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3 days ago

“Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it.”
—LaoTzu
#waterwednesday #ashokanreservoir #sky #clouds #catskills #water #trees #nature #hudsonvalley #ulstercounty #newyork #photography

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Committee adopts amendment to Resolution 108, confirms two EMC reappointments and postpones river-rights local law The committee amended and unanimously adopted Resolution 108 to align the Hudson 7 agreement language and funding intent, confirmed reappointments of Sarah Underhill and Victoria Lucarini to the Environmental Management Council, and voted to postpone a proposed local law declaring "riverhood" (rights of certain waterways) for one month to give time for legal review and public-readiness work.

3 days ago

Ulster County's committee just made waves by amending a key resolution, confirming vital reappointments, and hitting pause on a groundbreaking "riverhood" law!

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#UlsterCounty #NY #CitizenPortal #SustainabilityEfforts #EnvironmentalManagement #UlsterCountyEnvironment

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Ulster County agency selects Big Reuse for Reuse Innovation Center; site search continues The Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency has selected Brooklyn nonprofit Big Reuse to operate a proposed Reuse Innovation Center; Executive Director Mark Ryder said kickoff meetings are underway but implementation awaits a suitable site and the agency is working with brokers to find options in Kingston and surrounding areas.

4 days ago

Ulster County is one step closer to a sustainable future with Big Reuse leading the charge on a new Reuse Innovation Center, but the race for the perfect site is on!

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#UlsterCounty #NY #CitizenPortal #SustainabilityInitiatives #UlsterCountyReuse #LocalOpportunities

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Ulster County Department of Environment outlines Climate Smart strategy and new Local Government Climate Action Partnership County Environment Director Andy Bickering reviewed recent climate metrics for Ulster County, described the department's support for municipal Climate Smart Communities participation, and outlined a new Local Government Climate Action Partnership created under Executive Order 3 of 2026 to coordinate county and municipal climate planning and capacity-building.

4 days ago

Ulster County is stepping up its climate game with a new Local Government Climate Action Partnership and ambitious goals to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions!

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#UlsterCounty #NY #SustainableCommunities #CitizenPortal #ClimateAction #LocalGovernment #UlsterCountyEnvironment

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Environmental group urges Ulster County committee to oppose Farm Bill pesticide preemption Jeff Horsfield of the Environmental Working Group told the Ulster County committee that two Farm Bill provisions would preempt state and local pesticide rules and label addendums, and asked the committee to send a letter to Rep. Josh Riley urging him to oppose those provisions and support striking language that would bar local regulation.

4 days ago

Local governments may soon lose their power to regulate pesticides as crucial amendments in the House Farm Bill threaten state and local rights.

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#UlsterCounty #NY #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalRegulations #PesticideSafety #LocalGovernmentRights #UlsterCountyEnvironment

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Developer outlines 250 MW battery storage plan for Hurley Avenue site; legislators press on fire safety and liability Terrigen representative Mark Turner described a proposed 250-megawatt lithium-ion battery storage project at 430 Hurley Avenue and answered legislators' questions about past fires, testing, remediation liability and first-responder protocols; Turner said Terrigen had two enclosure fires among nine operating sites and that remediation would be the company's responsibility.

4 days ago

Terrigen's ambitious plan for a 250-megawatt lithium-ion battery storage system in Ulster County raises critical questions about fire safety and community impact.

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#UlsterCounty #NY #CommunityImpact #CitizenPortal #UlsterCountyEnergy #PublicSafety #RenewableEnergy

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tjcatskills

@tjcatskills.bsky.social

6 days ago

Brochures for the re-election campaign of Ulster County Sheriff, Juan Figueroa.

Ulster County Sheriff, Juan Figueroa.

A portion of the crowd at the kickoff for the re-election campaign of Ulster County Sheriff, Juan Figueroa.

Supporters for the re-election campaign of Ulster County Sheriff, Juan Figueroa.

Our beloved Ulster county Sheriff kicked off his re-election campaign today. Here are a few photos from the event. #sheriff
#ulstercounty
#juanfigueroa
#elections

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Ulster County approves five‑year sales tax sharing deal amid town predictability concerns The legislature approved a five‑year sales tax agreement with the City of Kingston by a 16–6 vote after debate over a Medicaid contingency, discretionary 'excess' sharing language and whether to pursue a shorter term. Supporters said it raises the towns' baseline to 3.5%; critics said it leaves ambiguity.

3 weeks ago

Ulster County just approved a controversial five-year sales tax sharing agreement, but will it really provide the predictability towns need?

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#UlsterCounty #NY #MunicipalBudgeting #SalesTaxReform #CitizenPortal #UlsterCountyTowns #FiscalTransparency

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NYCourts

@nyscourtsnews.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

NEW EPISODE: The case that made sojourner truth: How a formerly enslaved woman beat the establishment

Listen here: loom.ly/TTCqGGY

#BlackHistoryMonth #SojournerTruth #NYCourts #UlsterCounty #JuryDuty #AmiciPodcasts

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Ulster County Legislature approves Basin Road bridge replacement despite objections over land control and missing agreement After an hour of public comment and hours of debate, the Ulster County Legislature approved Resolution 5 to authorize county execution of agreements for replacement of the Basin Road bridge on the Ulster & Delaware corridor. Supporters cited safety and DEP funding; critics warned against approving without a written intergovernmental agreement.

3 weeks ago

Ulster County legislators just voted 19-3 to replace the controversial Basin Road bridge, but not without heated debate and strong opposition from locals concerned about control and preservation.

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#UlsterCounty #NY #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #UlsterCountyRailroad

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Steve Simmons

@checkpointsteve.bsky.social

1 month ago

Gee if there was a way to reskeet this to EVERY REAL ESTATE AGENT IN ULSTER COUNTY.
#ulstercounty
#covidisover
#comebacktoreality

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Ulster County committee approves SEQR negative declaration for Rosendale public‑safety radio tower Committee approved a SEQR negative declaration for a public‑safety radio tower at Lucas Avenue in Rosendale after presentations from Emergency Services and county staff about coverage gaps, EME testing and NEPA/SHPO review; members debated a one‑month delay request but ultimately passed the resolution.

1 month ago

Ulster County has taken a crucial step towards enhancing public safety by approving a new radio tower to bridge communication gaps among emergency responders.

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#UlsterCounty #NY #EnvironmentalReview #UlsterCountyPublicSafety #CitizenPortal #CommunitySafety #EmergencyServices

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County environment office wins grants, establishes sensor network; legislature confirms appointments and contracts The Department of Environment reported partnerships to expand air‑quality monitoring and sought Climate Smart Communities recertification; the committee confirmed an administrative hearing officer and Fish & Wildlife Board appointment and approved a $150,000 Hudson River Foundation grant and a $75,000 contract with Hudson Valley Regional Council.

1 month ago

Ulster County is stepping up its environmental game with a $150,000 grant for watershed coordination and a new air-quality monitoring network featuring 17 sensors to keep the community informed!

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#UlsterCounty #NY #CleanEnergyInitiatives #AirQualityMonitoring

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Ulster County OKs $580,000 tourism advertising contract with Idea Ranch; lawmakers press for ROI and brand clarity The Economic Development Committee approved a $580,000 contract with Idea Ranch LLC for tourism advertising after staff described a competitive RFP (14 submissions) and said Idea Ranch will not take commission on ad buys; legislators asked about return-on-investment metrics, retainer levels and the future of the county brand.

1 month ago

Ulster County is investing $580,000 in tourism advertising with Idea Ranch, promising significant savings and a fresh brand approach to boost its $1.1 billion visitor economy.

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#UlsterCounty #NY #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment #BrandStrategy #UlsterCountyTourism

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Ulster County agency outlines path to ‘zero waste,’ backs Global Energy mixed‑waste proposal Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency director presented diversion targets (30% by 2030, 60% by 2040, 90% by 2050), described compost and mattress‑recycling expansions, and said the board awarded an RFP to Global Energy for mixed‑waste processing with thermal hydrolysis and anaerobic digestion; the company would fund construction under a long feedstock agreement.

1 month ago

Ulster County is on a bold mission to achieve 'zero waste' by diverting 90% of its waste by 2050—find out how innovative projects like mixed-waste processing and expanded composting are paving the way!

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#UlsterCounty #NY #WasteDiversion #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalImpact

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Ulster County amends 2026 budget to roll $2.3M in ARPA funds into agriculture relief and Main Streets work The committee approved a $2.3 million amendment to the 2026 budget to continue ARPA-funded agriculture relief and to launch Main Street Forward, including grants and a planned $700,000 revolving loan fund administered by the Hudson Valley Agribusiness Development Corporation.

1 month ago

Ulster County is set to invest $2.3 million in agriculture relief and revitalization of Main Streets, paving the way for long-term economic growth!

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#UlsterCounty #NY #AgricultureRelief #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityResilience #UlsterCountyAgriculture

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Legislature adopts negative declaration for Rosendale public‑safety radio tower after debate on timing and outreach After presentations from emergency services and county staff, the committee adopted a negative declaration under 6 NYCRR Part 617 for a proposed public‑safety radio tower in Rosendale, citing limited environmental impacts in the SEQR analysis; members discussed timing, town hearings, visibility, EME study results, and required town easements and bonding steps before construction.

1 month ago

Ulster County's committee has taken a crucial step towards enhancing public safety by approving a radio tower at the Rondout Municipal Center, but the journey to construction is just beginning!

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#UlsterCounty #NY #EnvironmentalReview #UlsterCountyPublicSafety #CitizenPortal

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Ulster County IDA outlines how incentives, monitoring and clawbacks work as it eyes a revolving loan fund Hillary Nichols, executive director of the Ulster County Industrial Development Agency, briefed the committee on IDA powers, the Uniform Tax Exempt Policy review, public-hearing thresholds and monitoring practices; she also described CRC plans for a low-cost revolving bridge loan fund for nonprofits.

1 month ago

Hillary Nichols revealed key insights into how the Ulster County IDA is driving economic growth while ensuring accountability through strict monitoring and potential clawbacks.

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#UlsterCounty #NY #CitizenPortal #CommunityInvestment #EconomicDevelopment #TaxIncentives

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Ulster County advances mixed‑waste processing deal, weighing anaerobic digester, compost expansion County waste director outlined a portfolio of projects — mattress recycling, town‑hub reuse (Repower), compost expansion and an RFP award to Global NRG for a mixed‑waste facility — saying the system could divert up to 20% as recyclables and process organics through thermal hydrolysis and anaerobic digestion; officials answered questions about costs, PFAS risk and feedstock agreements.

1 month ago

Ulster County is taking bold steps to tackle waste management, including a groundbreaking contract to build a facility that converts trash into renewable energy and reduces landfill reliance.

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#UlsterCounty #NY #EnvironmentalSustainability #UlsterCountyWaste #CitizenPortal

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Day Nomad Guide

@daynomadguide.bsky.social

1 month ago

#RemoteWork #DigitalNomad #DayNomad #Kingston #Ulstercounty #UpstateNY

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1 month ago

🎶 Good Day Sunshine 🎶
—The Beatles
#BlueSkyArtShow #sunshine
#ashokanrailtrail #ashokanreservoir #nature #walking #trees #water #sky #clouds #october #ulstercounty #newyork #photography

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1 month ago

“The water is always deeper than it reflects”. — Marty Rubin
#BlueSkyMonday #mountainmonday #catskills #ashokanreservoir #sky #water #clouds #nature #reflection #december #ulstercounty #newyork #photography

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@daynomadguide.bsky.social

1 month ago

“Sunset is the opening music of the night.” 🧡☀️🧡
— Mehmet Murat Ildan
#skysunday #ColorADay #orangesun #sky #catskills #trees #ashokanreservoir #nature #winter #sunset #scape #ulstercounty #newyork #photography

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Day Nomad Guide

1 month ago

#RemoteWork #DigitalNomad #DayNomad #Kingston #Ulstercounty #UpstateNY

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HeidiO #RemoveSchumerNow. Period.

1 month ago

A late December sky over the Ashokan Reservoir ☀️⛅️💙💦🗻
#BlueSkyMonday #sky #clouds #sun #catskills #ashokanreservoir #ulstercounty #newyork #photography

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@heidiotoo.bsky.social

1 month ago

This picture was taken with my 📲 standing upright on my windowsill.
There is currently several feet of snow encroaching on my view out of my bedroom window.
I'm getting BURIED here!
The cars in the driveway are no longer visible and I CANNOT open my front door! Holy crap.
#Ulstercounty #SnowStorm

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HeidiO #RemoveSchumerNow. Period.

@heidiotoo.bsky.social

1 month ago

Ohh ps! He used GEMINI to try to prove to me that he should be able to raise my rent from $1,200 to $1,500......because GEMINI told him that the median rent for a 1 bedroom in rural #UlsterCounty NY is now...$1,500.

It's obscene. But also like it's warping our ability to Just fucking LIVE.

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