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State and NYC officials announce Ashokan Reservoir will stop releasing turbid water impacting Lower Esopus Creek
OLIVEBRIDGE – After a decade-long dispute over how much turbid or cloudy water could be released from the Ashokan Reservoir to flow down through Ulster County, officials introduced a new interim plan to hold the discolored water in the West Basin until the water becomes clearer. This will ensure...
Monticello pool opens, splash pad coming soon (VIDEO)
MONTICELLO – On Monday, July 1st, the village of Monticello opened its community pool in Dillon Park. Preparations were underway to make sure that the pool was in good condition and ready for the public to cool off. Village Trustee Gordon Jenkins said that even though the pool...
Haunted History Trail Adds New Orange County, New York Haunting to its List
When you think of a haunted trail, you probably think of Halloween and actors dressed up in scary costumes, popping out of the woods to scare you right?. Well, the Haunted History Trail of New York State isn't anything like that.The publication has created a space for history and paranormal enthusiasts to find a happy medium.
Monticello parking issue heats up
MONTICELLO – Zev Schlesinger says contrary to what Monticello Mayor Rochelle Massey claims, he never got in her face at her home and cursed at her over his overnight parking tickets on Broadway. She filed harassment charges against him and secured a stay away order, but Sullivan County District...
New York State announces new “SUN Bucks” summer ebt benefit
New York State has announced a “SUN Bucks” summer benefit, which would provide $120 in EBT benefits to each eligible child. It is important to note that this program is only available for Monticello students whose family’s income is below the free/reduced lunch income guidelines. In the past, Monticello students had been eligible for similar programs, regardless of their family’s income, because of the district’s status as a CEP program. While the district is still a CEP program, the state changed its guidelines this year, and will only provide this benefit to families with incomes at or below the free/reduced lunch guidelines.
Fallsburg Township Asks for Water Conservation on July 4th Weekend
The Town of Fallsburg issued a water conservation notice for certain areas, asking residents to minimize water usage until July 8th after learning of low water levels, and expecting an increase in usage over the July 4th Holiday weekend. The areas asked to conserve water are all in the area...
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