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Frauds and scams focus of senior program in town of Ulster

Kingston, New York · Kingston

Frauds and scams focus of senior program in town of Ulster

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Democratic primary voting in Ulster, Northern Dutchess on June 24

Primary Elections · Kingston

Democratic primary voting in Ulster, Northern Dutchess on June 24

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KINGSTON, N.Y. — Democrats in Ulster County and Northern Dutchess who didn’t cast ballots during early voting will have a final chance to go to the polls in the party’s primary on Tuesday, June 24. Early primary voting, which began Saturday, June 14, ended Sunday, June 22. Polls will be open Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Ulster County Legislature • District 2, Saugerties: Ann Peters, Nina Schmidbaur and Chris Allen. • District 6, city of Kingst…See the Story

Ulster County Fair gets program funding ahead of season

Kingston, New York · Kingston

Ulster County Fair gets program funding ahead of season

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NEW PALTZ, N.Y. — County fair season kicked off Monday at the Ulster County Fairgrounds with a funding boost from state Agriculture to promote local fairs, boost visitors, and showcase New York agriculture. During a press conference at the Ulster County Fair’s Libertyville Road site, state Commissioner Richard A. Ball also introduced a Frequent Fairgoer Passport program, which encourages residents to visit all of the state’s county fairs and hav…Read Article

New high-end Italian steakhouse opens in Saugerties

A luxurious and meaty new enterprise has opened in the former location of Zicatela’s Bar & Restaurant in Saugerties. Maestri’s Prime Italian Steakhouse aims to create a gourmet dining experience with a high-end menu with dishes comprised of carefully curated ingredients. With yellow walls and dark wood accents, the atmosphere is refined and upscale, tempered by a feeling of warmth and modern-rustic charm. Maestri’s menu includes entrees like pap…Kingston, New York · Kingston Read Article

Teenager used brick to assault victim in Kingston, police say

A brick-wielding teenager was arrested by Kingston police after allegedly assaulting another person on Sunday, June 22 at approximately 7:55pm. The 18-year-old (name withheld due to age) was charged with a felony charge of assault and a misdemeanor charge of menacing with a weapon. The victim was sent to the HealthAlliance Hospital emergency room, where they were treated and released. Police did not disclose the location or circumstances of the …Kingston, New York · Kingston Read Article

Ulster exec names director for newly created arts job

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KINGSTON, N.Y. — A former program director for the Ulster County District Attorney’s office has been selected as the first-ever director of Arts, Culture and Open Spaces, according to Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger. Sarah Kramer-Harrison was appointed by Metzger to serve in the newly-created position in the Department of Tourism starting on June 30, Metzger’s office said in an announcement. The position pays $72,495.36 a year, Metzger’s off…Kingston, New York · Kingston Read Article

Saugerties rejects historic designation for property eyed for housing

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SAUGERTIES, N.Y. — The Town Board has rejected an effort to give a historic designation to a former retreat on Spaulding Lane that is planned to be torn down to make way for affordable housing. Officials cited an absence of definitive detail about the Villa St. Joseph’s Dominican Sisters property when voting 4-1, with Councilman Zach Horton opposed, to overturn a town Historic Preservation Commission recommendation during a Wednesday, June 18, 2…Housing · Kingston Read Article

New Paltz Athletics Features: The Best of the Era - SUNY New Paltz Athletics

Leaving as arguably (or in some cases undisputed) best players to have suited up for their respective programs, seniors and grad students Tommy Kreider (baseball), Brianna Fitzgerald (women's basketball), Rachel Eisert (women's soccer), Kaitlyn Shaw (women's lacrosse) and Jackie Rometo (softball), in many ways, mark an end of an era for the State University of New York New Paltz.Basketball · New Paltz Read Article

Play Airlines to Leave Stewart

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Letter: We must do better

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As a Kingston resident, a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and an artist who spent the last four months creating Pride-themed paintings, I should feel embraced. Instead, I’ve felt shut out. I’m a bilateral below-the-knee amputee who uses a wheelchair. When I tried to visit the LGBTQIA+ community center, I was told I needed to call ahead so someone could bring out a temporary ramp. That’s not accessibility — it’s an obstacle dressed as accommoda…Paintings · Kingston Read Article

Saugerties High students earn New York State Seal of Biliteracy

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Five Saugerties High School students earned the New York State Seal of Biliteracy, a recognition that honors their high proficiency in English and at least one additional language. The students are Daniel Stegmayer (Spanish), Alexandra Landa (Spanish), Chih Chien Chen (Chinese), Becky Li (Chinese), and Eduardo Menjivar Sanchez (Spanish). This distinction recognizes their commitment to becoming effective communicators in a multilingual world and …Kingston, New York · Kingston Read Article

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