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Remembering the old Kingston Post Office

Remembering the old Kingston Post Office

Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 4-7 p.m. at 63 Main St., Friends of Historic Kingston and Blauweiss Media are hosting an open mic where the public is invited to a free event to share memories and anecdotes about the Old Post Office in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of its demolition.

Rhinebeck hosts Sinterklaas, honors children

Rhinebeck hosts Sinterklaas, honors children

Saturday, Dec. 7: Whereas the Dutch antecedent of this revered character employed a rather scary entourage of grumpuses to chastise naughty children with birch rods (and carry the worst ones off in a sack), our kids get to carry the branches themselves – transformed during Crowns & Branches decoration workshops into royal scepters. They’re designated kings and queens for a day, and tasked with bringing light into a dark time.

Winter Walk revisits downtown Hudson

Winter Walk revisits downtown Hudson

Saturday, Dec. 7: Though the event has happened annually for the past 23 years, and has turned into a destination for out-of-towners, drawing some 20,000 participants last year, Hudson’s Winter Walk has prided itself from the get-go on a spirit of spontaneity.

State Police investigate fatal Ulster County stabbing

State Police investigate fatal Ulster County stabbing

On Monday, Dec. 3, at approximately 9 p.m., the New York State Police responded to a stabbing on Route 209 in the Town of Wawarsing. Investigation revealed that the victim, Jomar Gonzalez, 24 of Wawarsing was stabbed multiple times. He succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the Ellenville Regional Hospital.  State Police later arrested Tiquan Underwood, 21 of Fallsburg, and charged him with first-degree manslaughter. State police are continuing the investigation and ask that anyone with information to contact the New York State Police in Ellenville at 845-626-2863.  

Open Space Institute acquires 871 acres in Olive

Open Space Institute acquires 871 acres in Olive

The Open Space Institute (OSI) has announced its acquisition of two forested parcels of land adjacent to the Catskill Park’s Sundown Wild Forest in the Town of Olive. The properties, totaling 871 acres, have the potential to serve as an eastern access point to the 3000-foot-high Ashokan High Point hiking trail.