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Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger signed an executive order Thursday, October 22, prohibiting county departments under her authority from purchasing, contracting for or using Flock cameras and similar artificial intelligence-assisted surveillance technologies. The order, which took effect immediately, also prohibits vendors and contractors from deploying the technology on t...

Ulster County executive Jen Metzger has appointed longtime Marbletown supervisor Rich Parete as the county’s new Department of Public Works commissioner. Parete will step down as town supervisor and begin serving as acting commissioner on November 18, pending legislative approval. A confirmation vote for the permanent position is expected in December. Parete has served as Mar...

Jazz veteran Lew Tabackin brings his Dual Nature Trio to The Falcon in Marlboro for some  adventurous improvisation and hard-swinging sonic fireworks. A longtime fixture of the jazz world, the Philadelphia-born saxophonist and flutist is known for his muscular tenor sound, unpredictable melodic turns and expressive playing. He spent decades co-leading a celebrated big band wi...

Saugerties’ painted pooches are going to the highest bidders. The Saugerties Chamber of Commerce is auctioning 36 artist-decorated fiberglass dogs displayed on village sidewalks this summer for its Barkin’ Around Saugerties project. Bob Siracusano and Ray Tucker will serve as auctioneers, with refreshments. Proceeds will benefit participating artists, the Saugerties Animal Sh...

That’s not fog rolling in – the New York Harvest Fest is celebrating its smoke-filled 30th anniversary with live music, cannabis culture, and a competition where everyone gets to be a judge. The lineup features the Sam Grisman Project, blending bluegrass and the music of Jerry Garcia, alongside Grateful Dead-inspired Skeleton Crewe Quintet. Pappy Biondo, SAGE, Laura Leigh Ban...