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Surveillance video captures 58 water trucks in South Blooming Grove neighborhood in one month amid water crisis
The once rural village is now rapidly growing with an influx of new people from surrounding communities moving in. While many longtime residents don’t like the changes, News 12 learned this week that there's a bigger problem in the village.
Daytime stabbing in Newburgh
NEWBURGH – There has been more violence in the City of Newburgh as there was a stabbing around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. A city spokesman said the incident occurred near the corner of South Street and Allison Avenue, not on school property. An ambulance was on the scene as...
‘Unspeakable Violence:’ New York Man Accused Of Hudson Valley Double Murder
A Hudson Valley man is accused of "unspeakable violence" after two men were found murdered. Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced an arrest has been made following a double murder in Orange County, New York. Middletown, New York Man Accused Of Double Murder. Kenol Baptise, 30, of Middletown,...
Ulster County School Locked Down After Man Sneaks In
A Newburgh, NY man allegedly snuck into two Ulster County schools on Tuesday causing one to be placed on a "lockout." It all started around 8:20 a.m. Tuesday, April 16th when a cafeteria employee at the New Paltz High School discovered that a person claiming to be a student had gained unauthorized entry to the school.
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.
The first licensed marijuana shop in Ulster County opens in New Paltz
Sales at the state’s 100th cannabis dispensary began just before noon, as New Paltz became the most recent community with a retail cannabis location. Big Gas Dispensary, located in the former Stewart’s building at 98 North Chestnut Street, was opened for business with a ceremonial sale to Chris Alexander, executive director of the state’s office of cannabis management OCM). That followed a press conference which, while standard fare for any event that promises a photo opportunity, was surely beyond the imagination of any pot smoker as little as 10 years ago.
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.
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