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Kingston charter review might look at changing strong mayor form of government, official says
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (414+ words) KINGSTON, N. Y. " The city's charter review process continues to move forward with Mayor Steve Noble working to finalize a contract with the project's non-profit consultant, the National Civil League, according to Common Council President Andrea Shaut. The city's first major charter…...
Man pleads guilty in Ulster County Court to bilking Medicaid out of over $1 million
3+ week, 3+ day ago (320+ words) KINGSTON, N. Y. " An Orange County man admitted in Ulster County Court on Wednesday that he bilked Medicaid out of over $1 million through his transportation company. Muhammad W. Khan, 30, the owner of MAKLIMO LLC, a taxi service for Medicaid recipients in Ulster County,…...
Lucky Catskills, a new Asian restaurant and caf, opens in Kingston
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (996+ words) KINGSTON, N. Y. " Greene County restaurateurs Patty Wu and David Schneider have brought their Asian street food-inspired caf, Lucky Catskills, to a new location in Uptown Kingston. Located at 43 N. Front St. , the caf opened its doors for a soft opening during Kingston's…...
Ryan says Trump Iran war speech full of "bluster & BS
2+ week, 2+ day ago (436+ words) KINGSTON, N. Y. " U. S. Rep. Pat Ryan excoriated President Donald Trump's Wednesday night speech on the Iran war, calling it one packed with "bluster & BS." Ryan, D-Gardiner, who represents the 18th Congressional District, said Trump's prime-time televised Iran war speech was devoid of any…...
Photos: Saugerties Fourth of July Parade
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (138+ words) Photos: Fourth of July Parade in Saugerties, N. Y. , on Friday, July 4, 2025. Participants in the Saugerties Fourth of July parade head down Partition Street in Saugerties, N. Y. , on Friday, July 4, 2025. .. 26 arrested for drug sales in Hudson Valley, Capital Region, NY AG James says…...
Ulster bus service adds Sunday line in Kingston
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (226+ words) KINGSTON, N. Y. "Beginning Sunday, March 1, Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT) will launch new Sunday service in the City of Kingston. According to a press release from County Executive Jen Metzger, the new 2 S: Kingston Local Sunday Service will connect key residential areas…...
Handcrafted Octoberfest returns to Dutchess County Fairgrounds Oct. 4 and 5
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (146+ words) RHINEBECK, N. Y. " Handcrafted Octoberfest returns to the Dutchess County Fairgrounds Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5. The festival by Quail Hollow Events will feature over 130 exhibitors across a wide range media categories, an a" RHINEBECK, N. Y. " Handcrafted Octoberfest returns to the Dutchess County…...
Driver hospitalized after two-vehicle crash in Red Hook, police say
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (151+ words) RED HOOK, N. Y. " One driver was taken to an area hospital after a two-vehicle crash on state Route 9 G at Kelly Road, state police said Tuesday. At about 2: 25 p. m. Monday, April 28, a 2012 Nissan driven by Lisa Elem, 61, of Claverack, was" 26 arrested for…...
Kingston to pave O'Neil Street in late June
11+ mon, 2+ day ago (141+ words) KINGSTON, N. Y. " The city will pave O'Neil Street later in June, officials announced on Thursday. Preparation has already begun with milling on O'Neil Street from Broadway to Foxhall Avenue, expected to begin on Monday, June " 26 arrested for drug sales in Hudson…...
Kestrel Tavern, a new bar, enjoys successful debut in Midtown Kingston
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (776+ words) KINGSTON, N. Y. " A new bar has sprouted up in Midtown, seeking to be a new gathering space for the local community. Located at 21 O'Neil St. , in the former Dear Kingston space, Kestrel Tavern opened its doors on Saturday, Nov. 1. Owner and…...