Ulster County’s first baby of 2020
The first baby born in Ulster County in 2020 is a boy, delivered New Year’s Day at HealthAlliance Hospital: Mary’s Avenue Campus, according to a release provided by the hospital.
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Recount continues in Ulster DA race
So far, Democrat David Clegg’s lead is holding.
Kathy Moniz redefines her role at Town of Ulster Building Dept.
Town of Ulster Building Inspector Kathy Moniz will retire on Tuesday, Dec. 31 after six years in the position, a move requested by her letter on Dec. 16 and reluctantly approved three days later by councilmen.
City of Kingston projects get just shy of $7 million from Albany in one week
Just a day after announcing it will receive $2.2 million in state money to help with water and wastewater projects, the City of Kingston got more welcome news from Albany on Thursday, Dec. 19 — various projects won more than $4.7 million in grants under the New York’s Consolidated Funding Application program.
Tougher trash laws in Town of Ulster
Earlier this month, Ulster Town officials signed into law new litter and dumping control rules, with penalties for scofflaws including
Democratic senate candidate Jeff Collins folds tent, joins Hinchey campaign
Woodstocker Jeff Collins announced last week that he would end his bid for the state Senate’s 46th District seat and throw his support behind fellow Democrat Michelle Hinchey. Collins’ withdrawal and incumbent state Sen. George Amedore’s announcement earlier this month that he would not seek a fourth term leaves Hinchey, for now, the sole announced candidate in the race.
Post Office announces holiday hours
Westchester District postal officials are announcing Post Offices throughout the Greater Hudson Valley will be open on Tuesday, December 24 – Christmas Eve, but closing earlier than the normal weekday hours. The December 24 adjusted hours, which are based on local conditions, are posted in the Post Office lobbies.
EPA participation will add to pressure on TechCity owner
Ulster County executive Pat Ryan’s press conference late Wednesday morning, December 18 in Kingston underlined just how serious the situation has become for the embattled owner of the sprawling, obsolete, polluted and ill-maintained 258-acre former IBM plant in the Town of Ulster.
Kingstonian ruling means shorter – but not certain – path to approval
The Kingstonian — a proposed mixed-use development in the heart of Kingston’s Stockade District — cleared a significant hurdle this week when the city’s planning board ruled Monday, Dec. 16 that developers had adequately addressed in their paperwork the project’s potential negative environmental impacts.
Stansberry Jr., who cut deal and testified against dad in Kingston murder case, gets five-year stint
A Kingston teen was sentenced last week to five years in state prison for his role in a December 2018 marijuana robbery that ended in murder.