Saugerties fireboat to get pump
The boat will be able to fight a fire at the lighthouse, on a barge or tanker in the river, or on any of the boats calling Saugerties their home port.
General News
Domestic violence info forum at SUNY Ulster
SUNY Ulster will host the fourth annual Domestic Violence Information Forum on Thursday, Oct. 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the College Lounge, Vanderlyn Hall on the Stone Ridge campus.
Five-car accident on 9W in Saugerties
A 22-year-old woman’s failure to see that traffic was stopped on Rt. 9W for tree work led to an accident
New Paltz officials divided on plan to pause development in gateway area
The vote was 3-2 on moving forward with the process, with those in the minority characterizing the moratorium as an attempt to change the zoning law to block the CVS/Five Guys project, which they said could result in a lawsuit. One member of the majority said the zoning in the area around the Thruway should be reconsidered in light of public opposition to projects there.
Window display in Saugerties bookstore linking Trump with Nazism proves controversial
About 30 people lined up in front of the Inquiring Mind book store Wednesday afternoon, October 19, most to protest a window display of books about Donald Trump, white supremacy and Hitler, below the legend in large print, “Trump, Make American hate again,” with a large flag with a swastika insignia.
Saugerties beach project will add tons of sand, limit erosion and install new dock
The village board voted to spend $269,000 in grant money on the project last week.
Bridge across the Wallkill reopens in New Paltz, offering spectacular views
“This is so much more than just a bridge,” said county executive Mike Hein “It is a public-works project that will be beneficial to the entire county.”
With Halloween approaching, Highland urges residents not to “joke around” about creepy clowns
“Pranks have the potential to cause tremendous fear and disruption. Any threats will be treated very seriously and those responsible will face consequences.”
Dutchess’ temporary jail pods means less money for Ulster
A move by Dutchess County officials to address overcrowding in its county jail is having fiscal repercussions across the river where the Ulster County Sheriff ’s Office is poised to lose a major source of revenue — boarding Dutchess inmates.
Rosendale water main project mostly finished
When it comes to public disgruntlement over the water main replacement project in downtown Rosendale, the dust has settled in more ways than one.