New York 19th Congressional District hopeful Antonio Delgado is pushing back this week after Republican incumbent John Faso seized on an article in Monday’s New York Post highlighting lyrics from Delgado’s 2006 hip-hop album to argue that his opponent is out of step with the views of his would-be constituents.
After a high-speed chase along Route 299 in Lloyd ended with the death of a New Paltz woman whose vehicle was hit head-on in a July 1 incident, locals are seeking to better understand why such pursuits occur.
Signs forbidding would-be bathers were removed from Saugerties village beach last Monday after Ulster County health officials declared the Esopus Creek free open for swimming after measured levels of fecal bacteria decreased to safe levels.
The Ulster County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to share any information pertaining to the whereabouts of 48-year-old Ethel A. Davis of Saugerties, who was last seen at around 2 p.m. on June 22 after leaving the Dietz Stadium Diner in Kingston.
A person was killed in a house fire early Tuesday morning in the town of Esopus, local firefighters said.
The kayaker had capsized just above the Cantine Dam in the village of Saugerties.
The so-called Dollar General project is much larger and more complex than the nickname might suggest. Three parcels, totaling 21.7 acres, along Rt. 9W and including the existing Burger King, Trustco Bank, and a strip mall are included. A Dollar General would be constructed on one of those lots, and a 72-unit apartment complex would be built behind those businesses, with the strip mall refurbished to match.
A huge barrier spanning New York Bay is among the proposals by the Army Corps of Engineers to protect the metropolitan area against storm surge. According to the environmental group Riverkeeper, it would pose dangers for wildlife throughout the Hudson River. An informational meeting will be held in Poughkeepsie Wednesday, July 11.
On Saturday, June 30, Kingston parking enforcement officers fanned out through the city’s business district issuing warnings reminding people that metered parking remains in effect Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
‘It is simply inaccurate to assert that the [power plant] is proposed here in Ulster County only to serve the energy demands of New York City.’ said Peter Rood, GlidePath chief development officer.