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Sojourner Truth statue to be exhibited in Kingston, Newburgh
NEW PALTZ – “Sojourner Truth: First Step to Freedom, 1826,” a bronze statue of the 19th century civil rights activist with deep Hudson Valley roots, will be temporarily exhibited at Kingston City Hall later this year, and then a site in Newburgh that will be named at a later date, before being installed permanently on the SUNY New Paltz campus in 2026.
James Moore, convicted in murder of 14-year-old Pamela Moss, dies in prison
New York state’s longest serving inmate has died in prison. James Moore was tied to a brutal crime in the Rochester area. He pled guilty to first-degree murder after 14-year-old Pamela Moss of Penfield was raped and murdered in 1962. Moore died April 30 at Coxsackie Correctional Facility in...
Catskill Music Parent Student Association: Community S.O.S Fundraiser!
The Catskill Music Parent Student Association (CMPSA) is hosting a Catskill Community Fundraiser Party on Friday, May 10th from 6:30pm-11pm at Anthony’s Banquet Hall in Leeds, NY. The purpose of the event is to thank the community for the amazing support they have given our teachers, students, and high school principal, while fundraising to continue to support our music department and students.
Kingston could opt-in to new state tenant protections as early as July
The City of Kingston is once again discussing Good Cause eviction, following legislation passed in the New York state budget that allows upstate communities to opt-in to new tenant protections. It’s part of the housing puzzle city officials are hoping to solve. During Tuesday night’s common council meeting, as...
Kingston Artists Soapbox Derby reception set for June 1st
KINGSTON – The Kingston Artists Soapbox Derby is pleased to present an exhibition of submitted poster designs by area artists in the 2024 poster design contest at the Kingston Library at 61 Crown Street. The reception is on Saturday, June 1st, 2-4 pm. The exhibit will be on view until August 17th.
Management at The Bardavon Retiring After 30 Years
It's the end of an era as the management team that saved area theaters Bardavon 1869 Opera House and Ulster Performing Arts Center, are ready for retirement. The pair helped save the legendary Hudson Valley venues during many difficult times, including COVID, which caused the theaters to close for over a year, and cost the organization $2 million in losses in 2020.
YWCA Ulster County and League of Women Voters to host meet and greet with Gabi Madden, candidate for NYS Assembly
The YWCA Ulster County and the League of Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region proudly announce a collaborative effort to advocate for equality and women’s rights with a special event featuring Gabi Madden, candidate for NYS Assembly in District 103. Scheduled for Tuesday, May 14th at 5:30 p.m., the...
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