Common Core, state tests changing because of protests
“We have local control. It’s up to us to do a great job with our curriculum…”
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Filmmakers Laura deNey and Mustafa Bhagat open new office in New Paltz
Working in film and television since 1997, the couple has won several Emmy Awards. Their forte is documentary storytelling: “Real, but not reality.”
Elections commissioners doubt there will be trouble in Ulster County
Newt Gingrich and other Donald Trump advisors are asking supporters to go to polling places and question anyone they might believe does not have the right to vote. “We won’t be having any of that here.”
Saugerties school district to use $2 million in state money to update technology systems
Major projects include updating the district’s phone, security and wireless internet.
Student profile: Nicholas Thompson
“In school I’m really quiet and shy, but when I get up on stage I get to joke around with the audience.”
In second trial, jury convicts Clintondale’s Pascarella of patricide
A Clintondale man was convicted last week in the brutal beating death of his father after jurors rejected defense claims that he was suffering “extreme emotional disturbance” when he committed the crime.
Saugerties beach project will add tons of sand, limit erosion and install new dock
The village board voted to spend $269,000 in grant money on the project last week.
Kingston proposes end to free parking
$175,000 is expected to be raised by metering the city’s six parking lots in Uptown, Midtown and the Rondout.
Three drinking fountains at Highland Elementary closed after flunking lead test
Three drinking fountains were removed from service following the results.
Bridge across the Wallkill reopens in New Paltz, offering spectacular views
“This is so much more than just a bridge,” said county executive Mike Hein “It is a public-works project that will be beneficial to the entire county.”