Defense attorney plans to run for county judge
Prominent Kingston defense attorney Bryan Rounds will launch his campaign for county judge on the steps of the Ulster County Courthouse next week.
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What happens during a school lockdown drill?
Lockdown drills have become as commonplace in 21st century schools as air-raid drills were half a century ago, but what happens during one?
New Paltz considers requiring fire sprinklers in new housing
Already required in commercial buildings, the cost of adding sprinklers is now considered affordable enough to be mandated where people sleep. The village is considering requiring them in new construction and in rentals undergoing significant renovations.
Saugerties seeks bids for ice arena repairs
The Kiwanis Ice Arena, the chilly jewel of Saugerties whose long-term fate has been a point of contention among town officials for nearly a decade, is still in need of repair or replacement.
Shandaken hears from county planner regarding short-term rentals
‘We support the idea of allowing STRs, particularly if they’re owner-occupied. But there has to be a way to balance the positive aspects versus the negatives.’
Kingston school district promises better communication in wake of BB gun incident
In the wake of a recent incident with a BB gun at M. Clifford Miller Middle School, the Kingston City School District last week announced steps to not only improve security on campus, but to also ensure the lines of communication between school officials and the public are open.
Scholarships available for Mountain Laurel Waldorf School
Two full scholarships are being offered for Mountain Laurel Waldorf School in New Paltz. The scholarships are available for students entering seventh grade in the 2019-20 school year, and will last through eighth grade.
Woodstock Town Board unanimously supports driver licenses for undocumented immigrants
Woodstock joins other communities in support of the Driver License Access Privacy Act, also known as Green Light NY, making its way through the state legislature.
Woodstock Planning board chair outlines the challenges ahead
‘Nobody can see the future. We’re looking at things now we couldn’t even think of in 1989…It makes for a lot on everybody’s plate…’
Ernest Klepeis takes Metzger’s seat on Rosendale Town Board
With the ascension of longtime councilwoman Jen Metzger to the New York State Senate, the Town of Rosendale needed to find someone to fill her seat for one year.