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Westerlo supervisor proposes elimination of planning board, citing costs and inefficiency
WESTERLO — Once again, Westerlo will consider eliminating its planning board. Over three decades ago, the town board voted to serve in the planning board’s stead and did so for 15 years until the planning board was reinstated. Now there’s a proposal to hand over the responsibilities of...
Greene County man charged with DWI after crash
An Athens, Greene County man is accused of driving while intoxicated and crashing his vehicle on Saturday. Eric Helmedach, 59, of Athens, was found after a crash in the northbound off-ramp of Exit 21 of the Northway in Lake George, just before 8:30 Saturday evening, according to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office.
This Kingston Bar Is One of the Best in America
The Hudson Valley is no stranger to accolades in the culinary world. From racking up multiple nominations and winners for James Beard Award categories to taking home platinum for the Craft Beer Marketing Awards, the food professionals in the region are often recognized for their talents — and for good reason.
Bloomfield shut out as Berne-Knox-Westerlo wins state softball title: How it happened
Bloomfield lost to Berne-Knox-Westerlo 1-0 in the New York State Public High School Class C championship game Saturday at the Martha Avenue Recreational Park in Bellport on Long Island. The Bombers (19-3) shut out Section IX's Pine Plains 1-0 in Friday's semifinals behind Bri Leitten's RBI single that scored Calla McCombs. Ashlyn Wright threw a two-hitter with 13 strikeouts and has not allowed an earned run all postseason. ...
Hudson man gets 8 years in prison on weapons, drug offenses
A Hudson man was sentenced to 8 years in prison on a weapons charge. Antonio M. McCallop, 43, was arrested back in December. State Police and Hudson Police found two loaded guns, crack cocaine, cash and a digital scale, according to the Columbia County District Attorney’s Office. In addition...
North Dakota kids make important dinosaur fossil discovery
A group of North Dakota kids made an important dinosaur discovery while out for a hike. They found the fossilized remains of a rare juvenile Tyrannosaurus Rex. Paula Newton speaks with Liam and Jessin Fisher, who found the fossil, their dad, Sam Fisher, and Dr. Tyler Lyson, Curator of Paleontology at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
Riverkeeper Launches New Water Quality Boat to Test the Hudson
Riverkeeper launched a new water quality monitoring boat last week that will collect and analyze river samples at 74 locations in the Hudson River and more than 100 locations in its tributaries. The christening took place on June 2 at Ossining’s Westerly Marina. The boat, named the Bob Boyle,...
Police Provide New Information on Homicide in Kingston
Police have released more information on the homicide that was reported in Kingston, New York on Sunday. Earlier this week we told you about an apparent homicide that reportedly happened on or around Meade Street in the City of Kingston. At the time, the City of Kingston Police didn't share much information about what happened but did say that they, along with numerous law enforcement agencies were actively investigating the report and that they would be releasing more information as soon as possible.
Rehab Begins On Apartments In Ulster, Kingston, Saugerties
According to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, all three properties are in Ulster County in the cities of Kingston and Saugerties and the town of Ulster. The properties will undergo extensive capital improvements, including sustainability upgrades and the introduction of new energy-efficiency measures. “To make housing more accessible and affordable,...
Local hotel history featured in documentary screening in Woodstock Sunday
Tobe Carey is our area’s chief chronicler of local history in documentary form. The Catskill Mountain House and The World Around is his captivating documentary showcasing the rise and fall of America’s first grand mountaintop hotel. It explores how these 19th and early 20th-century resorts, perched dramatically on Greene County’s cliffs, became hotspots for tycoons, artists, and presidents. Featuring stunning visuals and tales of fierce competition, this documentary also highlights the Hudson River School of Art and the Catskills’ role in America’s “First Wilderness.” Join Tobe Carey for an engaging Q&A session following the screening.
Comedy fest in Saugerties this weekend
The first annual More Than A Feeling Comedy Fest is set to fill the Orpheum Theater with laughter this weekend. It’s a natural extension of Beth Lisick and Jodi Lennon’s successful hyperlocal variety show, Our Reservoir Hour, which began in the carpeted back room of the Reservoir Inn in West Hurley. Expect maximum hysterics with a mix of standup, sketch, variety, solo shows, improv, and music. The stellar lineup includes Mike Albo, Matt Koff, Nora Burns, Brittany Carney, and over a dozen more side-splitters.
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