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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...
Copake celebrates its bicentennial
COPAKE — Hundreds of current and former residents braved the heat Saturday to join in on the town’s bicentennial celebrations. The Come Home to Copake Picnic, hosted by the Copake Bicentennial Committee, brought out old and new residents of the town to celebrate their ties and history with Copake.
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...
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”...
Comments to the Catch: Turf Field Discussion, Speed Limits, the Wait for Charges in Bard Student Death (June 25-July 13, 2024)
This compilation of comments also includes several letters. Keep the dialogue active by sharing your thoughts after any published story. Red Hook- we have a problem. Why won’t the Red Hook CSD Administration and BOE listen to the community? It’s time to put natural grass on the ballot!
Sinterklaas in Rhinebeck canceled this year, organizer says
RHINEBECK, N.Y. — Sinterklaas, a village event staged for 25 years, will not take place this year, according to organizers. Founder Jeanne Fleming said in an email that budget problems and the loss of volunteers have forced the cancellation of this year’s event. “Over the course of 25...
'Guys and Dolls' to perform at Rhinebeck Performing Arts
Up In One Productions is hosting a production of “Guys and Dolls” from July 19-Aug. 11 at The Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. “Guys and Dolls” was lauded by TIME Magazine as “The...
Maple Hill's Ackerman named a scholastic recipient of CDSWOY
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 Capital District Sports Women...
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...
Race is on to keep a 150-year-old lighthouse from crumbling into the Hudson River
The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse, a 150-year-old structure on the Hudson River, is in danger of collapsing due to deteriorating wooden pilings, and the preservation society is trying to raise $10 million to install a submerged steel curtain to protect it.
Lagusta’s Luscious Chocolates – Vegan Organic Chocolate In New Paltz, NY
Lagusta’s Luscious chocolates are renowned for being heartbreakingly delicious. They are painstakingly made by hand with truly artisanal ingredients. Founded in 2003 by Lagusta Yearwood, a passionate vegan chef, and social justice activist, Lagusta’s Luscious artisanal chocolates embody a deep commitment to social justice, environmentalism, and animal rights. Lagusta’s dedication to these values is reflected in every aspect of her business, from sourcing ethical and sustainable ingredients to using 100% post-consumer recycled paper and packing materials.
150-year-old New York lighthouse in danger of crumbling into the Hudson — sending preservationists scrambling
A group of preservationists is trying to save a more than century old Hudson River lighthouse that’s in danger of crumbling into the water. The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse in Hudson, NY, 100 miles north of New York City, is one of 11 places on the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s most endangered list. The 1874 lighthouse is starting to shift, and some of the 200 wooden pilings which hold it above water are deteriorating, leading to cracks in the brick building and its granite foundation. Sally Snowman, America’s last lighthouse keeper, ends watch at Boston Light after 20 years “All four corners will...
Stuyvesant Plaza’s summer market returns
Stuyvesant Plaza’s popular summer market is returning this month. Favorite plaza shops and restaurants will serve up sidewalk sales along with food and beverage tastings throughout the day. The event will also feature free face-painting and balloon animals. This will be the first event to be held at Stuyvesant...
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 Owners, Old Favorites at Popular New Paltz Deli
Though it feels like there's been a whole lot of changes going on in this particular Ulster County town, change can also bring a new sense of excitement to a community. Not long ago, the word started circulating about some potential changes in ownership at a popular New Paltz deli. For those familiar with New Paltz, you remember the various occupants over the years, but Russo's Italian Deli had become a staple for New Paltz for some time.
Body Now Recovered Following Bridge Tragedy in the Hudson Valley
A tragic situation unfolded in the Hudson Valley on Wednesday evening following reports of an incident on the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge in the town of Ulster. Police Respond To Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge After Reports of Jumper. Information began circulating on Wednesday evening, July 10th, shortly after 6:00pm of activity on the Kingston-Rhinecliff...
Above and beyond: Here are Red Hook's scholar athletes for 2023-24
The Mid-Hudson Athletic League recently honored its top senior student-athletes for each high school. Red Hook High School selected Ani Safaryan and Ryan Very. Academic Honors/Extracurricular Activities: Valedictorian; National Honor Society Treasurer; Junior Class Co-President; Mentor Club; Math Team Captain; Band; Jazz Band; Pit Orchestra; New York All-State Orchestra; New York All-State Band; piano, violin, and clarinet lessons; AP Scholar with Distinction.
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