The Village of Monticello Police Department is actively investigating a series of overnight shootings that occurred during the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 30. Incident 1 – Landfield Avenue, MonticelloAt approximately…
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Meet the Local Author Behind A Summer Must-Read Mystery
Local author Joan Glase is stepping into the literary spotlight with her debut novel, Searching for John Smith. The book weaves together adventure, mystery, romance, and unexpected twists as readers follow Julia,…
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger Announces Transition in Chief Diversity Officer Role
KINGSTON, NY – Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger announced today that Dina Suggs, a Kingston resident and veteran public servant, will take over as the County’s Chief Diversity Officer on August 4….
Callicoon Bridge to Close for 24 Hours July 31 for Concrete Pour
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is advising motorists that the Callicoon Bridge—also known as Interstate Bridge #7—will be closed to all vehicular traffic for 24 hours beginning at 5…
Planned Parenthood Cuts Expose and Exacerbate Healthcare Disparities
Under Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” Planned Parenthood can lose federal Medicaid funding for one year, endangering 200 clinics nationwide that 1.1 million Americans currently depend on for healthcare. The provision targets…
NY FOCUS: Four Months After Guard Strike, Prison Staffing Crisis Persists
This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. CRIMINAL JUSTICE · July 22, 2025 The prison agency’s…
Texas AG Sues New York Clerk for Refusing to Enforce Texas Abortion Judgment Against Telehealth Doctor
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the Ulster County clerk for repeatedly refusing to file a summary judgement against a New York doctor who prescribed abortion pills to…
Preventing Hot Car Tragedies: NHTSA’s Laura Dunn Urges Parents to “Stop. Look. Lock.”
As summer temperatures climb, safety experts are warning families about a persistent and deadly threat: pediatric heatstroke caused by children being left in hot cars. So far in 2025, 15 children have…
The Art of Emily Cole: From Porcelain to Tattoos
How does the botanical elegance of a 19th-century artist find new life in contemporary design? In this episode of Kaatscast: The Catskills Podcast, host Brett Barry follows the enduring influence of Emily…