Domestic violence info forum at SUNY Ulster
SUNY Ulster will host the fourth annual Domestic Violence Information Forum on Thursday, Oct. 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the College Lounge, Vanderlyn Hall on the Stone Ridge campus.
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Five-car accident on 9W in Saugerties
A 22-year-old woman’s failure to see that traffic was stopped on Rt. 9W for tree work led to an accident
Student profile: Jasmine Walker
When guidance counselor Jessica Peterson came into Jasmine Walker’s Life Prep class in freshman year, her talk about the importance of clubs prompted Walker to join no less than seven school organizations. Now a senior, Walker has narrowed her tastes, and says she couldn’t be happier.
Saugerties student scientists gather Hudson River info for DEC
Students in Brian Robinson’s advanced placement environmental science class were among 4,500 elementary, secondary and college students who participated in the DEC’s 14th annual “Day in the Life of the Hudson River Estuary” program.
New Paltz officials divided on plan to pause development in gateway area
The vote was 3-2 on moving forward with the process, with those in the minority characterizing the moratorium as an attempt to change the zoning law to block the CVS/Five Guys project, which they said could result in a lawsuit. One member of the majority said the zoning in the area around the Thruway should be reconsidered in light of public opposition to projects there.
Window display in Saugerties bookstore linking Trump with Nazism proves controversial
About 30 people lined up in front of the Inquiring Mind book store Wednesday afternoon, October 19, most to protest a window display of books about Donald Trump, white supremacy and Hitler, below the legend in large print, “Trump, Make American hate again,” with a large flag with a swastika insignia.
More details emerge in huge cocaine ring bust
Officials believe a Poughkeepsie-based music company, Outta They League Entertainment, was used to launder the drug money. The company produced virtually no music since 2013 and had a payroll of less than $2000, yet made bank deposits of $1.1 million.
Design*Sponge founder Grace Bonney and creative entrepreneurs to host book talk at Rhinecliff library
Featured speakers at the event include a graphic designer, two restaurateurs, an interior designer and an emerging-business consultant.
Wikileak implies ulterior motives behind Gillibrand’s Teachout endorsement
Hacked emails obtained and released by Wikileaks from Hillary Clinton’s campaign chairman show that high-level Democrats talked about how to keep New York Congressional candidate Zephyr Teachout on the sidelines during last spring’s high-stakes New York presidential primary against Bernie Sanders.
Kingston startup uses data to help businesses find the perfect site
The company’s founder, Calandra C. Cruickshank, grew up in the Town of Shandaken, still lives deep in the Catskills, and runs her business out of Kingston.