Last week, election officials completed their count of absentee and affidavit ballots, leaving Democrat Dave Clegg with a 45-vote lead over Republican Mike Kavanagh. On Wednesday, Dec. 4, both sides appeared in court to begin the process of counting or dismissing 289 ballots that have been subject to challenges.
On Monday, Dec. 3, at approximately 9 p.m., the New York State Police responded to a stabbing on Route 209 in the Town of Wawarsing. Investigation revealed that the victim, Jomar Gonzalez, 24 of Wawarsing was stabbed multiple times. He succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the Ellenville Regional Hospital. State Police later arrested Tiquan Underwood, 21 of Fallsburg, and charged him with first-degree manslaughter. State police are continuing the investigation and ask that anyone with information to contact the New York State Police in Ellenville at 845-626-2863.
New owner Michael Ciavolino, a Long Island transplant, said he wanted to create, “a real neighborhood store, but with the same convenience as Amazon.” To that end, Majestic’s Hardware will now deliver any order costing $25 and up to your front door the next day.
Investigations conducted by this month by the Ulster County Department of Social Services Special Investigation Unit, in conjunction with the
“I’m known for dresses and partywear,” says Tiny Stainker, fanning out the skirt of a velvet dress in her boutique, Lily’s, next to the Woodstock Village Green. She also sells streetwear, winter hats and scarves, nightgowns, kids’ clothing, cards, chocolate, and an eclectic mix of other items. Most of what she sells is designed by artists she has connected with in her 25 years of running a shop in Woodstock.
It’s estimated that 20 military veterans commit suicide every day, and Village of New Paltz trustees have spoken in support of recognizing and committing resources to addressing the problem.
Topics include: Village to borrow $300,000 for sewer repair; Police department participates in No Shave November; praise for firefighters; fire trucks may play music instead of sirens on Christmas morning; building permits mean village is growing; bluestone sidewalk work on Main St. nearly complete.
At a private event in October, an anonymous donor offered a $150,000 matching grant and any donations will count toward the match and can be used to pay for planning and architecture services. However, the $150,000 can only be used toward construction.
State Sen. George Amedore, (R-Rotterdam) announced today that he will not seek re-election next year. Amedore represents the 46th Senate
Students in the Kingston City School District as young as 16 may soon have the option of pre-registering to vote at Kingston High School, thanks to a new school board policy.