In October, a New Paltz resident was detained by ICE on his way to court for a local offense. A New Paltz Town Board member is proposing a law that would prevent ICE from making arrests on town property without a judicial warrant.
The College Diner recently closed after many years of feeding folks in New Paltz.
The Wurts Street Bridge, which connects the City of Kingston to Port Ewen and beyond, is expected to be closed to traffic beginning Monday, December 17 through February 1, 2019, while crews perform maintenance operations, the state Department of Transportation announced this week.
Boces head Charles Khoury said this week that as many as 18 candidates have begun the application process, with interim superintendent Lawrence Mautone ready to throw his hat in the ring after serving as deputy superintendent in Saugerties for the past five years.
Drones with thermal cameras will be used to try to locate leaking underground water and sewer piping.
Ulster County law enforcement officials say that a forged-check scheme uncovered by the District Attorney’s Office illustrates how social media and easily available software brings age-old scams into today’s world.
The Krafts allege that their son was permanently disfigured in a 2016 mishap at Cantine Field due to, the suit charges, the negligence of several town-affiliated parties. They are asking for a settlement of $125,000.
As Woodstock faces the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Aquarian Festival that affected much of the town’s profile, at least in terms of business, the Chamber of Commerce & Arts is gearing up for a 2019 season aimed at celebrating Woodstock as both the inspiration for that festival so long ago, and a fine destination no matter how you look at it.
Police believe a Kingston man was shot and killed in a dispute over two ounces of marijuana following a car chase on Sawkill Road.
Functions include advocating for residents who feel their rights were violated by a town employee, weighing in on local government from a human rights perspective, and holding educational events.