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For many years Marlboro artist Barbara Masterson has forged strong ties with the migrant farm working community who come each year to harvest crops in town. She first crossed paths with them about 10 … more
A proposal by the Town of Marlborough to permit cluster-type housing for seniors in the Highway Development (HD) district along Route 9W resulted in limited comment at a January 27 public hearing. … more
  Recently, an auction of paintings by Louise Hull Clarke was held at the Locust Grove Brewery, 162 North Road in Milton. All proceeds will be shared between the Sarah Hull Hallock Library … more
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as H5N1 or "bird flu," has been confirmed at a farm in Ulster County, health officials said. The virus affected a flock of about 50 … more
Plattekill Police Chief Oscar Lopez praised Officer Kyle Cusack and Detective Scott Wolpert for saving the life of fellow officer, Sgt. Andres Arestin, on January 3, 2025. The sergeant was off duty … more
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger expressed grave concerns Tuesday over a sudden federal directive to temporarily halt the obligation and disbursement of all federal financial assistance, warning … more
Last Sunday, at a press conference at the Muse in Rosendale, Democrat Alexandria Wojcik officially kicked off her run for Ulster County Clerk. In a recent letter sent to local media outlets, Wojcik … more
Recently, the Town of Plattekill received a memorandum from New York State concerning how they should handle Data Breaches. The memo states that, “pursuant to state Technology Law all … more
On January 14 the Highland Board of Education hired Brandon Opitz as the Principal of Highland High School, effective February 4, 2025. Opitz has been serving as the Assistant Principal and is … more
Last week in his report to the Marlboro School Board, Superintendent Mike Rydell offered clarification about activities that took place on January 8 and 9. He said he wanted to dispel any … more
Last week the Highland School Board approved a series of payments and/or adjustments on the 2022 capital project starting with a disbursement of $6,980.30 to Vinco Builders, the Prime General … more
The Ulster County Legislature re-elected Legislator Peter Criswell (D-District 7, Kingston) as chair during its 2025 organizational meeting, held Tuesday evening. The vote fell along party lines. … more
Braving the cold and snow, approximately 100 people gathered at Peace Park in New Paltz on Inauguration Day to rally and march through downtown in protest of President Donald Trump’s policies. … more
Step inside several historic homes and see and learn about many more as you tour the Hudson Highlands within the riverfront community of Philipstown. There are numerous historic estates, farmsteads, … more
At last week’s Highland School Board meeting Assistant Principal for the Elementary School, Malissa Chester, introduced Tenley Esposito as their Leader of the Pack for January.   … more
As the Wallkill Central School District closed out 2024, its Board of Education took time to honor its longest-serving members. At the board’s Oct. 16 meeting, Superintendent Kevin Castle … more
The Orange County Arts Council will host its annual “Arts Build Confidence” student arts showcase on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Middletown Galleria Mall at Crystal Run from 10:00 … more
Last week Lloyd Police Chief James Janso and Lt. Phil Roloson met with representatives of the Walkway Over the Hudson and members of the Lloyd Town Board to review safety protocols for large events … more
At its January 13 meeting, the Marlborough Town Board proposed the addition of a new special use for the Highway Development (HD) district lining Route 9W, thus allowing cluster-type housing there … more
Dr. Michael Bywater recently honored Michelle Munson, who was the 30,000th patient encounter at his practice and presented her with a gift certificate to the Vigneto Cafe in the Highland hamlet. … more
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