Animal rescue fundraiser robbed; police seek suspect caught on video
The phone and wallet of a volunteer, which contained the proceeds from the fundraiser for the Hudson Valley Animal Rescue and Sanctuary, were stolen.
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Saugerties board convenes tonight on dump issues
Apprehensive neighbors, afraid for their drinking water and exasperated by what they say is a loud and constant procession of debris-laden 18-wheelers, anxiously await an April 18 town Zoning Board of Appeals meeting that, they hope, will spur the shutdown of a local construction and demolition debris dumping operation.
Driver in Kingston CVS crash suffered medical emergency, say police
Kingston Police are investigating this two-car accident that occurred at about 10:50 a.m. at the intersection of Washington Ave and Schwenk Drive.
New Paltz Village Board member suggests $10,000 raise for mayor
Deputy Mayor KT Tobin said the salary should be raised to $55,450. “New Paltz is an expensive place to live and based on our own affordable housing eligibility thresholds, this salary does not adequately provide given the cost of living here,” she said.
Glasco residents want a traffic signal at dangerous intersection
An accident at the intersection of Glasco Turnpike and Rt. 32 has prompted a push for a new traffic light.
Route 209 closing next week for filming of HBO miniseries starring Mark Ruffalo
The closures will occur on Monday, April 22 and Tuesday, April 23 from around 5 a.m. until 7 p.m. The miniseries, set to star local favorite Mark Ruffalo as a pair of troubled identical twins, takes place over several decades in the 20th century. Ruffalo, perhaps best known for his portrayal of physicist Bruce Banner, a.k.a. the Hulk, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film series and a supporter of many local causes, will also co-produce the miniseries. The production is also shooting on location in Poughkeepsie and other Dutchess spots.
Saugerties School Board approves retirement incentive to reduce budget
Trustees approved a retirement incentive which would provide eligible staff a one-time payment to retire now. Those positions could either be left vacant or filled by new hires at lower salaries.
James Street in Rosendale poised to reopen by May 1
Rosendale’s unofficial favorite shortcut around downtown Main Street has been intermittently out of commission for a long while now.
Kingston students will enjoy extra vacation days
The relatively mild winter and the district’s frequent use of delayed openings rather than closures means that students across the Kingston City School District will have a longer spring recess than originally intended.
Notes from the Saugerties Village Board
Jaywalking law to be enforced; boats will be subject of this year’s street-art project; bike race to pass through town; downed trees at reservoir discussed.
