Saugerties school board election features 4 open seats, but only 2 candidates
Just two incumbent school board members are seeking re-election despite four open seats on the board.
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New Paltz Town Board considers policy for selling surplus guns
The Town Board was split Thursday over whether or not to sell surplus guns and ammunition to town police officers.
Foes of proposed town of Ulster battery storage project dispute Terra-Gen’s view of California operations
Terra-Gen's stance that its California operations should be part of reviews for its proposed 250-megawatt lithium-ion battery facility is being viewed by opponents as an attempt to make failures look like su...
7 Kingston school board candidates vie for 4 seats
Seven school board candidates are seeking three seats with full three-year terms and one seat that fills the final year of a vacancy.
MLB: Kingston’s Zack Short back with Tigers
Kingston High product Zack Short was back in the starting lineup with the Detroit Tigers on Friday, May 8, after the Tigers re-signed him to a one-year major-league contract three days after he was designate...
New Paltz Town Board plans probe of police department over racism complaints
The Town Board unanimously declared its intention to conduct an independent investigation into allegations of racism within the town police department.
Trade union derides Auringer for NY-18 campaign video out of Florida
A construction trade group lambasted 18th Congressional District Republican candidate Jackie Auringer on Thursday for filming a campaign spot at a construction site in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, rather than i...
High school baseball: Kingston clinches playoff spot following “doubles party” win over Newburgh
When Matt Johnson took over as head coach of the Kingston High baseball team this season, he made it clear that his goal was to get the Tigers back into contention for a Section 9 Class AAA title after the T...
Two-vehicle Route 28A crash injures West Hurley woman, police say
A West Hurley driver was injured in a two-car crash on state Route 28A, according to state police.
Woodstock-New Paltz Arts and Crafts Fair returns to Ulster County Fairgrounds Memorial Day Weekend
The Woodstock-New Paltz Arts and Crafts Fair returns to the Ulster County Fairgrounds in New Paltz for its 45th year Memorial Day Weekend, May 23 to 25.
Ulster’s area median income dips, but one-bedroom ‘affordable’ unit set as high as $1,643 a month
New 2026 area median income numbers released by a federal housing agency this month will lead to slightly lower rent limits in Ulster County, but would have a one-bedroom apartment considered "affordable" at...
Rondout Valley High School names 2026 valedictorian, salutatorian
Hudson Paley was named valedictorian and Harris Kyaw salutatorian of the Rondout Valley High School class of 2026, the school announced.
Town of Kingston OKs rules for bigger trash containers
Acknowledging that most residents already use large trash containers, the Town Board unanimously adopted updated solid waste regulations that allow containers up to 96 gallons.
With rain in the forecast, Kingston moves some Earth Fair events indoors
Due to forecast rain on Saturday, May 9, some of the activities planned for the Kingston Earth Fair will be changing venues, the city announced.
Battery storage facility proposed for county site in New Paltz
Ulster County and battery storage developer Key Capture are proposing a lithium-ion battery storage facility for the site of the county's under-construction emergency communications center on Paradies Lane,...
Terra-Gen guest column: Battery storage facilities’ safety systems work
Terra-Gen opinion: 'Recent reporting on Terra-Gen incidents at our California facility has raised understandable questions and we want to ensure the public has the full picture.'
Hudson Valley Kite Fest returns to Kingston Point Beach May 16
MyKindstonKids' free Hudson Valley Kite Fest returns to Kingston Point Beach at 102-144 Delaware Ave. Saturday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bard’s Botstein set to preside over his last commencement under Epstein report cloud
When beleaguered Bard College President Leon Botstein presides over the college's 116th commencement on May 23, it will mark the close of a storied career that was brought to an abrupt end after Botstein was...
Court reduces Marlborough woman’s prison sentence for criminally negligent homicide
An appellate court knocked down the sentence of a Marlborough woman charged in the May 24, 2018, drug-related death of Celina Maldonado, saying Ulster County Judge Bryan Rounds abused his discretion by sente...
Shrestha calls Hochul’s budget deal announcement ‘false’
Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha, as she did last year, lambasted Gov. Kathy Hochul for announcing a 2027 $268 billion budget deal that the Esopus Democrat said did not happen.
Absentee, mail-in primary ballots available starting May 8, Ulster Board of Elections announces
Absentee and early vote-by-mail ballots for the upcoming primaries will be available in Ulster County starting Friday, May 8, the Ulster County Board of Elections said Thursday.
High school girls golf: Ellenville celebrates Senior Day with its lowest score of the season
Ellenville High's Hadley Walsh was medalist with a 5-over-par 39 as the host Blue Devils had their lowest team score of the year in a 149-166 Senior Night victory over visiting Onteora at the Joseph Stoeckel...
Flag football: Monroe-Woodbury hands Kingston its second straight loss
A last-ditch Kingston High drive was stopped by Monroe-Woodbury in the final seconds and the Tigers' girls flag football squad dropped a 12-7 Section 9 Class A contest in rainy conditions on Wednesday, May 6.
Kingston school budget hearing draws angry audience over planned cuts
Dozens of speakers expressed anger over the anticipated elimination of up to 59 positions that officials believe will be needed to make a proposed $258.08 million 2026-27 budget stay under the state tax levy...