Police investigate Hudson valley bank robbery
The New York State Police are investigating the robbery of Trustco Bank, located at 1490 State Route 9 in the town of Wappinger, which occurred late yesterday morning.
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New Paltz business owner released after five-month detainment by ICE
Friends, family and supporters celebrated the release of Luis Martinez at Unison on Sunday after a judge found problems in the paperwork that led to his detainment.
Delgado calls border situation “inhumane”; votes for $4.5B in funding to improve conditions
Antonio Delgado (D-Rhinebeck), who represents New York’s 19th Congressional District, was one of 230 congressman who voted in favor of a $4.5 billion border funding bill that aims to improve conditions of detained migrants. A similar bill is being considered in the Senate.
Ulster DA appoints panel to review cases of possible erroneous conviction
The Ulster County District Attorney’s Office has formed a Conviction Integrity Unit to review cases with an eye towards identifying instances where an innocent person may have been convicted for a crime they didn’t commit.
Onteora’s top two
Lindsy Voelker and Jules Schauffler, 2019 valedictorian and salutatorian, will address their classmates at the June 28 graduation ceremony at Onteora’s main campus in Boiceville.
Amtrak train strikes, kills Poughkeepsie man
A 92-year-old man was struck and killed today by an Amtrak train between the Rhinecliff and Staatsburg stations.
Expanding cell phone coverage in Woodstock is a challenge
“The topography of the area that makes it beautiful makes it difficult to get cell coverage.”
New Paltz Chamber of Commerce group awards scholarships to local businesswomen
The Wisdom of Women networking group meets monthly from September through June, taking the summer months off. Each meeting has a different topic, addressing women’s issues in the workplace or focusing on health and wellness information that helps women thrive.
After 20 years in Saugerties education, Mautone leaves for Rockland County job
Lawrence Mautone served the Saugerties school district as deputy superintendent, Mount Marion principal, and social studies teacher.
County to put up solar array at Saugerties tire dump
Newly installed County Executive Pat Ryan said this week that a proposed solar array in Saugerties and an executive order he issued calling on county government to be 100 percent dependent on renewable energy by 2030 are concrete steps in his campaign trail pledge for a “Green New Deal” for Ulster County.