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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.

Cupcakes take the cake in Gardiner

Treats incorporating bacon were back in force this year, along with a number of salty offerings, such as Cupcake Couture’s Chocolate Potato Chip and Salted Popcorn. Trending in 2018 as the hot cupcake ingredient: Nutella, combinations of which were to be found at several vendor booths. Can Marmite and Vegemite cupcakes be far behind?
Land Conservancy honors Michael Perkins & Will Nixon
Members of the Bruderhof bring their own spin on community to New Paltz
The big plans of Barry Benepe

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

Cupcakes take the cake in Gardiner

Treats incorporating bacon were back in force this year, along with a number of salty offerings, such as Cupcake Couture’s Chocolate Potato Chip and Salted Popcorn. Trending in 2018 as the hot cupcake ingredient: Nutella, combinations of which were to be found at several vendor booths. Can Marmite and Vegemite cupcakes be far behind?

Politics & Government

Ulster Dems pick Figueroa over VanBlarcum for sheriff, Cahill over Uchitelle for assembly

The incumbent sheriff lost the support of his party. Other nominations included Kevin Cahill and Aidan O’Connor Jr. for the 103rd and 102nd Assembly districts, and Jen Metzger and Patricia Strong for 42nd and 46th State Senate districts.

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.

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