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The Spotty Dog Books and Ale – Drafts & 10,000 Books In Hudson, NY
The Spotty Dog Books and Ale is a delightful gem in the heart of the picturesque Hudson Valley. It is an independent bookstore and lounge/cafe known for its warm and inviting atmosphere, where book enthusiasts can bask in their love for literature. The establishment boasts an impressive collection of over 10,000 new books spanning various genres, catering to a diverse range of reading preferences. From classic masterpieces to cutting-edge releases, The Spotty Dog consistently introduces new titles to enthrall and captivate its patrons.
Sharon Marie Guenthner
Sharon Marie Guenthner of Dover, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2024, in New York City. She was 63 years old. Sharon was born April 9, 1961, in Mahopac, NY, daughter of Daniel and Gloria (Kenney) Baker. She grew up in Carmel, NY and graduated from Carmel High School.
Live from the People's Place Chef Competition: Summer Salads
Good Tuesday friends! Today on La Voz con Mariel Fiori we broadcast live from the People's Place parking lot, where the summer chef competition was taking place. Attendees ate something delicious, fresh, local, for free, voted for their favorites, and learned new ways to prepare local ingredients. I spoke with...
Higbie Races to Accord Win
ACCORD, NY – Cody Higbie drove his way to the front of the field at the Accord Speedway on Friday night. Higbie took the lead on lap 27 and never looked back to capture the win. Randy Green finished in second, with Travis Green in third. Hunter Lapp and Danny Tyler rounded out the top five.
Commuter Alert: Parts Of Ulster County, NY Route 32 Temporarily Shut Down
The Hudson Valley region is one of the most convenient places to live within New York state. Residents can commute to New York City, head upstate to explore its beauty and travel to nearby states such as Connecticut, New Jersey and more. Some of the back roads in the Hudson...
New York Estate Larger Than MetLife Complex Is For Sale
When I first saw the listing for the home at 45 Hitchcock Lane in Millbrook what caught my eye was the beautiful home with its spires and brick fireplaces. Then when I saw it comes with almost twice as much property as the Monhonk Mountain House I had to learn more.
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.
Churchtown Fire Company looks for what’s next
CHURCHTOWN—The Churchtown Fire Company no longer responds to medical or firematic calls, effective July 1. The territory typically covered by the company is now the responsibility of the Claverack’s AB Shaw Fire Company on Route 23 in Claverack, and the Taghkanic Fire Company on Route 82 near the Taconic Parkway, which will maintain its own fire district.
Mid-Hudson Valley weather outlook: High temps, what else to expect this week
The weather for the beginning of this week in the Poughkeepsie and Middletown areas is staying fairly consistent with what we've seen so far this summer: extremely hot and awfully muggy. As of Monday, according to the National Weather Service, there is a heat advisory as well as a hazardous...
Common Council to consider dipping into fund balance for equipment, paying off short-term debt
KINGSTON, N.Y. — City lawmakers are set to vote in August to use $1.59 million of its fund balance for the purchase of equipment already in the city’s budget and to pay down short-term debt. The Common Council’s Finance and Audit Committee voted unanimously on Wednesday, July 10...
Grass Fields Are Preferable but Not Always Practical, Experts Tell Red Hook School Leaders
Despite voters quashing an artificial turf field twice in the past two years, the Red Hook Board of Education continued Wednesday to keep the idea alive as experts told district leaders they agree that grass is preferable. But, they also concurred, it’s not always practical. Ahead of the board’s...
Ulster town planner endorses Verizon tower plan
TOWN OF ULSTER, N.Y. — Town Planning Board members have endorsed a site plan for a 69-foot Verizon tower near Tuytenbridge Road after developers agreed to reduce the structure’s height by 35 feet. The approval was given during a meeting Tuesday, July 9 and the application was sent...
Body of man who jumped from Kingston-Rhinecliff bridge recovered
TOWN OF ULSTER, N.Y. — The body of a 45-year-old town resident who jumped off the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge on Wednesday, July 10, was found the following afternoon by the state police Underwater Recovery Team, police said. At about 6 p.m. July 10, the man jumped from the “center span”...
Mid-Hudson Valley arrests report: July 15, 2024
The following items are based on information provided by officials in law enforcement and the criminal justice system. Any person(s) charged with an offense or offenses are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Lloyd. Drugs: Charles David Vandemark, 62, of Wallkill, was arrested by state police...
Maple Hill’s Kate Ackerman named as scholastic recipient to 2024 Capital District Sports Women of the Year class
ALBANY, N.Y. — Kate Ackerman, a senior at Maple Hill High School, has been named as one of the 10 scholastic award recipients for 2024 by the Capital District Sports Women of the Year organization. Ackerman, who competes in bowling, cross country, and softball, will be recognized at the...
Driver dies in New Paltz crash
NEW PALTZ, N.Y. — A driver was fatally injured in a one-car crash on South Ohioville Road on Thursday, July 11, New Paltz police said in a Facebook post. At about 3 p.m. July 11, police responded to the crash site and determined that the unidentified driver was southbound on South Ohioville Road when the vehicle left the roadway, struck a utility pole and rolled over.
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