presidente...

For Immediate Release: January 23, 2025 Chair Peter Criswell Announces Complete 2025 Annual Legislative Calendar, Appoints Megan Sperry Vice Chair of the Legislature (Kingston, NY) – Today Chair Peter Criswell has re-appointed Legislator Megan Sperry...

For Immediate Release: January 14, 2025 Ulster County Legislature Holds 2025 Organizational Meeting, Re-Elects Peter Criswell to Serve as Chair, Adopts Committee Structure   (Kingston, New York) – The Ulster County Legislature voted on party lines...