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Welcome to Ulster County! The Chamber of Commerce of Ulster County
provides you with all the general information you need to begin your
relocation to our beautiful Hudson Valley, located 75 miles north of
New York City and 60 miles south of the state capital (Albany).
According to the most recent census data, Ulster County is home to
177,749 residents, occupying 20 towns, three villages, and one city
spread across 1,127 square miles of the Hudson Valley.
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Utilities |
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Gas & Electric
Central Hudson Gas & Electric
120 Rt. 28, Kingston
(845) 452-2700
NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas)
1-800-572-1111
Cable Services
Time Warner Cable
provides cable services to most parts of Ulster County. For the name
and address of the cable company servicing your area, contact your
local town hall.
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Telephone
Verizon
(845) 890-7100 (residential)
(845) 890-0200 (business)
AT&T
(800) 222-0300 (residential)
(800) 222-0400 (business)
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Transportation |
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Ulster County is the only county in New York State that offers three
direct links to the New York State Thruway at Saugerties (exit 20),
Kingston (Exit 19), and New Paltz (Exit 18). Travel by car to New
York City is approximately 90 minutes, and north to the Capital
Region is less than one hour.
Ulster County also offers quick and easy access to two major airline
terminals: Stewart
International in Newburgh is approximately 30 minutes south of
Kingston which features low rate carriers.
Public transportation is provided by Ulster County Area
Transportation (UCAT at 845-340-3333) and Kingston Citi-Buses (845-331-0682).
Adirondack Trailways
and Arrow Bus
lines provide service throughout Ulster County and to other
communities. Taxicabs and rental cars are also available. Passenger
rail service via Amtrak is available within minutes of Kingston, by
crossing the George Clinton Rhinecliff Bridge in Rhinecliff. Metro
North service is available in nearby Poughkeepsie, approximately 15
minutes from the New Paltz area.
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Taxes |
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The New York State individual income tax rates range from 4% to 6.85%
of taxable income. For more information, you may call the new York
State IncomeTax Office toll free at 1-800-255-5829 (in NYS) or
518-438-8581 (outside NYS). There is no personal property tax. Real
property tax rates are set locally and vary accordingly. The current
property tax rates can be obtained by calling the Ulster County Real
Property Tax Office at (845) 340-3490. For school tax information,
contact the local school district office.
The State of New York levies a 4% sales tax. Localities may impose an
additional sales tax up to 4%. The combined state and county sales
tax is 8%
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General Government |
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Licenses & Registration Motor Vehicles
Vehicles must be registered within 30 days of residency in the state;
a driver’s license must be obtained within 60 days. Written,
driving, road sign, and vision tests are required. For details contact:
Department of Motor Vehicles Ulster County Office Building
240 Fair St, Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 340-3700
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Voter Registration
Residents must be 18 years of age and be registered at their local
address at least 25 days prior to a primary or general election.
Registration may occur at your local department of motor vehicles.
For details contact:
Ulster County Board of Elections
284 Wall St, Kingston, NY 12401-3818
(845) 334-5470
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Emergency Services
Most communities have a full-time police force. The county
Sheriff’s Department maintains jail facilities, patrol services
and a detective unit. The county is also served by the New York State
Police and enhanced 911 emergency service is provided. The City of
Kingston maintains a paid fire-fighting force, supplemented by
volunteer fire companies throughout the county. A full-time Hazardous
Materials office is staffed by Ulster County.
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Other Services |
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Financal Services:
Banks
Credit
Unions
Ask your present banker to recommend a correspondent bank and to
assist you with the transfer of your funds and establishment of
credit to the Ulster County area.
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Housing
A variety of homes, townhouses, apartments and condominiums are
available throughout the county. The classified columns of the local
newspapers are an excellent source of information on currently
available housing.
Real Estate
Agents
Appraisals
Industrial
/ Commercial
Property
Management
Rental
Properties
Development
/ Investment
An additional source of information is:
Ulster County Board of Realtors
74 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-5299
Houses of Worship
All major faiths and many small denominations are represented among
churches and synagogues in the area. The Chamber has a list available
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