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Politics & Government

Ulster County moving toward ban of plastic shopping bags

They’re everywhere — in our grocery stores, lining our trashcans and landfills, hanging in trees, floating in our river, trapped in and around the throats of sea animals and, as recently reported on the Internet, at the deepest recesses of the ocean.
Politics & Government

NY-19 race: Ryan touts poll, Delgado gets Citizen Action’s blessing

With seven candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for the 19th Congressional District — and little ideological daylight between them — campaigns are touting their candidate’s electability in the November battle against incumbent Republican John Faso as they head towards a June 26 primary to decide who’ll get the party’s line.
Community

Local Memorial Day parades and events for 2018

Local parades and other Memorial Day events.
People & Places

Peter Mayer, the last lion

On May 11, Peter M. Mayer, international publishing legend, founder of The Overlook Press, and Woodstocker of more than 50 years, succumbed to amyloidosis at the age of 82.
General News

Ulster County lawmakers vote to raise tobacco purchase age to 21

When the law goes into effect Jan. 1, 2019, Ulster will join New York City and 10 upstate counties that have boosted the legal age for tobacco sales from 18 to 21.

Land Conservancy honors Michael Perkins & Will Nixon

Land conservancies succeed in protecting land when they engage the communities they serve. In Woodstock, where the arts reign, the Woodstock Land Conservancy is highlighting creative people in this year’s programming. Their annual fundraiser, the Vernal Fling, will honor writers Michael Perkins and Will Nixon on Saturday, May 26, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Byrdcliffe Barn.
Members of the Bruderhof bring their own spin on community to New Paltz
The big plans of Barry Benepe
Preview of Sailin’ Around Saugerties summer public art exhibit

Saugerties voters support school budget

Saugerties voters overwhelmingly approved a $62.4-million school budget for 2018-19 on Tuesday. The turnout was lower than usual, however.
The yeas have it: Kingston voters OK school budget, props, Dietz deal, school board trustees
Onteora budget passes; Kurnit, Storey returned to board of ed
Highland School District voters approve budget, bus proposition and $8 million capital project

Art & Music

Woodstock School of Art wants to keep art non-toxic

Some of the chemicals used in marking art for decades aren’t good for your health.

Letters

Kingston Times letters (5/17-23)

Topics include: Let Mayor Noble do his job; I’m for Delgado; Opioids … me?; McLean is trying; I’m for Rhodes.

Community

Land Conservancy honors Michael Perkins & Will Nixon

Land conservancies succeed in protecting land when they engage the communities they serve. In Woodstock, where the arts reign, the Woodstock Land Conservancy is highlighting creative people in this year’s programming. Their annual fundraiser, the Vernal Fling, will honor writers Michael Perkins and Will Nixon on Saturday, May 26, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Byrdcliffe Barn.

Politics & Government

Figueroa vs. VanBlarcum for Dem sheriff nod in Ulster

As he gears up to run for a fourth four-year term Ulster County sheriff, Paul VanBlarcum is facing something new — a challenge from within the Democratic Party.

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