New York State seeks help locating bear dens
Wildlife biologists with the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are seeking the public’s help to locate black bear dens throughout
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Sawkill Rd. bridge over Thruway in town of Ulster opens
The bridge over the state Thruway on Sawkill Road opened noon Wednesday, bringing to an end a months-long hassle.
Local programs offer assistance with heating bills
Assistance from the federal government and Central Hudson is available. Eligibility is based on family income and size.
Ulster County featured in December issue of National Geographic
The map, entitled “Dreaming Green,” highlights many of the county’s environmental achievements.
Calls for America to heal at Saugerties Veterans Day ceremony
“Honoring the flag does not imply that the republic for which it stands is perfect.”
Demolition of former New Paltz town hall delayed
The day has not yet come when the old, empty New Paltz Town Hall is at last torn down.
Racist graffiti in SUNY New Paltz dorm galvanizes anti-Trump protest march
Spurred in part by anguish over the results of last week’s presidential election and partly by the appearance of racist graffiti on campus, hundreds of SUNY New Paltz students walked out of their classes at noontime last Friday for an energetic demonstration against the policies of Donald Trump.
Saugerties police add new vehicle, a converted ambulance, for special investigations
The Saugerties police converted a used ambulance from the Hurley First Aid Squad into a vehicle for its Special Investigations Unit using a $10,000 state grant. “This is the type of vehicle we could have used when we investigated the murders earlier this year,” says police chief Joseph Sinagra.
UPAC seeks $1.3 million for upgrades to allow year-round operation
“The Midtown arts district is really taking off…We want to be in a position to capitalize on that.”
Saugerties village aims to bring water to last two homes using wells
“These are the only two houses in the village that pay village taxes and don’t have village services. This just doesn’t make any sense.”