Saugerties town board wants to lower speed limit on stretch of Rt. 32
Town officials think 55 mph is a little too fast for the stretch of Route 32 between the Cedar Grove firehouse and Route 212.
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Gardiner gets road map to reshape zoning for glamping, AirBnBs
Review of some recent proposals in the town has been hampered by the lack of precise language in the existing zoning code, last updated in 2008.
On healthcare, Faso and Delgado differ drastically
The two candidates for this swing congressional district have different visions for the healthcare system. Faso, who voted for the Republican repeal bill last year, supports some changes to what he sees as an essentially well functioning private insurance market, while Delgado favors a public option, which would let Americans buy into a government-run insurance program.
Joe Biden to appear at Kingston rally to support Delgado
Former Senator and Vice President Joe Biden will appear at a rally to support NY-19 congressional candidate Antonio Delgado in Kingston Oct. 26.
New Paltz planners question whether McDonald’s play space is out of character for the area
A proposed renovation of McDonald’s in New Paltz opens the door to addressing issues with that business by members of the Town of New Paltz Planning Board, including the brightly-colored play area considered out of character for the area, and the lack of wheelchair ramps along the sidewalk.
Kingston ’19 budget steady on the levy
Mayor Steve Noble will introduce a proposed 2019 budget that will freeze the tax levy at 2017 levels and produce a small tax rate decrease for most city homeowners.
Health Quest Medical Practice opens new Highland location
Health Quest Medical Practice recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newest healthcare center in Highland. Located atop a hill on Route 299 between Highland and New Paltz, the 15,000-square-foot facility is a multispecialty office, housing more than ten providers who offer primary care, obstetrics, gynecology, cardiology and neurology.
Saugerties town justice’s yard sign goes missing
Stealing from a potential judge? Bold move.
In congressional race, Delgado rakes in more than Faso, but campaigns very close in cash-on-hand
New campaign finance data released this week shows Democratic challenger Antonio Delgado has outraised incumbent Republican John Faso by a more than two-to-one margin in the race for New York’s 19th Congressional District. But heavy spending by Delgado on a hard-fought seven-way Democratic primary earlier this year has left the two campaigns on a near-equal fiscal footing as they head into the home stretch.
5G in Woodstock? Not so fast, say some residents
Those in opposition fear ill health effects from increased electromagnetic radiation.