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Suicides on Hudson River bridges this weekend
KINGSTON – A person jumped off the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge at around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, according to Ulster County 911. Several area rescue agencies responded to the Hudson River to investigate. Emergency medical services said the was person was a woman who jumped from the mid-span. At about 11:08...
Catskill EMTs resign after disturbing video recorded on a doorbell camera
Catskill, NY (WRGB) — Two EMTs have resigned after a disturbing video caught on a doorbell camera shows a man falling down in an ambulance and little to no assistance being provided to him, according to the Town Supervisor. The incident, which was caught on camera Friday night just...
Woman Parks On Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge, Jumps To Death
The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 10:30 p.m., Sunday, May 19, in the town of Rhinebeck. According to Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge for a report of a woman who had parked her car mid-span on the bridge, exited her car, and then jumped off the bridge.
Cheez-It opens Cheez-In diner in New York
Just in time for Memorial Day weekend travel, a Cheez-It themed diner has opened in Woodstock, New York for a limited time, allowing fans of the crunchy snack to try Cheez-It in unique ways. The Cheez-In Diner is only open through Sunday, but it will give those heading out of...
5 things to know this Tuesday, May 21
Two EMS employees in Catskill have resigned after an alarming surveillance video has made its rounds on social media. The video depicts the alleged mistreatment of a patient. Also, the Colonie Police Department is investigating a burglary at a doughnut shop. The co-owner of Cider Belly Donuts on Fuller Road said the suspect broke into the back door, broke the cash register, and several tools were smashed. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Tuesday morning.
Columbia County to explore new bus service with state grant
HUDSON – Columbia County is going to explore the creation of a new public transportation option connecting the City of Hudson to the Town and Village of Chatham. The $200,000 that will fund a study into the new routes was secured in the state budget by Senator Michelle Hinchey (D, Saugerties) and Assemblywoman Didi Barrett (D, Hudson).
Story Screen reopening movie theater in Hudson
Story Screen, a community of film lovers who screen films and hold pop-up events, is working to reopen a movie theater in Hudson. The theater at 160 Fairview Avenue was most recently the home of the Madison Theatre, which closed both its Hudson and Albany theaters in the past few months.
Ulster County town facing same problem as others with volunteer EMS shortages
TOWN OF HURLEY – The Town of Hurley is addressing the EMS personnel crisis affecting many towns across the state, highlighted by difficulty in recruiting and retaining volunteers. So, the town is exploring its options and will use leftover COVID-19 funds to hire some professional help in deciding what...
Red Lobster files for bankruptcy after closing 8 restaurants in Upstate NY
Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection a week after closing dozens of restaurants nationwide. In a court filing late Sunday, the seafood chain said it has more than 100,000 creditors and estimated assets between $1 billion and $10 billion. The company’s estimated liabilities are between $1 billion and $10 billion, according to the Associated Press.
Matthewis Persen House Museum set to open season on May 25th with World War II presentation
KINGSTON – Ulster County Clerk Nina Postupack has announced that the Matthewis Persen House Museum & Cultural Heritage Center will open for the 2024 season on Saturday, May 25th at 10 a.m. The Persen House, located at 74 John Street in Kingston will be open to the public every...
Man Charged With Hate Crime At Kingston Synagogue
Ulster County resident Caleb H. Rochester, age 55, of Kingston, was arrested on Thursday, May 16, for the Monday, March 25 incident at Temple Emanuel Synagogue in Kingston. According to Capt. Joseph Sciutto of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, congregants discovered a banner with anti-semitic language and artwork adhered to the exterior of the synagogue.
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