Police step up enforcement of distracted driving laws this week
Police will be looking for drivers’ texting, talking on their cell phones, passing a stopped school bus, and other instances of distracted driving and issuing tickets.
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Phoenicia bridge expects Memorial Day reopening
Phoenicia’s Woodland Valley bridge, closed for repairs since early winter, is expected to reopen by Memorial Day, said Ulster County Deputy Executive Bob Sudlow.
Caterwauls at Town of Ulster ferals law hearing
A hearing on feral cats drew a lot of comments in Ulster.
New Paltz declared a sanctuary town
With overwhelming support from testifying residents to bolster them, New Paltz Town Council members voted unanimously last Thursday to pass a law which formally limits cooperation by town police officers with agents of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Mike Boylan’s Planning Board chairmanship contested in Gardiner
It’s an age-old question in politics: How long should the same individual be permitted to hold the same power-wielding post?
Grand jury reduces charge against Phoenicia woman accused of helping husband commit suicide
Verraine was originally charged with murder, but District Attorney Holley Carnright said the investigation of the case led his department to switch to the lesser charge of manslaughter.
CDPHP, Health Quest settle on contract
A local healthcare provider and a major regional insurer have settled a contract dispute that threatened to disrupt health services for hundreds of area residents.
Airbnb: Dying to be taxed?
Woodstock lawmakers will consider tougher regulations to handle the rise in popularity of short-term rentals while recognizing homeowners’ right to make extra income.
Onteora superintendent quits
Onteora school district superintendent Bruce Watson has resigned after having served less than a year.
Saugerties police chief blames kids for recent rash of thefts from unlocked cars
Police say they’ll enforce a little-known curfew law to combat the problem.