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A rendering of the proposed natural gas Danskammer Power Plant (in white) is pictured next to the old 1950s coal burning plant.
‘Where does the energy come from?’
Michelle Hook, Danskammer Energy Director of Public Relations, said she would like to correct much of the information that has been put forth about their proposed new power plant in the Town of … more
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Remembering ‘Scoop’
On January 14th long-time newspaperman Craig McKinney passed away due to complications from a stroke. He was 79. McKinney (born Thomas Craig McKinney) was born in Hohokus, New Jersey on November … more
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Michael DePaola was honored for his service as Vice President 2014-2018 and President 2018-2109 of the Ulster County Volunteer Firemens Association for the 84th Ulster County Convention and the Highland Hose Company’s 125th Anniversary Parade.
Highland Fire Company presents awards
The Highland Hose Company knew they could not host a large gathering during the pandemic to honor their own as they have for many years, but instead scheduled a small gathering at the fire house last … more
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State Senator Mike Martucci takes the oath of office last week to assume the duties of state senator. His district includes the Ulster County Towns of Shawangunk, New Paltz, Gardiner and Rosendale.
Martucci takes office in State Senate
Senator Mike Martucci (R, C, I – New Hampton) Saturday was sworn into his first term in the State Senate during a combined in-person and virtual ceremony that occurred in the auditorium of the … more
Gardiner reports first COVID death
One day after Gardiner reported its first Covid-19 related death, the town board unanimously passed a resolution to protect its most vulnerable residents from potentially contracting the dangerous … more
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March Gallagher
Ulster County Comptroller to seek re-election
Ulster County Comptroller, March Gallagher, has announced her bid for re-election. According to her financial filing this week, she has raised over $14,000 this filing period to fund her campaign and … more
State Senator Michelle Hinchey and Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan toured the vaccine distribution facility last week in Kingston.
Hinchey, Ryan pushing feds for more vaccines
State Senator Michelle Hinchey (SD-46) and Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan last week visited the Kate Walton Field House at Kingston High School, which currently serves as the primary vaccine point … more
Anna Conlan
Anna Conlan is new director at Dorsky Museum of Art
The College is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Conlan as Neil C. Trager Director of the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz, effective Feb. 1,. Conlan succeeds Wayne Lempka, who … more
A rendering of the proposed gas powered Danskammer power plant.
Scenic Hudson hires architect for Danskammer proposal
In a second installment on the proposed Danskammer gas powered plant in the Town of Newburgh, Scenic Hudson’s Environmental Advocacy Director Haley Carlock interviewed experts on the design of … more
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Marlborough’s State of the Town
Gov. Cuomo may have delivered his State of the State speech just hours before, but all ears were on Town of Marlborough Town Supervisor Al Lanzetta as he delivered his State of the Town address at … more
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An archival photo, dated October 11, 1908, showing the first wooden flagpole being brought into Marlboro by a horse-drawn wagon.
Flagpole gets a fresh coat of paint
The well known America idiom ‘run it up the flagpole’ essentially means to float an idea and see what the reaction is or to try something out and see how it works. In the hamlet of … more
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Our Lady of Mercy Church built by Cuban born and raised Juan Jacinta Jova, who gifted it to the Archdiocese of New York.
A piece of Marlboro history
Marlboro School Superintendent Michael Brooks opened last week’s meeting on a positive note despite the recent actions that took place in the U.S. Capitol. “I think I can speak … more
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Graffitti on the Marlboro Fire Department trailer.
Fire Dept. trailer vandalized
In the early hours of December 9 vandals defaced a trailer used by the Marlborough Fire Department for hauling equipment. The trailer was parked in their parking lot and vandals spray painted the … more
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Katie Greiner encourages her dog Stella to jump over the hurdle that she installed at the Milton Dog Park.
Girl Scouts complete Silver Award requirements
The Milton Dog Park recently just got a bit more interesting for canines of all shapes and sizes with the help of two girl scouts Katie Greiner and Emersyn Lazar of troop 6-174. They added a few … more
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Sen James Skoufis was sworn in last week to his second term in the state senate.
Skoufis reappointed chair of investigations committee
Senator James Skoufis (D-Woodbury) was sworn into his second term on January 6, the first day of the 2021 legislative session. Skoufis also announced that Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins … more
Ryan unveils COVID-19 vaccination resource center
Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan last week unveiled the Ulster County virtual COVID-19 Vaccination Resource Center. The webpage, which can be found at ulstercountyny.gov/vaccines, will serve as a … more
Martucci announces assignments
Senator Mike Martucci (R, C, I – New Hampton) released the following announcement regarding his committee assignments for the 2021 legislative session of the New York State Senate: “I … more
Allegiant to add two Stewart routes
Allegiant Air will be adding two additional routes from New York Stewart International Airport later this year. Savannah, Georgia will be served via Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport … more
COVID vaccine distribution to expand
Starting on Monday, New York State will begin scheduling vaccinations for "Phase 1b" groups—the next category of people eligible for the vaccine.  This group includes: People aged 75 … more
Scenic Hudson is proposing that Danskammer use their site for battery storage instead of building a new gas fired power plant.
Battery storage on the river?
In the first of a two part series, Scenic Hudson’s Environmental Advocacy Director, Hayley Carlock, hosted an online presentation that highlighted alternatives to a newly proposed, gas-fired … more
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