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Hudson Valley Man Charged With DWI, After Using Snow Shovel To Threaten Woman, Police Say
A from the region man was charged with a host of charges after being stopped for alleged DWI following a domestic violence incident in which he allegedly used a snow shovel to threaten a woman.Ulster County resident Vincent Organtini III, age 27, Kingston, was arrested at around 1 a.m., Thursday, J…
Man Robs Town Of Lloyd Burger King After Coupon Is Rejected, Police Say
The incident occurred in Ulster County at the Burger King on Route 9W in Highland on Sunday, July 21, around 6:45 p.m. According to Lloyd Police Chief James Janso, the man entered the restaurant after an argument at the drive-thru window over a coupon or the cost of his meal, pushed the clerk to the floor, and stole their cell phone before breaking open the cash register and making off with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Catskills ‘Borscht Belt Festival’ Returns for Second Year
Beginning on the evening of Friday, July 26, and running through Sunday, July 28, the equally informative and entertaining festival will pay homage to the Borscht Belt’s vibrant past while showcasing its legacy and wide-ranging influence on American culture to all who attend in Ellenville, in Ulster County, NY.
Hudson Valley Creatives to Be Highlighted in Sixth Kingston Design Connection Showhouse
An Ulster county property will be transformed by the work of Hudson Valley artists and designers this fall for the return of the Kingston Design Showhouse. On hiatus last year, the event is hosted by Kingston Design Connection, a network for Hudson Valley area creatives founded by designer Maryline Damour of Damour Drake after she moved from Brooklyn to Kingston.
Good weekend to go out: Sunny skies and low humidity forecast for mid-Hudson Valley
This weekend will see sunny skies and little to no cloud cover across the mid-Hudson Valley. According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, residents in Orange, Sullivan, Ulster and Dutchess counties should see a continued reprieve from the extreme heat and humidity that has characterized most of the summer so far.
Major Multi-Million Dollar Bridge Replacement Project Begins in Ulster County
If you are a Hudson Valley resident or even a visitor to the area, chances are you have had to travel on the New York State Thruway (I-87) at some point, maybe you even travel it multiple times a day. Well, if you were traveling in Ulster County recently, you most likely realized some major bridge work construction has begun above the Wallkill River.
Live from the rooftop of People's Place and the Santa's Project
Happy Thursday, friends! Today on La Voz with Mariel Fiori we are broadcasting live from People's Place where they have a full day dedicated to raising funds to buy Christmas gifts for the children of Ulster County. Christine Hein, Executive Director, said they are looking to raise $115,000, which they...
Ulster County complex roof work now planned to be done during daytime
TOWN OF ULSTER, N.Y. – Ulster County Department of Public Works has changed the timing of a planned county Human Services Office Complex roof replacement project to a daytime project. The update was provided Friday by the County Executive’s Office, which said that overnight plans have been dropped.
Golf: Alexa Trapani has an impressive opening round to lead the UCWGA Championship by nine shots
HIGHLAND, N.Y. — This was the year that the Ulster County Women’s Golf Association (UCWGA) Championship was supposed to be competitive after eight-time champion Amber Pennington moved out of the area. The Delaware State golfer won her eighth straight title by a whopping 38 strokes in 2023, but wasn’t eligible to play this year since competitors must live in the county.
Senate House in Kingston hosts ‘Bearing Witness’ event
KINGSTON, N.Y. — A free presentation and book signing for “Bearing Witness: Exploring the Legacy of Enslavement in Ulster County,” will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Senate House Museum, 246 Fair St. Authors Susan Stessin-Cohn, Philip White, and Ashley Biagini will...
The Legacy of Enslavement in Ulster County
Authors Susan Stessin-Cohn, Philip White, and Ashley Biagini will be on hand to share the new website Bearing Witness, developed in connection with the Ulster County Truth and Reconciliation Commission. During Stessin-Cohn’s presentation, she will reveal stories of a handful of notable Black residents of Ulster County, from the early...
July 25th Midtown Kingston Make a Difference Day is Friday
Midtown Make a Difference Day returns Friday, July 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. on Franklin Street. Community organizations will be on hand offering resources and information on topics including health, education, employment and recreation in Ulster County, according to an announcement. Franklin Street will be closed from Broadway to...
NY weather update: Thunderstorms with damaging winds and quarter-sized hail in Ulster County Wednesday
On Wednesday at 5:54 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid until 6:15 p.m. for Ulster County. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail (1 inch) are foreseen. "At 5:54 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Napanoch, or near...
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