Patricia R. Doxsey
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Ulster Legislature to hold hearings on first responders’ tax breaks, affordable housing
KINGSTON, N.Y. — Ulster County residents will have the chance to speak out on two proposals now under consideration by lawmakers when the Ulster County Legislature it holds its March meeting on Tue… → Read More
Ulster leaders, commission members pan proposal to get rid of Legislature
KINGSTON, N.Y. — Legislative leaders and some former lawmakers are panning a proposal by the Ulster County Supervisors and Mayors Association to replace the county Legislature with a board of super… → Read More
Door from old Ulster County Jail finds home at Pine Bush UFO & Paranormal Museum in Orange County
PINE BUSH, N.Y. — Wandering through the Pine Bush UFO & Paranormal Museum in Orange County, one might be surprised to find amid UFO replicas and exhibits replicating Sasquatch and other unexpla… → Read More
Dutchess scraps controversial homeless shelter plan
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Eight months after Republican lawmakers pushed through the controversial purchase of a building on the city’s northside for a homeless shelter, they’ve scrapped the… → Read More
FDR site looking for someone to operate Hyde Park Drive-In
HYDE PARK, N.Y. — The Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site is looking for someone willing to run the Hyde Park Drive-In for the next 10 years. The National Park Service has issued a… → Read More
Metzger seeks to reassure residents over turmoil at Ulster County Department of Finance
KINGSTON, N.Y. — Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has penned an “open letter to residents,” outlining the steps she has taken since the March 1 resignation of former Finance Commissi… → Read More
Schumer asks railroad companies, including CSX, to detail actions to protect Upstate New York
In light of two recent train derailments, including one that resulted in a catastrophic spill that forced the evacuation of the town of East Palatine, Ohio, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer is demanding rai… → Read More
Rhinebeck man convicted of girlfriend’s murder gets 25 years to life in prison
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — The Rhinebeck man convicted of murder for running over his girlfriend with his van and then leaving her on the kitchen floor of her home to die, was sentenced Tuesday to 25 yea… → Read More
Ulster County head of payroll resigns amid finance department turmoil
KINGSTON, N.Y. — In yet another blow to the nascent administration of Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger, the head of the county’s payroll department has resigned. News of the resignation o… → Read More
Monica Goods case: Trial of State Trooper Christopher Baldner delayed
KINGSTON, N.Y. — The highly anticipated trial of a state trooper charged with the December 2020 death of an 11-year-old girl has been postponed while an appellate court decides whether to reinstate… → Read More
Metzger asks state to investigate Ulster County finances
KINGSTON, N.Y. — Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has asked the state Comptroller’s Office to conduct a forensic audit of the county’s books, following the revelation Wednesday that … → Read More
Burt Gulnick resigns as Ulster County finance commissioner amid theft allegations
KINGSTON, N.Y. — Ulster County Finance Commissioner Burt Gulnick resigned Wednesday amid allegations that he stole funds from the Hurley Recreation Association, which he served as treasurer. Assist… → Read More
Olivebridge man pleads not guilty to attempted murder, assault charges
KINGSTON, N.Y. — An Olivebridge man accused of beating his friend over the head with a hammer pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and assault, both felonies, Wednesday in Ulster County Court. Mi… → Read More
Ulster legislators overwhelmingly oppose Ashokan release plan
KINGSTON, N.Y. — An overwhelming majority of county lawmakers have signed onto a letter opposing a proposal by the state Department of Environmental Conservation to shift to the county the responsi… → Read More
Ulster County has been preparing for train disasters, Metzger tells local officials
KINGSTON, N.Y. — Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger said Ulster County for years has been preparing emergency responders for the possibility that a train carrying hazardous materials could derail … → Read More
State police commander for Dutchess, Columbia under investigation for allegedly firing weapon at home
The state police commander for Dutchess, Columbia, Putnam and Westchester counties is under investigation for allegedly firing her state police-issued firearm into a wall in her Greene County home.… → Read More
Ulster Republicans back Kavanagh for DA a second time
KINGSTON, N.Y. — Ulster County’s Republicans are giving Democratic County Executive Jen Metzger a free ride to re-election in order, they say, to focus on retaking the county District Attorne… → Read More
Joseph Karolys, son tried to cover up involvement in death of David ‘Mickey’ Myer, prosecutor says
KINGSTON, N.Y. — Joseph E. Karolys and his 17-year-old son tried to cover up their involvement in the death of David “Mickey” Myer by attempting to clean Myer’s blood from the ins… → Read More
Dutchess County parties pick candidates for executive, DA, clerk, judge
Dutchess County Democrats and Republicans have endorsed full slates of candidates for the four countywide races on the ballot in November. The Dutchess County Democratic Committee and Dutchess Coun… → Read More
Saugerties man admits setting fire to home of ex-girlfriend
KINGSTON, N.Y. — A Saugerties man admitted Friday in Ulster County Court that he set fire to the home of a woman with whom he had a relationship. Timothy E. Benzenhoefer, 44, of 33 River Road, Mald… → Read More