Kingstonian project adds affordable housing
Mayor Steve Noble said this week he’s reached a compromise solution on the thorny issue of affordable housing at a major residential, commercial and parking complex proposed for Uptown Kingston.
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Rondout Creek waterfront boardwalk plans are ready
Some big dreams of urban revitalization are more easily realized than others. When it comes to schemes for the Rondout neighborhood of Kingston, Rob Iannucci’s dreams have been 15 years in the hatching. Some people who shared his dreams have become disillusioned. Patience has been required. That patience may yet pay off.
Mailers showing Dem DA hopeful with convicted felon spark controversy
Ulster County Democratic District Attorney hopeful Dave Clegg is dealing with the fallout this week after a George Soros-backed political
Ulster considers banning county employees from holding elected office
According to the wording of the proposed law, which was co-sponsored by legislators Joe Maloney of Saugerties and Ken Ronk of Shawangunk, the bill’s intent is to “assist in avoiding any conflicts of interest, division of loyalty, and/or appearances of impropriety.” Currently, the only county employee who would be affected by this action is Dan Torres, the assistant deputy county executive, who also serves on the New Paltz Town Board. As such, Resolution 374 has been termed by many as the “Dan Torres Law.”
Kingston mayoral debate set for Thursday
Congregation Emanuel of the Hudson Valley will host one of the final Kingston mayoral debates this Thursday, Oct. 24 at
Ulster lawmakers hold off on censuring legislator for sexual harassment
A county-commissioned report stated that an investigation by an Albany law firm found longtime New Paltz legislator Hector Rodriguez was likely guilty of sexually harassing women and other misconduct.
In District 7, Criswell challenges Woltman
District 7 county legislator and Kingston’s only Republican elected official, Brian Woltman, is seeking a second term in office. He faces a challenge from first-time candidate, Democrat Peter Criswell.
Ulster County Sheriff’s Department gets state grant for body cameras
Attorney General Letitia James today presented the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office with a check for $69,750 for body cameras. The grant will fund the purchase of 93 cameras.
Ulster thrift stores band together to expand reach
Now, a number of local stores communicate and advertise via the “Ulster County Thrift Stores” Facebook page, which can be followed by shoppers looking for attractive sales and deals and area thrift store volunteers looking to exchange strategies for better sales.
Strict dumping laws mulled after East Kingston trash rash
This week, the Town of Ulster will set a date for a public hearing on what Supervisor James Quigley III said is “the strongest antidumping or illegal dumping law that we can possibly write.”