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Hudson Valley Estate Listed For $1.59M Includes Converted Church, Stained Glass Windows
If you are on the market for a home that offers something different, and perhaps a little quirky a new listing in the Hudson Valley might be the one.
Located in Ulster County in Saugerties, the one-acre, 10,000-square-foot estate is owned by renowned Woodstock artist Justin Love.
Known as Loveland Studios, the property is for sale for $1.59 million and includes a live/work-converted church, a farmhouse, a two-car garage, and a saltwater pool, according to Zillow.
The artist studio. Zillow
Zillow said the transformed church features cathedral ceilings with the original stained gla…
Melanie, Folk Singer, Woodstock Performer, Dies At 76
Melanie, a folk singer-songwriter whose music took her from the Jersey Shore to international success in the 70's, has died at 76 years old.
Melanie Safka died on Tuesday, Jan. 23, according to a Facebook post by her family. A cause of death was not given. The Long Branch native was born on Monday, Feb. 3, 1947, her IMDb page said.
Her children called her a powerful performer and loving parent.
"She was one of the most talented, strong, and passionate women of the era and every word she wrote, every note she sang reflected that," Leilah, Jeordie, and Beau Jarred said.
"Our world is …
Area Dentist Admits To Fraudulently Obtaining Oxycodone For Her Own Use
A dentist from the Hudson Valley has pleaded guilty to obtaining oxycodone for her own use.
Ulster County resident Vivian Letizia, age 63, of Stone Ridge, made the plea on Friday, April 15, according to US Attorney Carla Freedman.
In pleading guilty, Letizia admitted that, in December 2019, she fraudulently submitted a prescription for oxycodone for one of her dentistry patients using that patient’s name and date of birth, the US Attorney's Office said.
Letizia then obtained the oxycodone from a pharmacy in Woodstock, for her own consumption. At the time Letizia submitted the prescription …
These Hudson Valley Counties Were Most Popular Among NYCers Who Moved In 2021, Survey Reveals
The Hudson Valley was the most popular destination among New York City residents who moved last year, according to a brand-new report.
The findings come from NYC-based Piece of Cake Moving and Storage's 35,000 moves it performed in 2021.
"The Upper Hudson Valley was the hottest region in the tristate area," the report said, noting that trend was especially evident per percentage by population in Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, and Rockland counties.
"Outside NYC, the New York county that the most people moved to was Westchester County, surpassing moves to the significantly la…
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Area County Hit Hardest By Storm
Four days after a wintry storm rolled through the region, hundreds in the Hudson Valley are still without power.
In Ulster County, the area hit hardest by the storm, more than 1,900 Central Hudson customers were still reporting outages late Tuesday morning, Feb. 8, while there were 54 in Dutchess also left in the dark, according to the utility company.
“This has been a historic storm for Ulster County and we are extremely grateful for the tremendous efforts given by all of our municipal, county, and New York State partners,” Central Hudson Vice President of Electric Engineering and Operatio…
Wind Gusts Up To 50 MPH Knock Out Power In Hudson Valley
Hundreds in the Hudson Valley are now without power as high winds whip through the area.
A Wind Advisory is in effect until 4 p.m. Monday, March 29.
Related story - Here's Timing For Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, Wind Gusts Up To 50 MPH That Could Cause Outages
As of around 10 a.m. on Monday, Con Edison was still reporting nine active outages that were impacting customers in Bedford, Cortlandt, Greenburgh, Mount Vernon, New Castle, Scarsdale, and Yonkers.
Farther north, Central Hudson is working to restore power to 1,778 of its customers as crews work to respond to 65 outages.
Ulster …
Covid-19: Spike In Cases Sparks Concern In Ulster County
After seeing a spike in new novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan is warning that the fight against the virus is far from over.
There were more than 45 new cases reported in Ulster County between Thursday, July 2, and Sunday, July 5, prompting Ryan to issue warning to his constituents that the fight isn’t over.
According to Ryan, the spike is being attributed to graduation parties, a manufacturing facility, an apple orchard, and a softball team.
“We need to recognize that we are still engaged in the fight against COVID-19,” Ryan said. “Now is not the time to…
Covid-19: Here's Rundown Of Hospitalization Trends, Cases As Ulster, Sullivan Eye Reopening
There are now less than 650 active novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in both Ulster and Sullivan counties as the region inches closer to reopening its economy.
As of late Wednesday, May 20, there have been 1,621 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ulster County, with 640 still active.
In Sullivan County, there have been 1,252 confirmed cases, with 267 still active.
The Ulster County Health Department is reporting 71 COVID-19 fatalities, while there have been 28 deaths attributed to the virus in Sullivan County.
In Ulster County, 910 COVID-19 patients have been treated and released, while 2,216 S…
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns
There continue to be newly reported cases related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in both Ulster and Sullivan counties.
As of Monday, May 11, there have been a total of 1,505 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ulster County, with nearly 900 still active.
In Sullivan County, there have been 1,018 confirmed cases, with 337 still active.
Health officials in Ulster said that 637 COVID-19 patients have recovered, while 681 patients in Sullivan have recovered.
There have been 58 COVID-19 fatalities in Ulster, and 25 in Sullivan County since the outbreak began in early March.
Earlier …
Covid-19: Latest Overview Of Ulster, Sullivan Cases By Towns
There was one new fatality tied to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Sullivan County as cases there and in Ulster County continue to increase.
As of Tuesday, April 28, 2020, there have been 788 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Sullivan, resulting in 22 deaths. In Ulster, there have been 1,294 positive cases, leading to the death of 24 area residents.
In Sullivan, there are currently 1,175 COVID-19 patients in quarantine, while 986 were treated, self resolved, and are now out of isolation. In Ulster, there have been 4,856 patients who tested negative for COVID-19, while 280 have been…
Covid-19: 41 Here's New Update On Cases In Ulster, Sullivan By Towns
New deaths due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in Ulster and Sullivan counties.
There have now been a total of 1,095 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ulster, which resulted in 21 deaths, while there have been 630 confirmed cases in Sullivan, including 17 fatalities, as of Thursday, April 23.
In Ulster, there have been 4,030 patients who tested negative for COVID-19, while 161 have been treated at area hospitals and since released after showing no symptoms of the virus.
In Ulster, COVID-19 cases were reported in:
City of Kingston: 141;
Plattekill: 113;
Lloyd: 105;
Shawan…
