Foreplay on Kingston’s $10 million grants starts this week
The first working meeting to figure out what the city needs to do to get the money is scheduled for Monday, October 30 at city hall.
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Town of Ulster releases video of county legislator’s traffic stop
Dashcam footage of county legislator Jennifer Schwartz Berky receiving a speeding ticket in May was released Tuesday evening. Berky’s lawyers had sought to delay the release of the video, saying it would compromise her ability to receive a fair trial.
Meet & Greet: Frank Marquette
Frank Marquette, actor, re-enactor and re-creator of local history, might wear more costumes in a week than an entire preschool does on Halloween. It also could be argued that Marquette has made a place for himself in the community by stabbing people in the back. Is that a compliment?
Letter: Vote no on the constitutional convention
The state constitution protects many things, including pensions, collective bargaining rights, state civil service rights, human rights, our environment, public education and many more. A convention could jeopardize many of these protections.
Kingston school board comes out in favor of diversity, inclusiveness
Trustees felt compelled to make the statement in the wake of a spate of violence as white nationalists clashed with anti-fascist protestors in a southern college town.
Hugh Reynolds: Handicapping the Legislature
Democrats need win only one more seat to take back the legislature. I like their chances.
Kingston city budget lowers taxes for some
Mayor Steve Noble’s proposed 2018 budget would freeze the city’s tax levy for the second year in a row, creating a small decline in the tax rate for most Kingston property owners.
Town of Ulster considers releasing recording of legislator’s traffic stop
County Legislator Jennifer Schwartz-Berky had a 26-minute exchange with a town police officer during a traffic stop in May. Her attorney is requesting the town delay the release of the tape until after the election.
KHS girls swim-dive team beats Roosevelt
After dropping three straight meets, the Tigers ousted visiting Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association foe F.D. Roosevelt 99-79 in the pool at Kate Walton Field House.
Central Hudson seeking state OK to charge customers more
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp., owned by Canadian holding company Fortis Inc., is requesting a 21.2 percent increase in delivery revenues — a total of $63.4 million.