Can’t we just let the angry mayor story drop? Hope for the best, go back to reporting on other things and at least wait until something new happens to rip off this scab? We’d like to, but we can’t. The mayor’s apology implied that his outburst on Blaber was just due to his fractured relationship...
In a public apology issued a few days after a recording surfaced of him unleashing a torrent of verbal abuse and threats against a city employee, Kingston Mayor Shayne Gallo called the outburst a product of his “passionate” nature, a result of his near-familial relationship with now-suspended parking enforcement officer Jeremy Blaber. In a series...
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May 19, 2013 • Remember the old post office? Am I the only one who sees a parallel between County Executive Hein’s rush to rip up the U&D tracks and Mayor Garraghan’s scrapping of the old post office? Consider that both were/are motivated to grab a few easy bucks “now” for their respective budgets at the cost of destroying...
It’s difficult for a state legislator to sum up in 15 minutes or less what’s going on in Albany, even in front of a business audience typically more tuned in than your average bear. So it’s not entirely fair to say either that local Assemblyman Kevin Cahill and state Sen. Cecelia Tkaczyk, two Democrats, bombed...
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May 17, 2013 • By Maurice Hinchey I am very concerned about the proposed acquisition of Central Hudson by the Canadian holding company Fortis, Inc. In the interests of New Yorkers and the future of our great state — especially the mid-Hudson region — it should be rejected. In my thirty eight years as an elected public official —...
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May 13, 2013 • On Thursday, May 16 at 6 p.m. in the community room of the Kingston Library at 55 Franklin St., Kingston Library will hold a public forum on its June 4 election. At the public forum, the library’s proposed 2014 tax appropriation and overall 2014 budget will be reviewed. Also on June 4, voters will elect...
When one thinks of Kingston, one might think of historical sites and buildings, arts, music, culture, wealthy and downtrodden neighborhoods… “city-type” stuff. But how many think of slow, quiet growing time in a sunny veggie garden? How many people think of John Deere? Or kids playing in the dirt? Urban farmer KayCee Wimbish does. South...
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May 10, 2013 • The Common Council’s obligation Shayne Gallo represents everything that we teach our kids not to be. From bullying to morality, we preach to our children and teach them in school to have a certain level of respect for their fellow man. I was bullied for a great majority of my school life. No one back...
Like many of us here in town, we at the Kingston Times have watched the events regarding the mayor and his conduct unfold with a mix of shock, embarrassment, frustration and concern. We’ve been behind the mayor editorially and support pretty much everything he’s accomplished so far except firing Jen Fuentes. His emphasis on Midtown...
Editor’s note: This report contains vulgar language. Reader discretion is advised. Updated with Corporation Counsel Andy Zweben’s comments. A West Hurley man said Kingston Mayor Shayne Gallo berated and tried to intimidate him last month in what he described as a “road rage” incident on a city street. John Bridges, 51, also believes a police...
I guess it’s safe now to identify Ulster County’s latest dynamic duo. Ulster County Executive Mike Hein and Kingston Mayor Shayne Gallo are conducting a relentless purge of the Catskill Mountain Railroad and anybody associated with it. Some are calling their behavior abuse of power. I know, I know. It’s all for a good cause....
I was in Worcester, Mass., the other night for a concert and was really moved by the unity of the New England residents in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings. Working-class people were just sharing worries and trying to have a good time and also feeling some relief that a suspect was apprehended. As...
Commentary: Nothing good about CH-Fortis deal