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Great New York State Fair Returns for 2024: What You Need to Know!
The Great New York State Fair kicks off its 2024 run on August 21 in Syracuse, reviving a cherished end-of-summer tradition that dates back nearly 200 years. With a lineup promising to draw over a million visitors, here's everything you need to know to make the most of your visit.
New York Comedy Festival Honors Lucille Ball With Exclusive Merchandise
Upstate New York is the home to many historical sites, museums and more. 'America's Most Famous Dessert' started in LeRoy, NY. There's a museum that fans can explore about JELL-O and more in that historic town. An upstate New York town inspired a Twilight Zone episode. Binghamton, NY is the...
Three Super Car Shows in New York and Connecticut
Summer may be coming to a close but there is still time to catch a car show or two. All summer I have been trying to make sure you know where and when to get out to see collector cars, trucks, and motorcycles. It looks like there are a few...
One Mother-Daughter Duo Wows Hudson Valley with Amazing Sweet Treats
There's a new place for sweet treats in the Hudson Valley, and they certainly aren't messing around when it comes to their creations. Small business does not mean small cookies for this LaGrange based mother/daughter team (who by the way, have a lot more than just cookies). A Perfect End-Of-School...
FDA: New York Seafood Tainted With Parasite That Can Kill, Recall
A fish in New York is being recalled as the FDA sets its highest risk warning because the fish can cause "life-threatening illness or death." North Fish USA Inc. of Hallandale, Florida is recalling the imported 9-ounce packages of "Cold Smoked Capelin. North Fish USA Inc. Recalls “Cold Smoked Capelin”...
The Three ‘Saturday Night Live’ Members Who Played Phil Donahue
Phil Donahue was more than a trailblazing talk show host, he was also a mainstay of Saturday Night Live. Donahue was one of the few non-political celebrities to be impersonated by three different SNL cast members. The first was Joe Piscopo, who embodied the host during a sketch that aired...
Very Warm And Very Wet Fall Predicted For New York
Fall in New York might feel a lot like the summer. New Yorkers are told to prepare for a wet and warm fall. The late Summer season has been nicknamed "Summer-ween." This is when the calendar still says summer, but stores are in Fall or Halloween mode. Stores like Michaels...
CPCA Gears Up for a Busy September with 5K and Wine Events
Welcome Hudson Valley! This is Conor Walsh, host of In Touch, Townsquare Media of the Hudson Valley’s Award-Winning Public Affairs and Issues program. This week on In Touch, we speak with Rachel Johnson and Kate Guinan from The Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse, CPCA for short. We’ll be discussing their Updates to their Child Sex Trafficking initiative, along with their upcoming One Too Many 5K happening between Sept 13-15, and their event with Compassion Veterinary called "Paws & Pours for Prevention" at Benmarl Winery on September 29.
Hudson Valley Libraries Offer Rock Climbing, Bubble Wars, and More!
We are shedding a spotlight on the Mid-Hudson Library System (MHLS). I got to speak with their Executive Director, Rebekkah Smith Aldrich. We talk about the incredible summer programming that MHLS is offering, from rock climbing, bubble wars, music, tours, and more! Not just that, we discuss how MHLS can save families and educators money as we head back into the school year. September is National Preparedness Month, so Rebekkah and I talk about MHLS's Library of Local and how it helps folks around the Hudson Valley to become self-sufficient and learn incredible skills which can be useful in all kind of emergencies.
Hudson Valley Set for Huge “Horror Fest” Event
Hudson Valley Horror Fest to feature over 50 plus artists and vendors including stars of Fright Night. A huge horror convention is set to take place in the area. You may or may not know abou the event but you should. The Hudson Valley Horrorfest is a celebration of all things spooky, and they have quite a lineup of guest for this incredible event.
John Corabi: ‘Nobody Gave a S—‘ About Hard Rock in the ’90s
Former Motley Crue vocalist John Corabi was never far from the stage throughout the '90s and into the 2000s. During that time, he witnessed hard rock fall on hard times as new genres, including grunge, gained popularity. Corabi recalls one particularly dark moment while he was taking part in a...
Years Long Orange County Burglary Case Ends with Guilty Plea Agreement
Late last week news broke from the Orange County District Attorney's Office marking the effective conclusion of a long standing burglary investigation that originally took place back in 2022. Wawayanda Burglary. The details of the particular case were laid out in the official press release from the Orange County District...
Longtime New York Reporter Shares She Was Viciously Attacked In New York
A veteran female reporter says she was body slammed and more just outside her office. Kelly Dillon took to TikTok to explain she was the victim of a vicious random attack on the street near her newsroom in Lower Manhattan. Reporter Attacked In New York City. Dillon is a news...
More “Substantial” Road Improvement Projects in the Poughkeepsie Area
Summertime means roadwork across many areas in New York State, including the Hudson Valley. A number of infrastructure projects have been going on this summer from major bridge repairs to expanding bike and walking lanes on roads. The City of Poughkeepsie just announced that they will be using some state...
Top 20 Rolling Stones Solo Songs
Since 1962, the Rolling Stones — featuring various lineups — have been revving up audiences around the world. That might sound like a full-time job, and it is, but it's hardly stopped the band's members from embarking on solo projects over the years. The resulting songs have ranged from traditional North African music to collaborations with Beatles to jazz LPs, showcasing the versatility of the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band.
New Restaurant Opens at Former Tina’s Bar Near Carmel, NY [Photos]
The former spot of the popular bar off rt 52 in the Stormville, NY area gets new life. Tina's Restaurant was a popular dive bar that stood at 4081 Route 52 for decades. A popular watering hole for many area residents for decades, from Stormville, Carmel, and the surrounding areas.
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