Albany lays another $4.2 million on Kingston
The funded projects include a proposed mixed-use retail, hotel and parking facility in the Stockade District and the creation of a more scenic and more bike-and-pedestrian friendly streetscape in Midtown.
Politics & Government
Saugerties village considers funding historical society
The group has gradually lost funding from the town. The village could help make up the difference.
Those proliferating Woodstock sandwich board signs? They’re illegal
Currently business-owners who display the sandwich boards only during business hours aren’t being cited. But really, the signs are always a violation of Woodstock’s zoning code.
Tax increase shines light on Woodstock Fire Commissioner’s election
Pension increases will mean an 11 percent tax increase. The election is Tuesday, December 12.
Proposed Saugerties resort, including farm-to-table restaurant and cabins, sparks concerns
Nearly 50 people turned out for a public hearing on a proposal to build a restaurant, an inn and cabins, along with horseriding facilities, hiking trails and an art gallery on Liberty Street behind the Glasco firehouse.
Will Kingston alderman be a caucus unto himself?
The city won’t have a single Republican on its council next year. The question is if alderman-elect Patrick O’Reilly, who is not a member of any party, could serve in the roll of minority leader.
New Paltz approves Main St. theatre proposal
The live theatre will be located next to Water Street Market.
Maurice Hinchey was Ulster’s champion in Albany and Washington
Hinchey, a Democrat from Saugerties, served 18 years in the Assembly and 20 years in Congress, a time of significant political transformation in Ulster County. He helped lead the change.
Ulster People translates Bernie’s message into local activism
Ulster People started as a way “to continue Bernie’s political revolution by getting local people elected and educating people about how government works and pressuring our representatives to support policies we believe in.” It was unsuccessful in its most recent effort to shift the balance of power in the county legislator, but organizers see signs of progress in the election results.
March On! New Paltz says resistance to Trump is not enough, seeks to galvanize voters
“It’s more than just resisting at this point. We can’t just be a protest movement; it has to be sophisticated, tactical and policy-based.”