Call for falcon-spotters at Mohonk Preserve
Saturday, Feb. 17: Scientists are looking for volunteers to bolster their monitoring efforts at three local places that attract peregrines. Dress warmly and bring your binoculars if you have them.
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Lewis Black to perform at UPAC
Saturday, Feb. 24: King of the rant comes to Kingston.
Police seeking missing kayaker
As day two of the search draws to a close, police still haven’t located a man who apparently went missing while kayaking on the icy cold Wallkill River.
Large Hudson Valley drug ring busted
The 172-count indictment charges 16 members of a large, violent narcotics trafficking ring operating in the Hudson Valley, selling heroin and cocaine.
Towne Crier’s 45th anniversary concert to star Chris Smither, Bacon Brothers
Saturday, Feb. 17: It may have begun as unpretentious novelty, but through hard work and sweat, the Bacon Brothers have evolved into a reliable, road-tested rock ‘n’ roll outfit, live and in the studio, that just happens to feature a movie star.
Police: New Paltz mom crashed car while drunk, left the scene, assaulted deputy
Police determined the woman’s two children were in the car at the time of the accident.
Police: Dutchess County man killed neighbor’s dog with shotgun
On Jan. 28, the New York State Police responded to Meddaugh Road in the town of Lagrange for a report of a dog shot. Investigation determined that the suspect discharged a shotgun within 500 feet of nearby residences without permission and killed his neighbor’s dog.
Shelagh Sweeney is Hurley’s first woman Firefighter of the Year
Sweeney, 21, grew up in the Town of Hurley and was inspired to join the Hurley Fire Department almost 5 years ago after attending a first aid class at SUNY Ulster.
Take Five lottery ticket worth $73k sold in Kingston
The New York Lottery today announced one top-prize winning ticket was sold for the Feb 9 TAKE-5 drawing. The ticket, worth $73,115, was purchased at Zenon’s Restaurant, 772 Ulster Ave.
Poll: Should Ulster County raise the age to buy tobacco from 18 to 21?
In his State of the County address, Ulster County Executive Mike Hein said he would push for the county to raise the age for purchasing tobacco products from 18 to 21.