Maurice Hinchey was Ulster’s champion in Albany and Washington
Hinchey, a Democrat from Saugerties, served 18 years in the Assembly and 20 years in Congress, a time of significant political transformation in Ulster County. He helped lead the change.
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Police make arrest in Kingston murder
Yesterday morning a body was discovered beneath a bridge over the railroad tracks. Before the day was over, Kingston Police had booked an Ulster Park man on murder charges.
Kingston cops probe death on Midtown rail line
Kingston Police Department detectives and state police were conducting a death investigation Wednesday morning after a man’s body was discovered beneath a bridge spanning a railroad cut in Midtown.
Café Arts in Highland hamlet serves food and sells groceries, clothing and art
According to Kelly McGinnis, proprietor of the new Café Arts in Highland at 33 Main Street in the hamlet, people that walk into the business for the first time tend to ask, “What is this place?”
A majority of Woodstockers want to renovate and add to library
With a new survey showing that only 27 percent of respondents favor tearing down the Woodstock Library building and replacing it with new construction, Woodstock Library Trustees are faced with deciding how to proceed.
Ulster People translates Bernie’s message into local activism
Ulster People started as a way “to continue Bernie’s political revolution by getting local people elected and educating people about how government works and pressuring our representatives to support policies we believe in.” It was unsuccessful in its most recent effort to shift the balance of power in the county legislator, but organizers see signs of progress in the election results.
Mexican restaurant opens in New Paltz
La Charla Mexican restaurant is located at the former site of Shea O’Brien’s.
Diversity Committee to return to New Paltz School District
“Communication will be key” among cadres and the district-wide committee, said the district superintendent, who mentioned racial issues specifically.
Full-day pre-K to launch in Saugerties this January
Students will attend a full day of school, with a 17-student class of four-year-olds at both Mount Marion and Cahill elementary schools. Cahill will also host a 14-student class for three-year-olds.
Newly elected Saugerties councilman, 26, doesn’t lack for ideas
John Schoonmaker wants to tackle government consolidation, environmental issues, transparency, and greater community engagement.