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26/07/2024

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25/07/2024

https://timeshudsonvalley.com/stories/hudson-valley-stars-head-to-bcany-classic,134756

Seven local players will fill the Hudson Valley roster this weekend at the Basketball Coaches Association of New York’s Summer Hoopfest in Johnson City. The team will be led by Wallkill …

25/07/2024

https://timeshudsonvalley.com/stories/collapsed-portion-of-old-indian-trail-is-reopened,134674

For the first time since April, Old Indian Trail is open from its south end at Old Indian Road through its northern terminus at Milton Landing Park. The announcement came at the Monday, July 22 …

21/07/2024

State and local officials, Sunday, reacted to the announcement by President Joe Biden that he would not seek re-election and would endorse Vice President Kamala Harris to be his successor. The …

21/07/2024

https://timeshudsonvalley.com/stories/lloyd-and-plattekill-to-receive-bridge-awards,134019

On July 11 New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced the Bridge New York Awards aimed at rehabilitating and replacing aging bridges and culverts across New York State. Two local towns, …

18/07/2024

https://timeshudsonvalley.com/stories/mighty-marlins-rise-to-victory,134004

The Marlboro Mighty Marlins were extremely mighty on Friday at they posted a victory over the Hudson Valley Storm Diaz team on Friday at Town of Newburgh Little League. The Lloyd Clippers Post …

18/07/2024

https://timeshudsonvalley.com/stories/highland-rotary-donates-to-police-and-fire-departments,134032

Last week the Highland Rotary Club handed out two checks, each for $7,500, to the Lloyd Police Department and the Highland Hose Company. Rotary President Steve Laubach said the money …

17/07/2024

The US Postal Service has implemented a policy of raising our rates twice a year. The latest increase that went into effect this month is a staggering 12%. We, sadly, have no choice but to pass some of this along to our subscribers.

13/07/2024

https://timeshudsonvalley.com/stories/lloyd-hires-grant-writer,133211

Last week Lloyd Supervisor Dave Plavchak introduced Victoria Reid, who was hired as a grant writer for the town. She also serves as the Deputy Budget Director for Ulster County and oversees their …

13/07/2024

https://timeshudsonvalley.com/stories/sarah-hall-hallock-welcomes-new-director,133138

A new face is at the head of the Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library, as Raven Fonfa looks to open up portals to new worlds through enhanced literary appreciation and community programming. Fonfa …

12/07/2024

https://timeshudsonvalley.com/stories/marlborough-police-chief-outlines-traffic-enforcement-program,133212

This summer, Ulster County launched an aggressive safe-driving campaign – and on Monday, July 8, Marlborough Police Chief Gerald Cocozza briefed Town Board members and interested citizens on …

11/07/2024

https://timeshudsonvalley.com/stories/lloyd-uncovers-infrastructure-issues,133216

Last week Lloyd Building Department Director Dave Barton tackled a few big items in his report to the Town Board, saying that his department has been working with the Highway and Water & Sewer …

05/07/2024

The Department of Public Works (DPW) announced today that the Ulster County Pool, located at 241 Libertyville Road in New Paltz, will be closed for the season due to ongoing water loss issues. …

05/07/2024

https://timeshudsonvalley.com/stories/town-of-lloyd-raises-escrow-fees,132382

The board approved a resolution that raised a number of fees in the fee schedule for escrow accounts: the initial deposit per lot for a Lot Line realignment/revision from $250 to $350; the initial …

05/07/2024

https://timeshudsonvalley.com/stories/lloyd-moving-forward-with-streetscape-project,132391

At last week’s meeting Lloyd Supervisor Dave Plavchak updated the board and the public on the status of the Highland Hamlet Streetscape project. He noted that the town has received a grant from …

04/07/2024

https://timeshudsonvalley.com/stories/around-the-valley-ulster-county,132604

Walkway hosts fireworks On Thursday, July 4, Walkway Over the Hudson will be open to ticket holders for an unobstructed view of the City of Poughkeepsie fireworks display. Spend the evening with …

28/06/2024

https://timeshudsonvalley.com/stories/psc-reaches-6459m-settlement-with-central-hudson-over-billing-issues,131529
PSC reaches $64.59M settlement with Central Hudson over billing issues

24/06/2024

Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. is working to make repairs after a round of powerful storms that brought damaging winds, rain and lightning to the area Sunday afternoon, interrupting electric …

22/06/2024

https://www.timeshudsonvalley.com/stories/highland-fd-considers-bunk-in-program-for-recruits,130637

Commissioners of the Highland Fire District, concerned about a potential shortage of first responders in the near future, are considering an option that’s catching on elsewhere: free room and …

20/06/2024

https://www.timeshudsonvalley.com/stories/marlborough-community-center-is-officially-open,130633

In a ceremony marked by the well-wishes of elected state officials, the Town of Marlborough cut the ribbon on its reborn Community Center on Wednesday afternoon, June 12. Town …

13/06/2024

https://timeshudsonvalley.com/stories/plattekill-historical-society-presents-the-photographs-of-ralph-aiello,129963

On Saturday, June 15, the Plattekill Historical Society welcomes Carl Aiello, owner and publisher of the Times Community Newspapers (Southern Ulster Times, Wallkill Valley Times and Mid Hudson …

13/06/2024

https://timeshudsonvalley.com/stories/highland-abolishes-positions,129759

Last week the Highland School Board officially abolished a number of positions due to a shortfall in funding: one Administrator in tenure area of Instructional Data and Assessment; one teacher in the …

10/06/2024

09/06/2024

Congratulations to the Lady Dukes for winning the state softball title, and also to Juliana Juras for bringing home a state championship in track and field. Complete coverage in this week's Southern Ulster Times, on your newsstands Wednesday!

08/06/2024

The Marlboro Varsity Softball team won the New York State Championship! 🎉👏🏆

06/06/2024

https://timeshudsonvalley.com/stories/birkenstocks-defense-sparks-dukes-in-regional-playoff,128903

Everyone talks about Kalista Birkenstock’s hitting and what she can do to an opposing team on the bases. Very few talk about her defense. However, she made a throw to the plate in the top …

06/06/2024

https://timeshudsonvalley.com/stories/modena-warehouse-protest-picks-up-steam,128932

Residents of Gardiner, Plattekill and surrounding neighborhoods gathered Thursday evening for their second public meeting to oppose the building of a 75-bay trucking warehouse on State Route 44/55 …

06/06/2024

https://timeshudsonvalley.com/stories/highland-dedicates-fitness-center-to-fallen-heroes,128934

Last week Highland High School Principal Dr. Kevin Murphy and Asst. Principal Brandon Opitz dedicated the new fitness center to three Highland High School graduates who were killed in action in Iraq …

31/05/2024

https://www.timeshudsonvalley.com/stories/group-to-oppose-modena-warehouse-project,128049

An organization of concerned citizens from Plattekill, Gardiner, and neighboring Hudson Valley communities has formed to oppose the construction of a 75-bay trucking warehouse proposed on State Route …