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Local Swim Holes For The 4th Of July Weekend On A Budget.
Please disregard this article if you're traveling to the Hudson Valley from NYC this Weekend. All of these places stink!. AGAIN, go to Rockaway Beach for fireworks and July 4th and not any of these local JEWELS. Alright, I'm just trying to keep White Castle wrappers from littering these gorgeous...
Darren Steele
Darren Steele of Livingston Manor, NY, a lifelong area resident, died Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Mt. Sinai Hospital, Manhattan, NY. He was 63. The son of the late Raymond and Shirley Neer Steele, he was born December 20, 1960, in Liberty, NY. Darren had worked for SUNY Sullivan in...
Sean M. St. Laurent
Sean Michael St. Laurent, 46, of the town of Greenville in Port Jervis, entered into eternal rest on June 30,2024 after a brief illness. Sean was born on March 22, 1978, to Joseph “Neil” and Judith St. Laurent in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Sean graduated from Green Run High...
John Gould
Mr. John Gould, a resident of Middletown, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at the Garnet Health Medical Center in Wallkill. He was 61. The son of the late Gerald Franklin Gould Jr. and Geraldine Pedace Dunphy Gould, John was born on May 3, 1963, in the Town of Ramapo.
William “Willie” Eichner
William (Willie) Eichner passed away surrounded by family on June 30, 2024, at the age of 83. Born in the Bronx, NY, on March 5, 1941, Willie lived his life for his family and the outdoors. He loved to hunt and fish with his brothers and nephews and taught his children and grandchildren to fish. He enjoyed soaking in all that nature has to offer. His sense of humor knew no bounds and he went through life with a smile. An adoring husband, father, and poppy, he did everything he could to make his family happy. He loved to go above and beyond to decorate for the holidays and always had a story to tell.
Lucille M. Zimmermann
Lucille M. (Lohner) Zimmermann, 91, a longtime resident of Eldred, passed away July 2, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. The daughter of the late Paul and Anna (Schneider) Lohner, she was born on April 27, 1933, in Queens, NY. Lucille was the widow of Paul G. Zimmermann, who...
Farmer's Market Coupons Available Next Week
Monticello, NY — The Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program provides an opportunity for eligible seniors to support local farmers and improve their health by increasing their consumption of locally grown fruits, vegetables, and fresh-cut herbs. To that end, the Office for the Aging will begin distributing Farmer’s Market...
Cora J. Maginsky
Born in 1938 of strong stock and rocky soil, Cora J. Maginsky of Sparrowbush, NY was liberated from this earth on June 22, 2024. Cora’s small stature belied her high standards, deep adherence to duty, keen sense of humor, and love for family and wayward animals. Always looking younger...
SP: Chester woman intentionally hit victim with her car
Police say the victim left the property in their own var and Thul contacted 911. The victim was later found at Glens Falls Hospital with serious injuries. They were taken to Albany Medical Center via Medflight, where they are in critical but stable condition.
Eight Ulster lawmakers oppose landfill siting in Town of Wawarsing
KINGSTON – In the wake of the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency’s consideration of two sites in the Town of Wawarsing for use as a county landfill, county legislature Deputy Minority Leader Craig Lopez has secured the backing of seven other lawmakers to oppose that potential site. “Any...
James J. Culligan, 94
Captain James J. Culligan of Warwick, NY, slipped away peacefully from the arms of his wife Kathleen into the arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ, in his beloved house on the hill on April 5, 2024. He was 94 years old. A graveside service and celebration of life will be...
James Patrick Winchell
Mr. James Patrick Winchell, a resident of Accord, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at the Kingston Hospital following a brief illness. He was 62. The son of the late Richard Orville Winchell and Kathryn Mary Smith Winchell, James was born on September 18, 1961, at the Ramey Air Force Base in Puerto Rico.
Another Hudson Valley, NY Manufacturing Plant Closing; 81 Layoffs
Another 81 New York workers will be laid off this Fall when a Hudson Valley manufacturing plant is officially acquired by another company and moves out of state. It's a news story that seems all too familiar in the Hudson Valley. Since February, hundreds of Hudson Valley factory workers have been laid off in a series of announcements about the mergers, closings or downsizing of businesses operating in New York State.
An ankle away: the urgent call to listen to our bodies
In 2017, amidst the routine of caregiving for my elderly father, I experienced a sudden and unexpected turn of events that brought me face to face with an undeniable truth: the importance of knowing and listening to our bodies. I slipped on a carpet and broke my ankle while pushing my father forward in his wheelchair. It was a moment that not only challenged my preconceptions but also illuminated a broader societal issue, particularly from the perspective of a Black woman navigating the complexities of the medical system.
American Legion baseball: Chester defeats Kingston-Saugerties
CHESTER, N.Y. — The Kingston-Saugerties American Legion Senior baseball team managed just four hits Tuesday in dropping a 9-2 league decision to Chester American Legion Orange Blossom Post No. 1167. With the loss, Kingston-Saugerties fell to 3-1 in the league and 10-5 overall. Sean Rusnack of New Paltz High...
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