Ulster County is located in the southeastern part of New York State, in the Hudson Valley region. It is bordered by Sullivan, Orange, and Dutchess Counties. The county seat is the city of Kingston.

The county government is composed of a Board of Supervisors, which is the legislative body, and an Executive branch, which is headed by the County Executive. The Board of Supervisors is composed of 21 members, each representing a district within the county. The County Executive is elected by the voters of the county.

The county government is responsible for providing services to the citizens of Ulster County, such as public safety, public works, health and human services, and economic development. The county also provides services to municipalities within the county, such as planning and zoning, and public works.

The county is home to several state parks, including Minnewaska State Park, Mohonk Preserve, and Woodstock's Overlook Mountain State Park. It is also home to the first National Park in the United States, the National Park of the Hudson River Valley.

The county is served by two public school districts, the Onteora Central School District and the Ulster BOCES. Higher education offerings include SUNY New Paltz, Ulster County Community College and several other accredited institutions.

In addition to several local bus systems, Ulster County is served by the Adirondack Trailways bus line which runs from New York City to Albany and onto Montreal, Canada. The nearest Amtrak station is located in Rhinecliff, NY. Additionally, the county is served by five airports, including Ulster County Airport and Tweed New Haven Regional Airport.

The county is also home to several major hospitals including Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Health Alliance-Broadway Campus, and Kingston Hospital.

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