Local news
Sort by: Featured Most recent
780 results total, viewing 61 - 80
November 25, 2024 - Poughkeepsie, NY - Governor Kathy Hochul signs public safety legislation in Poughkeepsie. (Mike Groll/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul)
Melanie’s Law, sponsored by Hinchey, signed into law
Senator Michelle Hinchey announced Monday that Melanie’s Law (S.6288/A.6026), legislation she sponsored to expand the jurisdiction of family court to allow orders of protection to cover family … more
Dutchess Community College Holiday Craft Fair returns for 52nd year
The Dutchess Community College Foundation Holiday Craft Fair, a Hudson Valley tradition for more than half a century, returns Thanksgiving weekend for its 52nd year. Organized in partnership with … more
Taso Bakatsias spoke to the Lloyd Town Board about his finished Eagle Scout Project.
Scout presents Eagle project to Lloyd Town Board
Last week Scout Taso Bakatsias presented his Eagle Scout Project to the Lloyd Town Board - a canoe and kayak kiosk that he built beside the Black Creek off Route 299. Each member of the board … more
|
Mission Clean Energy was interested in a parcel of land off of Camp Sunset Road for a battery storage operation, similar to the one shown here.
Plattekill set to enact moratorium
Plattekill Supervisor Dean DePew said on November 20 the Town Board will hold a public hearing on a six month moratorium that will prohibit any review of an application for a Battery Storage facility … more
|
Marlborough gets briefed on Climate Smart Progress
During the November 12 meeting of the Marlborough Town Board, the board and meeting attendees listened to an overview of New York’s Climate Smart Resiliency Planning tool for municipalities. … more
|
Juliana Gasparian
Highland honors leaders of the Pack
  Elementary School Principal Ian MacCormack said the November Leader of the Pack for the Elementary School, Ellisse (Ziah) Suderio, was unable to attend last week’s School Board … more
|
Ulster County to honor Sojourner Truth
Ulster County will commemorate Sojourner Truth Day on Tuesday, Nov. 26, with a pair of events honoring the life and legacy of the famed abolitionist and women’s rights advocate. The day … more
Two students were honored for their essays at a special dinner at the Ship Lantern Inn. Pictured L-R father Luke Sessa, teacher Jim Ventriglia, student Anthony Sessa, Nick Johannets, student Chloe Collier, teacher Geoff Pesano and father Brian Collier.
UNICO hosts 30th Italian heritage essay contest
  Last week the Marlboro chapter of UNICO held their 30th annual student essay contest that is open to all 7th and 8th grade students. Each essay is about 300 words and reflects some aspect … more
|
A Narcan box at the town field in Lloyd is kept stocked by the Ulster County ORACLE program.
Lloyd receives data on Narcan
In his monthly report to the Lloyd Town Board, Police Chief James Janso mentioned that in October there was one non-fatal drug overdose and one administration of Narcan. He invited two members of … more
|
Scouts from Troop 172 New Paltz assisted John Reynolds [far left] in his Eagle Scout Project at the Plattekill Library on Route 32 in Modena.
Eagle Scout project unveiled
On Veterans Day, November 11, scout John Reynolds unveiled his completed Eagle Scout project. John along with assistance from fellow scouts from Troop 172, family and friends, built a quiet, … more
|
“The 2024 Orange County’s Rising Stars” at The Barn at Villa Venezia, Middletown, N.Y. Front left to right: Lt. Col. Andrew Townsend, Abigail Doyle, Barbara DeStafeno, MSgt. Dominique Walsh, Mrs. Solimando accepting on behalf of Sophia Solimando, Jacqueline Perez, Denise Hulse Back left to right: Kara J. Cavallo, Esq., Douglas Mace, Ginny Townsend, Curtis L. Rhett, Michael C. Smith, Eamon McAuliffe, Justin LaMarch, Maj. Brittany Vinson, Jacqueline Batavia accepting on behalf of SrA. Joseph Batavia Not pictured: SSgt. Christen Mills, Dandai Paharsingh-Moreno.
Junior league honors ‘Rising Stars’
Eighteen individuals who either live, work or volunteer in Orange County were honored at the 19th Annual Orange County’s Rising Stars event at The Barn at Villa Venezia in Middletown, NY, an … more
Greeting a new U.S. Citizen (c) is (l. - r.) Family Court Judge Victoria Campbell, Orange County Clerk Kelly Eskew, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus, and Orange County Sheriff Paul Arteta.
46 new citizens welcomed
Orange County has once again opened its arms, this time to welcome 46 new citizens into our community at the November Naturalization Ceremony held at the Emergency Services Center Auditorium. … more
HONOR staff recognized Youth HOPE Month with a Wear Green Day at HONOR’s Middletown Emergency Shelter location on November 14, 2024. The group stood alongside a holiday tree lit entirely with green lights. Green is the official color of the National Youth HOPE Month.
HONOR advocates for runaway and homeless youth
HONOR, the nonprofit organization and social service leader in housing and homeless services in the Hudson Valley, recognized National Youth HOPE Month with festivities to bring awareness to the … more
Plattekill reduces tax increase
Last week, the Plattekill Town Board held a nearly two hour public hearing on the 2025 Preliminary Town Budget. Town Hall was filled with residents who questioned Supervisor Dean DePew and the town … more
|
American Legion Marlboro Post Commander Ed Timberger (L) speaks during the town’s Veterans Day celebration ceremony. Looking on is past commander Tom Schroeder.
Marlboro ceremony honors our Veterans
About 150 town residents gathered at the Veterans’ Memorial in front of Marlboro Middle School for a ceremony marking Veterans Day 2024. Appropriately, the ceremony took place at 11 a.m. … more
|
The newly configured Tony Williams parking lot has an additional 66 parking spaces.
Lloyd completes Tony Williams Parking Lot
Last week the Lloyd Town Board approved a resolution to hire Seal & Stripe to lay out and re-stripe the Tony Williams parking lot at a cost of $2,750. The parking lot has been newly blacktopped … more
|
The American Legion Color Guard, with the local scouts, in salute as the National Anthem was sung by Alan Spaulding.
Lloyd says ‘thanks’ at Veterans Day ceremony
Three Veterans laid wreaths at the foot of the memorial stone.
Plattekill honors heroes
Ulster County to hold budget hearings on proposed 2025 spending
Ulster County residents are encouraged to participate in several upcoming public hearings on the proposed 2025 county budget and 2025-2030 capital program, according to the Republican Legislative … more
Sen. Michelle Hinchey [L] presented a check for $50,000 to Marybeth King, President of the Library Board of Trustees, and Library Director Raven Fonfa for needed ADA work at the library.
Milton Library receives $50,000 grant
  On October 20 the Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library in Milton was filled with supporters and friends to welcome Sen. Michelle Hinchey and Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson. Hinchey announced … more
|
« Prev | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 … 39 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.