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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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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.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:22 AM
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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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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.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:08 AM
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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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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.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:13 AM
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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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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.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:03 AM
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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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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.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:59 AM
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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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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.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:34 AM
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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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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.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:15 AM
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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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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.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:55 AM
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February 7, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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🎶 Good Day Sunshine 🎶
—The Beatles
#BlueSkyArtShow #sunshine
#ashokanrailtrail #ashokanreservoir #nature #walking #trees #water #sky #clouds #october #ulstercounty #newyork #photography
February 7, 2026 at 6:28 AM
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“The water is always deeper than it reflects”. — Marty Rubin
#BlueSkyMonday #mountainmonday #catskills #ashokanreservoir #sky #water #clouds #nature #reflection #december #ulstercounty #newyork #photography
February 2, 2026 at 6:36 AM
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“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
February 1, 2026 at 6:06 AM
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January 31, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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A late December sky over the Ashokan Reservoir ☀️⛅️💙💦🗻
#BlueSkyMonday #sky #clouds #sun #catskills #ashokanreservoir #ulstercounty #newyork #photography
January 26, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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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
January 26, 2026 at 6:20 AM
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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.
January 26, 2026 at 2:52 AM
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🎶 The Water is Wide 🎶
#waterwednesday #water #catskills #sky #clouds #nature #ashokanreservoir #ulstercounty #newyork #photography #jamestaylor

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January 21, 2026 at 5:36 AM
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🎶 A Hazy Shade of Winter 🎶
The snow continues ❄️🤍❄️
#snow #trees #winter #snowday
#pilingup #home #hudsonvalley #ulstercounty #newyork #sweaterweather #classicmono #photography #simon&garfunkel
January 18, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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“My favorite color is October.”
—- Author Unknown
#BlueSkyArtShow #vibrant #autumn #trees #sky #water #nature #ashokanrailtrail #windhampath #walking #hiking #ulstercounty #greenecounty #newyork #photography
January 10, 2026 at 6:21 AM
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“Hope and fear cannot occupy the same space. Invite one to stay.” — Maya Angelou
#scape #sky #clouds #trees #sunset #catskills #nature #December #ulstercounty #newyork #photography
January 9, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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Friday #scape is a short 360 video of Pookie and me on the River2Ridge trail last spring. #landscape #photography #video #ulstercounty #newpaltz #hudsonvalley #dogsofbluesky
January 9, 2026 at 11:58 AM
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Peter Criswell has been elected as the new chair of the Ulster County Legislature with a decisive 19-4 vote, promising a focus on bipartisanship and efficiency for the coming year.

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Peter Criswell elected chair of Ulster County Legislature, 19–4
At the Ulster County Legislature’s organizational meeting, Peter Criswell was elected chair by a 19–4 roll-call vote after nominations from across the aisle; Criswell pledged bipartisanship and continuity during a one-year term.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:56 PM
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More looking back to 2025 ~
🌷💦🗻🌲❄️🕊️☀️
#MyBest2025 #flowers #tulips #sunset #water #hudsonriver #ashokanreservoir #snow #nature #hudsonvalley #catskills #ulstercounty #dutchesscounty
#photography
January 4, 2026 at 6:50 AM
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January 3, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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Today's featured location: Josie's Coffee Shoppe, a cosy gem in the heart of Saugerties. A great space to grab a bite and do some work.

See daynomadguide.com for more awesome work locations in the mid-Hudson Valley.

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Josie's Coffee Shoppe, in Saugerties, New York
December 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM