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General News

Controversy over local astrologer brings #metoo movement home to Ulster

The story of Francis’ downfall is a story of #metoo and the “deplatforming” movement — where activists target those whose views or actions they oppose by putting pressure on the media outlets and institutions that give them platforms to take those platforms away — played out against the backdrop of Kingston’s insular Uptown arts and media social scene, and the cosmic universe of astrology.
General News

Kingston cops tell kids fighting ‘BB gun war’ to cut it out

Police say the use of realistic BB guns among Kingston’s youth is a tragedy waiting to happen.
Community

See 100 bands in two days at the Rosendale Street Festival

The festival celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, July 21-22.
Voices

How the Hudson Valley Mall can survive the ‘retail apocalypse’

If you apply some retail analytics and look at longer-term trends, maybe the Hudson Valley Mall would be better suited as something else.
Health, Nature

It’s high season for Lyme in the Hudson Valley

Did you know deer are actually not the key host for the ticks that cause Lyme? And that most infections come from ticks in the nymph stage, when they’re no larger than a poppy seed?

Photos from the Saugerties Vietnam Memorial opening ceremonies

The traveling replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall will be on view from today July 19 through Sunday, July 22 at Cantine Field in Saugerties.
Fillies Showcase gives college coaches a good look at local players
Near-drowning of child inspires community CPR workshop
Shindig in Saugerties

This week in NY-19: Dems rally, Faso attack on Delgado’s rap lyrics draws national attention

The Republican incumbent’s charge that his opponent’s past lyrics “paint an ugly and false picture of America” drew nationwide coverage, due to the fact that Faso, a white Republican, was criticizing Delgado, a black Democrat, for expressing views not consistent with the majority white district. A New York Times article featured comments from a prominent SUNY professor that were also perceived as racially insensitive, prompting criticism and an apology.
Day of Action draws hundreds to canvass, meet candidates, volunteer for Dems
Faso criticizes Trump’s unwillingness to blame Putin for election meddling
Cuomo calls for state law protecting abortion rights

Photographer Art Kane’s work shown in Margaretville on July 21

Kane had a house in Margaretville, Town of Middletown, Delaware County, during the 60s and 70s. His son and archivist, musician Jonathan Kane, will give a talk and slide show of Art Kane’s work at the Historical Society of Middletown on Saturday, July 21, at 7 p.m.

Education

Principal hiring process draws criticism in New Paltz

Several community members objected to the unexpected resignation of the middle-school principal and quick appointment of a successor, which one said was “shrouded in mystery.” Specifically, they said the appointment was a missed opportunity to increase diversity among administrators. There was talk of a lawsuit.

Art & Music

Saugerties art tour ramps up

The Saugerties Artists Studio Tour, now in its 16th year, portrays the heart of Saugerties, its most recognizable streets and antiqued structures, and of course emanations of its soul.

Columns

Awkward moments in local racism

I confess I feel like a real Pollyanna being surprised by this, but a SUNY New Paltz professor’s avuncular dogwhistling honestly shocked me more than anything else in the news this week.

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