Delgado talks about his term so far
The freshman congressman on the 2020 election, impeachment, student loan debt and other topics.
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At Wallkill River Summit, sources of contamination discussed and a plan for cleanup takes shape
In 2018, the state DEC listed the Wallkill River and several of its tributaries on a draft version of its “impaired waters” list.
Olive Dems pick Sofranko for supervisor
Boggess, Edinger get town board nods; Haug for town justice.
Woodstock short-term rental regs pass muster
The Woodstock Town Board unanimously passed zoning amendments regulating short-term rentals in an attempt to strike a balance between allowing people to meet expenses and keep their property and preserving a quality of life.
Saugerties withdraws from county drug & gang task force
Town officials voted to officially withdraw from the Ulster Regional Gang Enforcement and Narcotics Team (URGENT) at the May 15 town board meeting, deciding instead to lend an officer from the Saugerties Police Department to a special domestic violence task force, the Family Violence Unit, within the county Department of Social Services.
New Paltz man indicted on homicide charges resulting from car accident
The charges stem from a two-vehicle collision on Henry W. DuBois Drive, which occurred on March 29.
Saugerties man admits guilt in DWI crash
A Saugerties man pleaded guilty to the felony of vehicular assault and the misdemeanor of driving while intoxicated in Ulster County Court last week.
Kingston considers plan to regulate public art
In the face of some skepticism, city officials unveiled a draft version of a new policy to regulate public art, including murals and other installations on private property, at a public hearing at City Hall.
New Paltz moves forward with plan to make renewable electricity the default choice for residents
Central Hudson would continue to be the provider for all, but the source of the electricity will come from a renewable source. Residents or businesses will be able to opt out of this provider, but if they don’t take any action, they will be included. The hope is that by negotiating for most customers as a bloc, the rate will be equal or lower than the current default rate.
Saugerties C&D dumps raided by DEC; operator gives critics an eyeful
After obtaining the proper warrants, state Department of Environmental Conservation officials finally got access last Friday morning to the Saugerties construction and demolition debris dump operated by Joe Karolys.