Commentary: Charlottesville in Ulster County
As we reflect on the recent events in Charlottesville, we need search no further than our own backyard to find signs of the same, ugly white supremacy.
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Hugh Reynolds: Congressional casting call
Prediction: Half of the eight Democratic candidates will drop out by the end of the year.
Softball’s summer nights in Kingston
As summer winds down in Kingston, the competition is heating up on local softball fields, as the City of Kingston Parks and Recreation men’s and women’s softball teams are closing out the playoffs.
Kyle Berardi is Ulster town police chief
The Town of Ulster officially named Kyle Berardi its chief of police on Wednesday, Aug. 23, one year after he was sworn in as a lieutenant and just under a year since he took over the mantle of officer in charge.
Kingston hopes ‘land bank’ will blunt gentrification’s impact
The city is moving closer to establishing a “land bank” that supporters say would help move derelict properties back onto the tax rolls. Mayor Steve Noble said he’s also exploring a more ambitious program to establish pockets of affordability in rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods.
Hugh Reynolds: Facing the music
It’s probably not a good thing when a freshman congressman gets huge headlines after announcing his first town hall meeting with his constituents eight months into his term.
Kingston schools supe inks multi-year contract
The Kingston school board voted to extend Superintendent Paul Padalino’s contract through the 2021-22 school year last month, ensuring he’ll
Ballots set for Kingston primary, general elections
In November, all nine Kingston Common Council seats will go up for grabs, along with the city’s three seats on the county legislature. Democratic primaries for one legislative seat and single council seat will take place on Sept. 12.
Editorial: The real American way
Pardon my French, but I have had enough of this Confederate bulls–t. Americans are exceptional in many ways, one of
Tattoo regret and what to do about it
Sure, that Garfield tattoo on your forearm seemed so edgy at the time, but now what? Or how about the name on your thigh of that horrible cheating bastard who neglected to mention he was still married while you were dating? Tattoo regret is becoming more and more a thing these days, but there are options.