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Ulster County Unveils New EV Portable Charging Station In Kingston Ulster County Unveils New EV Portable Charging Station In Kingston
Ulster County Unveils New EV Portable Charging Station In Kingston A Hudson Valley government has unveiled the county's latest vehicle charging station, which is entirely off the grid and can be used in remote areas. The new portable charging facility is currently stationed at the Ulster County Office Complex on Ulster Avenue in Kingston. Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger said on Tuesday, Sept. 24, the station is powered entirely by solar energy and equipped with solar battery storage to help during power outages. It joins other charging stations in the county and will be relocated to its new home in the Ashokan Trail parking lot off Route 28 in Boicevi…
Work Begins On Affordable Apartments In Hudson Valley Work Begins On Affordable Apartments In Hudson Valley
Work Begins On Apartments In Ulster, Kingston, Saugerties Construction has begun to rehabilitate 212 affordable apartments in three cities and towns in the Hudson Valley. According to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, all three properties are in Ulster County in the cities of Kingston and Saugerties and the town of Ulster. The properties will undergo extensive capital improvements, including sustainability upgrades and the introduction of new energy-efficiency measures. “To make housing more accessible and affordable, we need to increase supply and preserve the homes we already have,” Hochul said. “This project in the Hudson Valley provides over 200 ho…
County Finance Commissioner In Hudson Valley Accused Of Stealing Funds County Finance Commissioner In Hudson Valley Accused Of Stealing Funds
County Finance Commissioner In Hudson Valley Accused Of Stealing Funds An investigation is underway after a former commissioner of finance in the Hudson Valley was accused of allegedly stealing funds from a recreation association he oversaw. Ulster County Commissioner of Finance Burt Gulnick,  who also served as treasurer of the Hurley Recreation Association, was removed immediately, according to association officials. "We are deeply saddened by these recent events and we will continue to keep the interests of our members and families first during this transitional time," they added. The association offers recreational opportunities of all kinds for children…