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Ulster lawmakers mull tax breaks for accessory dwelling units
KINGSTON, N.Y. — Ulster County’s lawmakers are considering a local law that would give tax breaks to landowners who build attached or detached accessory dwelling units on their property with the hope that it will spur the construction of much-needed affordable housing. The county Legislature will hold a...
Dutchess County Dog Saved From Awful Hoarding Situation Finds New Home
An awful hoarding situation in Dutchess County has a heartwarming ending for one rescue pup. Over 20 Dogs Saved from Hoarding Situation in Milan, NY. Several local animal rescues were on the scene earlier this year to assist in what some volunteers called the "worst hoarding situation" they have ever encountered.
Kingston man faces prison, possible deportation after sexual abuse of girl, 7
KINGSTON - A man living in Kingston pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a 7-year-old girl on Thursday last week in Ulster County Court. The Ulster County District Attorney's office said the defendant, Carlos Fernando Pinola Pop, 41, pleaded guilty to first-degree sexual abuse, a felony. He was also living in the country illegally. ...
‘I’ve been begging for help:’ Ulster County shooting victim alleges attack instigated by person who remains at large
The victim of a shooting in Ulster County is speaking exclusively to News 12 about why she feels her life remains in danger, even though her shooter is behind bars and is about to be sentenced. “I just feel very hopeless and defeated. I’ve been begging for help,” says Jessica...
New York Has a Record Breaking Year When it Comes to Tornados
It's been a historic year for tornadoes in New York. Most Recent Tornado in New York Touched Down in Ulster County. Tropical Depression Debby made herself known across the Hudson Valley bringing heavy rains, strong winds and leaving behind damage and destruction. Parts of the Hudson Valley were under a...
NY weather: Flood advisory affecting New York Monday evening
A flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 4:54 p.m. in effect until 7 p.m. for Columbia, Dutchess, Greene and Ulster counties. The weather service describes, "Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas,"...
Golf: Wiltwyck Club championships down to final four
KINGSTON, N.Y. — Second-seeded Joe Redmond, who finished fourth in the 2024 Ulster County Men’s Amateur Golf Championship (The Herdegen), heads the four men who advanced to the semifinals of Wiltwyck Golf Club’s men’s championship flight with match-play wins on Sunday. Redmond, who beat former Wiltwyck...
Town of Ulster eyes changes to CSX crossing on Boices Lane
TOWN OF ULSTER, N.Y. – The Town Board has agreed to begin the engineering and planning for changes to the busy rail crossing of CSX tracks at Boices Lane. The board approved a $159,290 contract with Creighton Manning Engineering during a meeting last week. Ulster County officials have had...
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