Ulster County bans plastic bags
With the signing of the “Bring Your Own Bag Act” into law, Ulster became the first New York county to adopt local legislation banning single-use plastic bags.
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Famed local restaurateur Frank Guido tells his tales in new book
Anyone who has owned more than 20 restaurants over a five-decade period throughout the Hudson Valley has some stories to tell.
Woodstock fire destroys three buildings
A fire on Woodstock’s west side caused by an overturned candle engulfed and destroyed three buildings on Calamar Lane belonging to guitarist, folk artist Peter Walker.
Former Kingston politico busted on stolen jewelry charge
A onetime political operative and city employee who famously taped Kingston’s former Mayor in a vulgar and threatening tirade has been arrested in Saugerties.
Trump tweets enthusiastic support for Faso in NY-19
“Congressman John Faso of New York has worked hard and smart,” tweeted the president. “Strong on Crime, Borders and our 2nd Amendment, John is respected by all. Vote for John. He has my complete and total Endorsement!”
Poll: Faso and Delgado separated by just 1 point
With two weeks until Election Day, the race in New York’s 19th Congressional District is a dead heat.
How to navigate the college admissions process
“Admissions professionals don’t look for reasons to reject students; they look for reasons to accept students,” says Susan Weatherly of Steps to College. “My goal is to make it a positive experience… I want you to succeed, and that means you need to know what the expectations of the college are.”
Kingston Police investigate swastika graffiti
According to police, sometime between late Saturday night and early Sunday morning, graffiti depicting swastikas, stars, “666” and “smh” appeared at numerous locations and several parked vehicles throughout the city of Kingston.
Cioni closing punted to November
Due to the unavailability of the prospective purchaser on the originally planned day, the closing date for the sale of the Kingston City School District’s Cioni Building has been moved to Thursday, Nov. 15. School officials this week said they were fine with the delay and weren’t concerned that the deal might fall through.
In Saugerties appearance, Sheriff VanBlarcum sticks up for himself
VanBlarcum confronted a series of issues, including his appearance in a photograph with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office last year.