News & Press Releases
As an independently elected Office, we answer only to the People of Ulster County. As part of that duty, our reports, reviews, opinions, positions, and press releases are always made public and can always be accessed online.
Ulster County Wins Momentous Broadband Fiber Award
After years of planning and work behind the scenes, Ulster County has received news this week that broadband fiber will be run to all 1,293 unserved locations in the County under the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program through a grant of $17.3 million to Verizon and an …
What is the story with SNAP?
You may have been hearing the news that SNAP benefits are going to be cut. What is the real story with SNAP? It’s the largest federal program to ensure food security for the American people and it’s funded through the United States Department of Agriculture. The full name of SNAP …
Occupancy Tax Audit Finds $250,000 in Recoverable Revenues: Tax Enforcement Needs Work
The Comptroller’s Office recently audited Ulster County occupancy tax from the largest taxpayers and those who claim exemptions. This audit did not cover occupancy tax revenue from short-term rentals. The County occupancy tax law allows taxpayers to claim an exemption when they have services or amenities included in the nightly …
