Ex-mayoral rival files ethics charges against Kingston’s Steve Noble
A former challenger to Kingston Mayor Steve Noble has filed a formal complaint alleging that his controversial plan to appoint his...
In Kingston, Schumer warns of ‘ghost guns’
U.S. senate minority leader Chuck Schumer was in Kingston on Monday to warn of the danger posed by untraceable “ghost...
Kingston police keep trying to crack homicides, shooting cases but no breaks yet
Kingston Police Chief Egidio Tinti said this week that the department is using all of its resources and calling on...
Anti-domestic violence program to be widened
For the past three years, Kingston has served as a proving ground for a cutting-edge initiative aimed at preventing domestic...
Police name victim of Kingston shooting death
Police say a 31-year-old man was shot and killed at a Kingston apartment complex on Tuesday evening. The Feb. 11...
No easy path for activists’ demands for Kingston police reforms, city officials say
Police reform advocates say they’re frustrated by the Common Council’s failure to move ahead quickly with legislation that would make...
Kingston mayor’s restructuring plan puts wife in line for new job, big raise
Mayor Steve Noble is seeking the Common Council’s support for a plan that would fold the city’s Parks and Recreation...
Fewer prisoners, fewer guards? Staff levels at Ulster jail questioned
Ulster County lawmakers say they anticipate a “hard conversation” about staffing levels at the Ulster County Jail in light of...
Kingston close to declaring ‘housing emergency’ as prelude to rent regulations
The Kingston Common Council is expected to begin deliberations next month on whether and how to adopt new regulations that...
New chair seeks to revive fortunes of Kingston GOP
Following a campaign season that brought it to the brink of extinction, the new chairman of the Kingston Republican Committee...
Clegg makes it official
District Attorney Dave Clegg was formally sworn into office last week in a packed ceremony at the Ulster County Courthouse....
New Kingston GOP chair looks to push party’s reset button
Kingston Republicans have a new leader who will take on the task of reviving the party’s flagging fortunes in an...
A new 508-acre Hudson River park for Kingston?
A proposal by Gov. Andrew Cuomo would create a new state park on a rugged patch of land along the Hudson...
In Ulster, DA, sheriff, state lawmaker all in favor of changes to new bail law
Just two weeks after it went into effect, state lawmakers are weighing changes to New York’s historic bail reform law,...
Kingston moving ahead on rent, police reform initiatives
Major construction along the Broadway corridor, more civilian oversight of city police and new laws to fight rising rents are...
Here comes (the other) judge – Rounds, Sullivan’s Farrell to swap jobs temporarily
A newly minted county court judge will soon preside in Ulster County Court, but not — for now at least —...
DA Clegg to focus on getting help for opioid addicts, clearing backlog of cases
“Law enforcement is on the front line of the opioid epidemic,” said Clegg. “So we are going to be part...
Retiring Ulster County Judge Don Williams reflects on 40 years in law enforcement
Despite his reputation for toughness, Williams has also worked to make his vision of punishment — followed by redemption and...
City of Kingston projects get just shy of $7 million from Albany in one week
Just a day after announcing it will receive $2.2 million in state money to help with water and wastewater projects,...
Democratic senate candidate Jeff Collins folds tent, joins Hinchey campaign
Woodstocker Jeff Collins announced last week that he would end his bid for the state Senate’s 46th District seat and...
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