Applications for short-term rentals bookended the biweekly meeting of the Marlborough Planning Board, which took place Monday, November 4 at the town hall.   The first … more

At a recent local community luncheon, friends and supporters of the Rural Ulster Preservation Company [RUPCO] were informed of the pressing need for more affordable housing in Ulster County. … more

The annual Walktoberfest Festival took place on October 26 and 27 along the Hudson Valley Rail Trail in the Town of Lloyd. The festival is a joint fundraising effort between the Walkway Over the … more

Qualified customers can apply for Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) grants, a federally funded program that provides regular and emergency assistance to help pay heating and utility bills, … more

  Michael Lembo Plattekill Democrat Michael Lembo is running for a seat on the Town Board. It is his first time running for Councilman and his name on the ballot will be on Row A. He … more

After 41 years, Librarian Arlene McMahon made the decision to retire from the Highland Public Library as of October 30, 2024. She was honored with a Pride Of Ulster County award from Legislator Gina … more

Imagine finding out you have cancer. After processing the news and meeting with doctors to figure out what the treatment options are, you schedule surgery, have radiation, and have regularly … more

The Gardiner Town Board announced a proposed 13 percent tax increase for 2025, attributing the hike to the need for emergency medical services (EMS) funding, cybersecurity, and other costs. In a … more

On October 20, the ALS Association held its 16th annual local fundraiser at the Walkway Over the Hudson. In their online pitch, the association states that, “Every 90 minutes, someone is … more

Firefighters from multiple local agencies are battling a significant forest fire near the Plattekill-Marlborough border as it moves eastward toward Marlborough. Helicopters are conducting bucket drops, with smoke visible along the ridgeline, while the Marlboro and Milton fire departments monitor the situation from Marlborough Ridge and patrol the border area. Officials have urged motorists to avoid the area or exercise extreme caution as emergency personnel use local roads for tactical operations. more

Though its 2025 budget will not be finalized until next month, the Plattekill Town Board laid the groundwork last week by voting to override the state’s 2 percent tax levy cap for the 2024 … more

  On Tuesday, October 15, the Town of Marlborough held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction work it is doing at the Route 9W building housing the town’s Highway, Public … more

In the last few months the Town of Lloyd has been compiling and refining their proposed budget for 2025. They have stressed that the numbers could change as they work to keep taxes as low as … more

Families and neighbors from Marlboro, Newburgh and the surrounding areas, dressed in pink, joined together at Mary Jane’s Dairy Bar on Route 9W on Friday, October 11 for the 9th Pink-Tacular … more

  For the first time, the Town of Marlborough will honor a “resident of the year,” thanks to a unanimous resolution passed by the Town Board at its October 15 meeting. … more

The GRIT Gallery in Newburgh and Studio 502 in Beacon are set to present “River Reflections,” a special dual-location exhibition showcasing the expressionist works of renowned artist … more

Last Saturday, the Alzheimer’s Association held their annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s on the Highland side of the Walkway Over the Hudson. They had more than 600 participants in 114 teams … more

At the last Lloyd Town Board meeting the council members voted unanimously not to grant a rezoning change for a parcel off Maple Avenue where the Crest Group had proposed to build 134 units of … more