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1 hr ago | Times Herald-Record

Commission to look into Ulster law enforcement

A new commission tasked to examine all law enforcement in Ulster County to find possible efficiencies was approved 13-7 by the Ulster County Legislature on Tuesday night.

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5 hrs ago | Empire State News

Anti-fracking move keeps heat on at Capital

ALBANY More than 1,000 protesters gathered at the State Capitol to send the message to Governor Cuomo that New Yorkers don't want fracking.

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Related Topix: Andrew Cuomo, US Governors, Olivebridge, NY

9 hrs ago | The Journal News

Putnam officials seek consolidation to save tax dollars

Ulster County Executive Michael Hein launched his statewide policy tour in Putnam County Tuesday morning, bringing together local leaders to discuss and develop solutions to the financial burdens facing communities today.

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Related Topix: Putnam County, NY, Carmel, NY, Putnam Valley, NY

11 hrs ago | Times Herald-Record

Marlboro man sentenced to 5 years for having sex with 12-year-old girl

A Marlboro man was sentenced in Ulster County court Tuesday to five years in state prison for having sex with a 12-year-old girl last year.

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Related Topix: Marlboro, NY, State Prisons, Prison

15 hrs ago | Times Herald-Record

Wawarsing man charged with criminal mischief

A Wawarsing man who police said was involved in a domestic dispute faces a felony criminal mischief charges.

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Related Topix: Wawarsing, NY, Napanoch, NY

20 hrs ago | The Journal News

The Short List: Top things you need to know today

9 p.m. at Miami on ABC. http://lohud.us/17hhDBX 2. Editorial Spotlight today Democrat Mike Hein meets with the Editorial Board to discuss local solutions "that can help governments avoid becoming distressed."

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Related Topix: Social Security, Personal Finance, Angela Merkel

Yesterday | Times Herald-Record

Study: New Ulster rail trail would help boost economy

The proposed Catskill Mountain Rail Trail would bring to Ulster County $3.1 million in new sales, 44 new jobs, nearly 140,000 trail-users a year and $111,844 in yearly tax revenue, according to a study commissioned by the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference.

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Related Topix: Catskill, NY, Kingston, NY

Mon Jun 17, 2013

WIVB-TV Buffalo

School districts set for budget re-vote

New York school districts that saw budgets fail in May will put plans up for new votes Tuesday, in many cases after making additional cuts to staffing and other spending.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Buffalo, NY, Clarence, NY, Newcomb, NY

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Fracking opponents rally in Albany as poll tilts toward them

A few thousand opponents of hydraulic fracturing for natural gas rallied on the steps of the state Capitol Monday - and a new public-opinion poll suggests they're gaining traction.

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Related Topix: Albany, NY, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Maurice Hinchey, Democrat, Siena College, New York

Sys-Con Media

NYSDEC Declares TechCity Safe, Ready for Development

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued "No Action" and "No Further Action" declarations for TechCity in Kingston that clear the way for new ways to develop the site in the future.

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Examiner.com

NY man arrested for the death of twenty-one dogs in barn fire

After an investigation into a barn fire at 82 Mill Road in Olive, New York , a man was charged with one felony and dozens of misdemeanors in connection with the fire that killed 21 dogs .

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Related Topix: Fire

Times Herald-Record

Law enforcement efficiency panel on Ulster agenda

Ulster County legislators Tuesday will look to create a commission examining all law enforcement in the county to find possible efficiencies, but the move already has met with resistance from those who question its necessity.

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Related Topix: Gardiner, NY

Sun Jun 16, 2013

The Journal News

PAYGo NY aims to highlight fiscal solutions

Ulster County Executive Mike Hein is touting his plan on a statewide policy tour aimed at identifying solutions to the financial problems facing local governments.

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Related Topix: Putnam County, NY, Yonkers, NY, Rockland County, NY, Westchester County, NY, Albany, NY

Poughkeepsie Journal

Editorial: Diversity key to surviving IBM layoffs

But the area will have to keep fighting back, realizing the days of relying on one principal business are long over.

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Related Topix: Dutchess County, NY, Fishkill, NY, Poughkeepsie, NY, Kingston, NY, Opinion

Times Herald-Record

Thousands riverside for Clearwater's Great Hudson River Revival

Sitting on the wooden barrier alongside the Hudson Stage at Clearwater's Great Hudson River Revival is, arguably, one of the best seats in the house.

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Related Topix: Weather, Antibalas, Tribal

Sat Jun 15, 2013

Times Herald-Record

Highland's Gunk Haus warms the soul, fills the tummy

On the darkened country roads of Highland in Ulster County, the turn for the parking lot came up fast, as we were distracted by the warm glow coming from inside Gunk Haus.

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Related Topix: Dining, Beer, Drink, Baked Goods, Life, Food, Bread, Pudding

Fri Jun 14, 2013

The Journal News

Yonkers offers trigger locks, illegal gun hotline

Police announced a two-pronged attack Thursday to stop gun violence in the city.

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Related Topix: Yonkers, NY, Guns, Westchester County, NY, Hempstead, NY

Times Herald-Record

Lawyer: New Paltz mayor now living in village

Village of New Paltz Mayor Jason West, who had admitted he hasn't lived in the village since January, is living there now, according to his lawyer.

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Related Topix: New Paltz, NY

Thu Jun 13, 2013

Poughkeepsie Journal

In brief: Flood watch in effect; housekeeper accused

Maria Sousa, 41, was charged with two counts of third-degree grand larceny, a felony.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Flood, Salt Point, NY, Dutchess County, NY

Poughkeepsie Journal

Flood Watch issued for mid-Hudson Valley

Heavy rains, flash floods and strong winds today could make for a tough evening commute and knock-out power for mid-Hudson Valley residents overnight.

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Related Topix: Weather, Natural Disasters, Flood, Dutchess County, NY, Tornado