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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.
From legacy to legal: Ulster County's first cannabis dispensary opens in New Paltz
Overcoming lingering stigma, unfriendly neighbors, outdated zoning laws and a last-minute lawsuit, an Orange County couple officially opened the doors Wednesday to the first cannabis dispensary in Ulster County and the 100th in New York state. The former Stewart’s Shops gas station on North Chestnut Street has been converted into...
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.
Wrongful death suit is filed against Lacy Maxwell for causing the death of Starllie Swonyoung
In a press release this week, the law firm of Mainetti & Mainetti announced the filing a wrongful death suit in Ulster County Supreme Court on behalf of Emmallyca Swonyoung and the Estate of Starllie Swonyoung against Lacy Maxwell for causing the death of Starllie Swonyoung. On January 10, Swonyoung...
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