Assistant DA launches bid for Ulster’s top prosecutor
Michael J. Kavanagh, the chief assistant district attorney, formally announced his campaign for county district attorney over the weekend.
Politics & Government
New Paltz considers regulations for public marijuana use
Open container laws have been the norm for alcohol. When recreational marijuana is legalized, as expected in New York State, local communities will need to decide how to treat public cannabis use.
Woodstock board sketches Comeau renovation
The Woodstock town board braved the snow to hire Walker Architecture to plan an expansion of Comeau Drive offices and sent its set of short-term rental regulations to the county for approval at its February 12 meeting.
Andrea Shaut wants to be Kingston’s first alderwoman-at-large
A one-term alderwoman will seek to replace outgoing Alderman-at-Large James Noble, and become the first woman in Kingston’s history to occupy the number-two post in city government.
June primary pushes candidates to get early start on Woodstock town races
A first-time candidate and two incumbents are vying for two seats on the Town Board, triggering a Democratic primary this June, provided all acquire the requisite amount of petition signatures.
Eve Walter plans run for New Paltz county legislator
New Paltz resident Eve Walter, Village of New Paltz Planning Board chair and youth and women’s equity advocate, has announced her candidacy for Ulster County Legislator representing the core of New Paltz.
Ulster County Judge Don Williams to step down
All of a sudden, there’s change afoot at the highest levels of Ulster County government.
Saugerties village considers zoning change to allow new townhouses
The proposed zoning change on Teetsel Street to allow for twelve townhouse units. Current zoning allows for single-family and two-family homes, but not for attached townhouses.
Ulster Dems set to pick their candidate for county exec
Ulster County Democrats will convene in Kingston next week to endorse a candidate for county executive and dozens of other local offices. The convention is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. at the Best Western on Washington Avenue.
Should county exec special election be cancelled?
Ulster County pols say the vote, which would happen just months before the general election, would be costly and confusing to voters.