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School District In Hudson Valley Names HS Alum As New Superintendent School District In Hudson Valley Names HS Alum As New Superintendent
School District In Hudson Valley Names HS Alum As New Superintendent A new school superintendent has been named to take over a Hudson Vally school district after the former leader resigned. Dr. Daniel Erceg was unanimously approved to take the helm of the Saugerties Central School District in Ulster County at a special Board of Education meeting held on Tuesday, June 27.  A Saugerties resident, Erceg graduated from Saugerties High School in 2002, officials said. "We are confident that Dr. Erceg's experience, expertise, and vision will greatly contribute to the success and growth of our schools," said Board President Robert Thomann. Erceg is …
Grand Jury Indicts Two Men For Murder Of 12-Year-Old Girl Grand Jury Indicts Two Men For Murder Of 12-Year-Old Girl
Grand Jury Indicts Two Men For Murder Of 12-Year-Old Girl Two men have been indicted on murder charges in connection with the Thursday, Dec. 17 death of a 12-year-old girl.  Gilbert Thomas, 24, and Robert “Nikki” James, 46, both of Kingston, were indicted by an Ulster County Grand Jury.  The indictment was handed up Wednesday, Dec. 30, said the Ulster County District Attorney David Clegg. Both Thomas and James are accused of the murder of D'Janeira Mason, who was killed inside her home at 60 Van Buren St. around 8 p.m. when shots were fired into the house, the DA's Office said. D'Janeira MasonJoseph V. Leahy Funeral Home Her 9-year-old broth…
Two Charged For Shooting Death Of 12-Year-Old Area Girl Two Charged For Shooting Death Of 12-Year-Old Area Girl
Two Charged For Shooting Death Of 12-Year-Old Area Girl The alleged killers of a 12-year-old girl in the area have been arrested by New York State Police. Ulster County residents Gilbert Thomas, 24, and Robert James, 46 were arrested on Thursday, Dec. 24, for the shooting of D'Janeira Mason, in Kingston on Thursday, Dec. 17, said Trooper Steven Nevel. During the incident, her 10-year-old brother was also shot in the arm. The children were shot while inside their home at 60 Van Buren St. around 8 p.m. when shots were fired into the house, police said. State police said both men were involved in the shooting. Following their arrest, Thomas and…