Town of Ulster pondering four-year supervisor terms
If approved, the measure could be on the ballot in November when Supervisor James E. Quigley III runs for a fifth consecutive term.
Politics & Government
Faso touts changes to Medicaid that would shift costs to New York State
Congressman John Faso (R-Kinderhook) said a proposed amendment to the new health care bill would save Upstate taxpayers $2.3 billion a year by shifting Medicaid costs from the counties to the state.
New Paltz planners will review a slimmed-down version of Zero Place
The mixed-use development will now have a smaller footprint, and include a public bathroom and a park-like space dubbed “Mulberry Square.”
Ulster County exec wants citizens to testify about Obamacare repeal impacts
“This is a fundamental issue of public health,” said Hein. “We need to be able to make sure there’s clear testimony on the impact of ACA repeal.”
Town of Ulster debates feral cat problem
If 2016 was the Year of the Chicken in the Town of Ulster, 2017 is shaping up to be the Year of the Cat.
Lagusta Yearwood and Adele Ruger are the new co-chairs of the New Paltz Town Planning Board
The arrangement was decided upon because neither wanted to assume the position of sole chair.
New Paltz CVS vote to come soon, probably
Residents continue to lobby for a stringent review of the proposed CVS/Five Guys development near the Thruway on Rt. 299.
Kingston approves kiosks, ending free parking
A divided Kingston Common Council approved a measure that paves the way for the end of free parking in city-owned lots.
New Paltz village wants to try runoff voting
Trustees are seeking permission from state legislators to try out instant-runoff voting, under which voters rank candidates in order of preference.
Faso conspicuous by his absence at packed town hall in Kingston
The event was organized by a local liberal activist group in response to the congressman’s decision not to schedule any town hall meetings of his own. While it was billed as an educational forum, the event had the flavor of a progressive rally, with songs, chants and action items.