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Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Kingston School Board leadership under fire (hudsonvalleyone.com) — Leadership choices on the Kingston City School District board are drawing intense scrutiny, as trustee Steven Spicer argues that years without a person of color in top roles reflect systemic bias. Other trustees and former members push back, saying their votes weren't racially motivated, while the debate raises broader questions about representation, equity, and how the board serves Kingston's students and families.
2. Ulster County Legislature OKs moratorium on hiring (dailyfreeman.com) — Ulster County legislators meeting in Kingston have approved a six‑month freeze on most county hiring as they head into the 2027 budget process, citing rapid staff growth and budget pressures. County Executive Jen Metzger says she'll keep filling only essential, often state‑ or federally funded roles, especially in social services and economic development, even as the county eyes using reserves and a new income‑tax surcharge to close budget gaps.
3. Man Fights Cops, Racks Up Felony Charges (kingstonwire.com) — A Kingston man is facing multiple felony weapon and drug charges after Town of Ulster police say he resisted arrest on an outstanding warrant and was found with narcotics and a loaded handgun. The incident, which followed an earlier felony drug arrest in Saugerties, underscores ongoing regional enforcement around guns and controlled substances affecting Kingston‑area residents.
4. Ulster County Sheriff Figueroa joins national push to prevent, treat substance use disorder (dailyfreeman.com) — Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa, based in Kingston, has joined a national campaign urging residents to treat substance use disorder as a health issue and seek help early. His new public service announcement stresses prevention, treatment, and recovery, and directs locals to the county's O.R.A.C.L.E. team hotline, email, and online reporting tool for round-the-clock support and referrals.
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