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Job Opportunities Await at Massive Travel Plaza Hiring Event
Ulster Travel Plaza is getting set for hiring event with opportunities at major chain restaurants. The NY State Thruway has been in the process of a massive $450 million reconstruction project since 2022, with an overhaul of the 27 rest stops that are spread out all over the Thruway in New York.
Top 25 ‘Saturday Night Live’ Cast Members of All Time
On Oct. 11, 1975, an unknown John Belushi appeared on the very first Saturday Night Live sketch as a foreign man learning to speak English via the very unconventional phrase "I would like to feed your fingertips to the wolverines." Since the time, the venerable late night sketch show has...
Listen to Stevie Nicks’ New Song ‘The Lighthouse’
Stevie Nicks has released a brand new single titled "The Lighthouse," her first original song since 2020. You can listen to the track, which was co-written with Magnus Birgersson and Vincent Villuis and comes accompanied by a music video, below. Some of the song's lyrics come from a poem Nicks...
Awesome and Weird: ‘Triple’ The Goats Have Arrived in Poughkeepsie
In what must be the favorite time of year for employees of the New York State Bridge Authority (NYSBA) and the Mid-Hudson Bridge maintenance crew, goats have returned to Poughkeepsie, NY. Usually government organizations with big fancy acronyms seem like they would avoid fun at all costs. Luckily, joy and...
How Will Hurricane Helene Impact New York State Residents?
As Hurricane Helene batters the Florida coastline, New Yorkers are preparing for the storm's local impact. On Thursday, Governor Hochul offered support to states directly in the path of the storm, sending a water rescue team to North Carolina as Helene continues to make its way inland. Now, forecasters say that New York may see an impact from the storm, but nothing as serious as what's being felt in the south.
NY State Police Criticized For Posting Gruesome Accident Photo
Many say they are still haunted by a violent image posted to the New York State Police's social media outlets. Authorities are now apologizing for releasing a photo from the scene of a fatal car wreck on Wednesday night. Now calling the image "inappropriate", New York State Police say their intent was not to offend.
New York State REAL ID Deadline Delay?: What You Need To Know
May 27, 2025. Yes, I know that date. My wife is reminding me to find our marriage certificate so she can get her REAL ID license from New York State. That will allow us both to be cleared to board federally regulated commercial aircraft, access federal government facilities, or enter nuclear power plants. Not sure why we would ever need to access the latter, but whatever.
New Orange County, NY Candy Shop Caters To Vegan, Dairy Free And More
The Hudson Valley community has welcomed new businesses over the past couple of months. The Woodstock Way Groovy Eatery opened their doors in the former Brother Bruno's location in Sullivan County, NY. The former Walden Diner closed and El Azteca Mexican Restaurant opened in this location. Hudson Valley residents are...
These 7 Catskill Mountain Villages Sparkle in Autumn!
We love to travel through the Catskill Mountains any time of the year. But for autumn? It just doesn't get any better. There are many small, wonderful towns, villages, and hamlets throughout the Catskill Park and just outside of its boundaries. Here we choose seven of them to consider. Each is small, attractive, historic and has much to offer a weekend road warrior.
Hudson Valley Poll: Favorite One Hit Wonders
National One-Hit Wonder Day: Hudson Valley's Favorites. It's time to turn up the volume and dust off the old playlists because September 25 is National One-Hit Wonder Day!. We all have those songs—maybe we don’t admit it out loud, but we know every single word. Whether it’s that...
The Best Bathroom Ever After Is In Poughkeepsie
I recently went out for drinks with some friends and came across the most entertaining ladies' room I have ever been to. I never take my phone into the bathroom but this place broke my rule. I have been in some crazy bathrooms in my day but none have ever...
Visitors of The Hudson Valley, Please Don’t Do These Things
We are happy you are here but can you please refrain from doing these things?. This time of year, the Hudson Valley prepares for an influx of people visiting the area from all over the country. Many of the out-of-towners make the trip to our hometowns to enjoy everything we love about the Hudson Valley.
Odd Ways to Tell If We Will Have a Bad Winter in New York
There are some unconventional ways to tell if there's going to be a bad winter or not in New York. I always dread the upcoming season change and I have been really, really, really dreading fall and winter since September 1st rolled around. I wish I was one of those people who liked and embraced the change, but I fight it with every once of my body. There are a lot of people around here who don't like the cold either and dread what the next 6 months are going to look like.
Dutchess County Family Conjures Up Amazing Halloween Lawn Display
It's not fall until the Dellamura Family lights up their Halloween display in Poughkeepsie, NY. Poughkeepsie, New York Family Brings Spooky Fun to Neighborhood. For the last few years, the Dellamura Family has been going all out for Halloween. They use every inch of their front yard at 45 Kerr Road in Poughkeepsie, New York, and transform it into a Halloween wonderland.
Taco Bell Adds New Hot Sauce to New York State Locations
Taco Bell has added a new variety of its popular hot sauce to its restaurants in New York,. According to the company's website, Taco Bell’s hot sauce has been around since the very beginning, though with only two available flavors at first. By the mid 80s, Taco Bell introduced the iconic sauce packets, that are recognized today. Through the years, the brand has added and changed their variety of flavors for special promotions.
Lynyrd Skynyrd Shows Canceled After Health Emergency
Lynyrd Skynyrd has had a rough couple of days. Frontman Johnny Van Zant left the road to be with his ailing youngest daughter, leading to the cancellation of a string of shows. Then Van Zant's bus driver ended up in the intensive care unit after getting into a scooter accident while on the way to buy a get-well card.
Eddie Izzard Keeps 35-Year Comedy Career ‘Molten’ With Remix Tour
Eddie Izzard is a whirling dervish. Over the course of a 15-minute interview, she reveals plans to take her one-woman Hamlet global, continue her pursuit of a political career and perform her Remix tour in Spanish. But first, there's the Remix tour in English, which kicks off a 25-city run...
LOOK: Truck Drives Thru A Dunkin’ in The Hudson Valley
A truck crashed into the Dunkin' early Thursday morning in Pine Bush, New York. First responders were extremely busy in Orange County, NY over the last couple of days after numerous accidents all happened within hours of each other leading to services being stretched thin. Truck Drives Thu Dunkin' in...
Town of Wappinger Looking for Breakthrough in Tragic Dog Abandonment Case
The Town of Wappinger shared a heartbreaking story on Thursday, September 26th about an abandoned small dog that was discovered in the area. Now, The Town of Wappinger Dog Control is looking for any information about how this pup ended up in such an appalling condition. Abandoned Dog Discovered in...
Popular Hudson Valley Smoke Shop Shut Down
A popular Pleasant Valley smoke shop has reportedly now been shut down by the state. The shop, Up in Smoke, has allegedly violated a major cannabis law. Signs posted to the business Up in Smoke located at 1539 Main St in Pleasant Valley, NY alerted customers of the business being shut down.
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