Sawkill Rd. bridge over Thruway in town of Ulster opens
The bridge over the state Thruway on Sawkill Road opened noon Wednesday, bringing to an end a months-long hassle.
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Kingston mayor to meet with council to discuss proposed parking fee increase
Mayor Steve Noble plans to meet with members of the Common Council next week to propose a new parking scheme that would double the cost of metered on-street spots and install payment kiosks in municipal lots that currently offer free parking.
UPAC seeks $1.3 million for upgrades to allow year-round operation
“The Midtown arts district is really taking off…We want to be in a position to capitalize on that.”
From joy to anguish: Locals’ reactions to Trump win a mixed bag
Kingston-area reactions to Donald Trump’s surprise win ranged from jubilance and hope-filled to despair and dread the morning of the election results.
Kingston Common Council and mayor oppose Family Court relocation to town of Ulster
Mayor Steve Noble said that facilities like the court served as “anchors” providing the city with “a vibrant urban core.” He expressed concern about further decentralization of government services.
Kingston asks residents to conserve as drought drains Cooper Lake
Kingston officials are calling on residents to conserve water in the midst of a drought that has caused water levels at Woodstock’s Cooper Lake to plummet.
Ulster wants to shut down Buck’s junkyard on Rt. 213
Ulster town officials have continued pushing for the closure of Buck’s junkyard on Route 213, issuing an order to remedy against the owner of an adjacent property to remove cars and automotive parts that have crossed the property line from the property owned by Don Mackenzie.
With BOCES move, Kingston’s historic former library becomes available for other uses
The Ulster BOCES P-Tech program has outgrown their space at the former Carnegie Library building on Broadway. It has moved to the SUNY Ulster satellite campus in the former Sophie Finn Elementary School a few hundred feet away.
Kingston community activist admits selling guns to FBI informant
A long-time Kingston community activist will spend two years in state prison for illegal firearms sales according to the terms of a plea agreement approved in Ulster County Court.
Different reports, different numbers on Ulster Family Court move costs
Two county legislators say that evidence and testimony presented in court indicate county officials were aware of a potentially cheaper option to overhaul the current court facility, but never shared that information with lawmakers.