Saugerties village taxes down
The proposed $2.35-million 2018-2019 Saugerties village budget, which will go into effect at the beginning of June, will continue a eight-year stint of tax-levy decreases, according to mayor Bill Murphy.
Politics & Government
New Paltz man seeks Green Party nod for congress
New Paltz-based musician, social media gadfly, WKNY commentator, volunteer firefighter and former school board member Steve Greenfield has thrown his hat into the ring for US Congress.
Kingston council adopts gun control resolution unanimously
The Kingston Common Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a non-binding resolution calling on state and federal officials to enact tougher regulations on firearms.
Rosendale councilwoman Metzger takes aim at Bonacic’s State Senate seat
The candidate, a Democrat, is perhaps best-known regionally as the founder/director of Citizens for Local Power.
Saugerties Town Board appoints William Myers town justice
Myers, the husband of former Saugerties town supervisor Kelly Myers, will replace Dan Lamb, who died Feb. 13.
Gun control resolution heads to Kingston Common Council
A memorializing resolution calling on state and federal lawmakers to enact stricter gun laws and refuse donations from gun rights groups will go before the Common Council after receiving unanimous support in a committee vote last week.
Climate Smart Gardiner Taskforce recruits volunteers at kickoff potluck
About 40 town residents mingled, shared dinner, learned about the Taskforce and signed up for subcommittees that will focus on a variety of projects intended to shrink the town’s carbon footprint.
Woodstock musicians, neighbors, clubs speak up on proposed noise law
The Woodstock Town Board will have to balance the need for peace and quiet with encouraging live performances as it drafts a new noise ordinance, a point driven home by many musicians who attended a recent public hearing.
County Waste gets monopoly in New Paltz
The provider has the low bid, and the town intends to move forward. The result would mean all residents would have to use County Waste for curbside pickup. Costs would be more than $10 cheaper per month, say town officials.
Kingston Common Council may take up pro-gun control resolution
A council committee will consider a memorializing resolution calling on state and federal officials to impose stricter controls on firearms and reject donations from gun rights groups like the NRA.