Kingston man arrested for assault in frying pan attack
Police arrested a 59-year-old Kingston man following an early morning fight near the traffic circle linking Rt. 28, Rt. 587, Washington Ave. and the exit 19 Thruway tollbooths.
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Lake Katrine man arrested for public lewdness on rail trail
State Police arrested Douglas H. Lackner, 74, of Lake Katrine, on Tuesday, following a report of a male masturbating in front
New Paltz High School names valedictorian and salutatorian
New Paltz Central School District Superintendent Maria Rice and high school principal Barbara Clinton have announced that Claire Deen Taylor has been named the 2019 valedictorian of New Paltz High School. Elijah Tamarchenko is this year’s salutatorian.
Wax rhapsodic at New Paltz’s new candle store
New Paltz has not had a candle store in decades. Does that make sense, in a community known for its hippie culture, hordes of souvenir-hunting visitors from the Big Apple and occasional power outages? Ingrid Heins doesn’t think so. “Everybody buys candles,” she says. “Everybody likes candles.”
Brave the shave on St. Baldrick’s Day
Sunday, March 3: St. Baldrick’s Day, the cancer fundraising event in which participants have their head shaved after gathering donations from sponsors, is back and it’s “bigger and balder” than ever in Saugerties.
Dutchess County St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday, Mar. 2: Over the years the parade has grown to include more than 3,000 participants and entertained more than 10,000 spectators as it winds its way through the Village of Wappingers Falls.
Ulster residents can stream great movies for free
The popular on-demand film streaming service Kanopy is now available for free through the 21 public libraries in Ulster County.
Italian Festival on the Strand in Kingston
Sunday, October 7: This free celebration of heritage features a huge variety of Italian foods, beverages, products and music.
Hooley on the Hudson in Kingston
Sunday, September 2: Four venues will feature live music, step dancing, storytelling and traditional music for all ages.
Saugerties pedestrian hit by car gets jaywalking ticket
Injuries requiring a trip to the hospital might be considered punishment enough for jaywalking, but in Saugerties, you also get a ticket.
