Democrats strengthened their hold on the Ulster County Legislature in Tuesday's election, expanding their majority from 19-4 to 20-3, while incumbents in several closely watched races in the southern … more

The Town Board unanimously approved two resolutions last week, accepting land for public parking in the hamlet of Marlboro and transferring $300,000 for highway equipment. Land for parking The … more

Residents told the Lloyd Town Board that appeals challenging a proposed concrete batch plant have stalled before the town’s Zoning Board of Appeals. The town board itself voted last month to join … more

Bonnie Gulden has moved her business, Spatial Issues, into a newly renovated building at 1592 Route 44/55, next to Ardonia Market. The building had been closed for a long time. Gulden designs … more

A committee of the Ulster County Legislature will consider a resolution next week that would bar the county from using Flock Safety license plate readers and set strict limits on how data from those … more

Lloyd Historian Joan Kelley has secured signage to mark the Deyo Steam Mill, located at 4 River Road in Lloyd. Built in 1860 by carpenter brothers Aaron and John Deyo, it was the first steam-powered … more

On Friday, October 30 the Highland Library hosted their first Halloween Trunk or Treat in the parking lot. Numerous organizations provided sweet treats to kids and adults alike, who were all dressed … more

More than 100 community members, victim service providers, elected officials and law enforcement leaders gathered on the Walkway Over the Hudson on Oct. 29 for Family Services’ Purple Walk to End … more

Incumbent Scott Corcoran and former Supervisor Alphonso “Al” Lanzetta are competing for Marlborough town supervisor, with both candidates stressing economic growth, fiscal responsibility and … more

Town of Lloyd voters will decide between Democratic Supervisor Stuart Weiss and his predecessor, Republican Dave Plavchak, in a rematch for supervisor. Weiss defeated Plavchak in 2025 and was sworn … more

Picture this: while walking in the woods, a fungal spore lands on your skin, perhaps in a crease at the crook of your elbow. This particularly infectious fungus invades your body’s systems before … more

Plattekill voters will choose between Democratic Supervisor Michael Lembo, who is seeking another term, and Republican challenger Dwight Dougherty in the race for town supervisor. Michael … more

Every Sunday from June through October for almost 30 years, Roy and Carmela Watters have loaded up the Pomo Ridge Farm truck with peaches, apples, cherries, potatoes, tomatoes, and more, and headed from Plattekill to Highland Falls to be a vendor at Vision’s West Point-Town of Highlands Farmers Market. Pomo Ridge Farm is owned by Carmela’s brother, Salvatore Acampora. more

Voters in the Town of Marlborough will choose between a longtime municipal and volunteer figure and a newcomer pushing for affordable housing and more public input when they decide the Town Board … more

Voters rejected a $6.9 million bond referendum for a proposed new Plattekill Public Library building last Tuesday, with 438 voting against the measure and 289 voting in favor. The referendum … more

The Town of Lloyd events committee hosted its annual Halloween in the Hamlet on Saturday, with lots of costumes and fun for the kids. more

Republican congressional candidate Jackie Auringer challenged Rep. Pat Ryan over his opposition to legislation aimed at lowering construction insurance costs during a Thursday forum in Newburgh, … more

A proposed concrete batch plant at 3260 Route 9W has drawn controversy after the town’s building di-rector classified it as light industry, a use allowed in that zoning district, even though the … more

A Town of Marlborough public hearing on the proposed 2027 budget turned contentious Tuesday when a resident who questioned Supervisor Scott Corcoran about spending and legal fees was removed from the … more

About 30 people lined both sides of Route 9W at Haviland Avenue on Saturday morning to urge residents to vote early, in what organizers said was the first No Kings event held in the Town of Lloyd. … more