Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger
@ulsterexec.bsky.social
I stopped by the Ulster County Office of Employment and Training’s third annual summer BBQ to join in on the fun! 🍔🌞 This tradition is a great way for the OET team to celebrate the halfway point of summer and enjoy good food and conversation together. (1/2)
August 5, 2025 at 1:59 PM
I stopped by the Ulster County Office of Employment and Training’s third annual summer BBQ to join in on the fun! 🍔🌞 This tradition is a great way for the OET team to celebrate the halfway point of summer and enjoy good food and conversation together. (1/2)
It was a joy to join the community for a beautiful Juneteenth celebration in New Paltz last Thursday!
June 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM
It was a joy to join the community for a beautiful Juneteenth celebration in New Paltz last Thursday!
Congratulations to the SUNY Ulster Class of 2025! 👏 As I shared in commencement remarks, be bold, be kind, keep learning, and never stop pushing toward the life and the world you want to see.
May 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Congratulations to the SUNY Ulster Class of 2025! 👏 As I shared in commencement remarks, be bold, be kind, keep learning, and never stop pushing toward the life and the world you want to see.
Everyone couldn’t help but feel the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in the room at the Riverview Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday in a service dedicated to reflection and remembrance of Dr. King’s enduring legacy. (1/3)
April 15, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Everyone couldn’t help but feel the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in the room at the Riverview Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday in a service dedicated to reflection and remembrance of Dr. King’s enduring legacy. (1/3)
In 2018, the Ulster County Department of Mental Health launched Integrated Ulster — a collaborative, person-centered "no-wrong-door" approach to caring for individuals struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. (1/4)
April 11, 2025 at 7:52 PM
In 2018, the Ulster County Department of Mental Health launched Integrated Ulster — a collaborative, person-centered "no-wrong-door" approach to caring for individuals struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. (1/4)
As part of her senior project at Woodstock Day School, student Devon organized a panel discussion for the entire upper school on the roles of different levels of government, why elections matter, and how young people — at any age — can get involved and make a difference in their communities. (1/2)
April 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
As part of her senior project at Woodstock Day School, student Devon organized a panel discussion for the entire upper school on the roles of different levels of government, why elections matter, and how young people — at any age — can get involved and make a difference in their communities. (1/2)
I attended the luncheon at SUNY Ulster last week for high school students awarded the President's Challenge Scholarship through the Ulster Community College Foundation. (4/4)
April 10, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I attended the luncheon at SUNY Ulster last week for high school students awarded the President's Challenge Scholarship through the Ulster Community College Foundation. (4/4)
The Chair of the Legislature and I have introduced a resolution to create a "Sister Community" partnership with the Chernivtsi Regional Council of Ukraine in such areas as (1/3)
Photo: Chernivtsi National University
Photo: Chernivtsi National University
April 3, 2025 at 6:34 PM
The Chair of the Legislature and I have introduced a resolution to create a "Sister Community" partnership with the Chernivtsi Regional Council of Ukraine in such areas as (1/3)
Photo: Chernivtsi National University
Photo: Chernivtsi National University
We were pleased to receive this letter from Viviana M. DeCohen, Commissioner of New York State Department of Veterans’ Services, about our dedication of Lucas Avenue as “Ulster County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway"!
April 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
We were pleased to receive this letter from Viviana M. DeCohen, Commissioner of New York State Department of Veterans’ Services, about our dedication of Lucas Avenue as “Ulster County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway"!
It’s always a treat to read to the children at Wraparound Services of the Hudson Valley. 📖 They loved “Ladybug Girl” by the local author/illustrator team, Jacky Davis and David Soman, and the book inspired a lot of talk about costumes for next Halloween! (1/3)
April 1, 2025 at 2:33 PM
It’s always a treat to read to the children at Wraparound Services of the Hudson Valley. 📖 They loved “Ladybug Girl” by the local author/illustrator team, Jacky Davis and David Soman, and the book inspired a lot of talk about costumes for next Halloween! (1/3)
On Friday, I visited George Slutsky at his home in Ellenville to wish him a Happy 100th Birthday! A World War II veteran and founder of Slutsky Lumber, George has been a pillar of the community for decades.
Born in 1925, George built a thriving local business that has served the region for (1/2)
Born in 1925, George built a thriving local business that has served the region for (1/2)
March 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
On Friday, I visited George Slutsky at his home in Ellenville to wish him a Happy 100th Birthday! A World War II veteran and founder of Slutsky Lumber, George has been a pillar of the community for decades.
Born in 1925, George built a thriving local business that has served the region for (1/2)
Born in 1925, George built a thriving local business that has served the region for (1/2)
Congratulations to Taqueria Mi Pueblito on the launch of their new food truck! 🎉 It was a pleasure to join owners Anna and Pablo for the ribbon-cutting and to celebrate the expansion of their business right here in Kingston. (1/3)
March 26, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Congratulations to Taqueria Mi Pueblito on the launch of their new food truck! 🎉 It was a pleasure to join owners Anna and Pablo for the ribbon-cutting and to celebrate the expansion of their business right here in Kingston. (1/3)
Ulster County cares about ALL our residents, whatever your gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, age, ability, veteran status, and whether or not you were born here.
March 21, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Ulster County cares about ALL our residents, whatever your gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, age, ability, veteran status, and whether or not you were born here.
Very disappointed about federal cuts to USDA farm-to-school and farm-to-pantry grant programs. These grant programs do so much good, nourishing our kids and food insecure families and seniors while also helping our local farmers. www.politico.com/news/2025/03... (1/4)
USDA cancels $1B in local food purchasing for schools, food banks
States have been notified that they will not receive 2025 funding for schools to buy food from nearby farms.
www.politico.com
March 20, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Very disappointed about federal cuts to USDA farm-to-school and farm-to-pantry grant programs. These grant programs do so much good, nourishing our kids and food insecure families and seniors while also helping our local farmers. www.politico.com/news/2025/03... (1/4)
It was great getting out to Sundown Wild Forest with NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s new Acting Commissioner, Amanda Lefton! (1/3)
March 14, 2025 at 7:23 PM
It was great getting out to Sundown Wild Forest with NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s new Acting Commissioner, Amanda Lefton! (1/3)
This morning, I stopped by the Ulster County Department of Emergency Services to meet their newest team member and official office therapy dog, Oliver! 🐾(1/3)
March 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
This morning, I stopped by the Ulster County Department of Emergency Services to meet their newest team member and official office therapy dog, Oliver! 🐾(1/3)
Today is #EmployeeAppreciationDay 🌟 I am so proud of our professional civil servants –1,452 employees in all – and so honored to lead this organization with an incredible Executive team!
March 7, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Today is #EmployeeAppreciationDay 🌟 I am so proud of our professional civil servants –1,452 employees in all – and so honored to lead this organization with an incredible Executive team!
Last week, I had the honor of signing a resolution dedicating the second floor of the Ulster County Office Building as “the Ulster County Clerk’s Office and Nina Postupack Historical Center” – a moment made especially meaningful by the presence of Nina's husband, Duane. (1/4)
March 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Last week, I had the honor of signing a resolution dedicating the second floor of the Ulster County Office Building as “the Ulster County Clerk’s Office and Nina Postupack Historical Center” – a moment made especially meaningful by the presence of Nina's husband, Duane. (1/4)
A wonderful community turnout in support of a wonderful community asset – the Center for Creative Education in Midtown Kingston! I especially loved the great drawings by the kids and of course, the brownies they made for the bake sale!
Photos courtesy of Alicia McDonald!
Photos courtesy of Alicia McDonald!
February 27, 2025 at 8:39 PM
A wonderful community turnout in support of a wonderful community asset – the Center for Creative Education in Midtown Kingston! I especially loved the great drawings by the kids and of course, the brownies they made for the bake sale!
Photos courtesy of Alicia McDonald!
Photos courtesy of Alicia McDonald!
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Join the Ulster County Clerk’s Office TOMORROW for a special event celebrating Black History Month and the legacy of Floyd Patterson — legendary boxer and civil rights advocate.
📅 Friday, February 28
🕓 4 PM
📍 Ulster County Office Building (244 Fair Street, Kingston)
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📅 Friday, February 28
🕓 4 PM
📍 Ulster County Office Building (244 Fair Street, Kingston)
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February 27, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Join the Ulster County Clerk’s Office TOMORROW for a special event celebrating Black History Month and the legacy of Floyd Patterson — legendary boxer and civil rights advocate.
📅 Friday, February 28
🕓 4 PM
📍 Ulster County Office Building (244 Fair Street, Kingston)
(1/3)
📅 Friday, February 28
🕓 4 PM
📍 Ulster County Office Building (244 Fair Street, Kingston)
(1/3)
It was my pleasure to join the Department of Black Studies and Chief Diversity Officer Esi Lewis at the 2nd Annual Black History Month Convocation on the campus of SUNY New Paltz. (1/3)
February 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
It was my pleasure to join the Department of Black Studies and Chief Diversity Officer Esi Lewis at the 2nd Annual Black History Month Convocation on the campus of SUNY New Paltz. (1/3)
Last night, I delivered my 2025 State of the County Address, highlighting the progress we’ve made and the work ahead to build a stronger, healthier, and more resilient Ulster County— (1/2)
2025 State of the County Address
YouTube video by Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger
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February 21, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Last night, I delivered my 2025 State of the County Address, highlighting the progress we’ve made and the work ahead to build a stronger, healthier, and more resilient Ulster County— (1/2)
Congratulations to Kingston High School junior Joseph McDonald Jr. on an astonishing 6’10” high jump leap at the Jim Mitchell Invitational in NYC – breaking the record set 36 years ago by his father, Kingston High School alum and Ulster County Human Rights Director Joe McDonald! (1/2)
February 20, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Congratulations to Kingston High School junior Joseph McDonald Jr. on an astonishing 6’10” high jump leap at the Jim Mitchell Invitational in NYC – breaking the record set 36 years ago by his father, Kingston High School alum and Ulster County Human Rights Director Joe McDonald! (1/2)
Chief Diversity Officer Esi Lewis and I visited St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Church in Ellenville for the grand opening of the church’s new food pantry for community members in need. The pantry is open every other Saturday on even dates (the next pantry day is Feb. 22), from 1 to 3 PM. (1/3)
February 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Chief Diversity Officer Esi Lewis and I visited St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Church in Ellenville for the grand opening of the church’s new food pantry for community members in need. The pantry is open every other Saturday on even dates (the next pantry day is Feb. 22), from 1 to 3 PM. (1/3)
I stopped by Ulster County Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore on Route 28 and got to check out some of the magic happening downstairs, where staff and volunteers were constructing the walls for sheds for the properties of the 10 affordable homes Habitat is building in Saugerties. (1/2)
February 11, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I stopped by Ulster County Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore on Route 28 and got to check out some of the magic happening downstairs, where staff and volunteers were constructing the walls for sheds for the properties of the 10 affordable homes Habitat is building in Saugerties. (1/2)