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If you're celebrating 4/20, here's your guide to mid-Hudson Valley events, deals
New York marked the opening of its 100th cannabis dispensary Wednesday in New Paltz, just days before the widely recognized unofficial cannabis holiday, April 20. The state legalized recreational marijuana in 2021. If you're 21 and over and looking to celebrate this Saturday, gear up for your choice of 4/20 events throughout the Mid-Hudson Valley.
Hyde Park Porch Collapse: Trapped Person Rescued
The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 2 p.m., Monday, April 15, at 5 Boxwood Court in Hyde Park. According to Mitchell Shron, spokesman for the Roosevelt Fire District, responding firefighters and EMS found a porch from an upper story had collapsed with one person trapped in the wreckage. The...
Senior affordable housing construction to begin
Construction of new senior affordable housing in the Town of Lloyd will soon to begin. The 57-unit development will include 29 apartments set aside for homeless seniors, providing access to social services and public transportation.
Kingston High School student pleads guilty to felony assault of another student
The 16-year-old Kingston High School (KHS) student involved in the attack on a fellow student last May pleaded guilty to felony assault in the second degree on Wednesday, April 17 as part of a plea deal that will see him serve time in a youth detention facility. The student, who...
Ulster County to sell large Lake Katrine building
LAKE KATRINE – It looks like Ulster County government is going to get the 310,000 square foot commercial building at 701 Grant Avenue in Lake Katrine off its hands. County Executive Jen Metzger announced on Thursday that the agreed upon selling price is $4 million with the net proceeds totaling more than $3.8 million with the money being added to the county fund balance.
The first licensed marijuana shop in Ulster County opens in New Paltz
Sales at the state’s 100th cannabis dispensary began just before noon, as New Paltz became the most recent community with a retail cannabis location. Big Gas Dispensary, located in the former Stewart’s building at 98 North Chestnut Street, was opened for business with a ceremonial sale to Chris Alexander, executive director of the state’s office of cannabis management OCM). That followed a press conference which, while standard fare for any event that promises a photo opportunity, was surely beyond the imagination of any pot smoker as little as 10 years ago.
Coming to a Bird Feeder Near You: Hummingbirds at Central New York's Doorstep
UTICA, NY -- It's that time of year when hummingbirds are beginning their annual spring migration north. They haven't reached Central New York yet. However, they are right at our doorstep. Reported sightings of hummingbirds are as far north as Detroit, Michigan. They're also being spotted in Worcester, Massachusetts. Locally,...
Kingston studies the viability of mixed housing development at business park
At his inauguration on January 1 of this year, Kingston mayor Steve Noble announced his goal of approving the construction of 1000 new housing units in the city by the end of 2028. “The housing crisis continues to weigh on the city with too many individuals and families struggling with...
Bread Alone plant expansion gets mixed reviews at Town of Ulster hearing
The proposed expansion of the Bread Alone facility in Lake Katrine was referred to the Ulster County Planning Board by the Town of Ulster, but the project is not without both supporters and detractors. During a town board meeting held on Tuesday, April 9, council members unanimously authorized referral of...
Central Hudson to resume collections after four-year pause
POUGHKEEPSIE- After pausing past due collection activities in March of 2020, Central Hudson plans to resume collections for residential customers beginning next week. The utility paused residential collection activities as it worked to rectify billing issues and now will restart those activities to protect paying customers from subsidizing bills from those in arrears.
Man Nabbed In Hyde Park For Threatening Police, Cops Say
Dutchess County resident Michael A. Cavagnolo, 48, of Hyde Park, was charged on Tuesday, March 5, with making threats against the town of Hyde Park Police, said Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. According to Watterson, the Sheriff's Office was requested to investigate and found that on...
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