Zac Shaw is the culture editor, staff writer and technology director of HV1. He began working with Ulster Publishing in 1997. He has lived in Ulster County for more than 40 years and is a longtime Midtown Kingston resident. Outside of journalism, he is a musician, video producer and vintage reseller.
Ulster County wanted desperately to cool off during this week's heat wave, but we probably could have done without the...
Kingston's population is set to rise dramatically over the coming years as multiple housing developments add hundreds of much-needed units...
Governor Hochul has announced millions more in funding for road safety improvements across New York state, and both New Paltz...
The Hudson Valley Mall used to be the main hub of activity in Ulster County, teeming with visitors enjoying a...
To Ulster County's Democratic majority, the recently introduced Fair Taxes Act is a landmark measure aimed at addressing rapidly rising income...
"Affordable" and "Uptown" aren't usually terms that go hand in hand in Kingston housing these days. There's a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom...
A major and much-needed upgrade to area of Foxhall and Flatbush Avenues in Kingston is planned after years of tragic...
Kingston is a city of trains. Catskill Mountain Railroad ferries tourists and locals on whimsical, family-friendly, recreational rides. The objectively...
In the Hudson Valley, one angry neighbor can torpedo a whole music scene. This scenario most recently played out at...
Congressman Pat Ryan marked National Police Week this week by celebrating his procurement of nearly $6 million in federal funding...
Some of Kingston's sidewalks are hard enough to walk on, let alone access by wheelchair or other mobility device. But...
Ulster County has hired a national consulting firm to develop a strategy for manufacturing homes in a factory and assembling...
Have you noticed delays in your mail being delivered? You're not alone. In the Hudson Valley, residents have gone days...
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