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Art & Music

‘Reparations pricing’: Kingston event asks whites to pay; offers free admission for people of color

The Radio Kingston-sponsored show dubbed “The Fall Fling” is slated for this Sunday, Sept. 23 at 2 p.m. The show will feature a hip-hop dance party with Radio Kingston DJ Micah Blumenthal and a performance by “Mystic Bowie’s Talking Dreads,” a band that offers reggae interpretations of the music of iconic New Wave band Talking Heads.
Art & Music

Art Walk Kingston to showcase the works of more than 130 artists

Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 22-23: Get an eyeful (and earful) of how the arts community is turning this city around.
General News

Final court challenge to Belleayre Resort is denied

With today’s ruling, the proposed Belleayre Resort in Highmount can move forward after two decades.
Crime

Trial begins in killing of homeless man in Kingston

Both sides agreed that the crime was brutal, senseless and committed by Seth Lyons. But, in opening arguments in county court Tuesday, attorneys for the prosecution and defense offered different theories of what had motivated the 21-year-old homeless man to savagely beat and kill 49-year-old Anthony Garro beneath a bridge on Elmendorf Street in the early hours of Nov. 29, 2017.
General News

Health Quest will occupy old Macy’s space at mall

The lease between Health Quest, which also operates Vassar Brothers Medical Center, and Georgia-based mall owner Hull Property Group was signed last week. An urgent-care facility will be part of the complex. A wide range of specialty care such as radiology, physical therapy, oncology, an infusion center, cardiology and a breast center will be offered.

Regional group makes its project recommendations for this year’s state funding

The five Ulster County projects awarded local priority status included the Hutton Brickyards project along the Hudson River waterfront in Kingston, site improvement funding for northern Ulster manufacturer Ametek, a new expansion plan for Bread Alone, state help with the Wildberry Lodge and Spa project in New Paltz, and expansion plans for Gopal Farms produce and creamery facilities on Springtown Road in New Paltz.
Bank of Greene County takes over the old Bank of America location in Woodstock
P&G’s owner wants to expand the “cornerstone of New Paltz”
Golden Notebook celebrates 40th anniversary

Exploring Sam’s Point

Atop the historic hamlet of Cragsmoor, home of the oldest artist colony founded in America, sits Sam’s Point: a 5,000-acre preserve that boasts not only ice caves and wild berries and a rare dwarf pine ecosystem, but also the highest point of the entire Shawangunk Ridge.
River-to-Ridge Trail in New Paltz now open to bikes, walkers
Minnewaska Distance Swimmers’ Association beach offers watery haven
The more things change…

Letter: Can John Faso count on racism?

John Faso is making his congressional race about skin color rather than issues that affect our lives, like education, and health care, and the environment.

General News

Christmas tree and pep rally bonfires are now prohibited in village of New Paltz

According to Mayor Tim Rogers, despite there being largely positive feedback for various public bonfires, they violate open-burning rules for the village.

Education

Kingston superintendent reports on efforts to hire more teachers, staff of color

‘It’s a lofty goal, it really is. But it’s a matter of working with colleges and universities, who are also trying to get diverse student bodies into the education fields.’ — KCSD Superintendent Paul Padalino

Art & Music

Truth Buttons: Artist Mary Frank generates funds for Planned Parenthood

The buttons, designed by artist Mary Frank, display the word “Truth” emblazoned across the flaming torch of the Statue of Liberty, and Frank has sold enough of them to raise $10,000 for Planned Parenthood.

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