News across Ulster County

Blood center urges donations after nor’easter
NEW YORK- The recent nor’easter resulted in the cancellation of blood drives and the loss of about 1,000 blood donations across New York and New Jersey, prompting the New York Blood Center to urge eligible donors to give blood this week. The storm came during an already difficult…

Pets rock! UCSPCA beats thousands to win $2,000 national contest
A senior dog who has spent more than seven years waiting for a home at the Ulster County SPCA in Kingston has earned some national recognition — and $2,000 for the shelter — after being named one of three winners of Bret Michaels’ nationwide “Dress Your Pet Like Bret 2026”…
City of Newburgh seeks members for Board of Assessment Review
NEWBURGH- The City of Newburgh is seeking volunteers to serve on the Board of Assessment Review to fill one vacant position and one upcoming term expiration. Individuals interested in serving must apply by October 30, 2026. Appointment to the Board of Assessment Review is by the…

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Managing Director to step down
GARRISON- Hudson Valley Shakespeare Managing Director Kendra Ekelund will step down in spring 2027 as she and her family relocate to Charlotte, North Carolina, the theater company announced. Ekelund will remain with Hudson Valley Shakespeare through the transition, working with…

23 Marketing Group celebrates new office and redesigned website
FLORIDA – 23 Marketing Group celebrated the grand opening of its new office location in Florida, New York, on Wednesday, Sept. 23, alongside the launch of its newly redesigned website. Local business leaders, community partners, and regional officials, including Orange County…

Section 9 football rankings: League play heats up in Week 4
The first big rivalry games of the season are in the books, and Section 9 football now moves deeper into league play with several important matchups on the schedule. Several undefeated teams will try to keep their seasons perfect, while others look to rebound from early losses…

Verizon looks to end landline phone service
HUDSON VALLEY- With a declining number of landline users and excessive cost of servicing copper wires, Verizon has filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission seeking approval to end Plain Old Telephone Service in nine states, including New York. In its…

New York launches cider campaign as Fall goes in full-swing at local orchards
WARWICK- As the first week of Fall arrives, New York is putting its apple orchards and cider makers in the spotlight with a new statewide campaign celebrating the state’s cider industry. The NY State of Cider campaign, announced by Governor Kathy Hochul, aims to promote New…

Ulster County events guide for October 1-7
Autumn in the Hudson Valley... The post Ulster County events guide for October 1-7 first appeared on Hudson Valley One .
Kingston residents seek relief from CSX freight horns sounding around the clock
For residents living along the narrow railway corridor where CSX freight trains slice through West Park, Midtown Kingston and the Town of Ulster, nightfall rarely brings quiet. Between 20 and 30 heavy freight trains rumble through this vital stretch of the Hudson Valley in any…

Undaunted by storm, New Paltz’s Elting Library holds 69th annual book fair
A leaf in the wind — watch how they soar... The post Undaunted by storm, New Paltz’s Elting Library holds 69th annual book fair first appeared on Hudson Valley One .
Debate heats up in Ulster County over bans, safety and access
Kratom in the crosshairs... The post Debate heats up in Ulster County over bans, safety and access first appeared on Hudson Valley One .