Ulster County towns stand to gain from a new five-year sales tax sharing agreement, approved by the Ulster County Legislature, that will increase their distribution for the first time since 2001. Negotiated by County Executive Jen Metzger and Kingston Mayor Steve Noble, the agreement aims to balance the fiscal needs of the city and the towns, according to the Ulster County Government Newsroom. The previous agreement expires on February 28, 2026. Kingston will maintain its 11.5 percent share of t