New Kerhonkson Bridge Opens
Posted: Jun 30, 2011KERHONKSON – After being flagged twice for structural issues, and then finally closed down in 2008, the Kerhonkson Bridge connecting routes 209 and 44/55, was officially reopened Wednesday as Ulster County Executive Michael Hein cut the ribbon across the brand new structure as some 100 people gathered to watch. It took only 21 months to [...]
Continue ReadingWine Tasting in Support of Mike Hein
Posted: Jun 17, 2011Please join Tom & Nick of Fox & Hound Wine and Spirits for a wine tasting in support of Mike Hein for Ulster County Executive. [Please note: Event time has changed to June 24] Saturday, June 24th 6pm until 8pm At the home of Tom & Nick of Fox & Hound Wine and Spirits [...]
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Mike Hein Chosen as Democratic Candidate for County Executive
Posted: Jun 2, 2011Kingston, NY– Ulster County Executive Mike Hein was chosen last night as the official Democratic candidate for Ulster County Executive. He was selected at the 2011 Ulster County Democratic Convention at Hillside Manor by a nominating convention consisting of Democratic Committee Members. Ulster County Executive Hein said, “I am honored to receive the support of [...]
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“Historic” Ulster County redistricting plan signed
Posted: Jun 1, 2011KINGSTON – Ulster County Executive Michael Hein said his signing of the new redistricting plan for the county legislature is “exciting” because “… having history take place because of the action of the Charter Commission and the action of the folks involved.” There was no disagreement from from Republicans or Democrats on that. “Bipartisan” was [...]
Continue ReadingHein says silt buildup is proof that study must be conducted
Posted: May 25, 2011KINGSTON –Senator Charles Schumer’s call Monday for the US Army Corps of Engineers to dredge the Esopus Creek near the Hudson River so that the Coast Guard cutter stationed there can move freely only points up the need for a study as to why the sediment has built up there so rapidly. That assessment came [...]
Continue ReadingHein to sign onto municipal payments to cover Safety Net costs
Posted: May 25, 2011KINGSTON – Ulster County Executive Michael Hein will approve the payment of $1.3 million in state funding for the Safety Net social services program to the county’s municipalities. He agreed to the shift the money from the county’s coffers. “The county was getting the revenue, but the towns were getting the bill,” he said. “That’s [...]
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