Ulster County Roundup: January 2015

Saturday, January 31, 2015

Wayne's World: Birders snap 'wow' photos at Grasslands in Ulster

... to take pictures of birds in the vast, snowy land at the Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge in Ulster County. No matter. Zeitler, an NHL fan and artisan at a famed stained glass studio, has the pluck and touch it takes to live his dream ...

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Top 10 most wanted fugitive arrested in Middletown

Detectives from the Ulster County Sheriff's Office say they have arrested one of the agency's "Top 10 Most Wanted" fugitives from their list. Detectives say 52-year-old Joseph Paes of Middletown was arrested on Friday for two different warrants, both related to not paying child support.

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Friday, January 30, 2015

Blowing, drifting snow causes trouble on region's roads

... police were handling an accident on Route 302 near County Route 48. State police at the Highland Barracks in Ulster County said there were accidents on routes 9W and 32. Meteorologist Andy Mussoline at AccuWeather.com said gusts were recorded as ...

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Gibson wants to focus on increasing wages

Rep. Chris Gibson spoke on energy, immigration, wages, education reform and his disgust with Albany politics at an Ulster County Chamber of Commerce breakfast Thursday morning.

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Mother charged with subjecting 18-month-old child to physical abuse Updated at

The Ulster County Family and Child Advocacy Center - which includes members of state police, the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, Child Protective Services and the Ulster County District Attorney's Office - announced Thursday charges against Anne Marie Knapp, 35, of Accord.

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Thursday, January 29, 2015

Chris Gibson blasts Albany politics, puts focus on jobs

U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson spoke on energy, immigration, wages, education reform and his disgust with Albany politics at an Ulster County Chamber of Commerce breakfast Thursday morning. Gibson, R-Kinderhook, spoke for about an hour at the Best Western to a crowd of about 250 people.

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Gibson wants to focus on increasing wages Updated Jan 29, 2015 at

Rep. Chris Gibson spoke on energy, immigration, wages, education reform and his disgust with Albany politics at an Ulster County Chamber of Commerce breakfast Thursday morning.

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Chris Gibson Blasts Albany Politics, Puts Focus on Jobs

Here and Now

At 8:15 a.m., Rep. Chris Gibson will be the keynote speaker at the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce Breakfast, Garden Plaza Hotel, Washington Avenue, Kingston. At 8:30 a.m., Howard Zemsky, the governor's nominee to head ESDC, delivers a regional version of Cuomo's 2015 Opportunity Agenda, Niagara Falls Convention and Civic Center, Governor's Room, 101 Old Falls St., Niagara Falls.

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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Editorial: Taxes on outsiders help local residents

... figures indicate that outside shoppers are an enormous force. Orange County has a population double that of Ulster County but collects two and a half times the amount in sales taxes. Orange is five times more populous than Sullivan yet takes in ...

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Ulster suspects charged with endangering cops

Two Ulster County men conducting a heroin deal from their trucks in a parking lot at 295 Route 375 on Tuesday face felony charges after trying to mow down police, according to the Ulster Regional Gang Enforcement Team.

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City charter review delayed

... served as principal research advisor to the New York City Charter Revision. From 2004 to 2006, he chaired the Ulster County Charter Commission. In 2007, he was appointed by then-Gov. Eliot Spitzer to the state Commission on Local Government ...

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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Snow emergency continues in Kingston Updated at

While the state and Ulster County have rescinded state of emergency declarations, the City of Kingston continues to be in a snow emergency as of The track for the blizzard went further east than forecasters predicted and the Hudson Valley was spared major snowfall predictions.

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Storm blitzes Northeast; Hudson Valley spared from the worst

The storm was expected to peak overnight Monday, with the worst of the snow over by about 3 p.m. Tuesday, said Andy Mussoline, a meteorologist with AccuWeather.com. At its height, the storm could drop 2-4 inches of snow per hour, with total accumulations averaging 18 inches in Orange and eastern Ulster counties.

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Lessons learned from 2013 storm helped public this time

... one had prepared adequately for a storm of that nature." Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Monday ordered all roads from Ulster County to Long Island closed at 11 p.m. to all but emergency vehicles, saying it was "irresponsible" for people to be out under the ...

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Barbara Bedell: Wallkill River School prepares an "art-in"

... can register for a five-week 4-H Veterinary Science Series sponsored by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County. The program has two units. One is Feb. 5-March 5, and the other is March 12-April 9. Both will be on Thursdays from 6-30-8 ...

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Updates: Vehicle Ban South of Sullivan County, State of Emergency;...

... evening. The rinks will close at 5:30 p.m. UPDATE (5:01 p.m.): Gov. Cuomo has announced that all roads from Ulster County to New York City will be closed at 11 p.m. Sullivan County is not included in this, as it's not under a State of Emergency. ...

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Monday, January 26, 2015

Storm blitzes Northeast

The storm was expected to peak overnight Monday, with the worst of the snow over by about 3 p.m. Tuesday, said Andy Mussoline, a meteorologist with AccuWeather.com.

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UPDATES: Blizzard about to bear down on Hudson Valley Updated Jan 26, 2015 at

A nor'easter that expects to bring at least 18 inches of snow to parts of Orange and Ulster counties, and likely another 10 inches or more to other parts of Ulster and Sullivan counties, is scheduled to arrive in full force this evening.

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Potential nor'easter on the way; region may receive up to 3 feet of snow

LOCALLY: The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the entire region, to begin at 1 p.m. Monday. Monday into Tuesday, the storm is likely to significantly impact the mid and lower-Hudson Valley, plus Connecticut, Long Island and New York City, and much of New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania.

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Sunday, January 25, 2015

Potential nor'easter on the way; region may receive up to 3 feet of snow Updated at

LOCALLY: The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the entire region, to begin at 1 p.m. Monday.

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Friday, January 23, 2015

Ulster sees strong job growth in 2014

Figures released Thursday by the state Department of Labor showed a 2.2 percent gain in jobs in Ulster County last year.

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Sentencing postponed in New Paltz bar shooting case

... life in state prison on Friday morning. Instead, sentencing was adjourned until May 15 at the request of the Ulster County District Attorney's Office and Bennett's lawyer, Bryan Rounds. The adjournment came as a surprise to Bennett's mother, ...

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Sentencing postponed in New Paltz bar shooting case Updated at

Sentencing in New Paltz murder trial postponed

... years to life in state prison on Friday morning. Instead, it was adjourned until May 15 at the request of the Ulster County District Attorney's Office and Bennett's lawyer, Bryan Rounds. The adjournment came as a surprise to Bennett's mother, ...

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PEOPLE v. WARES

... Kingston (Joan Gudesblatt Lamb of counsel), for respondent. Appeal from a judgment of the County Court of Ulster County (Williams, J.), rendered January 16, 2013, convicting defendant upon his plea of guilty of the crimes of disseminating indecent ...

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Ulster sees strong job growth in 2014 Updated at

Figures released Thursday by the state Department of Labor showed a 2.2 percent gain in jobs in Ulster County last year.

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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Plenty of man-made snow on slopes

... of the other exposures. Other ski areas with large amounts of their terrain facing east include Plattekill, in Ulster County, Gore and Whiteface Mountains, in the Adirondacks, and Okemo, Mount Snow, Sugarbush and Stowe, all in Vermont. Bromley, also ...

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Photography Exhibit At Wall Street Branch

... Mountains, she is also known for her wonderful portrait and event photography. The Open Space Institute, Ulster County Tourism and the Wallkill Valley Land Trust have all honored her by using her images to showcase the beauty of this area, a true ...

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Comptroller releases municipal audits

... because there were no suitable records to substantiate them. Village of Ellenville Information Technology (Ulster County) Village officials have not restricted access to the financial system based on employee job responsibilities. In addition, ...

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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Cops: Woman illegally received rent reduction

... Housing Authority by failing to report income and benefits, police said. On Dec. 17, detectives from the Ulster County Sheriff's Office received a complaint from the housing authority, which claimed tenant Miriam Ayerves, 58, received income and ...

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Ulster County officials sign off on ending warrant check program

The Ulster County Department of Social Services and the Ulster County Sheriff's Office have signed an agreement ending the short-lived "suspicionless" warrant check program.

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Cops: Ellenville woman illegally received rent reduction Updated at

Tenant charged with ripping off Ellenville Housing Authority Updated Jan 20, 2015 at

... money owed to the housing authority by failing to report additional income and benefits. Detectives with the Ulster County Sheriff's Office arrested Miriam Ayerves, 58, of Ellenville following their investigation of a complaint filed in December. ...

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Monday, January 19, 2015

Kingston woman in suicide case dies

... out for his arrest for failing to show up for court. "The Kingston Police Department is in contact with the (Ulster County District Attorney's) Office and discussing on how to proceed criminally," Croizer said. "We know where Paul Egan is and are in ...

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Calendar

... $15 for nonmembers. Reservations are strongly suggested. Call 294-7741 or email  info@goshenchamber.com . Ulster County Regional Chamber:  MAC Fitness Kingston Plaza, 338 Plaza Road, Kingston, 5-7 p.m. Membership Mixer. Sponsor: The Bank ...

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Mother, Adult Son Charged Separately With Dealing Drugs In New Paltz

... N.Y. (CBSNewYork) - A mother and her adult son were arrested last week, both accused of selling drugs in Ulster County. As CBS2's Lou Young reported, police said Christine Altro, 57, and her son, Christopher Altro, 27, were both dealing drugs and ...

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Kingston police: Woman in promoting suicide case dies Updated at

Sunday, January 18, 2015

Calendar

... and $15 for nonmembers. Reservations are strongly suggested. Call 294-7741 or email info@goshenchamber.com . Ulster County Regional Chamber:  MAC Fitness Kingston Plaza, 338 Plaza Road, Kingston, 5-7 p.m. Membership Mixer. Sponsor: The Bank of ...

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Mom and son in upstate New York arrested for drug rings

... z. Each was arrested in their homes around the same time Wednesday afternoon and are being held on bail at the Ulster County Jail, according to the Daily Freeman .

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Saturday, January 17, 2015

Editorial: Orange County casino was never in the cards

It's time for the myth of the Orange County casino to die, time for local politicians to stop telling us how they tried so hard to make our future brighter but then were cheated.

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A lesson for kids: Bad grammar can be costly

... week - I will donate $1 each to the three local Boys & Girls Clubs in the Hudson Valley (Wallkill, Newburgh, Ulster County). By the way, egregious means serious and not debatable in any kangaroo court. Programs such as the after-school one run by ...

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Hunter gets 6 months in jail for killing dog

A New Jersey hunter convicted of shooting a family dog in the back with an arrow was sentenced to six months in jail by Ulster County Court Judge Don Williams on Thursday.

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Friday, January 16, 2015

Hunter gets 6 months in jail for killing dog Updated at

A New Jersey hunter convicted of shooting a family dog in the back with an arrow was sentenced to six months in jail by Ulster County Court Judge Don Williams on Thursday.

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A lesson for kids: Bad grammar can be costly Updated at

Second man charged in New Paltz bar death

... morning last year at Murphy's Bar in New Paltz. Taquan "Tay" Webb of Poughkeepsie was arraigned Friday in Ulster County Court on a charge of second-degree murder after a sealed indictment was opened and a warrant was issued for his arrest ...

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Beachwood deer hunter sentenced to jail for killing dog with bow and arrow

A Beachwood, New Jersey man who used his bow and arrow in New York State to kill a dog while hunting was sentenced on Thursday in the Ulster County Courthouse reports the DailyFreeman. David Moors, 43 was sentenced to serve six months in the Ulster County Jail.

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6 months in jail for man who shot dog with bow and arrow

A New Jersey hunter convicted of shooting a family dog in the back with an arrow was sentenced Thursday to six months in jail by Ulster County Court Judge Don Williams.

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Hein: Ulster County has bright future Updated at

Ulster County Executive Mike Hein, preaching to a large and enthusiastic crowd, talked about his past accomplishments and promised to deliver more of them in his annual State of the County address Thursday evening.

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Thursday, January 15, 2015

Judge: Wolfert abused, neglected Mason

Kaitlin Wolfert abused and neglected her 2-year-old son before his death, an Ulster County Family Court Judge found Thursday.

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Deer hunter who killed dog with bow and arrow sent to jail, report says

... mix, on Oct. 27, 2013, according to a report on DailyFreeman.com . In addition to six months in Ulster County jail, a judge ordered Moors to pay more than $2,600 in restitution and perform 250 hours of community service. He will also be on probation ...

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Dead toddler's mom had a previous brush with child protective services

... battered and dead inside her Milton home last August. Wolfert, 22, took the stand again Thursday in her own Ulster County Family Court civil case probing her possible abuse and neglect of her kids. Ulster County's Social Services Department serves ...

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Mom, son both charged with selling drugs Updated at

... a controlled substance, which are felonies. They were arraigned in Town of New Paltz Justice Court and sent to Ulster County Jail pending further court action. Bail was set at $5,000 cash or $10,000 property bond for Christine Altro, and $10,000 ...

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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Nevele CEO takes blame for failed casino strategy Updated at

Other Ulster County officials angrily denounced Gov. Andrew Cuomo for failing to allow the Nevele project to re-open bidding for an Ulster County casino.

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Consider some cross-country skiing, seed-starting and spirit

We know you're busy and don't have time to plan your weekend. So whether you're looking for a fun educational experience with the grandkids, an inspirational movie, a biathlon, cross-country skiing or just want to get a head start on spring, this weekend offers something for everyone.

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Ulster County State of the County set for Thursday Updated at

The speech will be held at the Stone Ridge college's Vanderlyn Hall at 5:30 p.m., according to Hein's office. Incliment weather may push it back to Friday. The address is 491 Cottelkill Rd.

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Assisted attempted suicide suspect out on bail

... In court Wednesday Kingston city court Judge Lawrence Ball said Egan, who was due in court, posted bail from Ulster County jail but has been sent to the Mary's Avenue Campus of HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley hospitals. But despite that, Ball ...

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State will consider fourth casino, in Southern Tier

... er disappointment for Orange County which had several applicants vying for one of four possible slots, and for Ulster County, which hoping for the dormant Nevele resort might be picked.

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Orange, Ulster casino hopes denied again

The Southern Tier may get a casino after all after a state board voted Tuesday to reopen the bidding process for a casino in the region.

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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Ellenville casino push goes for naught

... application one more chance. "Sure it was disappointing to not get the approval," he said Tuesday. "People in Ulster County worked harder than anyone anywhere else to make that happen." Rodriguez, owner of A-Rod's Barbershop, had also petitioned the ...

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Orange, Ulster hopes denied again

The Southern Tier may get a casino after all after a state board voted Tuesday to reopen the bidding process for a casino in the region.

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Casino board to consider Souther Tier license

... licenses. While not threatening court action, backers of a proposal at the Nevele resort in Ellenville, Ulster County, re-ignited their effort as well. "Two destination casino resorts in the Catskill region is very financially viable," states a ...

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Ellenville renews push for Nevele casino Updated at

Hudson Valley Locavore Weekend at Mohonk Mountain House

... "Local-Flavor" Expo with local artists of the Wired Gallery . New York's mid-Hudson Valley region, especially Ulster County, is known for harboring one of the greatest concentrations of artists in the nation. Wired Gallery was created so patrons ...

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Police: Retired Kingston professor tried to help wife commit suicide Updated at

... ychology professor. Egan was arraigned Tuesday and is due back in Kingston court Wednesday. He's being held in Ulster County Jail on $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 bond.

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Police: Man puts phone on Craigslist, buyers attack him

... The man gave a description of the car and the four were later found and stopped at the Hudson Valley Mall by Ulster County Sheriff's Office deputies and Ulster town police. The cell phone and the gun were also found, police say. Arrested were Quavon ...

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Wolfert admits refusing to take son to doctor

Speaking through tears, Kaitlin Wolfert admitted to a courtroom Monday that before the death of her 2-year-old son Mason Decosmo, she refused to take him to the doctor for fear of what Child Protective Services may do. Wolfert took the stand Monday in her own Ulster County Family Court civil case probing her possible abuse and neglect of Mason and her other son, Jaxson, 1. Ulster County's Social Services Department serves as prosecution in Family Court.

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Monday, January 12, 2015

Hollywood to the rescue of Nevele?

... happen." Treanor argued that the legislation that allowed four casino sites to be considered was meant for Ulster County and the Nevele. Town and village officials and audience members responded enthusiastically to Treanor's pitch, with both boards ...

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Mom: Refused to take son to doctor

... him to the doctor for fear of what Child Protective Services may do. Wolfert took the stand Monday in her own Ulster County Family Court civil case probing her possible abuse and neglect of Mason and her other son, Jaxson, 1. Ulster County's Social ...

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New NAACP leader seeks change in Sullivan

... know more about a parole board than a college board. She'll also say that the time spent living on an Ulster County farm taught her plenty about migrant worker injustice and crushing poverty. All of it paved the way for a career spent helping ...

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Region's home market wraps up tepid 2014

... median price of $231,224 was nearly 3 percent more than at the same time in 2013, according to the report. The Ulster County Board of Realtors, meanwhile, posted 2014 sales totaling 1,213, up from 1,119 for the previous year. The median sale price ...

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Social Services wants to strip Kaitlin Wolfert of parental rights

The Ulster County Department of Social Services is seeking to terminate the parental rights of Kaitlin Wolfert, whose boyfriend Kennth Stahli is accused by police of killing her 2-year-old, Mason Decosmo.

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Coming Up: To Vote or Not to Vote- Jan.15

... comprehensive campaign finance reform in New York State. In addition, she chairs the Working Families Party's Ulster County Committee.

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Sunday, January 11, 2015

Fire policeman in critical condition after being hit by car Updated at

... two dozen other fire departments battled the massive blaze at the A. Zimmerman & Son Apple Orchard in the Ulster County hamlet of Clintondale. According to Pressler, fire departments as far away as Boston and Colorado have reached out to express ...

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Dangerously icy winter weather coming Monday

... rain and rain. Up to 2 inches of snow and a tenth of an inch of ice. Dangerous road conditions anticipated. - Ulster County: Advisory from 5 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday. Snow, sleet, freezing rain. 1-3 inches of snow and sleet. Up to a tenth of an inch of ...

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Can Route 17, local roads handle expected traffic to and from Sullivan casino?

What will it mean when more than 2 million new visitors per year journey to Sullivan County for the Montreign Resort Casino at Adelaar, which is set to open in 2017 at the old Concord resort outside Monticello? A new four-lane road must be built off Route 17W, Exit 106.

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Dangerously icy winter weather coming Monday Updated at

Outdoors and About

... by Kerry Minor/The Leader-Herald Jayden Parvi, left, spends time with his dad, Zach Parvi, both of Saugerties, Ulster County, during a seminar at the sixth annual Sacandaga Sportsmen's Day at the Sacandaga Bible Conference in Broadalbin on Saturday. ...

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Saturday, January 10, 2015

3 arrested, drugs seized in Plattekill raid

... at a house on Old Unionville Road in the Town of Plattekill, raided the house Friday and arrested three men. Ulster County Sheriff Paul Van Blarcum said members of the Ulster Regional Gang Enforcement Narcotics Team and Plattekill police raided the ...

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Can Route 17, local roads handle expected traffic to and from Sullivan casino? Updated at

Friday, January 9, 2015

Mid-Hudson region denied chance for another casino

... Valley region.  The board rejected six proposals in Orange County and one at the former Nevele resort in Ulster County. The one in this region went to the Montreign proposal in Sullivan County.  Then Cuomo pried the door open with his ...

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in Re: Cadence GG.

IN RE: CADENCE GG., Alleged to be a Neglected Child. Ulster County Department of Social Services, Respondent; Lindsay II., Appellant.

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Thursday, January 8, 2015

Business calendar

Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce:   Courtyard By Marriott, 500 Frank Sottile Blvd., Kingston,  9-10:30 a.m., Business Card Exchange.

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1/8 CBS2 Thursday Morning Weather Headlines

... like of -10 down to -30 degrees! The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Warning for part of Ulster County. Now, they only issue a warning if it's close to frostbite potential. So if you live there, please take it seriously - these ...

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Two men charged with attempted burglary

... said. Both men were charged with second-degree attempted burglary, a felony. Carbone was held without bail in Ulster County Jail, while Gooler was jailed on $10,000 cash bail and $20,000 bail.

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Wednesday, January 7, 2015

In brief

Warming centers open during deep freeze

... provide a hot evening meal and breakfast as well as other services between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., according to the Ulster County Executive's Office. If you know of someone who is homeless in Ulster County, call the 24-hour Family of Woodstock hotline at ...

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Warming center open in Kingston Updated at

... and will provide a hot evening meal, breakfast and other services between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., according to the Ulster County Executive's Office. As the week progresses bitter temperatures below 12 degrees and biting winds are predicted to linger in ...

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Elections Morning Digest: Chris Gibson's departure gives Democrats a pickup opportunity

... Nick Reisman of State of Politics gives us some potential contenders . On the Democratic side Reisman names Ulster County Executive Mike Hein, whom he describes as "polished and well known." Former state Sen. Terry Gipson is another possible ...

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Three open seats

... biggest disappointments of the 2014 cycle. Democrats are hoping with Gibson out they can finally convince Ulster County Executive Mike Hein, who they've tried and failed to recruit before, to make a run. Meanwhile, Republicans mention a number of ...

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Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Niagara Bottling project remains in limbo

Big tax breaks for Niagara Bottling were conspicuously missing from an announcement last week of businesses in Ulster County allowed to participate in START-UP NY.

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Rally to support police in Goshen

... In a Dec. 22 press release, Hoovler announced that he found no wrongdoing on the part of a police officer in Ulster County who fired three times at Brandon Rifenburg last April, as Rifenburg led Ulster deputy sheriffs and state troopers on a ...

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Flu season takes turn for the worse Updated at

... in New York state. Noting that the number of reported cases is much higher than in the past several years, Ulster County Health Commissioner Carol Smith said Monday, "God knows what kind of numbers we're going to see" in coming months. The flu ...

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Gibson won't run again for 19th District seat Updated at

... privilege to serve and pledge to continue to work tirelessly on their behalf in this final term," he said. Ulster County Republican Chair Roger Rascoe said Gibson has shown that he can be an appealing candidate for all parties and thinks he would ...

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Tom Joscelyn Voiced By Tom

... Gavra Testimonial with slight European Accent (Hear this on my Demos Page!) Actor for 40 years on stage with Ulster County Community College, Coachhouse Players and New York Conservatory for the Arts. During that time I was in scores of shows ...

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U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson to retire from Congress

... for this privilege to serve and pledge to continue to work tirelessly on their behalf in this final term." Ulster County Republican Chair Roger Rascoe said Gibson has shown that he can be an appealing candidate for all parties and thinks he would ...

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Chris Gibson to retire, opening up his Republican-held swing district

... but Nick Reisman of State of Politics gives us some potential names . On the Democratic side Reisman names Ulster County Executive Mike Hein, whom he describes as "polished and well known." Former state Sen. Terry Gipson is another potential ...

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Amedore opening satellite office in Fonda

... lection, taking 50,698 of the 92,539 votes cast in the five-county district, which stretches from Amsterdam to Ulster County. He took his oath of office last Wednesday in a ceremony held in the Senate chamber at the New York State Capitol.

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Rich Newman to be featured at January 15 folk music event

... Golden Eggheads, a duo with a contemporary folk sound. For the past year, he has been performing in and around Ulster County with singer and guitarist Blair Shepard of Stone Ridge in the Blair Rich Project, which dives into the work of John Prine, ...

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Monday, January 5, 2015

2 Newburgh men charged with attempted burglary Updated at

Sunday, January 4, 2015

Walden mayor heading for altar Updated at

... to wedding plans, Maher expects to have some more news about his plans for 2015 in the next few weeks. The Ulster County District Attorney's Office second in command has retired. Chief Assistant District Attorney John Tobin, who came into the job in ...

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Next Movies With Spirit screening 'Sedona' in Woodstock Jan. 17

Stovall's film follows successful advertising executive Tammy and, separately, stressed-out lawyer Scott .

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Saturday, January 3, 2015

Low oil prices unlikely to hurt railroads much

The stunning collapse in oil prices won't derail the railroads' profit engine, even if it does slow the tremendous growth in crude shipments seen in recent years.

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Low oil prices unlikely to hurt railroads much Updated at

The stunning collapse in oil prices won't derail the railroads' profit engine, even if it does slow the tremendous growth in crude shipments seen in recent years.

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Friday, January 2, 2015

Cuomo remembered for integrity, principles

... each used most often to describe Cuomo was "a man with a conscience." Auerbach is a Democrat and serves as Ulster County Comptroller. He met Cuomo during his first term as mayor of Ellenville in 1990. Cuomo was a regular visitor to the area, thanks ...

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Hudson Valley Rail Trail revs up 'Winterfest' chili competition

If the early weeks of winter prompt mental images of outdoor heartiness and chili goodness, the Hudson Valley Rail Trail's 18th annual WinterFest may be just your thing. The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, January 10, at the Hudson Valley Rail Trail Depot at 101 New Paltz Road in Highland, Ulster County.

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Thursday, January 1, 2015

Local folks reveal their resolutions for 2015 Updated at

... executive, as a husband, as a father, and as a son, my resolution is to remain focused on building a better Ulster County, helping those in need, and lowering taxes yet again.” “Assuming that the possibility of a casino is not going to ...

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Spay/neuter your pet

... $110; females, $140. Includes ear cleaning and nail trim. Other low-cost services available. 564-3149. - Ulster County SPCA, Kingston. Household and stray cats, $65; feral cats (determined by SPCA), $20. Dogs under 30 pounds: males, $110; females, ...

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in Re: Christopher Rea

Appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court , entered December 31, 2013 in Ulster County, which, in a proceeding pursuant to CPLR article 78, upon remittal, among other things, reinstated petitioner to his position as Assistant Fire Chief for respondent City of Kingston with an award of retroactive back pay. The underlying facts are more fully set forth in this Court's prior decision in this matter .

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the People of the State of New York v. Eduardo Balbuena

Appeal from a judgment of the County Court of Ulster County , rendered March 27, 2013, convicting defendant upon his plea of guilty of the crime of burglary in the second degree. Defendant, a citizen of Mexico, was charged in an indictment with burglary in the second degree after he donned a mask and used a master key, which he had acquired through his job, to enter an apartment occupied by an elderly couple.

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