Monday, July 30, 2018

Hudson River search for missing Poughkeepsie man suspended

... he City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department, the Dutchess County Regional Underwater Search and Recovery Team, the Ulster County Sheriff's office, state police, state park police and the Coast Guard.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180730/hudson-river-search-for-missing-poughkeepsie-man-suspended

Two Saugerties residents charged with drug possession in Town of Lloyd

... with physical evidence, a felony. They were arraigned before Lloyd Town Justice Terry Elia and sent to Ulster County Jail in lieu of $20,000 cash bail or $50,000 insurance bond. Hall had been released as of Monday, according to the jail. They are ...
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180730/two-saugerties-residents-charged-with-drug-possession-in-town-of-lloyd

Sunday, July 29, 2018

Search For Man Missing In Hudson River To Be Suspended

... Department, Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, Dutchess County Regional Underwater Search and Recovery Team, Ulster County Sheriff's Office, New York State Police, New York State Park Police and the United States Coast Guard. Hi! You've read our ...
https://yorktown.dailyvoice.com/news/search-for-man-missing-in-hudson-river-to-be-suspended/740303/

Saturday, July 28, 2018

Port Ewen woman hit man with broom, lamp, paddle, then stabbed him, cops said

TOWN OF ESOPUS Ulster County sheriff's deputies, responding to a domestic abuse report Wednesday, arrested a Port Ewen woman who, the Sheriff's Office said, hit a man with a broomstick, a lamp and a pingpong paddle, then sliced him with a kitchen knife,.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180728/port-ewen-woman-hit-man-with-broom-lamp-paddle-then-stabbed-him-cops-said

Kingston man arrested in Village of Saugerties burglary

... ties police headquarters and arraigned in Saugerties Village Court. He was then released to the custody of the Ulster County Probation Department.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180728/kingston-man-arrested-in-village-of-saugerties-burglary

Residential real-estate market booming throughout region

... statistics. Orange County's unemployment rate also dove steeply to 4.1 percent from 4.7 percent, while Ulster County plummeted to 4 percent from 4.5 percent. City workers, who once might have chosen lower Hudson counties like Rockland or ...
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180728/residential-real-estate-market-booming-throughout-region

Friday, July 27, 2018

Super PAC targets Delgado's rap lyrics again in new ad

KINGSTON - A Republican super PAC started a new radio ad Friday focused on the controversial rap lyrics of Antonio Delgado, the Democrat challenging Republican incumbent John Faso in the 19th Congressional District.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180727/super-pac-targets-delgados-rap-lyrics-again-in-new-ad

2 charged with burglary in home break-in

... tools and petit larceny, both misdemeanors. The two were arraigned in town of Ulster Court and sent to the Ulster County Jail. There was no bail set for Stackhouse; Post came up with the $1,000 cash bail, according to the press release. Both are due ...
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180727/2-charged-with-burglary-in-home-break-in

Large cache of heroin grabbed in police investigation

... to a press release from State Police. On Thursday, State Police, Port Jervis police, Monticello police and the Ulster County District Attorney's Office used a warrant to search Mack's residence. The materials seized also included packaging ...
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180727/large-cache-of-heroin-grabbed-in-police-investigation

Officials warn of auto warranty scam

Be wary of telemarketers who tell you your auto warranty has or is about to expire, the Division of Consumer Affairs of the Ulster County District Attorney's Office said Thursday.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180727/officials-warn-of-auto-warranty-scam

Thursday, July 26, 2018

Make your own summertime memories with 12 ways to savor summer

... might be lucky to see soaring high in the deep blue sky. (Livingston Manor is a half hour drive). No wonder Ulster County's big (12-miles-long) blue Ashokan Reservoir is so pristine, millions of New York City residents drink from it. You need a ...
http://www.recordonline.com/entertainmentlife/20180726/make-your-own-summertime-memories-with-12-ways-to-savor-summer

Former head of ORDA finances charged with grand larceny

... entity that also operates the ski destinations Gore Mountain in North Creek and Belleayre Mountain in Ulster County, had operating losses of more than $19 million every year between 2014 and 2016 - part of $175 million in losses ORDA has experienced ...
https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Former-head-of-ORDA-finances-charged-with-grand-13107856.php

Bee Causes Car Crash In Hudson Valley

... which led to her driving into a ditch. The bee is currently on the run. This past week, deputies from the Ulster County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 report of an accident involving a car into a ditch on Route 209 in the Town of ...
http://lite987.com/bee-causes-car-crash-in-hudson-valley/

Search For Missing Man In Hudson River Enters Third Day

... His place of residence has not yet been released. Day 2 of the search by the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, Ulster County Sheriff's Office and New York State Police began Wednesday at 8 a.m. Marine patrol officers conducted surface searches and ...
https://rye.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/search-for-missing-man-in-hudson-river-enters-third-day/740211/

Search for missing Hudson River swimmer to resume Thursday

... suspended at 5 p.m. The Dutchess County Sheriff's office said inclement weather did not hinder the search. The Ulster County Sheriff's office, state police, City of Poughkeepsie police, the Coast Guard and the Dutchess County Regional Underwater ...
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180726/search-for-missing-hudson-river-swimmer-to-resume-thursday

Search For Missing Man In Hudson River Enters Third Day

... His place of residence has not yet been released. Day 2 of the search by the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, Ulster County Sheriff's Office and New York State Police began Wednesday at 8 a.m. Marine patrol officers conducted surface searches and ...
https://northsalem.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/search-for-missing-man-in-hudson-river-enters-third-day/740211/

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Knife-wielding Hudson Valley man threatens ex-girlfriend

... s of attempted assault and criminal mischief. McGraw was arraigned in town of Saugerties Court and sent to the Ulster County Jail without bail. The judge also issued an order of protection barring McGraw with contact with the victim.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180725/knife-wielding-hudson-valley-man-threatens-ex-girlfriend

Fall Foliage Deals at Emerson Resort & Spa

... package offers 20% off the room rate; complimentary use of the Emerson's Huffy Cruisers; biking trails of Ulster County Guide; and welcome amenity with two locally-made craft beers. Available Sundays through Thursdays from , this three-night midweek ...
https://blog.timesunion.com/travelgal/catskill-ny-fall-foliage-deals-at-emerson-resort-spa/17160/

ID Released For Man Who Went Missing In Hudson River

... divers and sonar technology deployed by the New York State Police. The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, Ulster County Sheriff's Office and New York State Police are scheduled to resume the search at 8 a.m. Wednesday. The Sheriff's Office issued an ...
https://scarsdale.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/id-released-for-man-who-went-missing-in-hudson-river/740164/

More rain forecast; flash flood watch for Sullivan, western Ulster

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Sullivan County and western Ulster County.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180725/more-rain-forecast-flash-flood-watch-for-sullivan-western-ulster

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Community rallies around chef nabbed by ICE

... page to help hire a lawyer. A plea for letters of support for Vasquez had already yielded 140 responses. Ulster County Executive Mike Hein said he would pass along a request for help to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Walters said. As of Saturday, Vasquez did ...
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180724/community-rallies-around-chef-nabbed-by-ice

Nearly 7 inches of rain fell in one Upstate NY spot: See how much you got

Almost 7 inches of rain fell Monday in the Catskills as a rainy week kicked off in Upstate New York. A weather observer in Phoenicia, in Ulster County, measured 6.68 inches of rain, according to National Weather Service reports.
https://www.syracuse.com/weather/index.ssf/2018/07/nearly_7_inches_of_rain_fell_in_one_upstate_ny_spot_see_how_much_you_got_chart.html

Flash flood watch for Sullivan, Ulster as more rain is forecast

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Sullivan County and western Ulster County.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180724/flash-flood-watch-for-sullivan-ulster-as-more-rain-is-forecast

Monday, July 23, 2018

Ken Hall: Real issues, not rap lyrics, should matter to 19th District voters

Now that rap has eclipsed taxes, abortion, crime, poverty, immigration, health care and the environment as the crucial issue deciding who will represent New York's 19th District in Congress come January, I thought it was time to present the first, and most likely last, Old White Guy's Guide to Rap.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180723/ken-hall-real-issues-not-rap-lyrics-should-matter-to-19th-district-voters

Ulster County man charged with making fraudulent charges at Sam's Club

TOWN OF ULSTER Joseph P. Olen, 38, of Kingston, faces felony charges that he made fraudulent charges at the Sam's Club here while employed at the store, according to town police. Town of Ulster Police arrested Olen on July 18 following their investigation of a larceny reported at the Sam's Club.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180723/ulster-county-man-charged-with-making-fraudulent-charges-at-sams-club

Power out for more than 600 in region

... as of shortly before 9 a.m. Monday. Central Hudson is reporting 107 customers in Orange County and 201 in Ulster County without power. The largest outages are affecting 96 homes and businesses in the Town of Newburgh, 70 in Wawarsing, 44 in Denning, ...
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180723/power-out-for-more-than-600-in-region

Flood advisory for Ulster County; showers, thunderstorms likely today

The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for Ulster County, which is in effect until 8:45 a.m. Rain could cause flooding in areas with urban or small streams, or with poor drainage.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180723/flood-advisory-for-ulster-county-showers-thunderstorms-likely-today

Sunday, July 22, 2018

Poughkeepsie man accused of selling drugs in Esopus

... into heroin sales in the Town of Esopus led to the arrest of a Poughkeepsie man Friday night. The Ulster County Sheriff's office said Peter A. Wenzel, 37, of Poughkeepsie, was arrested by members of the Ulster Regional Gang Enforcement Narcotics ...
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180722/poughkeepsie-man-accused-of-selling-drugs-in-esopus

Saturday, July 21, 2018

Saugerties man stole ATV, fled cops on vehicle, police said

... Sauers was processed at Saugerties police headquarters, arraigned in Saugerties Town Court, and taken to the Ulster County Jail. He was being held Saturday in lieu of $20,000 bond or $10,000 cash bail. He was due to return to Saugerties Town Court ...
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180721/saugerties-man-stole-atv-fled-cops-on-vehicle-police-said

Photos: Restaurants to visit when you're out for a drive

... restaurant at Hasbrouck House on Friday, June 22, 2018, in the Hamlet of Stone Ridge, Town of Marbletown, Ulster County, N.Y. (Karl Rabe/Special to the Times Union) less Rhubarb and toasted almond dessert at the Butterfield restaurant at Hasbrouck ...
https://www.timesunion.com/photogallery/article/Photos-Restaurants-to-visit-when-you-re-out-for-13082625.php

Friday, July 20, 2018

Photos: Restaurants to visit when you're out for a drive

If you're out for a drive and looking for culinary explorations, here's a sample of recently reviewed restaurants outside the core of the Capital Region. Butterfield restaurant at Hasbrouck House in the Hamlet of Stone Ridge, Town of Marbletown, Ulster County.
https://m.timesunion.com/photogallery/article/Photos-Restaurants-to-visit-when-you-re-out-for-13082625.php

Restaurant review: Miss Lucy's Kitchen in Saugerties

... Capital Region. Butterfield restaurant at Hasbrouck House in the Hamlet of Stone Ridge, Town of Marbletown, Ulster County. Read the review . If you're out for a drive and looking for culinary explorations, here's a sample of recently reviewed ...
https://www.timesunion.com/living/article/Restaurant-review-Miss-Lucy-s-Kitchen-in-13091487.php

Ulster County closes 5 beaches, lake

The beaches were closed Friday due to detection of elevated levels of fecal bacteria; the lake was shut to bathing due to a harmful algae, according to Dr. Carol Smith, the county commissioner of health and mental health.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180720/ulster-county-closes-5-beaches-lake

Thursday, July 19, 2018

Vietnam traveling wall stops in Saugerties

... support and honor those that have served,” she said. Bob Vanderbeck of Saugerties knew one of the 42 Ulster County residents who died serving in Vietnam. Vanderbeck was at Cantine Field with his daughter. He came away with his own message on ...
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180719/vietnam-traveling-wall-stops-in-saugerties

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

New Paltz professor apologizes for remarks about Delgado's rapping past

A SUNY New Paltz political scientist apologized Wednesday after coming under fire for comments he made in a New York Times story this week about the ongoing rap battle between 19th Congressional District Democratic candidate Antonio Delgado and Republican incumbent Rep. John Faso.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180718/new-paltz-professor-apologizes-for-remarks-about-delgados-rapping-past

Ulster County Legislature delays action on term limits proposal

KINGSTON - The Ulster County Legislature, dogged by outside pressure, pushed a proposal to establish term limits for top county elected officials past the November elections.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180718/ulster-county-legislature-delays-action-on-term-limits-proposal

Rollover closes section of Hurley Mountain Road

The Ulster County Sheriff's office says Hurley Mountain Road north of Wynkoop Road in the Town of Hurley is closed until further notice due to a crash involving heavy equipment.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180718/rollover-closes-section-of-hurley-mountain-road

Ellenville man accused of selling drugs in school zone

... sales in a school zone in Ellenville led to the arrest of a village man on Tuesday. A news release from the Ulster County Sheriff's office said members of the Ulster Regional Gang Enforcement Narcotics Team arrested Herman Cepeda, 62, of Ellenville ...
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180718/ellenville-man-accused-of-selling-drugs-in-school-zone

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Thunderstorms leave thousands without power

... that serve the region were reporting just more than 5,000 customers offline in the early afternoon. Ulster County was particularly hard-hit, with about 4,500 out at the height of the storm, about 1 p.m. Orange County had about 550 offline. ...
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180717/thunderstorms-leave-thousands-without-power

Vietnam Memorial replica coming to Ulster

KINGSTON - A traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial in Washington, D.C., will come to Ulster County on Thursday.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180717/vietnam-memorial-replica-coming-to-ulster

5,000 without power after storms move through region

... power in the midafternoon Tuesday after strong thunderstorms packing heavy rains moved through the area. Ulster County was particularly hard-hit, with Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. reporting about 4,600 customers without power. In Ulster ...
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180717/5000-without-power-after-storms-move-through-region

Monday, July 16, 2018

Man gets 13 years in prison for sexually assaulting a Middletown woman

... the ordeal of testifying at trial. James Brown faced a minimum of 10 years due to a 2013 felony conviction in Ulster County for attempted first-degree stalking, for which he served prison time. Judge Brown noted that James Brown has a significant ...
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180716/man-gets-13-years-in-prison-for-sexually-assaulting-middletown-woman

Air quality alert for region; chance of showers and thunderstorms

... is in effect from noon to 8 p.m. from the Poughkeepsie area north to the Capital District, including eastern Ulster County. The National Weather Service says today will be mostly sunny with a high around 89. There is a 40 percent chance of showers ...
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180716/air-quality-alert-for-region-chance-of-showers-and-thunderstorms

New Paltz man arrested on drug charges

... into cocaine sales in the village and surrounding areas led to the arrest of a New Paltz man Wednesday. The Ulster County Sheriff's office said the Ulster Regional Gang Enforcement Narcotics Team arrested Francisco Castro Jr., 45, shortly after 11 ...
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180715/new-paltz-man-arrested-on-drug-charges

Thursday, July 12, 2018

Saugerties village beach is more often safe than not, expert says

Signs forbidding would-be bathers were removed from Saugerties village beach last Monday after Ulster County health officials declared the Esopus Creek free open for swimming after measured levels of fecal bacteria decreased to safe levels.
http://www.ulsterpublishing.com/view/full_story/27583673/article--Saugerties-village-beach-is-more-often-safe-than-not--expert-says-?instance=saugerties_no_link

Wanted Man Busted In Mount Kisco Violating Order Of Protection

... court order. Further investigation determined that he had a warrant out for his arrest for a charge from the Ulster County Family Court. Following arraignment, he was turned over to deputies from the Ulster County Sheriff's Department and he is due ...
http://bedford.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/wanted-man-busted-in-mount-kisco-violating-order-of-protection/739722/

Golub Corp. sued again by a worker seeking overtime pay

The Golub Corp. has been hit with another federal lawsuit accusing the owner of the Price Chopper/Market 32 supermarket chain of not properly paying overtime. Maria Austin of Ulster County, who works as a loss prevention manager at one of the stores, claims she routinely worked 50 to 60 hours weekly, and was expected to be available by cell phone 24/7, but wasn't paid overtime.
https://www.bizjournals.com/albany/news/2018/07/12/golub-corp-sued-again-by-a-worker-seeking-overtime.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_albany+%28Business+Review+of+Albany%29

Saugerties man treated and released after crashing into rock wall

... at the scene and released after crashing into a rock wall on Blue Mountain Road on Tuesday afternoon. The Ulster County Sheriff's office said deputies responded to the scene after receiving a 911 call about the crash at 1:40 p.m. The sheriff's ...
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180712/saugerties-man-treated-and-released-after-crashing-into-rock-wall

Port Ewen man accused of scalding 2-year-old child in Kingston

... investigation into the scalding of a two-year-old child. Kingston police detectives and investigators from the Ulster County Child Advocacy Center began an investigation Monday after receiving a report about the scalding. On Wednesday, investigators ...
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180712/port-ewen-man-accused-of-scalding-2-year-old-child-in-kingston

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Hein says the county has chalked up another win in railroad dispute

Ulster County Executive Mike Hein says a new local Supreme Court ruling has been issued that "clears the way for continued development of a world-class trail at the Ashokan Reservoir and represents a major win for the people of Ulster County."
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180711/hein-says-county-has-chalked-up-another-win-in-railroad-dispute

Saturday, July 7, 2018

State Police Announce that Major Richard L. Mazzone will Serve as the 35th Troop Commander of Troop K

New York State Police Superintendent George P. Beach II has promoted Captain Richard L. Mazzone to the rank of Major, and assigned him as the 35th Troop Commander of Troop K. Major Mazzone started his law enforcement career in 1995 as a Police Officer for the Town of Saugerties Police Department. He then transferred to the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, and later the Town of Ulster Police Department.
http://www.newrochelletalk.com/content/state-police-announce-major-richard-l-mazzone-will-serve-35th-troop-commander-troop-k

Friday, July 6, 2018

State Police Troop Covering Westchester Names New Commander

Capt. Richard Mazzone, a veteran law enforcement official, has earned the rank of Major with the New York State Police, making him the 35th Troop Commander of Troop K, which includes parts of Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess and Columbia counties. Mazzone's career began in 1995 as an officer with the Town of Saugerties Police Department, before he transferred to the Ulster County Sheriff's Office and Ulster Police Department.
http://cortlandt.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/state-police-troop-covering-westchester-names-new-commander/739519/

Two charged in Saugerties home invasion

... in Town of Saugerties Justice Court, released on their own recognizance and directed to report to the Ulster County Probation Department. They are due back in court on July 11. Police said the other two suspects fled to the state of Florida shortly ...
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180706/two-charged-in-saugerties-home-invasion

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Schumer hopes to land astronaut for a Walkway star-gazing event

... into the importance of both science and astronomical research to all those who attend,” he said. Ulster County Executive Mike Hein jokingly urged Rob Rolison, the mayor of Poughkeepsie - which anchors the east end of the Walkway - ...
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180703/schumer-hopes-to-land-astronaut-for-walkway-star-gazing-event

Propane tanks explode in New Paltz shed fire

... us firefighters assisted New Paltz firefighters at the scene. New Paltz police, the New Paltz Rescue Squad and Ulster County fire investigators also were at the scene.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180703/propane-tanks-explode-in-new-paltz-shed-fire

Sheriff: Woman fleeing domestic confrontation struck person with vehicle

LAKE KATRINE A Kingston woman fleeing a domestic dispute struck another person with her vehicle on Friday, the Ulster County Sheriff's office reported Monday.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180703/sheriff-woman-fleeing-domestic-confrontation-struck-person-with-vehicle

Heat advisory, air quality alert; chance of showers, thunderstorms

The National Weather Service says a heat advisory remains in effect through 9 p.m. tonight in Orange and Sullivan counties, and 8 p.m. in Ulster County.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180703/heat-advisory-air-quality-alert-chance-of-showers-thunderstorms

Monday, July 2, 2018

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