Thursday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Military news: Mid-Hudson Valley residents serving in NY Army National guard promoted (dailyfreeman.com) — High Falls residents can be proud that neighbor Maleenah Ortiz has been promoted to sergeant in the New York Army National Guard's 222nd Military Police Company. She's one of several Mid-Hudson Valley service members recently advancing in rank, reflecting ongoing local contributions to state and national service.
Involvement Expo → State University of New York at New Paltz 1 Hawk Dr, New Paltz, NY 12561 11:00 am
Hugo's Free for All → State University of New York at New Paltz 1 Hawk Dr, New Paltz, NY 12561 6:00 pm
WEDC: Convierte Tu Talento en Ingreso Extra Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce Lugar: Ulster Savings Bank 180 Schwenk Dr. Kingston, NY 12401 Nota: Entra por la Puerta #3 6:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
Business Card Exchange Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce Ulster BOCES Career Academies at iPark 87 9:00 am
Join Us for a Ribbon Cutting at Pollinator Garden at Gateway Hudson Valley Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce Gateway Hudson Valley 12:00 pm
Convocation 2026 → State University of New York at New Paltz 1 Hawk Dr, New Paltz, NY 12561 5:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
I have to praise STS Tires Last week I had the worst day that turned into a best day My car lost it's brakes I called everyone and could not get until next week with others which by then I'd be wrapped around a tree I also had to go to Urgent Care for a Lyme disease growing skin bite STS not only took my car and repaired it that evening they also dropped me off and picked me up from… (Nextdoor High Falls)
Hi Neighbors! I am looking for an individual or pair of housekeepers for Airbnb turnovers. I have multiple homes in Kerhonkson and one home in Napanoch that need… (Nextdoor High Falls)
White Glove Community Care posted a job opening for Certified Home Health Aide (HHA) in High Falls. Apply here.
SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist - Part-Time in Kingston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near High Falls here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rosendale
Assemblymember Shrestha to Host Healthcare Town Halls Across Hudson Valley (wjffradio.org)
Ulster County, Kingston meetings schedule for the week of Aug. 24 (dailyfreeman.com)
Marbletown
Ulster County cannabis market expands five years after legalization (dailyfreeman.com)
New Paltz
What's happening in the Mid-Hudson Valley: Aug. 24, 2026 (dailyfreeman.com)
Associate Director of Athletics, Wellness, & Recreation (newpaltz.edu)
Mid-Hudson Valley arrests report: Aug. 24, 2026 (dailyfreeman.com)
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