Christne Flowers: Of democracy, independence and birthright citizenship
Over the weekend, we celebrated 250 years of democracy, flawed and fabulous in every respect.
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Cartoonist’s take: ‘America 250 hangover’
“America 250 hangover.” (John Darkow, Columbia Missourian via CagleCartoons.com)
Peace Museum & Learning Lab to open in Kingston this weekend
The Peace Education Center of the Hudson Valley, led by the Rev. Leonisa Ardizzone, will open a peace museum in Kingston, the center announced this week.
Public visitation for late Cottekill fire chief set for Wednesday at SUNY Ulster
Public visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 8, inside SUNY Ulster's Senate Gymnasium for the late Cottekill Fire Department chief David A. Gagnon, who died in the line of duty in the town of Rosendale...
NY reopens PFAS testing applications for private wells in Ulster County
The state Department of Health has reopened applications for the PFAS Testing and Mitigation Rebate Pilot Program for Ulster County residents who rely on private wells for drinking water after a temporary pa...
Mid-Hudson Valley arrests report: July 7, 2026
The following items are based on information provided by officials in law enforcement and the criminal justice system.
Town of Kingston seeks rezoning along two roads over water issues
Town of Kingston officials are seeking a zoning change along Hill Road and Jockey Hill Road amid water supply concerns in the area.
Golf: Paul DeLisio to be remembered at DeLisio Memorial tourney
The 44th annual DeLisio Memorial Golf Tournament figures to be a special day as a full field of 104 players (26 teams) will tee off on Saturday, July 11, at the Woodstock Golf Club to honor the memory of the...
Rosendale declares state of emergency over storm damage
A state of emergency has been declared in the town due to extensive damage caused by the storms on July 4.
State police seek witnesses to fatal Wawarsing crash
WAWARSING — State police are asking anyone who witnessed last week’s crash on state Route 52 in which a recent Ellenville High School graduate died to contact them. The accident happened Thursday, July 2...
Farmers, officials seek disaster declaration over April frost
More than two dozen farmers joined state, federal and local officials at Borchert Orchard in Marlboro on Tuesday to urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture to declare a disaster designation for counties, inc...
Auringer comes out against possible ICE detention facility in Newburgh, blaming NY Democrats
Jackie Auringer, the GOP candidate for the 18th Congressional District, said Monday she opposes a possible immigration detention facility in Newburgh, blaming Albany Democrats and their policies for having t...
Catskill Mountain Railroad’s Dinosaur Express returns
The Catskill Mountain Railroad's Dinosaur Express-themed train ride returns for a two-weekend run starting Friday, July 10.
Number of Central Hudson customers without power down to less than 8,000
Nearly 8,000 Central Hudson customers were without power Tuesday afternoon after severe thunderstorms pounded the Mid-Hudson region overnight, the utility reported on its outage map.
Kingston lawmakers to vote on $200K settlement with developer Neil Bender to end all Pike Plan lawsuits
The Kingston Common Council is set to vote Tuesday on a $200,000 settlement that will bring an end to all seven of the lawsuits by developer Neil Bender's William Gottlieb Real Estate over the demolition of...
New Paltz to have 3 hearings on village, town consolidation
New Paltz Supervisor Tim Rogers and Mayor Alexandria Wojcik expect to measure public support at the three upcoming hearings for the proposed town and village consolidation.
Cartoonist’s take: ‘Stephen Miller’s exploding head’
“Stephen Miller’s exploding head.” (John Darkow, Columbia Missourian via CagleCartoons.com)
Tom Purcell: How a Hungarian janitor gave my family many memorable Fourth of Julys
I miss watching the spectacular fireworks display at Eddie Gabor’s house every Fourth of July.
Mid-Hudson Valley meetings schedule: Week of July 6, 2026
A listing of Ulster County government and city of Kingston government meetings taking place the week of July 6, 2026.
Snapshot: Fourth of July in Kingston
The Kingston Fourth of July fireworks can be seen on the Rondout Waterfront amid heavy smoke on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Exhibition at FDR site in Hyde Park focuses on power of print in American Revolution
Long before the first shots marking the start of the American Revolution echoed across the world, the seeds of rebellion had been planted in pamphlets, broadsides, letters and newspaper articles that challen...
Coach House Players’ production of ‘Wait Until Dark’ starts July 10 in Kingston
Longtime Coach House Players Director David Rubenstein will close out his directing career with a production of the suspense thriller "Wait Until Dark."
Elwood Watson: A Tea Party for the left
Opinion: Darializa Avila Chevalier, a doctoral candidate and political novice, ran against and defeated Adriano Espaillat, a five-term member of Congress and leader of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
Chabad of Woodstock celebrates Torah’s completion
Chabad of Woodstock celebrated the inscribing of the final letters to complete a Torah scroll on Sunday, June 28.