Proposed Route 28 concrete plant files big documents
The site has been used as a quarry before, but opponents are concerned the new use could have a negative impact on the surrounding Bluestone Wild Forest.
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Long Island man charged with possessing child pornography in New Paltz
If convicted, the man faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years, a mandatory term of supervised release of 5 years and up to life, mandatory registration as a sex offender, and a maximum $250,000 fine.
Citing weather woes and cost, Kingston cancels Uptown NYE party
The city will forgo its annual midnight ball-drop celebration in Uptown Kingston and instead host a family-friendly daytime event to ring in the New Year.
Kingston city schools embark on storytelling program for fourth-graders
Fourth-grade students across the Kingston City School District are learning about storytelling, thanks to a residency by Karen Pillsworth, a storytelling coach and retired teacher. For one hour each day for one week, Pillsworth has visited elementary schools in the district to help kids tap into their storytelling skills.
Woodstock approves municipal ID card
Woodstock became the latest community to pass a municipal ID law, allowing undocumented residents and those without a permanent address to receive some local services, open bank accounts and use in case of emergencies.
Looks like Clegg: With all votes counted, Dem leads DA race by 77; recount possible
Democrat Dave Clegg apparently has won the closely contested race for Ulster County district attorney as county Board of Elections staff on Wednesday, Dec. 11 completed their tally of votes cast in the Nov. 6 election.
Teen charged with threat against Kingston High School
On Tuesday, Dec. 10 at approximately 2:30 p.m., an 18-year-old male was arrested by the Kingston Police Department and charged with making terroristic threats outside of Kingston High School, a Class D felony.
Framed to last: Valentina Custom Frame & Gallery in New Paltz
Visiting a professional picture framer can be an intimidating experience, standing at the counter in a store looking up at a wall covered in framing samples and not knowing where to start. But at Valentina Custom Frame & Gallery in New Paltz, it’s a different story altogether.
12 Hudson Valley libraries opt to end fines for overdue books
Fines prevent low-income patrons from using their local library and don’t have much of an effect on return rates, according to a study cited by the American Library Association.
Should Saugerties Christmas Candy Run ditch the sirens?
“For us, for many people, the sound of a siren means someone is in distress,” said one resident, referring to the sounds emitted by fire engines distributing candy throughout the village on Christmas morning. “On Christmas Day, when we’re celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, maybe there’s a better sound,” she said.