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McClinton blasts Plattekill Dems for lack of support
Marisa McClinton had hoped to break the Republican stranglehold on the Plattekill Town Board in this November’s election. But she’s pulled out of the race, blasting the town’s … more
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Golden Hill Project awarded $15 Million in State Homeless Housing Assistance Program funding
The proposed Golden Hill affordable housing development received a major boost with a $15 million Homeless Housing Assistance Program (HHAP) grant from the New York State Office of Temporary and … more
Villages makes changes in site plan
Lloyd Planning Board member Carl DiLorenzo pointed out that current plans for the proposed Villages residential project no longer show an outdoor pool. He asked project representative Kelly Libolt if … more
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Highland to host public forum on Capital Project
Community members who are interested in learning more about the two Highland Central School District Capital Project propositions that will be on the ballot on Tuesday, October 18 are encouraged to … more
Ulster celebrates Earth Week with launch of nature bus
Ulster County is thrilled to announce the launch of its trailblazing initiative, the Nature Bus, a new program that kicks off for Earth Week and runs through October 12. Spearheaded by Ulster County … more
Easter egg hunting under the dome
Last Thursday afternoon a fire broke out at the LaMela Sanitation Service on Route 9W in Marlboro.
Fire strikes LaMela Sanitation
At 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 31, a call came in to 911 that a fire had broken out at the LaMela Sanitation Services at 1118 Route 9W in Marlboro.   Marlboro Fire Chief Erick Masten … more
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Tillson-Toc project begins in Highland
At last week’s Lloyd Town Board meeting, Supervisor Dave Plavchak said he meets with Barton & Loguidice every other Wednesday to discuss the progress of the long-planned realignment … more
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Josephine Bloomfield, Esther Garcia, Aaron Bloomfield, Ed Bloomfield, Doris Rodriguez and Carol Cuevas-Howard (left to right) pose for a photo while preparing for the “Free Prom Dresses” events at Temple Sinai in Middletown.
Students find their perfect prom dress in Middletown
Need a dress for the prom, but a little short of cash? No worries. Josephine and Ed Bloomfield can help you. After starting this initiative 20 years ago with the Minisink Valley Rotary Club, the … more
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Orange County to host free Recycle Coach webinar
Orange County’s Division of Environmental Facilities and Services (EF&S) will participate in a free webinar hosted by Sustainable Warwick and “Recycle Coach” which is a free … more
Joining the Easter Bunny for the festivities: (l. – r.) Lloyd Chief James Janso, Ulster County District 10 Legislator Gina Hansut, Town of Lloyd Supervisor Dave Plavchak, and Town Council Member Lenny Auchmoody.
Highland celebrates Easter in the Hamlet
The town of Lloyd celebrated its 20th “Easter in the Hamlet” event on Saturday. The event is held in the town field, where eggs are placed two hours before. In previous years the … more
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Marlborough approves River Vista subdivision
  The Marlborough Planning Board tackled a packed agenda at its November 20 meeting, approving a two-lot subdivision, holding two public hearings and taking a first look at three new … more
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A veil of smoke settled over Newburgh's Masterson Lake Park, Wednesday, the result of Canadian wildfires.
Schumer wants to help Canada fight forest fire
As much of Upstate New York continues to be been overtaken by a thick haze of wildfire smoke bellowing across the Canadian border and putting the health of families and communities at risk, U.S. … more
Large audience at Wednesday’s Town of Plattekill Board meeting making its feelings known about a proposed local law that would ban motor vehicle racing in the entire town.
Plattekill board hosts hearing on controversial local law
Although the Plattekill Town Board passed a budget that would increase the amount to be raised by taxes by 8.6 percent in 2024, the hot topic at Wednesday’s meeting was a public hearing on a … more
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St. Joseph’s Day dinner returns
After a two year hiatus due to the pandemic, the St. Joseph’s Day Dinner returned to St. Mary’s Hall in Marlboro last Saturday evening. This year marked the 32nd time the Italian Heritage … more
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The Amazon warehouse located at 500 Hudson Valley Avenue in New Windsor received a letter and citations following Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigation.
Amazon warehouse cited in OSHA investigation
The United States Department of Labor, through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA] have cited several warehouses under Amazon for failing to keep workers safe, exposed to … more
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A Poughkeepsie man was charged with driving while intoxicated, Saturday, after losing control of his vehicle and slamming into Mary Jane’s Dairy Bar.
Mary Jane’s survives a crash
The owner of Mary Jane’s Dairy Bar in Middle Hope is vowing to open on time for the season, despite an unexpected visitor on Saturday. It was approximately 4:53 p.m. on Saturday when a car … more
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Toni Roser
Metzger taps Interim UCAT Director Toni Roser for full appointment
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger announced today that she has appointed Interim Director of Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT) Toni Roser to formally take on the full role as Director of the … more
Bill favors even-year election
Senator James Skoufis joined fellow legislators, organizations and voting advocates in a united call of support for S.3505B (Skoufis) / A.4282 (Paulin). The legislation, having secured passage in … more
' Rainy Morning on the Marsh' by Leslie Waxtel.
North East Watercolor Society exhibit under way
The 2024 North East Watercolor Society Members’ Exhibition is now on view in Orange Hall Gallery through March 15. The excellent quality of the 74 works as well as how they are framed and … more
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