Former political aide J. J. Hanson dies

Hanson  (photo: “Can’t Hurt Steel” Fund) NEW YORK – James J. (J.J.) Hanson, a former aide to Ulster County Executive Michael Hein and a Hudson

Year begins with fatal fire

VILLAGE OF FLORIDA – The new year began on a deadly note in the Village of Florida as initial reports indicate a fire at 129

Putnam sheriff bids farewell

Smith speaking to a state Conservative Party event (file photo) CARMEL – Sunday was the last day on the job for Putnam County Sheriff Donald

Truck parked at repair shop catches fire

(photo: Newburgh Firefighters Local 589) NEWBURGH – Firefighters in the City of Newburgh made quick work of a truck fire on Saturday afternoon. The dump

Town of Thompson officials take oath of office

From left: Supervisor William Rieber, Town Clerk Marilee Calhoun, Councilman John Pavese, Highway  Superintendent Rich Benjamin, Councilwoman Melinda Meddaugh, and Judge Mark Meddaugh MONTICELLO –

Fatal accident in Chatham

Crash remains under investigation CHATHAM – A Chatham man was killed late Saturday morning when the pickup truck he was driving ran off Waldorf Road