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KINGSTON, N.Y. – A contingent of leading Mid-Hudson political leaders have urged Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration to resolve negotiations that they say, if unsuccessful, could result in significant cutbacks at HealthAlliance Hospital. One letter, written by state Senator Michelle Hinchey, D-Saugerties, was signed by seven other politicians representing parts of Ulster County. A second one […]

KINGSTON, N.Y. — Ulster County will create two $18 million capital reserve funds, one dedicated toward the construction of a proposed Government Operations Center and the other toward the decarbonization of county buildings and facilities. County Executive Jen Metzger’s office said in a press release that the Ulster County Legislature approved dedicating $36 million of […]

2: Jen Metzger is sworn in as Ulster County’s first elected female executive in front of a packed house at the Rosendale Theatre. 3:  William F.X. O’Neil pledges to be guided by God and his faith as he is sworn in as the next Dutchess County executive. O’Neil, who replaces former County Executive Marc Molinaro […]

1: Ulster County Finance Commissioner Burt Gulnick resigns amid allegations that he stole funds from the Hurley Recreation Association, which he served as treasurer. 2: A group representing Hudson Valley landlords and other individuals say that the city should repeal its Good Cause Eviction law in the wake of a state court upholding a ruling […]

KINGSTON, N.Y. — More than a dozen county residents on Monday called on county legislators to reject two resolutions authorizing the county to enter into contracts with Axon Enterprise Inc., saying that the company — which provides, among other things, interview-room and body-worn cameras to the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office—  has ties with a company […]