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Kingston will jack up fees for parking violations, other infractions in 2025
Getting a parking ticket can be a distressing experience...
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Anti-Trump Woodstockers gather on village green
The hour-long gathering on the village green featured live music...
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New York State Police made 251 DWI arrests, issued 24,191 tickets in Thanksgiving surge
Utilizing sobriety checkpoints and extra patrols, New York State Police said they arrested 251 drivers for driving under the influence...
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Police seek help finding missing Kingston man last seen in New Paltz
UPDATE: On Tuesday, Dec. 10, Kaprelian was sadly reported to be found deceased in the New Paltz woods. The City...
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“Anti-capitalist” bookstore cafe in Kingston introduces paid memberships
Self-described "anarchist bookstore cafe autonomous space" Blackbird Infoshop & Cafe (587 Abeel Street) announced in an Instagram post on Sunday,...
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Tillson father of two dies in Thanksgiving Thruway accident
A 43-year-old Tillson man was struck and killed on the New York State Thruway in Yonkers on Thanksgiving evening, shortly...
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Hudson Valley ski industry icon Daniel Potter passes peacefully at 78
The Kingston community is mourning the loss of Daniel Potter, a lifelong resident and prominent figure in the region’s ski...
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Kingston man found hiding under bed violated order of protection, police say
On November 29, 2024, at approximately 1:58 p.m., Ulster County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the Kingston Motel in the Town...
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Kingston budget soars, Council settles on a $7.6-million increase
After a months-long process of sifting through budget numbers and searching for consensus...
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Community Theatre to bring movies back to Catskill in 2025
Catskill's Community Theatre (373 Main Street) has been shuttered since the Covid pandemic began, but in May 2025 the doors...
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Sissy’s Cafe in Uptown Kingston is on the market
Sissy's Cafe in Uptown Kingston is a beloved breakfast and lunch spot in Uptown Kingston that often has lines out...
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Parents criticize Kingston school officials for dragging their feet in adhering to shared decision-making requirements
It’s been one year since parents criticized officials in the Kingston City School District...
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Security system upgraded following incident with belligerent man
The Ulster Town Board last month approved security upgrades totaling $5,000 following an incident involving a belligerent defendant...
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Town of Ulster approves a $15.39 million spending plan
Tensions between supervisor James E. Quigley, III and deputy supervisor Clayton Van Kleeck resurface...
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Moonshiners champ opens Joppenbergh Gap Distilling in Tillson
Jason Gaidies has opened Joppenburgh Gap Distillery at 713 Route 32 in Tillson. His specialty offerings include moonshine made on...
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Woodstock first responders learn about seeking help
Woodstock’s fire department is the first in Ulster County to provide training in maintaining the mental health and well-being of...
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Hurley borrows $1.2 million
The bonding will fund four 2025 plow trucks...
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Town of Saugerties spending plan is met with criticism by members of the community and a councilman
The Saugerties Town Board adopted a roughly $16 million budget for 2025 last month...
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Lead in Kingston’s water? Letter mailed to 4,767 residents suggests it’s possible
Thousands of Kingston residents opened their mail recently to see a concerning letter from the Water Department. “The Kingston Water...
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Kingston blanketed in tiny snow pellets in rare graupel storm
Kingston residents were surprised by a unique weather event approximately 3:55pm on Tuesday, Dec. 3. For several minutes, tiny snow...
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