Police: Man entered Walmart with rifle to find correct ammo, left without paying
A Kingston man caused alarm at the Ulster Walmart when police say he entered the store carrying an air rifle in search of the proper ammunition.
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Sign up for the Local Ingredient Chili Challenge at Water Street Market in New Paltz
Water Street Market will host its sixth annual Local Ingredient Chili Challenge on Saturday, January 25 from noon to 3 p.m. Up to 20 participants will be accepted. There is no cost to enter, but participants will need to donate a minimum of five gallons of their best chili and be there to serve it.
Ulster County man sentenced on drug trafficking charges
Randy Mandiville, 31, of Kerhonkson, was sentenced today to 42 months in prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking
Ulster County’s first baby of 2020
The first baby born in Ulster County in 2020 is a boy, delivered New Year’s Day at HealthAlliance Hospital: Mary’s Avenue Campus, according to a release provided by the hospital.
Vinyl Meltdown: Country Western Edition at Colony
Saturday, Jan. 4: Vinyl Meltdown brings together four expert deejays and musicians and scholars of the chosen genre and places them on a massive four-turntable setup for a night of the best music you’ve ever/never heard.
Kakizome workshop in Poughkeepsie to celebrate the new year
Saturday, Jan. 4: In many cultures, the New Year is the occasion for the expression of hopes and resolutions. The Japanese express their desires with kakizome (“first writing”), the ritualized first calligraphy writing of the year.
Letters: Viewpoints on Ulster DA recount
Two letters to the editor weigh in on the ongoing recount of the contest between Dave Clegg and Michael Kavanagh.
Recount continues in Ulster DA race
So far, Democrat David Clegg’s lead is holding.
Letter: Ulster must improve in ‘selling’ itself to out-of-town businesses
The currently underway “Ulster 2040,” set in motion by County Executive Ryan, appears somewhat duplicative of the process and money paid for by Ulster County taxpayers six years ago by Fairweather Consulting to research economic development opportunities, and do analysis resulting in a report that identified five industry sectors where the county has existing strengths and should leverage.
Phony Ppl to headline New Year’s Eve Party at BSP
Tuesday, Dec. 31: Fresh off touring with The Roots, and racking up two viral NPR Tiny Desk performances this year (their own, and backing Megan Thee Stallion), Brooklyn’s sophisticated and adventurous Phony Ppl headline New Year’s Eve at the big back room of BSP in uptown Kingston.