Covid update: Cases in Ulster are up, vaccine milestone in New Paltz
Active cases of Covid-19 in Ulster County have increased 10 percent in the last four days, though the caseload is
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School board candidates announced in New Paltz, Onteora, Saugerties and Kingston
Six candidates will run in New Paltz School Board election New Paltz Central School District residents will be able to
Covid-19 vaccination appointments now available in Ulster County
As of Tuesday afternoon, April 20, vaccination appointments are available in Kingston, Shandaken, and Marlboro. Kingston– Sign up to get
With supply expected to outpace demand, Ulster plans vaccine outreach efforts
Up until now, more have wanted vaccines than could get them. In the coming weeks, that will likely be reversed.
Ellenville man convicted on rape charge; first trial held in Ulster since pandemic began
A 32-year-old Ellenville man was convicted of charges stemming from an incident in which he unlawfully entering a woman’s home in the village of Ellenville and had sexual intercourse with her while she was incapacitated. He faces up to 25 years in state prison.
Kingston Stockade FC will return for ten games this summer
After sitting 2020 out due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Kingston Stockade FC this week announced plans to return for their delayed fifth season this summer. Their 10-game slate will see the club pitted against National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) foes both new and familiar alike, with half of those battles taking place on their home pitch at Dietz Stadium in Kingston.
Fast-growing manufacturing firm moving to the Town of Ulster
Brooklyn-based lighting manufacturer RBW Studio plans to purchase a 98,000-square-foot building on Boice’s Lane in the Town of Ulster where it will employ 50 people doing office and manufacturing work. The deal is very close to completion, and there appear to be no major obstacles to its consummation.
Kingston school board considers zero-tax increase budget
Thanks to increases in state and federal aid, the Kingston school board is considering keeping taxes the same in its 2021-22 budget, the final version of which will be put to a public vote next month.
Striped bass fishing class offered in Ulster
Learn the fundamentals of striped bass fishing from an experienced professional during the Beginner Striper Fishing course being offered by
News & notes (4/14/21)
Topics include: Ulster BOCES students win at SkillsUSA Regionals; Saugerties Pro Musica presents Adaskin String Trio; Call for art for Olive Free Library summer group show; Wurts Street Bridge construction to begin in fall; and more.