Greene County’s vision for revitalizing Cementon is moving forward. On April 16, the County Legislature unanimously approved a resolution to initiate a formal study for the Cementon Rebirth Plan and to seek state funding to implement it. That effort paid…
TRAVEL ADVISORY-STATE ROUTE 23A OVER KAATERSKILL FALLS IN HUNTER TO CLOSE TO LARGE TRUCKS
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that the bridge carrying State Route 23A over Spruce Creek (Kaaterskill Falls) in the Town of Hunter, Greene County, will be closed to vehicles with more than two axles beginning at…
The New Greene County Tourism Visitor Welcome Center to Open Officially on July 3rd
The Greene County Legislature is proud to announce the official opening of its new visitor center taking place on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 11AM. “This major development project began well before I came to work for Greene County” notes…
Greene County Cooling Centers
Facility Name Street Address Contact Number Days & Hours of Operation Open Juneteenth Cairo Public Library 15 Railroad Ave Cairo, NY 12413 518-622-9864 Mon-Wed 10am-5pm Thurs 1pm-7pm Fri-Sat 10am-3pm Sun closed no Catskill Public Library 1 Franklin St Catskill, NY…
NYS Announces Launch of 2025 Regional Economic Development Council Initiative
The Regional Economic Development Councils (REDC) 2025 Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) is now open through Thursday, July 31st at 4 p.m. Open enrollment programs are not subject to the July 31st deadline and will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until…
Greene County Legislature Acts in Support of Corrections Officers
At a special session on March 5, 2025, the Greene County Legislature overwhelmingly passed Resolution No. 86-25 calling for New York State to protect the safety of its Corrections Officers by repealing the highly controversial Humane Alternatives to Long-term Solitary…
EPA Funding to Bring Safe Water to Residents Affected by Contamination at the American Thermostat Superfund Site
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a new study at the American Thermostat Superfund site in December 2023 and held a community meeting to discuss the planned work in July 2024. Since that time, the EPA has been working cooperatively…
Greene County Sheriff’s Office Adopts the Blue Envelope Program
Greene County Sheriff Peter Kusminsky announced today, January 29, 2025, that the Greene County Sheriff’s Office is joining the NYS Sheriff’s Institute & other local Sheriffs in adopting the Blue Envelope Program, which is an important safety program for drivers…
Moody’s Upgrades Greene County’s Bond Ratings for the Second Time in 5 Years
On November 27th, Moody’s Investors Service upgraded Greene County’s bond rating to Aa1 (second only from its top rating of AAA), an improvement over the previous rating of Aa2, reaffirming the county’s strong financial management as evidenced by consistently sound…
Greene County Continues ‘Operation Green Light’ in Support of Local Veterans
Greene County – In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Greene County is continuing the tradition that county buildings be illuminated in green during the entire month of November. Operation Green Light, a collaborative initiative begun in 2021 to…