Shawangunk Journal

01/16/2026

"The next day we start getting all of these, like, 150 phone calls, calling my executive assistant, called the clerk's office, calls to the building department.”

“First Amendment auditing” has come to Ulster County. Simply put, First Amendment auditors are ordinary citizens who enter public spaces

01/16/2026

On May 29 last year, 60-year-old Paul’s life was saved by the rapid actions of his wife, Stephanie and by a friend named John Paulsen, who by good fortune had just had lunch at the Craft’s house.

Shawangunk Country Club Manager Paul Craft is looking forward to the next season of golf when winter’s over. It could

01/15/2026

Ulster County Sheriff’s Department Sergeant Robert Shamro, who began his distinguished 32-year law enforcement career with the Village of Ellenville Police Department, has officially retired. After his initial service in Ellenville, he transferred to the sheriff’s office in 2007, where he spent the remainder of his career in various specialized roles.

Ulster County Sheriff’s Department Sergeant Robert Shamro, who began his distinguished 32-year law enforcement career with the Village of Ellenville

01/15/2026

Grahamsville Rod and Gun Club member Jayden Siegler got the “Hunting Daily Double” announced President Todd Brown at the Club’s January Holiday Meeting on January 8.

Grahamsville Rod and Gun Club member Jayden Siegler got the “Hunting Daily Double” announced President Todd Brown at the Club’s

01/15/2026

Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher took to social medial to explain the local impacts of a federal funding freeze.

Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher took to social medial to explain the local impacts of a federal funding freeze. On

01/15/2026

If 2025 was the year Governor Kathy Hochul embraced “abundance” as the solution to New York’s woes – above all, the rising cost of living – 2026 is her year to show that she was just getting started.

If 2025 was the year Governor Kathy Hochul embraced “abundance” as the solution to New York’s woes – above all

01/15/2026

The plan to turn the former Pink’s Links virtual golf space at 5914 Route 209 into an orthodontist’s office was last discussed at the Rochester planning board on September 29 of last year. At that time, applicant Thomas Pinkerous was told he needed to update the map. Pinkerous appeared on the agenda again on January 12.

A proposed orthodontist’s office on Route 209 is navigating traffic logistics. The plan to turn the former Pink’s Links virtual

01/15/2026

This coming weekend the Borscht Belt Comedy Club will kick off its winter season in Ellenville. Talent Coordinator Alejandro Morales set out the names and times on January 17.

This coming weekend the Borscht Belt Comedy Club will kick off its winter season in Ellenville. Talent Coordinator Alejandro Morales

01/15/2026

The village board had a new look for their January 12 meeting. Latisha Kentop and Nilsary Lewis-Rivera flanked Mayor Evan Trent signaling the arrival of new forces and the completion of a Democratic party consolidation on this board. Absent was former trustee T.J. Briggs. In addition, the mayor welcomed the new village manager, Nicky Woerner, sitting at the side table with Police Chief Mattracion and Village Clerk Michelle Booth. Village Attorney Ian Morse rounded out the scene, which was only missing Deputy Mayor Ray Younger and Code Enforcement Officer Dan Pollan for the complete set.

The village board had a new look for their January 12 meeting. Latisha Kentop and Nilsary Lewis-Rivera flanked Mayor Evan

01/15/2026

Ellenville resident and former local educator Lamark Logan, 50, faces a felony charge after allegedly impersonating an Ellenville Police Officer during a traffic stop on Friday night, January 2.

01/15/2026

Author and activist Cory Doctorow made waves lately with a theory of economics called “ensh-ttification” – the idea is that a (usually tech) company captures an entire chunk of the market, and then takes advantage of the lack of competition to deliver as little as much for as much as possible. Before language got cute, we called this kind of thing “vertical integration” or simply monopolization.

Author and activist Cory Doctorow made waves lately with a theory of economics called “ensh-ttification” – the idea is that

01/15/2026

The January 6 Marbletown Board meeting was organizational, as expected. Max Stratton and Lisa Giannico were sworn in as Board members to begin the proceedings. Expect dog safety at Marbletown Meadows to be a major 2026 topic.

The January 6 Marbletown Board meeting was organizational, as expected. Max Stratton and Lisa Giannico were sworn in as Board