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New affordable and workforce housing project planned in Kingston
KINGSTON – Baxter Development has created modern workforce and affordable housing in many locations in the Mid-Hudson Valley and is now planning to build its first project in the City of Kingston. Company President Eric Baxter said the 60-70 units will be constructed at 615 Broadway at the site...
Ulster County home sales up
KINGSTON – Single-family home sales in Ulster County in the first quarter of the year rose by 13.3 percent above last year, the Ulster County Board of Realtors reported. A total of 225 homes sold in the first three months of 2023, compared with 255 so far this year.
New Paltz teacher raises concerns over district’s reaction to recent intrusion
A New Paltz Middle School teacher and parent believes the district isn’t taking the intrusion by an 18-year old man into two New Paltz schools in mid-April seriously enough, but superintendent Stephen Gratto has tried to reassure the community while local police continue their investigation. What is not disputed...
Saugerties man pleads guilty to burglary just prior to jury selection
Saugerties resident Kirk Shultis, Jr., who in 2022 faced charges of felony custodial interference and misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child in the alleged disappearance of his daughter, pleaded guilty to burglary in Ulster County Court last week. Just prior to jury selection on Monday, April 22, Shultis, Jr....
Weather Buddies: 'Ollie'
This story originally appeared in the Morning Brief email newsletter. Sign up here to get more stories like this and weekday weather updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists. Ollie is a 20-year-old African gray parrot that lives in Shokan, New York. “Ollie is extremely intelligent, having an extensive...
Parrillada Family Meals brings “Grilled Goodness” to Rosendale
In Spanish, the word parrillada literally translates as “grilled.” But in some Latin American countries, it’s also used as a synonym for “barbecue” – a feast of various meats, seafood and vegetables that have been marinated in savory potions and then roasted over an open grill. This style of regional cooking is said to have originated in Argentina, but its popularity has spread across the continent, up through Central America and into Mexico. Now, you can enjoy it in downtown Rosendale, where Parrillada Family Meals opened its doors on April 8.
Woodsist Festival Will Return To Arrowood Farms
Woodsist Festival has announced this year’s musical lineup and its return to Arrowood Farms in Upstate New York. It will take place from September 21- 22 with this year’s headliners include Yo La Tengo, Real Estate and Jessica Pratt. There will also be performances scheduled for Woods, Hailu...
Hunt Ghosts With Professionals At Haunted Napanoch, New York Hotel
Ghost hunting season is upon us, although now that we think about it...ghost hunting season is all year round. Ghost Hunting Professionals Visit the Hudson Valley. The famously haunted Shanley Hotel in Napanoch, New York is ready for paranormal professionals and ghost enthusiasts to check in. This upcoming weekend the...
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