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Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden ) and Sen. Peter Oberacker (R,C-Schenevus) announced their support for the creation of a universal healthy school meals program in New York at a press conference on February 16, Also pictured is Kevin Castle (far left), superintendent of schools for the Wallkill Central School District, and Sara Gunn, director of the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley.
Maher and Oberacker announce support for universal free lunch
State Assemblyman Brian Maher and Senator Peter Oberacker announced their support for legislation that would provide free lunch to all students K through 12 in New York last Friday. … more
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Patricia Walsh is seeking re-instatement as principal of Marlboro Elementary School.
Marlboro principal sues school district
On February 2, Marlboro Elementary School Principal Patricia Walsh, as Petitioner, filed a lawsuit against the Marlboro School District, the Marlboro Board of Education, Superintendent Michael Rydell … more
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Christopher M. Capone has been appointed new President and CEO of Central Hudson, effective February 13.
Central Hudson CEO steps down
Charles Freni, the embattled Chief Executive Officer of Central Hudson has heeded the calls for him to step down in the wake of a wide range of consumer complaints stemming from unresolved billing … more
Legislature supports exemptions for volunteers
Resolution No. 6 of 2023 was unanimously adopted at last Thursday’s meeting of the Ulster County Legislature’s Standing Committee on Laws, Rules & Government Services. This Resolution … more
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held last Saturday to officially open CD Lighting Showroom in Marlboro. Pictured L-R Damon Mercay, Councilman Manny Cauchi, owners Dave and Chrissy Pulliam, niece Sierra Mercay, Supervisor Scott Corcoran, Councilman Dave Zambito and Melissa Mercay-Collins.
Lighting showroom opens in Marlboro
Last Saturday Dave and Chrissy Pulliam held a ceremonial ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of their new business in Marlboro, called CD Lighting Showroom. Dave said the new store, … more
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County planning board reviews Villages project
The Ulster County Planning Board [UCPB] weighed in on the proposed Villages project, planned for the west side of Route 9W opposite the Bridgeview Shopping Plaza in the Town of Lloyd. When any … more
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Toni Roser
Metzger taps Interim UCAT Director Toni Roser for full appointment
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger announced today that she has appointed Interim Director of Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT) Toni Roser to formally take on the full role as Director of the … more
A Poughkeepsie man was charged with driving while intoxicated, Saturday, after losing control of his vehicle and slamming into Mary Jane’s Dairy Bar.
Mary Jane’s survives a crash
The owner of Mary Jane’s Dairy Bar in Middle Hope is vowing to open on time for the season, despite an unexpected visitor on Saturday. It was approximately 4:53 p.m. on Saturday when a car … more
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Guilty plea announced in vehicular manslaughter case
Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, Ezzial Williams, 38, of Newburgh, pled guilty in Orange County Court to Vehicular Manslaughter in the … more
DA releases annual report
Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler released his Office’s 2022 Annual Report on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. The report describes details of the Office’s operations last year. … more
Orange County hosts family reunification center exercise
Orange County’s Department of Emergency Management hosted a family reunification center exercise at the Emergency Services Center on Wednesday, January 18. A reunification center is a … more
Modena man killed on Rock Cut Road
On Sunday February 12th at approximately 3 p.m.., Town of Newburgh Police responded to the area of Rock Cut Road and Kings Hill Road for the report of a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, police … more
Ulster home sales decrease, as home values rise
Home sales in Ulster County have decreased by 20 percent; however, real estate values have increased by nine percent. Candida Ellis, President of the Catskill Region MLS, shares statistics from … more
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Marlboro principal tosses her hat into the ring
Debra Clinton, a local middle school principal, has announced her candidacy for the Ulster County Legislature, representing District 16. Clinton, a lifelong Gardiner resident, is running in the new … more
Marlboro considers tax exemption
Last week, Marlboro Schools Superintendent Michael Rydell gave a presentation on the Real Property Tax Law 466-a that was signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul in December 2022. It allows all local … more
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Lloyd residents are asked to take a brief survey with a link on the town’s website.
Lloyd Comprehensive Plan survey is on website
At last week’s Lloyd Town Board meeting, Building Department Director Dave Barton said that on February 23 at 9 a.m. there will be another Comprehensive Plan meeting and a public work session … more
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New roles for Ulster’s Deputy Planning Director
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger announced Monday that she has appointed Amanda LaValle, currently the County’s Deputy Director of Planning, to fill the vacant Deputy County Executive … more
Lloyd Reviews Villages soil mitigation plan
Last week Lloyd Supervisor Dave Plavchak touched upon the submitted Soil Mitigation Plan from the proposed Villages project, saying he wanted all of this to be done, “as quickly as we can to … more
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Plattekill to board some strays in Gardiner
The Town of Plattekill has signed an agreement to house some of its stray dogs at the Gardiner Animal Hospital. The one-year agreement states that stray dogs that are sent to the Gardiner Animal … more
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Lloyd Police Chief highlights activity in 2022
Last week Lloyd Police Chief James Janso released a summary of his department’s activities for 2022.During the year the department received 11,900 calls for service; there were 467 accidents, … more
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