‘County Exec Pat’ likes ‘Mayor Pete’
Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan has weighed in on the 2020 Democratic primary throwing his support behind fellow veteran and thirtysomething Pete Buttigieg.
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The American Chestnut can bloom again — with your help
Once in while, an opportunity arises to reverse environmental damage wrought by humankind. Such appears to be the case with SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry’s three-decades-long endeavor to restore to the landscape the majestic, near-extinct American chestnut tree.
Kingston moving ahead on rent, police reform initiatives
Major construction along the Broadway corridor, more civilian oversight of city police and new laws to fight rising rents are part of Kingston’s 2020 agenda, according to Mayor Steve Noble and leaders of the Common Council.
Here comes (the other) judge – Rounds, Sullivan’s Farrell to swap jobs temporarily
A newly minted county court judge will soon preside in Ulster County Court, but not — for now at least — the one voters elected in November.
DA Clegg to focus on getting help for opioid addicts, clearing backlog of cases
“Law enforcement is on the front line of the opioid epidemic,” said Clegg. “So we are going to be part of the solution.”
Bartels wants another term as Ulster County Legislature chair
Tracey Bartels said last week that she intends to run a second term as chair of the Ulster County Legislature. The Gardiner resident was the second woman and the first unaffiliated legislator to chair the body when she won the position last January.
Retiring Ulster County Judge Don Williams reflects on 40 years in law enforcement
Despite his reputation for toughness, Williams has also worked to make his vision of punishment — followed by redemption and reform — manifest in efforts to assist addicts and help the formerly incarcerated reintegrate into society. As he prepared to step down from the bench at year’s end, Williams sat down with Ulster Publishing for the first time since his election as county court judge to talk about his 40-year career in Ulster County’s criminal justice system.
Police: Man entered Walmart with rifle to find correct ammo, left without paying
A Kingston man caused alarm at the Ulster Walmart when police say he entered the store carrying an air rifle in search of the proper ammunition.
Ulster legislature OKs new composting law
A local law that would impose mandatory composting and food diversion requirements on businesses that produce large amounts of food waste was approved unanimously by the Ulster County legislature at their Dec. 18 meeting.
Joel Brink lauded as he retires from Ulster Town Board
For the first time in two decades, the Ulster Town Board will not include among its members Joel Brink. Brink, who decided to not run for a sixth consecutive term last fall, served as a councilman at his last meeting on Thursday, Dec. 19.