Six million in grants awarded to Ulster County organizations

In the new year, Ulster County organizations have received seven grants totaling over $6 million from various state departments.

Two grants were to the county government — a $2-million Nyserda grant toward the construction of a sustainable and resilient public safety communications building on Paradies Lane in New Paltz and $558,232 for repairs to the Persen House in Kingston.

The City of Kingston received three grants. One was for an waterfront revitalization update, another for a skating rink at Hasbrouck Park and the biggie — $1.9 million — for repairs to the Binnewater Dam in the Town of Ulster.

Finally, the Mohonk Preserve got $600,000 for habitat restoration of the Kleine Kill, and Marbletown got $48,500 to establish a beach on the portion of the Esopus Creek in the town.