Poll: New Yorkers turn against bail reform
A Siena Poll released today found New Yorkers oppose the recently instituted bail reform law, which eliminates bail in misdemeanor and non-violent felony cases, by a 12-point margin.
Voices
Mark Sherman: Generation gripes
Generation gaps have always been important. I remember when I was in my 20s, there was a saying around that you shouldn’t trust anyone over 30. Of course, when we all got into our 30s we realized we shouldn’t trust anyone under 30.
For Ulster County real estate, 2019 was an up year
The median sold price in Kingston in 2019 was $191,750, up almost 20 percent from the previous year’s $161,700. Woodstock’s median sales price was $420,000 in 2019, a modest increase over 2018’s $403,500.
Letter: Support your public access television
Channel 23 would be a great opportunity for the city and the towns to utilize by posting notices, filming meetings and local news, which serves City of Kingston, Town of Kingston, Ulster, Rosendale, Hurley, Marbletown. Currently Channel 23 is now under Esopus Community TV 23.
Poll: The decline of big retail in Ulster County
How do you feel about the loss of more stores at the Hudson Valley Mall and the commercial area around it? Take our poll and find out how others voted.
Letter: Clergy stands with Jewish ‘siblings’ against hate
We as the Kingston Interfaith Council are deeply saddened and concerned by the vicious attacks on Rabbi Chaim Rottenberg and
Change is hard
Beginning this year in New York State, bail – or wealth-based detention – can not be required for most crimes. The change in function from a mainly punitive system of law enforcement to a rehabilitative and restorative one is no simple proposition. We are already seeing lurid headlines alleging dangerous criminals being set loose. Expect more.
The game is never over
As the pre-Socratic philosopher Heraclitus put it, “Change is the only constant in life.” We should be careful about what we anticipate. Change always takes unexpected turns.
Letters: Viewpoints on Ulster DA recount
Two letters to the editor weigh in on the ongoing recount of the contest between Dave Clegg and Michael Kavanagh.
2020: A fantastic year to watch the heavens
Find out why the coming year will be so remarkable.
