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Ulster County Village Looking to Set a New Speed Limit
Officials in Saugerties, New York have begun the process to set a village-wide speed limit. Most towns and villages across the Hudson Valley have reasonable speed limits set throughout each area, with most limits ranging from 15 to 30 mph. The low limits are put in place in high foot traffic areas in hopes of making it safer for pedestrians walking around town. The speed limits do vary by town/village. In Saugerties, 80% of the village currently has a 25 mph speed limit with the other 20% having it set at 30 mph.
Serene New York Hiking Spot Voted Top Family “Bucket List” Destination
A surprising destination in New York State was just crowned one of the best family experiences to visit in the entire country. School is around the corner and families are looking to squeeze out those last drops of summer with important family bonding time. Kids are little for only so long, so the pressure is on to create those precious memories before winter comes.
Developer seeks sewer line extension for workforce housing at Ireland Corners
With housing costs in Ulster County skyrocketing beyond the ability of many residents to pay, planners at both the county and municipal level are looking for ways to incentivize new residential developments geared toward providing “workforce housing” rather than milking unaffordable market rates. So it was that a thriving New Paltz-based entrepreneur found a receptive audience in the Gardiner Town Board when he approached them on August 13 with a proposal — still in its preliminary stages — to renovate and expand a former restaurant building to increase the supply of affordable housing units in that town. The catch: The mixed-use project won’t fly financially unless the town is willing to extend its downtown sewer lines half a mile to Ireland Corners, where Route 44/55 crosses Route 208.
10 People Arrested In Ulster County In The Past Month
The Saugerties Police Department arrested these 10 people in the past month. ***All individuals are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Clayton L. Jones of Saugerties was arrested in connection with a series of thefts on August 11, 2024. 2. MALONE, DONALD J III. Arrested for: CRIMINAL...
Golf: Nick Dilio returns to defend Wiltwyck Pro-Am title
KINGSTON, N.Y. — Silo Ridge Field Club assistant pro Nick Dilio had a profitable summer on his two visits to Ulster County last year. He won $6,000 by sweeping the Woodstock Open and the YMCA/Wiltwyck Pro-Am with stunningly low scores.The pro at the exclusive Silo Ridge golf club in Dutchess County blitzed the Woodstock Open […]
Hudson Valley Antiques Lovers Have a New Place to Shop
Antiques lovers you will be excited to know that there is a new place to shop for treasures in the Hudson Valley and they serve coffee. Ball & Claw Antiques is officially open on Main Street in Port Ewen, New York. Easy to find on Main Street also known as Broadway and Route 9W, Ball & Claw has found a home in a historic building in Ulster County. If you are familiar with this part of Ulster County then I don't have to tell you how great it is that this centrally located building has a new life.
Ulster County couple pleads guilty in hit-and-run death of 21-year-old in Saugerties
KINGSTON - An Ulster County couple pleaded guilty in county court Tuesday to charges filed in connection with their alleged roles in the hit-and-run death of a pedestrian in Saugerties earlier this year. The Ulster County District Attorney's office said Lacey Maxwell, 43, of Malden, pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an incident resulting in death and third-degree insurance fraud, both felonies. Her husband Ryan Maxwell, also 43 and of Malden, pleaded guilty to fifth-degree insurance...
Kingston Father and Daughter Arrested for Stealing Over $280,000 from Elderly Victim
Indictments Announced by New York State Attorney General. In a disturbing case of exploitation, Kingston resident Frank Whittaker, 56, and his daughter Christine Ellsworth, 38, of Accord, have been indicted and arrested for allegedly embezzling over $280,000 from a vulnerable elderly individual in Ulster County. New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced the arrests on August 13, 2024.
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