Dump operators may sue town of Saugerties
The operators of a number of controversial C&D dumps may be filing a lawsuit against the town, alleging that Saugerties is unlawfully interfering with their business.
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Poughkeepsie man found guilty of murder in crash that killed New Paltz woman
The case stems from an incident on July 1, 2018 on Route 299 in the Town of Lloyd where Williams, travelling in excess of 100 MPH while fleeing from police, struck and killed Danielle Pecoraro, 39, of New Paltz.
Saugerties initiative combating addiction and suicide adds more events
While Saugerties organizers continue planning for the third annual Hope Rocks Festival this August, two new Hope Rocks events are planned for early next month: The Hope Rocks Hardball Invitational, a high school baseball tournament on May 4; and the Hope Rocks Grand Gala, a fundraising event on May 10 with a focus on the Hope Rocks mission: To “illuminate the darkness of addiction and suicide.”
Democrat Ryan takes Ulster County exec post in landslide
Pat Ryan scored a decisive victory — and claimed a mandate for a progressive county government — in Tuesday’s special election to fill the remainder of former county executive Mike Hein’s term.
Longtime Lloyd Town Clerk Rosaria Peplow retiring
Town of Lloyd Town Clerk Rosaria Peplow will be retiring on May 5. Peplow has served as the town clerk
Ryan vs. Hayes for Ulster County Executive on Tuesday
Voters will go to the polls next Tuesday, April 30 to choose a county executive for the remainder of 2019. Democrat and former 19th District congressional hopeful Patrick Ryan will face Ulster County Conservative Party Chairman Jack Hayes, running on the Republican line. The winner of the special election will fill the vacancy left when Mike Hein resigned in February to take a post in the administration of Governor Andrew Cuomo. Another election in November will choose a county executive for a full four-year term.
Naomi Aubain’s Furniture Fixitor repairs or repurposes any kind of wooden furniture
Got a family furniture heirloom that needs some TLC? A dresser whose drawers stick or have bowed bottoms, a wooden chair that’s pulling apart at the joints or whose cane seat is stretched and sagging, a cabinet with chipped or stained veneer? There’s a business operating out of a garage on Henry W. DuBois Drive in New Paltz designed with just your needs in mind.
Woodstock 50 canceled? Investors say yes, organizers say no
Conflicting statements from investment partners Dentsu Aegis Network and festival organizers today raised doubts about the fate of the Woodstock 50 festival, scheduled for August 16-18 in Watkins Glen.
State sued over carriage roads, visitor’s center plans in Minnewaska
A New York City-based reporter is suing to stop construction on carriage roads and to create a new visitor’s center at Minnewaska State Park, saying that the land should instead be part of the State Forest Preserve where preservation is the priority over recreation. It’s instead part of the Palisades Interstate Parks Commission, created by an interstate company one attorney for the State says doesn’t need to comply with the New York constitution.
Minor Saugerties projects move forward
A solar farm on Warren Myers Road was approved. Progress was made on landscaping issues at the A. Montano machinery sales facility on Route 32, with a public hearing scheduled for May 21. A hearing on a two-lot subdivision on George Sickle Road sailed through. And a hearing on a 9000-square foot building expansion at the Catskill Animal Sanctuary on Old Stage Road was postponed indefinitely.