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Hudson Valley Man Charged With DWI, After Using Snow Shovel To Threaten Woman, Police Say
A from the region man was charged with a host of charges after being stopped for alleged DWI following a domestic violence incident in which he allegedly used a snow shovel to threaten a woman.Ulster County resident Vincent Organtini III, age 27, Kingston, was arrested at around 1 a.m., Thursday, J…
Man Robs Town Of Lloyd Burger King After Coupon Is Rejected, Police Say
The incident occurred in Ulster County at the Burger King on Route 9W in Highland on Sunday, July 21, around 6:45 p.m. According to Lloyd Police Chief James Janso, the man entered the restaurant after an argument at the drive-thru window over a coupon or the cost of his meal, pushed the clerk to the floor, and stole their cell phone before breaking open the cash register and making off with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Hudson Valley Creatives to Be Highlighted in Sixth Kingston Design Connection Showhouse
An Ulster county property will be transformed by the work of Hudson Valley artists and designers this fall for the return of the Kingston Design Showhouse. On hiatus last year, the event is hosted by Kingston Design Connection, a network for Hudson Valley area creatives founded by designer Maryline Damour of Damour Drake after she moved from Brooklyn to Kingston.
USPCA Wants You to Know It’s Illegal To Do This to a Pet in New York
Though best intentions may lead you to believe that dropping off an animal, for whatever reason, at your local shelter is the best course of action, the Ulster County SPCA wants you to be aware that this line of thought could lead to a very unfortunate outcome for the animal if not done properly.
Live from the rooftop of People's Place and the Santa's Project
Happy Thursday, friends! Today on La Voz with Mariel Fiori we are broadcasting live from People's Place where they have a full day dedicated to raising funds to buy Christmas gifts for the children of Ulster County. Christine Hein, Executive Director, said they are looking to raise $115,000, which they...
July 25th Midtown Kingston Make a Difference Day is Friday
Midtown Make a Difference Day returns Friday, July 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. on Franklin Street. Community organizations will be on hand offering resources and information on topics including health, education, employment and recreation in Ulster County, according to an announcement. Franklin Street will be closed from Broadway to...
New York family of Holocaust victim reclaims Nazi-looted art
US authorities announced Friday the return of another artwork stolen by Nazis to the family of Fritz Grunbaum, the Austiran-Jewish cabaret performer and collector who originally owned it. The drawing, by Austrian expressionist Egon Schiele, was returned at a ceremony Friday by another Austrian-Jewish family, who purchased the piece without knowing that it had been stolen.
DEC Warns New York ‘Do Not Touch This Plant!’
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is warning everyone to avoid touching this very large invasive plant that can cause painful burns and scarring. If you lived in New York for a while you've probably heard the warning before from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) advising everyone to avoid any contact whatsoever with a specific plant that can be found scattered across the state.
New York Provides Free Overdose Emergency Kits to Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic violence shelters and service providers across New York State now have access to free Overdose Emergency Kits. This initiative is a partnership between the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV), the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), and the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The kits are provided through Project COPE (Community Overdose Prevention Education), funded by a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: Stephen Grippo’s dynamic pitching vaults South Shore into title game (photos)
Stephen Grippo has certainly had his share of success on the mound donning a South Shore uniform dating back to his time as a 10-year-old, but there was something different — for the better — on Friday. A bit more snarl. If you purchase a product or register...
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