New Paltz man faces deportation over 2011 marijuana charge
“This is like a bad dream,” said Jessica Guerrero, Joel’s wife who is six-months pregnant. “I never imagined this could happen.”
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Rumor of local immigration raids not true, but fear is real
A social media hoax warning of impending immigration raids sent a wave of fear through Hudson Valley’s Latino community last month, highlighting the anxiety felt by many local immigrants since the election of President Donald J. Trump.
Lotto ticket worth $200k sold at Hannaford in Red Hook
The ticketholder matched five of six numbers. The winning numbers for the March 1 Lotto drawing were 05-07-08-13-25-28, and bonus number 11.
Massive makeover proposed for Wildberry Lodge plan in New Paltz
Rocking Horse Ranch owner Steve Turk initially proposed a water park, conference center, and 250-room resort on land adjacent to the Thruway in 2014, but the investment climate has cooled considerably, causing him to scale back and reconsider the project. The newest iteration is short one water park, lighter on hotel rooms and very bullish on butterflies.
Saugerties Police save man from overdose in diner parking lot
Saugerties Police revived a 37-year-old Saugerties man this morning, likely saving his life.
Greene County Sheriff’s deputy killed in one-car crash
This morning, shortly after 6 a.m., New York State Police at Catskill responded to a one-car motor vehicle crash on Route 23 near the Windham town line in the Town of Ashland in Greene County.
Woodstock achieves carbon-neutral status
Thanks to geothermal heating at the highway garage, heat pumps in other facilities and some solar panels, the town has been able to reduce its carbon footprint substantially.
Storm’s 60mph winds, lightning caused mass power outages across Hudson Valley
Lightning and wind and gusts up to 60 miles per hour downed trees and limbs onto power lines and interrupted electric service to more than 32,000 homes and businesses throughout the Mid-Hudson Valley, according to Central Hudson.
New Holiday Inn in Saugerties will probably get village water
The village water superintendent said there’s plenty available for outside the village.
Zipcar comes to Metro-North
Zipcars will be available at Poughkeepsie, Beacon and seven other Metro-North Railroad stations in the Hudson Valley so passengers can take a Zipcar from the station and travel to tourist destinations and other locations throughout the region.