The call came in at 3:33 a.m. on Tuesday morning for a house fire at 622 Milton Turnpike, Clintondale that belongs to Henry and Linda Simmons. The Clintondale Fire Department, under Chief Alan Ferguson, took the lead. Read more…

For nearly a year the Lloyd Town Board has received numerous letters and complaints stating that the management firm of the Vineyard Commons residential project has been renting to individuals who are under the age of 55, which violates a provision of a 2007 local town law that was created specifically for this project. The only age exception is for an on-site caretaker. Read more…

At the last Marlborough Town Board meeting, Karen Enamorado asked the board when they will release an official statement concerning a physical altercation that occurred recently at Town Hall between Councilman Dr. Anthony Pascale and building inspector Tom Corcoran. Read more…

Although Governor Andrew Cuomo’s recent announcement of state aid to schools showed an increase to Highland of $54,549, the school’s numbers reveal a decrease according to Superintendent Deborah Haab. Read more…

After serving 18 years in the NYS Assembly and 20 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Maurice Hinchey, 73, D-Hurley, announced last week that he will not seek re-election in the fall and will retire at the end of this year. Read more…

Kariann Pisano and Adrienne Holden came before the Lloyd Town Board last week to discuss Project Hope. Read more…

A physical altercation at the Marlborough Town Hall last Friday morning resulted in a court appearance ticket issued to Town Councilman Dr. Anthony Pascale and a trip to St. Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie for building inspector Tom Corcoran. Read more…

A recently released preliminary audit of the Town of Lloyd that was done by the New York State Office of the State Comptroller [NYSOSC] reveals significant discrepancies in record keeping and procedural irregularities in the functioning of town government that the present administration, under Supervisor Paul Hansut, will have to fix to ensure the safe and secure handling of town records, the proper awarding of all contracts, timely payment, auditing and filing of vouchers and that strict banking procedures are followed. Read more…

Last week, for the first time in its history, the Ulster County Legislature selected a woman, Terry Bernardo [R- Rochester] as its chairperson. Read more…

The Marlboro School District could someday have a scholarship named for one of its most famous alumni. The school board is considering a donation of a yearly $5,000 scholarship from Snooki Enterprises for a graduating senior or set of seniors who have a “commitment to the community.” Read more…