Schreibman vs. Crummey in Third Judicial District
The contest for state supreme court justice in the Third Judicial District pits Ulster Democrat Julian Schreibman against Albany County Republican Peter Crummey.
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Hugh Reynolds: Shadow boxing
To me, unopposed races represent a failure of our two-party system. At best, it rewards a stellar official with a free ride after long service. At worst, it’s a result of backdoor conniving between political leaders to deprive people of a choice.
Town of Ulster releases video of county legislator’s traffic stop
Dashcam footage of county legislator Jennifer Schwartz Berky receiving a speeding ticket in May was released Tuesday evening. Berky’s lawyers had sought to delay the release of the video, saying it would compromise her ability to receive a fair trial.
Hugh Reynolds: Handicapping the Legislature
Democrats need win only one more seat to take back the legislature. I like their chances.
Town of Ulster considers releasing recording of legislator’s traffic stop
County Legislator Jennifer Schwartz-Berky had a 26-minute exchange with a town police officer during a traffic stop in May. Her attorney is requesting the town delay the release of the tape until after the election.
Hugh Reynolds: The mother’s milk of politics
Plenty of money circulating in the 19th congressional district ahead of 2018 race, but not from outside; making sense of a surprisingly low bid for the new family court; some other assorted odds and ends.
Kingstonian reflects as 100th birthday approaches
To many of his regular customers at Boulevard Liquors in Midtown Kingston, Ralph (originally Raphael) Danger, who turns 100 on Oct. 23, is simply amazing.
Hugh Reynolds: Competing for steak knives
All marching orders for Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s $10 million Kingston grant announcement last week came from headquarters in Albany. And that included the designation of invited guests.
Congregation Emanuel’s well-loved rabbi to be honored
Congregants of Kingston’s Temple Emanuel and guests will celebrate the life of former temple Rabbi Jonathan Eichhorn on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. at the shule on 243 Albany Avenue.
Hugh Reynolds: Lessons of the 2017 primaries
Last week’s primary results indicate that at least five of 23 incumbent Ulster County legislators won’t be back come next year, maybe more. It’s an unusually high turnover.