Local school superintendents react to Governor Hochul’s draft executive budget
All 673 school districts in New York would receive less foundation aid than expected under Hochul’s plan.
Couple tied to fatal Saugerties hit-and-run plead not guilty; accused driver sent to jail
The couple charged with the hit-and-run connected to the death of Starllie Swonyoung pleaded not guilty last week in Ulster...
Saugerties police ID suspected driver in fatal hit-and-run
Warrants announced in connection to the hit-and-run death of Starllie Swonyoung.
Calief Housen, KHS Class of 2019, shares his mentorship company with the district
Leading by example...
Catskill Animal Sanctuary seeks new home
For over 20 years, the Catskill Animal Sanctuary has rescued thousands of animals in need at their 150-acre refuge on...
Timber harvesting permit request for 26-acre parcel off Route 9W is met with concerns
Ulster town officials last week approved the issuance of a special timber harvest permit for a 26-acre property at 2150...
Saugerties official faces felony charges, allegedly dismissed traffic tickets for friends
Saugerties town court clerk Haley Whalen is facing eight felony and eight misdemeanor charges for allegedly using her access to...
Saugerties affordable housing proposal faces resistance from neighbors
The requested zoning change necessary to move the project forward has not been settled.
Consolidation discussions could delay 248-unit student housing proposal
New Paltz Apartments, a 248-unit student housing proposal, was back before the Village of New Paltz Planning Board for a...
Hudson Valley landmark discusses major renovations
Representatives of Mohonk Preserve, Inc. were back before the Town of New Paltz Planning Board last week for further discussions...
Ulster County school officials tout progressive values
Diversity, equity and inclusion...
Town of Ulster to use American Rescue Plan funding for water tank replacement
After a third unsuccessful attempt to secure state funding for a new water tank, the Town of Ulster is moving...
Safe Pass Ulster holds emergency community forum in light of recent traffic deaths
Transportation safety advocacy group Safe Pass Ulster held an emergency community forum in collaboration with the Riders of Ulster Transit...
Kingston School District to unveil new visitor screening program
The Kingston City School District (KCSD) next week will unveil the Raptor Visitor Management System, a new visitor screening program...
Law would give volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers a ten percent property tax exemption
Four months after passing a local law to give volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers a ten percent property tax exemption,...
New Paltz Industry Hub at 53 North Ohioville Road taking shape
Since it was last reviewed by the Town of New Paltz Planning Board nearly a year ago, plans for the...
Traffic and safety concerns for cars and pedestrians continue to be a an issue for the Water Street Hotel
Developers of the proposed Water Street Hotel were back before the Village of New Paltz Planning Board last week for...
Local school superintendents explain how they make the decision to call a snow day or early dismissal
It actually begins before the school year even begins...
Community gathers to remember two Kingston High School students killed in crash
Hundreds of community members gathered in Kingston Plaza on Friday night, January 12 for a candlelight vigil honoring Jack Noble...
New Paltz School District urged to avoid using synthetic turf on its fields
Parents and community members in the New Paltz Central School District are urging district officials to not only focus on...
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