Two dead after plane crashes into Hudson Valley home
A small plane crashed into a home in the Dutchess County town of Union Vale on Saturday, claiming the life of the pilot and a resident of the home.
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Hudson Valley man dies, wife in critical condition after tractor-trailer crash
Yesterday afternoon at approximately 12:15 p.m., troopers responded to the intersection of Pulaski Highway and Pumpkin Swamp Rd. in the
Body found near Kingston traffic circle
Investigators from at least three police agencies were searching a wooded area off of the Thruway Exit 19 traffic circle Monday afternoon after a body was discovered there Sunday evening.
Hudson Valley resident dies from rare tick-borne virus
The Ulster County Department of Health was notified today that an Ulster County resident passed away from the Powassan virus, a rare and often serious disease spread by infected ticks. This is the first known case of an individual diagnosed with the Powassan virus in New York State this year.
Ulster County Fair to Confederate-flag-waving country/southern rock band: You’re cancelled
Within the last week, the news of the booking spread on social media and a boycott was suggested. County Executive Pat Ryan urged the county Agricultural Society to cancel the performance, calling the flag a “symbol of division and racism.” That cancellation was announced earlier today.
Delgado visits the border
U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado (D-Rhinebeck) traveled to McAllen, Texas Friday along with members of Congress on a bipartisan Congressional delegation trip to facilities at the southern border.
Motorcyclist dies in Saugerties crash
A 51-year-old Ulster County motorcyclist died yesterday morning after failing to negotiate a curve on Blue Mountain Rd. in Saugerties.
Beat the heat at these local cooling centers
With a heat wave forecast for this weekend, local officials have announced the following cooling centers will be open.
Incoming New Paltz High School principal takes the reins
“If you are going to pay attention to diversification, then you must pay attention to those in the community who support you,” Dr. Mario Fernandez said. “Empowering the next generation means giving them a sense of worthiness within the high school environment. A high school is a microcosm of a community, so it’s my charge to make sure that microcosm is inclusive for everybody.”
Delgado votes to raise federal minimum wage to $15/hour
U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado (NY-19) voted today in favor of the Raise the Wage Act, would raise the federal minimum wage to $15 over six years.
