Paul Andreassen announces Saugerties supervisor campaign
Town councilman and lifelong Saugerties resident Paul Andreassen announced March 2 his intentions of running for town supervisor this November.
Politics & Government
Last call for comments on Esopus master plan
Next Wednesday, March 6, at 7 p.m., Town of Esopus will be hosting a reception for the public on the launch of its new master plan.
Is the Kingston GOP RIP?
Kingston Republicans can’t field candidates for mayor, council.
Chris Allen gets Democratic nod for county legislature seat
Allen, who previously represented District 2 from 2015-17, bested Town Board member John Schoonmaker for the Democratic endorsement at the county convention.
Ryan Express set to roll into county exec’s office
The race to become Ulster’s next county executive has begun to take shape with one — maybe two — Democratic candidates and an April 30 special election to fill the post through the remainder of 2019.
Rodriguez’s denouement: New Paltz legislator’s political career crumbles in wake of accusations of inappropriate behavior
After being the initial pick to lead the new Democratic majority in the Ulster County Legislature, Hector Rodriguez withdrew his name from consideration. The Democrats said that Rodriguez couldn’t get all 12 votes. But there were whispers that there was more to the story, and that it involved interactions with women. A few weeks later, Rodriguez announced he would not be seeking reelection.
Woodstock considers town ID cards
Woodstock will consider following Kingston and other Hudson Valley communities in providing municipal ID cards to its residents, helping more of the population get vital services and allowing them to feel like they are part of the community.
Abe Uchitelle seeks county legislature seat
A 30-year-old tech executive and onetime candidate for the state Assembly will seek a seat in the County Legislature currently occupied by Democrat Lynn Eckert (D-Kingston).
Ulster Dems pick Ryan for county exec
Pat Ryan scored a decisive victory in his bid to become Ulster’s next county executive when the county’s Democratic Committee handed him the nomination and a spot on the ballot in an upcoming special election. In weighted voting at the Best Western in Kingston, Ryan beat out fellow Democrat Pat Courtney Strong 16,117 to 11,660.
Hackett vs. Murphy for Saugerties village mayor
‘I have nothing personal against Bill Murphy [mayor William Murphy],” said village trustee Donald Hackett. “This is just business.”