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SUNY Ulster tuition to increase in fall
KINGSTON – Tuition at SUNY Ulster will increase by $100 per semester beginning this fall, college officials told the oversight committee of the county legislature on Tuesday. That will bring annual tuition to $5,480, said College President Dr. Alison Buckley. “We, for years, perhaps capped tuition artificially low, and...
The Arc Mid-Hudson’s Wine and Dine Raises more than $66,000
SAUGERTIES – More than 180 people attended The Arc Mid-Hudson’s Annual Wine & Dine event at Diamond Mills earlier this month, which raised more than $66,000. “The Wine & Dine event attracts more and more people each year, which is one of the reasons why we had to move it to a much larger venue like the Diamond Mills. It was wonderful to see so many people who have been long-term supporters of this event, as well as new guests, too.” said John McHugh, Chief Executive Officer of The Arc Mid-Hudson. “The money raised from events like this go directly back into the programs that help support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism.”
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...
Pack Girls Top Saugerties, Carmel as Mangione records 100th Career Goal
MAHOPAC, N.Y. –The Mahopac HS girls lacrosse team had a strong week, opening with an 11-7 victory over Carmel, and closing with an 18-17 thriller of a victory at Saugerties. Sandwiched in between last Thursday was a 16-10 loss at Greeley. Saturday at Saugerties, the Wolf Pac held a 15-13 edge after three quarters, and the host outscored the Pac, 4-3, in the fourth to make it a close one.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Senior captain Juliana Mangione recorded the game-winner with 3:29 left in regulation, scoring in transition. Mangione, a fourth-year varsity...
God Street Wine Announce Four Shows in NY and NJ this September
Jam band God Street Wine has announced they are playing four live shows, three of which in New York this September. God Street Wine was formed in 1988 by Lo Faber, Aaron Maxwell, Dan Pifer, Jon Bevo, and Tom Osander. The band hails from NYC and are known for their multi-genre approach to music. They perform in the styles of Jam Band, Jazz, Bluegrass, Pop, Reggae, Funk, Rock, Psychedelia and so on. The group has had infrequent yet memorable musical gatherings since their separation in 1999.
Volunteers needed for Sparc Park rebuild in Stanfordville — final phase through May 4
STANFORDVILLE — A new playground is sprouting here as hundreds of volunteers came together with Stanfordville SPARC Park Playground Committee (SSPPC) from April 18 to 20. Holes were dug, the site was framed and the base of the new playground that is designed with residents’ input to be similar to the original playground that also was built by volunteers more than 30 years ago.
Sisters Hill Farm feeds multitude
STANFORDVILLE — As part of their mission, the Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul of New York hired David Hambleton in 1999 to be the farmer and Director of Sisters Hill Farm in Stanfordville. The property, known as Hill Crest Farm in the early days of the...
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