Catskill Mountain Railroad’s Polar Express now running weekends through the holiday
Passengers will relive the classic story as they are whisked away on the Polar Express for a magical trip to the North Pole.
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Ex-legislator appears on criminal trespass charge; asks for public defender
Former county legislator Chris Allen, who is facing a misdemeanor charge of criminal trespass, appeared in village court Monday evening and asked for a public defender in the case.
Remember Jones headlines opening of Revel 32° in Poughkeepsie
Saturday, Nov. 23: Located at 32 Cannon Street in an 1845 former Masonic Temple, right outside the Bardavon stage door, Revel 32° has been created by co-owners Jim and Gina Sullivan, who recently opened 40 Cannon Street, an apartment complex, brewery, wine bar and coffeeshop.
Cary Institute to host “Sustainability: What We Need to Succeed” talk by Dr. Bruce Lourie
Friday, Nov. 22: Can the Earth heal itself as quickly if we stop polluting it, or are we already irrevocably past the tipping point? If you’re losing sleep worrying about that existential question and could use a dose of hope, you might want to catch Dr. Lourie’s talk He is known for having initiated the largest climate action in North America: phasing out coal in Ontario.
Lydia’s Café presents Linus Wyrsch
Friday, Nov. 22: Clarinetist and tenor saxophonist Linus Wyrsch is a native of Switzerland who has been based in New York City for well over a decade, where he has become one of the most sought-after instrumentalists. His group features Turkish vocalist Gizem Gokoglu, accordionist Dallas Vietty and bassist Martin Pizzarelli (Bucky’s son).
Letter: Rise Up Kingston rebukes Carnright
An open letter from the activist group in response to DA Holley Carnright’s comments regarding “anti-police sentiment” in Kingston.
New Paltz Middle School students learn the history of the N-word
According to the school’s principal, the assembly was held in response to reports that some white students were asking their black friends for a “N-word pass,” which essentially means they were asking permission to use the racial slur.
Police: Ulster County man stole two cell phones and car from residence
A 39-year-old Plattekill man is charged with stealing property from an acquaintance.
New Paltz man’s Jeopardy run comes to an end
In the Jeopardy Tournament of Champions, as in Highlander, there can be only one. Francois Barcomb, a New Paltz resident and physics teacher at Hendrick Hudson High School in Westchester County, made it all the way to the finals before falling to one of the all-time greats, James Holzhauer, who has won more than $2.7 million on the show.
Hudson Valley man and police exchange fire; dog killed
According to police, a Hudson Valley man fired on officers responding to a property dispute. Officers then returned fire. The man’s dog was killed in the exchange, but neither the man nor officers were injured, and the man was eventually captured after fleeing on foot and charged with attempted murder.