Thursday, December 16, 2010

PSA: MEDIA ADVISORY FROM THE ULSTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 16, 2010

Ulster County Executive Mike Hein and Ulster County Public Health Director Dr. La Mar Hasbrouck will be at the Queen’s Galley Soup Kitchen, this Monday, December 20th at 11:00 am, to launch Ulster County's “Vaccines for the Vulnerable” campaign. The Ulster County Health Department will also be offering free vaccinations for Queen’s Galley clients.

The “Vaccines for the Vulnerable” campaign is designed to provide free, seasonal flu vaccinations to Ulster County residents, 19 years of age and older, who are uninsured and otherwise  unable to pay for a vaccination.

In addition to the Queen’s Galley event, Ulster County’s “Vaccines for the Vulnerable” campaign will provide free season flu vaccines, while supplies last, to eligible Ulster County residents at three locations:  two in Kingston and one in Ellenville.

Following are the details of the times and dates of the clinics:

Monday 12/20: 2:00 pm - 4:00pm, at the Ulster County Department of Health Clinic, 230 Aaron Court, at the Willowbrook Office Complex, Kingston, NY  12401

Tuesday 12/21: 2:00pm - 4:00pm, at the Ulster County Department of Health Clinic, 50 Center Street, Ellenville, NY 12428

Wed.  12/22:  4:00 pm - 6:00pm, at the Ulster County Department of Health Clinic, 230 Aaron Court, at the Willowbrook Office Complex, Kingston, NY  12401


For More Information: Ulster County Public Health Department 

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Kingston Public Access Tv meeting on 12/09/2010

City of Kingston collects approximately $367.000 dollars per year in franchise fees. The Franchise Fee as a Line Item on the Subscriber Bill.

(video 2) John Simek, Chairman of Kingston Area Public Access speaks about Time Warner Cable: Brenda Parks, Director of Public Affair.

(video 3) KAPAC Commission files a petition with the NYS Public Service Commission as described in 16NYC895.4 seeking a ruling on the applicability and implementation of all parts of 16NYC895.4.

The following commissioners were present: (City of Kingston. 4) John Simek, Clark Richters, Joe DiFalco, Anthony Watson (Town of Esopus .1) Brian Barnes.

Commissioners absent: (Town of Ulster .1) Ron Markisenis (Town of Kingston .1) Ann Marie Harms (Town of Hurley .1) Judy Alexander (Rosendale .1) Vacant (Marbletown .1) Vacant (City of Kingston. 1) Vacant.

Kingston Area Public Access is a public, education and government access channel serving the City of Kingston, the Towns of Esopus, Hurley, Kingston, Marbletown, Rosendale and Ulster. KPA's locally produced programming is carried on Time Warner Cable channel 23.

Friday, December 3, 2010

IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kathy Mihm Retiring As Commissioner of Elections

Kingston, N.Y. –After more than 33 years of public service, Kathleen Carey Mihm is retiring as Democratic Ulster County Elections Commissioner, effective December 31, 2010.

Mihm, a lifelong Democrat and Kingston native, has provided 33 years of public service to Ulster County, with positions that included Village Clerk of Rosendale, County Legislator for two terms, Deputy Board of Elections Commissioner for 23 years, and clerk to the Ulster County Legislature.

“It has been a wonderful and rewarding career,” said Mihm. “No matter the change, the Board of Elections’ mission has been and will continue to be serving the voting public in a bipartisan manner. The Board has many important roles to play, most importantly that every vote eligible should and will be counted no matter what.”

County Democratic Chairman Julian Schreibman added, “Kathy has served the Democratic Party with honor and distinction. She is a person you can count on through thick and thin and I wish her only the very best on her well deserved retirement.”


During her tenure the Board of Elections was instrumental in roll-out of a new voter information website, www.voteulster.com, and the introduction of new voting machines, that were used this past fall.

Mihm, a mother of two grown children and grandmother of four, added, “I adore my lovely children and grandchildren. I look forward to traveling and spending time with all of them.”

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Christmas tree lighting events

The City of Kingston and the Kingston Professional Firefighters Local 461 will host a tree lighting event on Friday, November 26, 2010, at 6 PM, in Academy Green Park.



for more information visit: City of Kingston's website at http://ci.kingston.ny.us/

Town of Ulster Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Festivities. Sunday, November 28th . Town of Ulster Town Hall at 5:00pm ...

Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Kingston Public Access needs your help

The Kingston Area Public Access Commission is seeking financial support from each town and city we serve.

Your Town Supervisors and Councilpersons need to know that our viewers support this action.

Please call them and tell them you support giving financial help to Channel 23 so we can continue to serve you.
Call these towns leaders and ask them to support Channel 23 financially. For more info or details, e-mail KAPA.Chair@gmal.com and ask for Budget Details Requested in the subject line.

Town of Esopus 331-0676 or 331-3709, Town of Ulster 382-1737 or 382-2765, Town of Kingston 336-8853, Town of Hurley 331-7474, Town of Rosendale 658-3159, Town of Marbletown 687-9673

Thank you for your support!

Friday, November 12, 2010

Alderwoman doesn't like the blogs.....or my camera



I attended Alderwoman Jennifer Fuentes fifth ward meeting tonight at city hall and it was a very informative meeting. ....topics: health insurance, zoning board, midtown recents survey, city buses, transfer station.

News article - Public meeting: Not so public after all | Watershed Post
www.watershedpost.com
Clark Richters, who runs the videoblog Kingston News, found yesterday that his camera wasn't welcome at one of Kingston alderwoman Jennifer Fuentes's regular meetings with her Fifth Ward constituents.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Woodstock Public Access TV Channel 23

WoodstockTV on USTREAM: Public Access community television. Municipal TV.. 7pm – 8pm. Elliot Auerbach discusses the job of Comptroller along with his issues for the upcoming election.

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Ulster County Board of Elections New Voting Machine (video)


Election Commissioners, Kathleen Carey Mihm (D) and Thomas F. Turco (R) (right) Photos/Video by Clark Richters


The ImageCast is a ballot marking device that allows a voter with disabilities to privately and independently vote on a paper ballot. Audio and tactile interfaces allow voters with sight challenges to complete their ballot. more.


for more information visit www.co.ulster.ny.us/elections

Friday, October 15, 2010

NEWS: Assemblyman Kevin Cahill - CAHILL URGES NEWS CORP AND CABLEVISION TO LEAVE VIEWERS OUT OF CONTRACT DISPUTE

World Series and NY Giants Broadcasts at Risk


(Kingston, NY) Assemblymember Kevin Cahill (D-Ulster, Dutchess) is insisting that representatives from Cablevision Systems Corporation and News Corporation provide access to full programming for his constituents while they negotiate for a new contract. The current agreement between the two corporations expires today, and if no agreement is made, customers will be denied viewing privileges to WNYW and WWOR (NY channels 5 and 9) which are home to very popular fall sports line ups, including the World Series.

“New York fans should not have to suffer through a stand-off between two corporate giants while being robbed of the opportunity to watch the real Giants stifle opposing offenses or Derek Jeter take on Roy Halladay or Tim Lincecum,” said Kevin Cahill. “I hope News Corporation and Cablevision can settle their differences without dragging their paying viewers into the middle of their dispute.”

“The stakes for consumers are particularly high given that WNYW will air the National League Championship Series and then the World Series, where in all likelihood, the winner of the NLCS will be facing our New York Yankees,” Assemblymember Cahill said. “WNYW is also the carrier of many New York Giant games following the October 15, 2010 expiration. Whatever differences the parties have over price or terms, under no circumstances should the programming on WNYW and WWOR– and its exclusive sports broadcasts – be denied to New York fans.”

Cablevision and News Corp. have been in a battle over increased fee charges for this year – a hike from $70 million to $150 million – that in turn has led to a standoff between the two companies.

“Viewers deserve full access to the programming for which they have paid and expect to receive. In no way should they be forced to suffer on account of this dispute. New York fans are passionate about their sports teams and to prohibit their access to the biggest events of the season is just not fair,” said Assemblymember Cahill.

NEWS RELEASE: October 15, 2010

Thursday, October 14, 2010

YouTube - StateofPolitics's Channel: Warren Redlich (10/11/2010) capitaltonight.com



Warren Redlich quoted on his website, "Thruway Authority: The bonds were paid off in the 1990s. It is long past time to close down the Thruway Authority and get rid of the tolls. Its functions would be handled by DoT. The Thruway is a small portion of the total state highways, and its maintenance can be easily absorbed by DoT. Removing the tolls would have environmental and safety benefits as well." http://wredlich.com/ny/issues/cuts/

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

recordonline.com - Times Herald-Record - Record Newswatch

recordonline.com - Times Herald-Record - Record Newswatch Featured in today's edition of Record Newswatch (video) Oct. 6, 2010 - Police launch a search for Richard Giga, the man accused of fatally stabbing a security officer at the Renaissance Project drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in the Town of Wawarsing; an additional indictment has been handed up against Tuxedo Park murder suspect Jesse Green and Kingston's proposed cat law is dead. (video)

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

NEWS: George Phillips Accuses Hinchey of Ducking Debates‏

From: Jazz Shaw, Director of Communications, Phillips for Congress.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Endwell, New York

George Phillips, candidate for Congress in New York's 22nd district, held a press conference in Binghamton, New York this afternoon. Following are comments from this event as prepared for delivery.

"Today we were informed that Maurice Hinchey has backed out of a debate which was being planned for Broome Community College this month. This happened despite previous assurances from his campaign staff that he would meet us for public debates. The excuse given was that the location was 'outside the district' but the distance is very small and this venue has been used in the past for many local debates, including one held in the 2008 election.

"This is very unfortunate, as the voters have questions and they deserve answers. An incumbent in this position can do one of two things: they can run on their record or they can run away from the debate. And Congressman Hinchey has no record to stand on. He's wrong about health care and his party's reform package which has become understandably unpopular. He's wrong on the massive debt his party has run up, including the massive stimulus which did little or nothing to stem job losses and built up record deficits. He was wrong to vote against defense appropriations bills when so many of our jobs in the Southern Tier depend on that industry. And he's wrong on taxes. It's no accident that Nancy Pelosi and Maurice Hinchey ran home from Washington recently without taking any action on the current tax rates which are due to expire early next year. They're planning- either in a lame duck session after the elections are over or in January- to raise taxes on many Americans, including small business owners who can provide so many of the jobs we desperately need.

"Maurice Hinchey needs to answer these questions before, not after the election. I'm ready to debate him any time, anywhere. But so far we're not getting the answers our citizens deserve."
 
NEWS RELEASE: 10/5/2010
www.electgeorgephillips.com

Saturday, October 2, 2010

YouTube - eileenwilson09's Channel: 2010 Ulster County Elections: Get Ready, Peter Rooney Is Coming!



http://www.ElectRooney.com 2010 Ulster County Elections: Get Ready, Peter Rooney Is Coming Ulster County is about to be relieved of massive unemployment, outrageous taxes and a terrible and rising crime rate the moment that Peter Rooney wins in November.

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Hooley on the Hudson 2010


This event is planned to start at 11:30 am on Sep 5, 2010 at T.R. Gallo Park, Rondout Waterfront KINGSTON,N.Y.

for more information visit www.ulsteraoh.com

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

YouTube - dbocaz's Channel: Animal Rescue Boom Boom the Rhino at Out of Africa Wildlife Park



Formerly owned by the Catskill Game Farm in New York State, Boom Boom was auctioned to the highest bidder, along with 1,000 other animals, when the game farm went out of business. More.

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Press Release: Ulster County Consumer Fraud Bureau - BEWARE FAKE DEBT COLLECTORS

Press Release: August 9, 2010
Ulster County Consumer Fraud Bureau

BEWARE FAKE DEBT COLLECTORS

If dealing with debt collectors isn’t bad enough, the Ulster County Consumer Fraud Bureau warns of scammers posing as debt collectors. If you owe several creditors, you might be unsure if an unknown caller is one of them. But there are ways to protect yourself. Review your credit reports for inaccuracies. Know your current creditors and how much you owe. Beware of threats of arrests (debtor’s prison does not exist in the United States) and never give out personal financial information to an unknown caller. To receive a free copy of your credit report each year and to ensure there is no inaccurate information, contact http://www.annualcreditreport.com/. The Bureau can be reached at 340-3260.

Friday, January 1, 2010

The Kingston News Blog: Videos - Town of Ulster Organizational Meeting 2010. Parts 1 through 4

Supervisor, James E. Quigley 3rd



Town of Ulster Website: (News)
Administration Takes Office 1/1/2010
Supervisor James Quigley, Town Board Members Cris Hendrick and John Morrow, and also Justice Susan Kesick were sworn into office this morning at the Town of Ulster's 2010 Organizational Meeting. Read more.



Airing Monday, January 4 at 8:30pm on Channel 23 - Kingston Public Access Tv.