1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (654+ words) KINGSTON, N.Y. — There’s little question that Democrats will retain control of the county Legislature following the November election. With 12 Democrats running unchallenged for election to the 23-member board, the only question is how tight a grip on the body the party…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (403+ words) Authorities said Thursday that Jessica Bowie, 35, of Albany, had been under surveillance for more than a month as she communicated with at least one confidential informant posing as an ISIS facilitator. Investigators said they foiled the attack just weeks away…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (437+ words) KINGSTON, N.Y. — Two Ulster County state lawmakers are among Democrats urging officials to change New York’s electricity pricing policy to align with the state’s energy affordability and climate goals. State Sen. Michelle Hinchey, D-Saugerties, and Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha, D-Esopus, are among…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (383+ words) STONE RIDGE, N.Y. — Hundreds of cyclists from 26 states turned the SUNY Ulster campus into an overnight waypoint on Wednesday, as they make their way from Albany to New York City along the Empire State Trail. This year, Parks and Trails New…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (250+ words) Daily Freeman KINGSTON, N.Y. — A disaster declaration for Ulster, Dutchess, Columbia and Greene counties was granted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in response to a catastrophic spring freeze that severely damaged early-blooming crops like apples, cherries and other stone fruits....

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (197+ words) KINGSTON, N.Y. — An air quality alert for the Mid-Hudson region on Thursday morning will be in effect until midnight, with “unhealthy” conditions present in the region as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to spread across the Eastern seaboard, officials said. Outdoor…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (160+ words) Daily Freeman A rally with activists and public officials in favor of the ‘Ulster County for Fair Taxes Act’ takes place in front of the Ulster County Office Building in Kingston, N.Y., ahead of a county Legislature vote on…...

2+ mon, 19+ hour ago   (221+ words) KINGSTON, N.Y. — With temperatures forecast to reach the mid- and upper 90s, the National Weather Service at Albany has issued a heat advisory from 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, until 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, for valley locations across the Mid-Hudson Valley. The National Weather Service…...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago   (242+ words) POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Dutchess County has launched its new “Veteran of Distinction” program, which officials say will recognize “outstanding living county veterans for their military service and their continued contributions to our local community.” Hyde Park resident Ralph Osterhoudt will be the…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (179+ words) Daily Freeman NEW PALTZ, N.Y. — SUNY New Paltz will receive $1.2 million in state support as part of a $54 million in direct state tax support for the SUNY system allocated in the enacted 2027 state budget, the SUNY Chancellor’s Office announced Wednesday. SUNY…...