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Click below for more information about Unemployment Benefits that have been expanded for people who have lost their job due to COVID-19.

https://labor.ny.gov/ui/cares-act.shtm

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New York State Department of Labor Announces Initial Unemployment Insurance Claims Numbers in The Midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic

Over 80,500 Initial Unemployment Insurance Claims Filed in the Last Week

Overall Claims Increased by Over 520% over the Past Year

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KINGSTON, N.Y. - County Executive Pat Ryan today announced information about Ulster County’s first drive-through mobile COVID-19 testing site located at Tech City. County Executive Ryan plans for a second site to open in Ellenville next week.  Appointments are required.

Individuals seeking a COVID-19 test at the testing...Read more

County Executive Ryan has secured over $2 million in funding in 24 hours

County Executive Ryan will utilize UCAT and partner with non-profits and municipalities to deliver meals

New initiative will help residents in need and provide support to small businesses 

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If your business has closed becasue of COVID-19, you may be eligible for Unemployment Benefits.  

New York State is waiving the 7 day waiting period for Unemployment Insurance Benefits for people who are out of work due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) closures or quarantines.

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Ulster County Guidance on Coronavirus:

Ulster County COVID-19 Hotline 845-443-8888

New York State Coronavirus Information Hotline 888-364-3065

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KINGSTON, N.Y. — Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan has rolled out his Mobile County Government Initiative that will take county government on the road and bring resources to residents across the county.

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