Molinaro in Kingston: Let’s remake state government
Marcus Molinaro was in town last week to make his case for why he should be the next governor of New York.
Politics & Government
Neal, Lamagna battle for Congress ballot spots in NY-19
Two independent candidates for Congress in New York’s 19th district, Diane Neal of Hurley and Dal Lamagna of Rhinebeck, are challenging the state Board of Elections’ decision last week that knocked them off November’s ballot.
Saugerties village gets new DPW superintendent
Bob Fanelli to retire; Rich Forbes, a long-time member of the department, to succeed him.
Senate candidate Jen Metzger to celebrate opening of campaign office in New Paltz
Jen Metzger, candidate for NY State Senate in district 42, invite members of the community to visit her campaign’s new office at a grand opening celebration this Sunday, August 26 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at 1 Henry W DuBois Drive in New Paltz.
Woodstock looks to save energy, money with LED streetlights
The Woodstock Town Board is considering replacing its street lights to yield projected savings of nearly $24,000 per year in energy and maintenance costs.
Saugerties Town Board caps taxes for vets and seniors
According to the language of the law, those taxes will not exceed 10 percent of the taxpayer’s property assessment, or $8,000.
Plastic bag ban bill pulled from Ulster County Legislature’s agenda
The County Legislature on Tuesday delayed its vote on the proposed “Bring Your Own Bag Act,” which would ban plastic shopping bags for most applications in the county.
Fresh faces give Kingston an opportunity to rethink how it does infrastructure
Mayor Steve Noble said this week that he hopes the city’s new engineer and public works superintendent will forge a close working relationship as they tackle a series of looming infrastructure projects.
Molinaro to visit Kingston
Dutchess County executive and Republican candidate for governor Marcus Molinaro will be holding a town-hall meeting Wednesday, Aug. 22.
New Paltz takes another look at building joint town/village hall
The long-discussed goal of creating a joint home for New Paltz’s town and village governmental agencies is back on the drawing board, literally as well as figuratively.