Unspoiled
natural beauty, nestled in a valley that reaches out to five
national and international airports. Empty country roads just a few
highway exits away from bustling cities. Top-notch sporting
facilities side-by-side with a thriving cultural scene. The stuff of
history and legend, linked by high-speed, high-bandwidth
communications infrastructure. It’s no wonder Ulster County has
become so popular with so many people!
Our
future is our children. Ulster County demonstrates its commitment to
this principle by providing high-quality education from pre-K through
college, as well as in alternative venues such as continuing
education and vocational training, in public and private schools
throughout the county. Ulster County school districts share a common
belief that everyone has a right to a good education, beginning with
basic skills, reinforcing values taught in the home, and involving
parents and the community in the learning process.
Ulster County maintains an
attractively low cost of doing business - less than any area to the
south and significantly lower than New York City and the metropolitan
areas of bordering states. This makes the county attractive to both
new and start-up enterprises. Effective property tax rates are set at
approximately 2% of full value, a savings of 10-25% over neighboring
metropolitan areas. Local municipalities have been awarded
designations as a State Economic Development Zone (EDZ), which
creates numerous investment benefits for commercial ventures. The
City of Kingston is also a federally designated Enterprise Community.
Whatever your interest or energy
level, Ulster County has abundant attractions and activities. The
county’s vibrant history comes alive in walking and driving
tours in many of the villages and townships. Architecture, history,
gardening, or just plain fun-and-games, there’s a walking tour
to satisfy everyone’s curiosity. Some of the popular locations
for walking and driving tours are Hurley, Woodstock, Phoenicia,
Ellenville, New Paltz and Kingston.
Unspoiled
natural beauty, nestled in a valley that reaches out to five
national and international airports. Empty country roads just a few
highway exits away from bustling cities. Top-notch sporting
facilities side-by-side with a thriving cultural scene. The stuff of
history and legend, linked by high-speed, high-bandwidth
communications infrastructure. It’s no wonder Ulster County has
become so popular with so many people!
Our
future is our children. Ulster County demonstrates its commitment to
this principle by providing high-quality education from pre-K through
college, as well as in alternative venues such as continuing
education and vocational training, in public and private schools
throughout the county. Ulster County school districts share a common
belief that everyone has a right to a good education, beginning with
basic skills, reinforcing values taught in the home, and involving
parents and the community in the learning process.
Whatever your interest or energy
level, Ulster County has abundant attractions and activities. The
county’s vibrant history comes alive in walking and driving
tours in many of the villages and townships. Architecture, history,
gardening, or just plain fun-and-games, there’s a walking tour
to satisfy everyone’s curiosity. Some of the popular locations
for walking and driving tours are Hurley, Woodstock, Phoenicia,
Ellenville, New Paltz and Kingston.
