“I went to see Vinnie today,” his father Joe writes in a Facebook post. “My early Father’s Day gift to myself. Long drive there and back, but it was worth the trip.”

A family seeks justice

Vinnie Carozza, 25, was arrested in October 2018 and charged with Arson in the third degree. His family members are working hard on getting him back home and shedding light on individuals with …
Plattekill residents help shape town’s future
What comes to mind when you think about the Town of Plattekill? If its residents have their way, the name Plattekill will conjure images of apple fields, mountain views and lots of new business. …
Marlborough artist Barbara Masterson has been awarded a $2,500 grant from the Arts Mid-Hudson organization. She is flanked by Liia Perez (R) Grants and Program Manager and Linda Marston-Reid, Executive Director.
Marlboro artist wins arts grant Recently the Arts Mid Hudson organization held a reception at Buttermilk Falls Inn and awarded numerous grants totaling $121,000 to individual artists and organizations in Dutchess, Orange and Ulster …
The EDC honored Hidden Gems in town as well as organizations that have a community impact. In front row L-R Deanna Breault of Bella’s Home Baked Goods, Renae Martin of Lily Rae, Mary Ellis of Ascension Holy Trinity Church, Rosalie Peplow and Lisa Sarli of St. Augustine Food Pantry, Susan Mercier of St. Augustine Thrift Store, Dino Djokaj of Vigneto Café, Lloyd Police Chief Daniel Waage, Gina and Michael Caraway of Caraway Teas and Doreen and Robert Browning of the Kiltmaker’s Apprentice. Back row L-R Sharon Murray-Cohen of the Highland Rotary, three unidentified and Steve Laubach of the Highland Rotary. Not pictured: Nirmala Narine of Nirmala’s Kitchen; JoAnn Wilkin and Gary McCord of West Ceramics; Rory and Bridgett Becker of Crossfit; Mark and Toni Elia of Hudson Valley Sausage Co; Guiseppe Guttilla & Enza Greco of Peppino Foods; Kevin Terr of Red Barn Produce; Mike Skinner & Dan Paradies of Bushiken Karate Skinner Dojo; Albert Wiklow of Bad Seed Cider, Gina Grote of Gina Marie’z Academy of Performing Arts, Ray Greenberg of Yoga Lifestyle and Greg Howard of Ulster County Community Action of Highland.
Economic Committee highlights local businesses The Town of Lloyd Economic Development Committee [EDC] held a ceremony last week to honor unique businesses and organizations that have had a positive impact on the local economy and upon the …
Plattekill Town Board members take requests from residents
The people of Plattekill bought their requests to the members of the Plattekill Town Board at their first June meeting. First up during public comment was Sis Morse, chairperson of the Plattekill …

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Farmers feel the impact of change

It seems barely a day goes by without the national media commenting on climate change – does it exist, is it caused by man and is it going to flood lower Manhattan and Miami and will we …
The Marlborough Town Board is considering renovating the Milton Landing South Pier.

Marlborough proposes to fix pier

The Marlborough Town Board is proposing to renovate the Milton Landing South Pier, which was built in 1957 for fuel service but fell into disrepair and was closed in 1999. The town acquired it in …
There were groups of friends participating in the march as well as families but one of the largest assortment of people there were the many different organizations.

Pride march

Energy was high, rainbow flags were flying and smiles were plastered on peoples’ faces on Sunday during the pride march and festival in New Paltz. “Looking Back, Marching …
The Lloyd Civilian Police Academy held their 5th annual graduation ceremony on May 15. Pictured L-R Howard Schwartz, Leslie Benson, Lisa Laibach, Phyllis Freeman, Alyssa Iorlano, Stephanie Doland ( partially hidden ), Savanna Link, Steven Lutz, Chief Daniel Waage, Jana-Lynn Calabrese, Samuel Porter, Jordan Dugan, Courtney Schmelz, Robin Hecht, Michelle Dailey and Domonique Felicello.

Highland’s Citizen Police Academy holds graduation

For five years the Lloyd Police Department has held an eight-week civilian police academy to show the public what they do on a daily basis, while teaching about a variety of topics on …
Highland Route 9W Self Storage owners, Mark and Diana Sanderson, cut the ceremonial ribbon to officially mark the opening of their facility. Pictured L-R unidentified man then Charles Glassner, Mike Ashe (Manager), Domenic Baiocco, Paul Cohen, Donna Virga, Mark Sanderson and wife Diana Sanderson (Owners), Bill Hurley (Manager), Richard Kolosky, Jessica Glass, Kenneth Stenger, Lenny Auchmoody and Miriam Gibbons.

Self-Storage hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony

The new Highland Route 9W Self-Storage and Wine Cellar held a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 10 to mark their official opening.There are 702 storage units, with 12 different sizes that are available …

Spring Home and Garden 2019

Spring is here!  Get helpful tips on gardening, lawncare, pest control, home security and more, as well as local business and deals.

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Mount’s annual golf and tennis tournament grosses $128,000

Mount Saint Mary College’s 41st Annual Invitational Golf and 8th Annual Invitational Tennis Tournament grossed $128,000 for the college on Monday, June 3.

Read with Fletcher

The Gardiner Library will hold its Read With Dogs program on Saturday June 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Beginning and struggling readers sign up for a 15 minute time slot to read to certified …

Wallkill Valley Rail Trail Community Opportunity Plan Underway

Ulster County Transportation Council (UCTC), in partnership with the Village of New Paltz, Wallkill Valley Land Trust, and Historic Huguenot Street, is pleased to announce the beginning of a planning …

Plattekill Seniors plan July trip to Hunterdon Play House

The Plattekill Golden Seniors will be traveling to Hunterdon Play House to see a production of “I Do, I Do” on Wednesday, July 17.

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Plattekill honors fallen heroes

Highland pays tribute to its fallen heroes

Marlborough honors its heroes of past and present

Planning Board has questions about Highland project

Lloyd Historical Society presents Antiques Appraisal Night

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Events
Sunday, June 16
Art of Everyday Objects
Sunday, June 16
Beacon Hill Mountain Laurel Hike at Minnewaska
Sunday, June 16
Falcon Main Stage: Big Joe Fitz & The Lo-Fis
Sunday, June 16
Family Day at Huguenot Street
Sunday, June 16
Father's Day BBQ

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Traditional lantern festivals are celebrated on the fifteenth day in the first month in the lunisolar Chinese calendar, marking the final day of the traditional Chinese New Year celebrations

Water Lantern Festival coming to Montgomery

Orange County Tourism will host the 2019 Water Lantern Festival at Thomas Bull Memorial Park in Montgomery on Saturday, June 15 at 4 p.m., in partnership with I LOVE NY and Noble Fun …
Quantum Spirituality by Angela Cunningham,
Mark Makers to open at Ann Street Gallery Safe Harbor’s Ann Street Gallery presents Mark Makers. Opening reception is Saturday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. Mark Makers is a group exhibition that examines the practice of drawing as an …

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