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New Paltz bicyclists turn out on anniversary of crash to highlight safety

New Paltz bicyclists turn out on anniversary of crash to highlight safety

The six-mile ride included several bicyclists who had been hit by cars, including Gabriela O’Shea, who was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash the year before. The 125-plus riders urged the construction of more paved shoulders, the passage of a law protecting bicyclists from passing cars, and a general awareness among motorists and bicyclists that the roads should be shared.

Reform Party Opportunity to Ballot forces election in each town, paid for by taxpayers

Reform Party Opportunity to Ballot forces election in each town, paid for by taxpayers

Due to the filing of an Opportunity to Ballot by Michael Wendel, seeking a line on the ballot to challenge County Comptroller Elliott Auerbach, a Democrat, there will be a primary election in every election district in Ulster County on Tuesday, September 12. Wendell is seeking the Reform Party line. There are 11 citizens registered in the Reform Party in Ulster County. There will be no names listed on the ballot. Still, every town will open its voting booths.