Apocalyptic skies, poor air quality in Hudson Valley expected to return this week
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul today warned state residents to once again brace for the negative effects of the incredibly...
Woman repeatedly exposed herself in Saugerties McDonalds parking lot, police say
On May 18, 2023, at 4:49 PM, Saugerties police responded to a 911 call at the McDonalds on Route 212....
NY Congressman wants $800M to fight fentanyl trafficking
Congressman Pat Ryan has proposed an amendment to the pending immigration bill, calling for an increase of $800 million in...
Opioid crisis in Ulster County: Department of Mental Health to host forum
The opioid crisis has had a devastating impact on communities across the United States, including Ulster County in upstate New...
Saugerties police arrest man on multiple domestic violence charges
Ricky Lee Alexander, a 35-year-old resident of 8 Regina Drive in Bloomingburg, NY, was arraigned on a slew of charges...
James Shaughnessy resigns from Kingston school board less than a month before election
According to school officials, James F. Shaughnessy, the long-time Kingston Central School District (KCSD) board trustee, has resigned his position....
Kingston bus driver dismissed after allegedly brake-checking students and yelling at principal
Kingston school district parents received a message Thursday afternoon from Superintendent Dr. Paul J. Padalino detailing an incident where "it...
Woodstock Bookfest 2023 Story Slam (Video)
Last week, the Woodstock Bookfest delighted attendees with a diverse program of writer-centric events. A story slam hosted by local...
Town of New Paltz business to be handed entirely by consent
Town council members in New Paltz have made a procedural change to how their board meetings are run: from now...
Village of New Paltz toilet mandate expected to reduce complaints

After consulting with village staff and volunteers, as well as state environmental officials, New Paltz's trustees voted at a recent...
School “swatting” strikes Kingston High as police issue statewide advisory
When emergency services receive a call that a school shooting is underway, a massive response begins to unfold. But more...
Students sent to hospital after Rosendale crash involving school bus
According to Rosendale police, three students and a driver were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash at 7am on Mar. 28...
Dead body discovered near Kingston park
Kingston police are investigating the death of Shakima Williamson, 32, saying her body was found off the Midtown Linear Park...
Ulster County is running out of phone numbers, new area code introduced
Whether they like it or not, residents in the Mid Hudson region looking for a new telephone number will be...
Power out for 8.4% of Ulster County, travel restrictions lifted as winter storm continues
According to an announcement from Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger released on the morning of Tue. Mar. 14, "Ulster County...
Family of man killed by train in Kingston starts GoFundMe campaign
In the wake of a fatal CSX train accident in Kingston on Fri. Mar. 10 that killed 39-year-old Silvano Garcia,...
Winter storm threatens power disruption in Ulster County
On the afternoon of Mon. Mar. 13, Ulster County residents were hours away from entering a Winter Storm Warning lasting...
Kingston mayor challenged for office by community organizer
On Thu. Mar. 9, community organizer and entrepreneur Frank Waters let the cat out of the bag: He will be...
Kingston High School cancels Winter Carnival due to weather forecast
Kingston High School has been excelling in communicating with parents recently, promptly sending text alerts for everything from cancellations to...
Ulster County braces for second winter storm of the week
After waiting the whole winter for a proper snowstorm, Ulster County received a bounty of flakes on Tue., Feb. 28,...
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