Overcast 75°
Business
Hudson Valley Restaurant Closes After 15 Years In Business Hudson Valley Restaurant Closes After 15 Years In Business
Hudson Valley Restaurant Closes After 15 Years In Business A Hudson Valley restaurant has closed after 15 years in business.  The owners of Mole Mole, a Mexican restaurant located in Ulster County, announced the closure in a Facebook post on Friday, March 4. The eatery is located at 23 Broadway in Kingston. "We thank all of our valued customers, friends, staff and the Kingston community for your support throughout these 15 years," the announcement reads. "Kingston will forever have a special spot in our hearts, to our customers thank you for including us into your weekly routine or for big special moments: birthday parties, work meetings, ann…

SHARE

by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Police Rescue Three Children Being Held Hostage In Hudson Valley Hotel Room Police Rescue Three Children Being Held Hostage In Hudson Valley Hotel Room
Police Rescue Three Children Being Held Hostage In Hudson Valley Hotel Room State Police rescued three children who they say were being held hostage in a hotel room in the Hudson Valley. Police responded at around 6:35 p.m. Friday, March 4, in Ulster County, when a Kingston man called 911 to say he was holding three children hostage at the Rodeway Inn in the Town of Ulster. The children were described as being ages 4, 2, and 1, said police. An investigation revealed that Kingston resident Scipio D. Dubois, age 29, was holding the three without permission and against their parent’s will in the room at the inn, state police said.  New York State Police Investi…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Business
Shop To Close After 20-Year Run In Hudson Valley Shop To Close After 20-Year Run In Hudson Valley
Shop To Close After 20-Year Run In Hudson Valley A Hudson Valley boutique is set to close its doors after more than 20 years in business. Karen Clark Adin, the owner of the Ulster County gift shop Bop to Tottom, announced that the business will close on Saturday, March 26. "I have been so lucky to do what I love for 22 years," Adin said in the announcement on Sunday, Feb. 20. "From the moment I stepped foot in this neighborhood I loved this community for its vibrancy, and I thank everyone for their support of my shop through the years. Now, I'm excited to focus on prioritizing myself in this next, new phase of my life - in retirement!" T…

SHARE

by Nicole Valinote
Real Estate
These Hudson Valley Counties Were Most Popular Among NYCers Who Moved In 2021, Survey Reveals These Hudson Valley Counties Were Most Popular Among NYCers Who Moved In 2021, Survey Reveals
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…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Business
Hudson Valley Restaurant/Bar Put Up For Sale, Owner Announces Hudson Valley Restaurant/Bar Put Up For Sale, Owner Announces
Hudson Valley Restaurant/Bar Put Up For Sale, Owner Announces One of the owners of a well-known Hudson Valley restaurant and bar announced that the building is up for sale and the restaurant will eventually close its doors. The building that houses The Anchor in Ulster County has been listed, according to an announcement from owner Brandy Walters on Monday, Feb. 14. Walters said the business will remain open for the time being. "We started this journey almost 11 years ago as Rondout Music Lounge...I can honestly say I have put everything I have into this business," she said in a Facebook post. "The amount of community support is way more than I …

SHARE

by Nicole Valinote
Business
COVID-19 'Changed Everything,' Says Owner On Closure Of Hudson Valley Restaurant After 11 Years COVID-19 'Changed Everything,' Says Owner On Closure Of Hudson Valley Restaurant After 11 Years
Covid-19 'Changed Everything,' Says Owner On Closure Of Hudson Valley Restaurant After 11 Years The owner of a longtime Hudson Valley restaurant said the decision to permanently close was made due to the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Boitson's Restaurant, located in Ulster County, closed its doors after more than 11 years in business, according to an announcement from the owner on Wednesday, Jan. 19. The restaurant was located at 47 North Front St. in Kingston. According to the announcement, the eatery first opened its doors on June 4, 2010, and saw success over the years. However, the pandemic led to new challenges. "Then March of 2020 came and changed everyt…

SHARE

by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Missing Hudson Valley 13-Year-Old Alert Issued For Missing Hudson Valley 13-Year-Old
Alert Issued For Missing Hudson Valley 13-Year-Old Police in the Hudson Valley are asking the public for help locating a teen who has been missing for more than two days. Ulster County resident Vaun Brown, age 13, of Kingston, was last seen leaving his home on Saturday, Feb. 12. According to the Kingston Police Department, Brown is 5-foot-4, weighing approximately 165 pounds. He was wearing blue jeans and a red and white hoodie when he was last seen. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Benny Reyes at 845-943-5751, or at breyes@kingston-ny.gov, or call the Kingston Police at 845-331-1671. Share this story by clicking on t…

SHARE

by Kathy Reakes
News
Accomplice Sentenced For 2020 Murder In Area Accomplice Sentenced For 2020 Murder In Area
Accomplice Sentenced For 2020 Murder In Area An Ulster County man has been sentenced to decades in state prison for his part in the death of a 12-year-old area girl. Robert “Nikki” James, age 46, of Kingston, was sentenced to 20 years in state prison Thursday, Feb. 10 after pleading guilty to criminal possession of a weapon and drug charges, said the Ulster County District Attorney's Office. According to court documents, James was present on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, when co-defendant Gilbert Thomas, who was convicted of murder, used an AK-47 to shoot into a residence that was occupied by five children, killing twelve-year-old D'Janeir…

SHARE

by Kathy Reakes
News
Hochul Gives Update On Winter Storm Response In Hardest-Hit Hudson Valley County Hochul Gives Update On Winter Storm Response In Hardest-Hit Hudson Valley County
Hochul Gives Update On Winter Storm Response In Hardest-Hit Hudson Valley County Gov. Kathy Hochul visited the hardest-hit Hudson Valley county to survey damage after last week's winter storm left thousands of homes without power. On Monday, Feb. 7, Hochul surveyed storm damage in Ulster County as many residents remained without power over the weekend. She toured warming centers in the Kingston area and provided an update on the response effort after the storm brought nearly three-quarters of an inch of flat ice, officials reported. Related story - Here's How Many Are Still Without Power Days After Storm State officials said the storm left 65,000 customers withou…

SHARE

by Nicole Valinote
News
New Update: Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley New Update: Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley
New Update: Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley Utility crews in the Hudson Valley are working to repair hundreds of reported outages that are impacting tens of thousands of area residents and businesses. In the latest update from Central Hudson on Friday, Feb. 4, more than 50,000 Hudson Valley customers were without power, with more wintry weather expected to hit the region through the afternoon and into the evening. As of 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 4, Central Hudson was reporting these outages in the Hudson Valley: Ulster County: 46,722 of its 90,990 customers, with an estimated restoration time of 10 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 6; Dutchess County…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Apartment Complex In Area Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Apartment Complex In Area
Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Apartment Complex In Area A mother and a newborn were able to escape a roaring three-alarm apartment fire in the area due to a warning from a smoke detector.  The blaze broke out in Ulster County around 12:50 p.m., Monday, Jan. 31, at 109 Rondout Drive in Kingston. When Kingston firefighters arrived on the scene located at the Roundout Gardens Apartments, they found heavy fire coming from a second-floor apartment, extending to the attic, said the Kingston Fire Department. When the fire started, the mother and her newborn were able to escape without injuries due to a smoke detector, the department said. "She was a…

SHARE

by Kathy Reakes
News
Imposter Gains Access To Law Enforcement Center In Hudson Valley, Police Say Imposter Gains Access To Law Enforcement Center In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Imposter Gains Access To Law Enforcement Center In Hudson Valley, Police Say A man from the region has been arrested for allegedly attempting to gain access to an area law enforcement center. Detectives and deputies from the Ulster County Sheriff's Office arrested Josue Gonzalez, age 35, of Kingston on Friday, Jan. 28, after he attempted to enter the Ulster County Law Enforcement Center and attempted to access a secure area. A foot chase ensued, during which Gonzalez kicked a deputy in the chest, causing the deputy's body camera to break. He was taken into custody at the Family Practice Medical Complex without further incident, the department said.  Gonzalez w…

SHARE

by Kathy Reakes