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Screening of Laurel Massé documentary on Jan. 8 at Rosendale Theatre
2+ hour, 12+ min ago ROSENDALE, N.Y. " The documentary film, "Laurel Mass: How Can I Keep from Singing?" will be shown Thursday, Jan. 8, at Rosendale Theatre, according to an announcement. The feature-length film celebrates the life and music of jazz singer Laurel Mass, the announcement said....
Trump signs Ryan’s barge ban bill into law
6+ hour, 38+ min ago KINGSTON, N.Y. " Federal legislation banning Hudson River barge anchorage and pushed by U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan has been signed into law by President Donald Trump. "If there's one thing we can all agree on it's making sure our drinking water is clean…...
Catskill Center stewards engaged more than 57,000 visitors in 2025, organization says
6+ hour, 57+ min ago SHANDAKEN, N.Y. " Catskill Center stewards engaged 57,003 visitors across several Catskill Mountain destinations in 2025, the non-profit announced. The Catskill Stewards Program, launched by the center in 2018, places stewards at different locations across the Catskills to provide trail guidance and safety information to…...
Mid-Hudson people ‘on the move’ for the week of Dec. 22, 2025
7+ hour, 18+ min ago Hamza Walker is the recipient of the 2026 Audrey Irmas Award for Curatorial Excellence, the Bard College Center for Curatorial Studies announced. Prior to his role at The Brick, Walker served as associate curator and director of education at the Renaissance…...
One Tech Tip: Spend quality time with loved ones, not a screen, over the holidays
10+ hour, 9+ min ago The Christmas holiday season is a time to step back from the busy pace of modern life and connect with our nearest and dearest instead of screens, apps and chatbots. Here are some suggestions on how to unplug from the…...
Recipes: Make these breakfast dishes for houseguests during the holidays
10+ hour, 19+ min ago The holidays can bring overnight houseguests. Bless their little hearts, they appreciate a delicious start to the day, breakfast dishes that make them feel like they are getting special treatment. These dishes are a delicious way to make the first…...
Ulster County, Kingston meetings for the week of Dec. 22, 2025
14+ hour, 28+ min ago Ulster County Legislative Committee Meetings are live-streamed at https://www.youtube.com/@UlsterCountyLegislature/streams. Monday, Dec. 22 " Climate Smart Committee, 6:30 p.m., Legislative Chambers, 6th Floor, County Office Building, 244 Fair St., Kingston. Also via Zoom, Meeting ID: 812 5415 3072. City of Kingston Monday, Dec. 22 " Civil Service Commission, 9 a.m., City Hall Conference Room 1, 420 [] " Climate…...
Ulster County DA mum on probe of Saugerties school district’s handling of rape allegations
1+ day, 9+ min ago SAUGERTIES, N.Y. " Ulster County District Attorney Emmanuel Nneji declined to comment Friday on his office's ongoing investigation into the Saugerties school district's handling of rape allegations after a former coach and a former part-time police officer were charged, followed by the…...
Kingston Common Council bids farewell to 4 outgoing lawmakers
1+ day, 1+ hour ago KINGSTON, N.Y. " During their final meeting of 2025 this week, the Kingston Common Council bid farewell to four colleagues. When the new council meets for the first time on Jan. 6, it will welcome four newcomers and five incumbents. The nine-member council will…...
Hochul signs legislation repealing ‘100-foot rule’ for gas hookups
1+ day, 4+ hour ago KINGSTON, N.Y. " Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law a bill repealing the "100-foot rule" for new gas customers, her office announced Friday. The bill, which was co-sponsored in the state Assembly by Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha, D-Esopus, eliminates the "100-foot rule" that…...