Live Results: NY-21st Congressional District

Kiwanis Club Reimburses Saugerties for Garlic Festival Costs

The Kiwanis Club of Saugerties reimbursed the town $19,575.76 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, for its work at this year’s Hudson Valley Garlic Festival. Richard “Doc” Kappler, chair of the club’s festival planning committee, presented the annual check to Supervisor Fred Costello and the town board. The payment covers the Parks and Recreation Department’s preparation, staffing, […] The post Kiwanis Club Reimburses Saugerties for Garlic Festival Costs appeared first on The Overlook .

The Most Jaw-Dropping View In New York Awaits At The End Of This Remote Scenic Drive

Somewhere between the Catskill Mountains and the Hudson Valley, there’s a peak near Bearsville, New York, that has been making people forget their problems since before problems were this complicated. Overlook Mountain Wild Forest is the answer to a question most New Yorkers haven’t thought to ask yet, which...

Capital Region Divided! See Which Counties Voted Red and Blue for Governor

Hochul won all four core Capital Region counties, but Blakeman carried six surrounding counties. See how yours voted.

New Shandaken Trails Aim to Draw Mountain Bikers and Their Dollars

A new 11.5-mile trail network in Shandaken Wild Forest offers mountain bikers banked turns, gradual descents, and a 3-mile downhill ride. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the network’s completion on Oct. 23. The agency hopes the trails will encourage year-round recreation and bring business to the Route 28 corridor. “Many visitors […] The post New Shandaken Trails Aim to Draw Mountain Bikers and Their Dollars appeared first on The Overlook .

Engineering Review Delays Saugerties Splash Pad

Plans to build an accessible splash pad at Cantine Field Complex in Saugerties have been delayed by engineering studies required for a state grant, Deputy Town Supervisor Leeanne Thornton said. The town had hoped to begin construction before winter. Officials now aim to finish planning over the winter to take advantage of the spring construction […] The post Engineering Review Delays Saugerties Splash Pad appeared first on The Overlook .

Community Excited About New Hobby Lobby Location In Popular Ulster County Plaza

On Facebook, Fitz's Liquor Store mentioned that Hobby Lobby is coming to the neighborhood in Kingston!

More than apartment rent: Inside the cost of DSS motel placements

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A month in a single motel room can cost Albany County’s Department of Social Services nearly $2,000 to $3,570 — more than the average monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Albany. Records obtained by CBS6 show the county paid nearly $1.2 million...

Holy Names grad elected to Congress

(WRGB) — A woman elected to Congress from South Carolina has Capital Region ties. Nancy Stewart Lacore is a 1986 graduate of Academy of the Holy Names in Albany. The Democrat was elected to South Carolina's 1st Congressional District. The school says Lacore is a Navy veteran who achieved...

Tenants rally for repairs, lighting at Stony Run Apartments

Tenants at Stony Run apartments are calling out ownership. They say that repair issues, ranging from years old to months, are not getting done. Chief among them, a lack of lighting throughout the property that residents say is dangerous once it gets dark. Trina Wolfersteig says she broke her ankle...

Suspended Albany Med CEO Daniel Pickett sues for defamation

Suspended Albany Med CEO Daniel Pickett is suing a former girlfriend for defamation saying her allegations of assault against him are false.

Former Shandaken supervisor charged in alleged $50,000 town loan scheme

Former Shandaken Supervisor Peter DiSclafani faces corruption charges over an alleged $50,000 personal loan financed with town funds.

Woodstock Building Officials Plan Home Maintenance Podcast

Woodstock building officials are planning a podcast to help residents tackle home maintenance concerns. The show, “High Anxiety,” will be hosted by Alan Harmon, the town’s fire inspector, and Donna LeMoine, a code enforcement officer. The town introduced the podcast in an Oct. 30 Facebook post. “What about your home gives you anxiety?” the post […] The post Woodstock Building Officials Plan Home Maintenance Podcast appeared first on The Overlook .

Massive New Development Planned for Casperkill Golf Course

A new proposal could bring hundreds of homes, a hotel and other major changes to a former Hudson Valley country club.

Kingston land bank plans 10 affordable units at Grand Street site

KINGSTON – The Kingston City Land Bank is proposing its first new-construction project, a development of five affordable townhomes containing 10 total residential units at 46 Grand Street. The project will include five owner-occupied units and five rental units, marketed locally to households earning no more than 80% of...

Albany officials head to Somos conference as city grapples with budget cuts

Mayor Dorcey Applyrs, Common Council members and others are at the political confab in Puerto Rico. Applyrs says no taxpayer dollars are being used.

Sullivan County hires outside counsel after found in criminal contempt

The Sullivan County Legislature voted Thursday to hire outside counsel after an Ulster County judge found the county in criminal contempt of a temporary restraining order last week. The temporary injunction and restraining order banned the county from removing senior residents from the only county-owned adult care center, following a...

The woman who helped break Albany’s Democratic machine in 1973

Elizabeth “Betty” Gallagher challenged election fraud in 1973, helping expose corruption in Albany’s O’Connell-era Democratic machine.

Hudson Valley Theaters Launch New Program Offering Discounted Tickets

I love that these historic theatres came together to bring something fun to the community. It also allows movie lovers to check out a theatre that they have never been to before in Greene County or Ulster County at a discounted price!

More Mid-Hudson Bridge Closures and Delays This Week

Another round of traffic restrictions is scheduled for this week. We've broken everything down to make sure you don't sit in traffic trying to cross the river.