West Hurley residents want to talk about the school sale
The redevelopment of the West Hurley school into market-rate condominiums is the talk of the town.
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Highland adds extended stop arm to buses to improve safety
The device, which is attached to the vehicle’s original stop sign, extends six feet into the oncoming traffic lane. It’s hoped that the arm will act as an additional visual deterrent to drivers who ignore the flashing red lights on the school bus.
Saugerties Honor Society gears up for fundraisers
The fundraising initiatives of the Saugerties chapter of the National Honor Society are not quite underway for the 2019-20 school year, but the officers have been in place for the past few months, chosen for their representation of the four criteria of the national organization: Scholarship, leadership, service and character.
Catskill Mountain Railroad finishes renovations extending track by nearly 60%
The CMRR is also asking Ulster County to allow the railroad to cross Route 28A in Stony Hollow, where its track has been paved over, and to continue renovating track to MP 10.01 near the Ashokan Reservoir.
Red flag rising: Local police seek to raise awareness of new gun law
Local law-enforcement officials say the state’s new red-flag law will give the public a valuable tool to prevent mass shootings by getting guns out of the hands of potentially dangerous people. But gun-rights advocates worry that the law will deprive law abiding gun owners of due process and leave them vulnerable to abuse or harassment.
Another season, another win for Kingston marching band
The Kingston High School (KHS) Tiger Marching Band took first place in its division last Saturday evening at its first state Field Band Conference competition of the season in Schenectady.
Boiceville Post Office still closed
The fate of the Boiceville post office’s current closure seems to be in a temporary limbo.
Polyglot tots: Seven languages spoken among 72 Kingston pre-kindergarteners
The Kingston pre-kindergarten center at the Meagher School is off to a quick start, with new students getting more acclimated by the day. School officials say they’re hoping to open pre-K by two more classrooms in January by way of a state grant.
Case against Saugerties demolition debris dumps drags on
Recusals and changes of venue have slowed down efforts to close several dumps in Saugerties. The dumps have been cited by the town for accepting material from outside the area and by the DEC following tests that revealed harmful contaminants.
State Police make arrest in bail scam
On July 27, a Town of Wallkill resident reported to State Police that they may have been tricked into sending