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Above and beyond: Here are Saugerties' scholar athletes for 2023-24
The Mid-Hudson Athletic League recently honored its top senior student-athletes for each high school. Saugerties High School selected Gabrielle Papa and Sahil Singh Sekhon. Varsity Sports: Volleyball; Bowling; Flag Football. Academic Honors/Extracurricular Activities: Student Government Vice President; National Honor Society Vice President; Student Council; Athletic Council; Math Team; Key Club.
Wappingers Falls Man Wins at World Series of Poker
A Hudson Valley card player just cleaned up at the World Series of Poker. Francis Anderson has been chasing the gold bracelet in the World Series of Poker for five years. According to cardplayer.com, The Wappingers Falls native started his quest with a fourth-place finish in a 2019 marathon event after moving to Las Vegas full-time to become a professional card player. Two years later, he earned just under $450,000 with a third-place win in a "Monster Stack" tournament. Last year, during a Hall of Fame Bounty event, Anderson finished in fourth place.
Garden Street Farmers Market thriving in Poughkeepsie
POUGHKEEPSIE – Since beginning in mid-April, the Garden Street Farmers Market has grown to include nearly 20 vendors each week. It will remain open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday through October and is adjacent to Canvas and Clothier (27 Garden Street) between Mill Street and Main Street, connecting residents, to fresh produce, baked goods, specialty products, art, crafts, cuisine, and more.
Huge Summer Fest Event Coming to Ulster County, NY
King's Court and Locust Grove breweries will be collaborating together again for their next event in Milton, NY. After collaborating on the Spring Fest event this past April, Poughkeepsie's King's Court Brewing Company and Locust Grove Brewing Company in Milton are getting ready for their next collaboration, Summer Fest!. King's...
Kingston Now Considers Major Change to Historic Uptown District
The Hudson Valley is steeped in history, especially Kingston. Kingston was New York's first capitol and holds some of the nation's oldest titles. The oldest intersection in America is in Kingston. Earlier this week, the City of Kingston Common Council discussed a request of $1.2 million which would be used...
Poughkeepsie Yacht Club – On The Hudson Since 1892
The Poughkeepsie Yacht Club, nestled on the Eastern shore of the Hudson River, stands as a testament to the rich heritage of yachting in America. Established in 1892, it remains one of the earliest yachting institutions in the country and continues to uphold its proud tradition of fostering a vibrant community of boating enthusiasts.
Popular Hudson Valley Diner Celebrates 24 Years
Gotta love the American diner. So many great ones throughout the Hudson Valley area. I've often said that the route 22 corridor from Millerton to Hillsdale has to be one of the most beautiful stretches of road in the country, let alone the Hudson Valley. It has always been an absolute favorite of mine, whatever the time of year. And if you travel out that way, you'll come across a great little diner.
Can You Go to Jail for Getting Naughty in a Car in New York?
The weather has been so hot in the Hudson Valley lately; however, things got even hotter on Route 9G in Hyde Park. I was driving north on Route 9G in Hyde Park. It was a very hot and humid day, and my car's air conditioning was not cutting it. The humidity just made everything feel disgusting. Behind me is this little black car. As I'm passing the entrance to Val-Kill, I see the car swerve a little bit. It did not seem like this guy had great control of the car. I'm thinking to myself, "Is this guy drunk or something? Is he on his phone?"
3 Fun Things To Do With Your Dog This Summer
It isn't just your human kids that need activities in the summer it is important that you also think about your pets. Cats may be happy hanging in a window watching the world go by resting on the top of an air conditioner but what about your dog?. Dogs tend...
Half of WWE’s Tape Library Is Stored at This Catskills Mountain Vault in Rosendale
Stamford, Connecticut, is WWE's main facility, home to a significant portion of their video library. However, the other half, a true treasure trove, lies deep within the Catskill Mountains in Rosendale, New York. Here, within a decommissioned limestone mine, resides the rest of WWE's vast archive, including 60,000 media assets...
Learn How to Run Lights and Sound at the Ghent Playhouse
The Ghent Playhouse needs you to join our creative team by becoming lighting and/or sound operators for our upcoming 50th theater season. The jobs involve hitting buttons for specific lighting and sound cues within a show and you will have an excellent view of the show. You don’t need to...
Why are People Hunting Down Mocktails in the Hudson Valley
If you are like me you enjoy heading out with friends for an evening of dinner and cocktails but that may be showing my age. Recent studies are showing that the younger generations are enjoying the Mocktail more than the cocktails. I fall at the end of the baby boomers,...
Who Comes To Speak For The Skin And The Bone
We hear from the great British singer songwriter Billy Bragg ahead of his performance Friday July 19 at Bearsville Theater for his Roaring Forty tour, a career retrospective from over the past 40 years. Email freedomhighway@radiokingston.org to win a free pair of tickets to the show. We end with a segment celebrating the 112th birthday of Woody Guthrie.
Trolley Track Removal and Street Improvements – Kingston NY
Roads, Bridges, and Tunnels, Infrastructure and Utilities. Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs. The Works Progress Administration (WPA) conducted the following project in Kingston, New York, per a DoD survey:. Description: Remove trolley rails, load and transport to shipping point, and remove and replace pavement. Project No. 265-1-21-240 Cost:...
Debunking a Horrific Misconception About Poughkeepsie, New York
My girlfriend almost watched The Poughkeepsie Tapes the other night. Almost. For those who are unfamiliar, The Poughkeepsie Tapes is a movie that came out in 2007 that follows the crimes of Poughkeepsie serial killer Edward Carver. The documentary follows investigators after New York murder investigators uncover hundreds of tapes showing decades of the serial killer's work. The movie shows interviews with investigators, residents, family members, surviving and victims, along with showing clips from the infamous tapes themselves.
Notice of Public Hearing
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Section §123-41 A (1) of the Esopus Town Code, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter for the purpose of considering the application of Derick and Lorine Karabec by their attorney Kenneth Stenger, Esq. requesting a determination of the definition in the Esopus Town Code for “structure(s)” and a request of the Code Enforcement Officer to confirm the definition of “structure.”
Copyright Forum 7/16/24
Our panel of experts is back to help you protect your intellectual property. Bill Westwood, Polly Law and Paul Rapp join us to take your calls. 800-348-2551. Ray Graf hosts. Paul Rapp is an intellectual property lawyer and writer. he represents musicians, writers, fine artists and businesses involved in the creative economy.
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