Feds OK plans for recreational rail trail in New York

A federal agency has declared a 38-mile segment of railroad in the Catskills abandoned, clearing the way for construction of a recreational trail. Ulster County Executive Mike Hein says the decision of the Surface Transportation Board supports the county's decision to pull up tracks on part of the line to create an 11-mile recreational trail along the shore of the Ashokan Reservoir.
http://www.weny.com/story/38547208/feds-ok-plans-for-recreational-rail-trail-in-new-york

Ulster welcomes new visitors center for Walkway

HIGHLAND - Bernie Arce of Poughkeepsie had nice words for the new $5.4 million visitors center at the Ulster County side of the Walkway Over the Hudson, which opened Friday.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180629/ulster-welcomes-new-visitors-center-for-walkway

Ulster house fire helped unravel pot operation

... six new houses across two towns in Ulster and Orange counties. That is the back story to the press conference Ulster County Sheriff Paul Van Blarcum and his top staff led at the county Law Enforcement Center in Kingston on June 13. Van Blarcum said ...
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180629/ulster-house-fire-helped-unravel-pot-operation

Restaurant review: Hasbrouck House in Ulster County

Green garlic soup at the Butterfield restaurant at Hasbrouck House on Friday, June 22, 2018, in the Hamlet of Stone Ridge, Town of Marbletown, Ulster County, N.Y. Green garlic soup at the Butterfield restaurant at Hasbrouck House on Friday, June 22, 2018, in the Hamlet of Stone Ridge, Town of Marbletown, Ulster County, N.Y. Dining room of the Butterfield restaurant at Hasbrouck House on Friday, June 22, 2018, in the Hamlet of Stone Ridge, Town of Marbletown, Ulster County, N.Y. Dining room of the Butterfield restaurant at Hasbrouck House on Friday, June 22, 2018, in the Hamlet of Stone Ridge, Town of Marbletown, Ulster County, N.Y. Dining room of the Butterfield restaurant at Hasbrouck House on Friday, June 22, 2018, in the Hamlet of Stone Ridge, Town of Marbletown, Ulster County, N.Y. Dining room of the Butterfield restaurant at Hasbrouck House on Friday, June 22, 2018, in the Hamlet of ... (more)
https://www.timesunion.com/living/article/Restaurant-review-Hasbrouck-House-in-Ulster-13036880.php

Heat advisories issued for region

The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for the region. They are in effect from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday in Orange County, from noon Saturday to 10 p.m. Monday in Sullivan County and eastern Ulster County, and noon Sunday to 10 p.m. Monday in western Ulster County.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180629/heat-advisories-issued-for-region

Paul Buckowski/Times Union -- Electronic components taken out of...

... cleaned up immediately. Shipping records between eLot and one processing facility, American Lamp Recycling, in Ulster County, did "not equal what (DEC) staff estimate can be or is stockpiled at the warehouse," according to the state report. Freedman ...
https://m.timesunion.com/business/article/Electronics-recycler-hit-with-state-environmental-13034714.php

Catskills Swimming Hole Overrun By Crowds Now Has Permits

... up to 40 permits a day, for up to six people each. Officials say they want to ensure access to the spot in the Ulster County town of Denning while reducing environmental damage and keeping people safe. Permits are available on  ...
http://wibx950.com/catskills-swimming-hole-overrun-by-crowds-now-has-permits/

Five pounds of cocaine found during Thruway traffic stop

... veral vehicle and traffic violations. They were arraigned in Town of Plattekill Court and sent without bail to Ulster County Jail, pending further court action.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180628/five-pounds-of-cocaine-found-during-thruway-traffic-stop

Catskills swimming hole overrun by crowds now has permits

... up to 40 permits a day, for up to six people each. Officials say they want to ensure access to the spot in the Ulster County town of Denning while reducing environmental damage and keeping people safe. Permits are available on ReserveAmerica.com . ...
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180628/catskills-swimming-hole-overrun-by-crowds-now-has-permits

NYC man charged with felony drunk driving in Wawarsing

WAWARSING Ulster County Sheriff's deputies charged a New York City man with felony drunk driving on Friday last week.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180628/nyc-man-charged-with-felony-drunk-driving-in-wawarsing

Chance of showers, thunderstorms today; flood advisory for southeastern Ulster

The National Weather Service says there is an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms today, and it has issued a flood advisory for urban and small streams that includes southeastern Ulster County, effective until 9 a.m. Some storms could produce heavy rain, The high will be around 79. One-half to three-quarters of an inch of rain is ... (more)
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180628/chance-of-showers-thunderstorms-today-flood-advisory-for-southeastern-ulster

Catskills swimming hole overrun by crowds now has permits

... up to 40 permits a day, for up to six people each. Officials say they want to ensure access to the spot in the Ulster County town of Denning while reducing environmental damage and keeping people safe. Permits are available on ReserveAmerica.com . ...
http://www.njherald.com/article/20180628/AP/306289968

Ulster County man charged with endangering the welfare of a child

SAUGERTIES Saugerties police accused a man of striking a woman while she was holding their two-year-old daughter on Monday.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180626/ulster-county-man-charged-with-endangering-welfare-of-child

Upstate-based company lands contract for new expo's events

... the Syracuse suburb of Geddes (GEH'-dehs). The Democrat's office says the special events management company in Ulster County manages year-round events across the nation, including consumer shows and endurance events. The Expo Center is part of the ...
http://www.njherald.com/article/20180626/AP/306269976

Unemployment rates drop in the mid-Hudson

... 4.3 percent in May 2017, according to the latest jobs report from New York State's Department of Labor. In Ulster County, the unemployment rate fell to 3.7 percent from 4.3 percent, from a year before. Orange County's unemployment rate totaled 3.9 ...
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180620/unemployment-rates-drop-in-mid-hudson

Teen gun-control activist endorses Rhodes in TV/social media ad

... er water well driller, volunteer firefighter, and aide to Governor Andrew Cuomo. Gareth was born and raised in Ulster County, and currently lives in Kerhonkson, NY.
https://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/282880/teen-gun-control-activist-endorses-rhodes-in-tv-social-media-ad/

Two charged with drugs during Thruway traffic stop

... led substance, felonies. Police also issued a traffic citation to Martinez. The men were arraigned and sent to Ulster County Jail without bail, awaiting an appearance Wednesday in New Paltz Town Court.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180619/two-charged-with-drugs-during-thruway-traffic-stop

Saugerties woman charged with burglary

... She was arrested following an interview. Araujo was arraigned in Town of Saugerties Justice Court and sent to Ulster County Jail in lieu of $25,000 cash bail, pending a future court appearance.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180619/saugerties-woman-charged-with-burglary

Heat advisory in effect for the region today

The National Weather Service says a heat advisory is in effect for the region today, beginning at 10 a.m,.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180618/heat-advisory-in-effect-for-region-today

Ellenville man faces multiple charges following domestic dispute

... engaging in a domestic dispute with a female acquaintance in the presence of two children on Tuesday. The Ulster County Sheriff's office said deputies responded to the scene of the dispute at a residence on Barbara Road in the Town of Wawarsing ...
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180615/ellenville-man-faces-multiple-charges-following-domestic-dispute

Kingston woman charged with felony drunk driving

The Ulster County Sheriff's office said around noon on Thursday, deputies responded to a school and day care facility in the Town of Hurley to check on the welfare of a woman who had arrived to pick up her child.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180615/kingston-woman-charged-with-felony-drunk-driving

Poughkeepsie man charged with violating order of protection

... times over the course of several weeks. Tippa was arraigned before Lloyd Town Justice Eugene Rizzo and sent to Ulster County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash bail or $30,000 insurance bond. He is scheduled to return to court on July 17.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180614/poughkeepsie-man-charged-with-violating-order-of-protection

Two Rosendale teens accused in bicycle theft

... ony, and fifth-degree conspiracy, a misdemeanor. Flemming was arraigned in Town of Rosendale Court and sent to Ulster County Jail in lieu of $3,500 bail, while Ermo was released on his own recognizance, pending future court appearances.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180614/two-rosendale-teens-accused-in-bicycle-theft

Kingston woman accused of stealing SUV parked outside church in Highland

... stolen by Michelle Cadena, 41, of Kingston. She was arraigned before Lloyd Town Justice Terry Elia and sent to Ulster County Jail in lieu of $15,000 cash bail or $25,000 insurance bond, pending a Thursday court appearance.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180613/kingston-woman-accused-of-stealing-suv-parked-outside-church-in-highland

Ulster County Jail inmate charged with drug possession, promoting prison contraband

The Ulster County Sheriff's office said Anthony Abbott, 35, of Poughkeepsie, was awaiting transfer to Downstate Correctional Facility after being sentenced on an unrelated charge of third-degree robbery, a felony, at the time.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180608/ulster-county-jail-inmate-charged-with-drug-possession-promoting-prison-contraband

Kingston man charged after report of shots fired

... ston City Court. State police, the Ulster Regional Gang Enforcement Narcotics Team, Town of Ulster police, the Ulster County Sheriff's office and the Ulster County District Attorney's office all assisted Kingston police in the investigation.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180606/kingston-man-charged-after-report-of-shots-fired

Sheriff: Accord man tried to discard heroin

ROSENDALE An Accord man was accused Sunday of trying to hide heroin in his possession from Ulster County Sheriff's deputies.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180605/sheriff-accord-man-tried-to-discard-heroin

Saugerties man arrested on drug charges also faces potential parole violations

... ubstance and first-degree loitering, both misdemeanors. He was arraigned in City of Kingston Court and sent to Ulster County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash bail or $100,000 secured bond, pending further court action.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180604/saugerties-man-arrested-on-drug-charges-also-faces-potential-parole-violations

Two men charged with attempted sale of controlled substance in New Paltz

... criminal facilitation, a misdemeanor. They were arraigned in New Paltz Town Justice Court and sent to Ulster County Jail, Dean in lieu of $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 secured bond, and Yonta in lieu of $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 secured bond, ...
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180604/two-men-charged-with-attempted-sale-of-controlled-substance-in-new-paltz

Three Saugerties men arrested on drug charges

... Team and the Saugerties Police Department. A news release said the two agencies, along with members of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, executed a search warrant at a residence on Leonard Lane on Saturday. Niko P. Michot, 22, Michael A. Lodolce, ...
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180604/three-saugerties-men-arrested-on-drug-charges

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hudson Valley Properties Acquires...

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hudson Valley Properties , a brokerage leader in the mid-Hudson Valley in New York, has acquired Westwood Metes & Bounds Realty Ltd., a brokerage longtime serving Ulster County. The acquisition adds close to 60 agents and five offices, located in Kingston, New Paltz, Stone Ridge, West Hurley and Woodstock, and brings its agent count to 300 and its offices to 13. Westwood CEO and Principal Broker Harris Safier will continue on as an executive leader at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hudson Valley Properties.
http://rismedia.com/2018/06/03/berkshire-hathaway-homeservices-hudson-valley-properties-acquires-westwood-metes-bounds-realty-ltd/

Ulster man pleads guilty to domestic assault

Alan Planthaber, 58, of the Town of Ulster, pleaded guilty to assault in the second degree, a felony, in Ulster County Court Wednesday.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180601/ulster-man-pleads-guilty-to-domestic-assault