The story of Eric Francis’ downfall is a story of #metoo and the “deplatforming” movement — where activists target those whose views or actions they oppose by putting pressure on the media outlets and institutions that give them platforms to take those platforms away — played out against the backdrop of Kingston’s insular Uptown arts and media social scene, and the cosmic universe of astrology.
Several community members objected to the unexpected resignation of the middle-school principal and quick appointment of a successor, which one said was “shrouded in mystery.” Specifically, they said the appointment was a missed opportunity to increase diversity among administrators. There was talk of a lawsuit.
Police say the use of realistic BB guns among Kingston’s youth is a tragedy waiting to happen.
Woodstock’s Mill Hill road work is coming along, but heavy rainstorms cause complications.
The Republican incumbent’s charge that his opponent’s past lyrics “paint an ugly and false picture of America” drew nationwide coverage, due to the fact that Faso, a white Republican, was criticizing Delgado, a black Democrat, for expressing views not consistent with the majority white district. A New York Times article featured comments from a prominent SUNY professor that were also perceived as racially insensitive, prompting criticism and an apology.
Loyal regulars rave about the food — just check out the Bistro’s reviews online — but it takes more than that to keep a restaurant afloat for 25 years.
Jen Roe brings to the position a background in sales, marketing and strategic planning, acquired through years of experience in the travel and tourism industry.
One benefit of consulting an experienced eBay reseller is finding out how much your stuff is worth, especially if you have anything that might be a collectible. For example, one of Pat Damore’s clients recently sold an oil painting at a garage sale for $30, only to discover later it was worth well over $1000.
On Sunday at the New Paltz Community Center, NY19Votes, IndivisibleNY19 and scores of activists from the Hudson Valley organized a Unity Day of Action to reach out to and engage voters in the upcoming primary and general elections
Faso criticized the president’s words in a press conference in which he declined to place blame on the Russian president for meddling with the 2016 election.