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The race is on to save a 150-year-old lighthouse from crumbling into the Hudson River
HUDSON, N.Y. — The race is on to keep a 150-year-old lighthouse from crumbling into the Hudson River. Wooden pilings beneath Hudson-Athens Lighthouse are deteriorating, and the structure — built in the middle of the river when steamboats still plied the water — is beginning to shift. Cracks are apparent on the brick building and its granite foundation.
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.
Hudson Valley summer event guide for 7/18-7/24
Upstate Art Weekend throughout the Hudson Valley, until 7/21. The Nature of Our Mind at Art on Main Gallery in Stockbridge, 11am. Lunch & Learn Reading Series: The Border at the Kingston Library, 12pm. Eat Well’s July Community Potluck. A free, nourishing meal and conversation at the Kingston Point Beach...
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...
New York Faces Extreme Heat, Thunderstorm Risks Early This Week
Albany, NY – Heat Advisories have been issued for eastern New York and northwestern Connecticut from noon Monday through 8 PM Tuesday, creating potentially dangerous conditions for residents. Temperatures are expected to feel like the upper 90s or low 100s during the afternoon and evening on both days, posing a risk for heat-related illnesses.
New York State Troopers Taghkanic Drug Bust on Taconic
"Taghkanic Drug Bust on Taconic." Say that one five times fast. Well regardless of whether you could or not (I tried, and failed) this is just one of the many new releases from the New York State Police as a number of incidents have required the State Police's attention recently.
These leaders will speak at Women's Networking Event in Poughkeepsie: See the lineup
On Wednesday, Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino and community leaders will host the annual Women's Networking Event at The Locust Grove Estate. The event, launched in 2018, has welcomed over a thousand local women since its first year. Women of the community will hear from three guest speakers — CaraMia...
Astonishing Music Festival Taking Place Again in Hudson Valley
Mark your calendars because Big Lawn Musical Festival will be returning in a big way to the Hudson Valley. There are a lot of cool things to do in the Hudson Valley, but this might be one of the coolest. Imagine a beautiful summer day, the weather is perfect, and you're drinking an iced cold beer while listening to some awesome music. This could all be true and more if you attend the Big Lawn Music Festival next month...just keep reading.
Sharon Playhouse Presents “The Prom”
The Sharon Playhouse, the historic arts and entertainment venue in the Northwest Corner of Connecticut, continuing its tradition of pairing extraordinary talent from Broadway, television, and film with talented local theater artists from the region and beyond, proudly announces casting for The Prom. Tickets are now on sale (https://www.sharonplayhouse.org/theprom). “We’re...
Ulster County Fair to feature sensory safe space again
NEW PALTZ – Families with children on the autism spectrum or individuals with sensory. sensitivities often find the fast-paced environment of the Ulster County Fair overwhelming. In response, Ulster BOCES, in collaboration with the Resource Center for Accessible Living. and the Ulster County Agricultural Society, announced the return of...
Ritzy New York enclave hit with stomach bug after gala barn dance, ‘like a zombie apocalypse’
The ritzy upstate town of Millbrook kicked off summer on a sour note when a parasite wreaked havoc on opulent residents with a widespread stomach bug after a gala. “Everyone [was] devastatingly sick. It’s like a zombie apocalypse,” a source familiar with the situation told Page Six of the ritzy enclave.
Catch Kevin Farley Live at Laugh It Up Comedy Club in Poughkeepsie!
Kevin Farley, the younger brother of the late comic Chris Farley and older brother of actor John P. Farley is a renowned actor and comedian in his own right. He boasts over 100 television and film appearances in his three-decade career. Known for his roles in "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," Kevin has spent the past 11 years headlining as a stand-up comedian across the country.
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.
Peek Inside Food Network Stars Extraordinary Hudson, New York Home
Nancy Fuller, of Food Network fame, has listed her gorgeous Hudson New York home. According to the Zillow listing the house has been on the market since May of 2024. The Locust Dale Farm was built in 1766 and sits on 3 acres of unencumbered farmland. With 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and a reconstructed traditional Dutch barn you get a taste of modern living in a 300-year-old home.
Race is on to keep 150-year-old Upstate NY lighthouse from crumbling into Hudson River
Hudson, N.Y. — The race is on to keep a 150-year-old lighthouse from crumbling into the Hudson River. Wooden pilings beneath Hudson-Athens Lighthouse are deteriorating, and the structure, built in the middle of the river when steamboats still plied the water, is beginning to shift. Cracks are apparent on the brick building and its granite foundation.
Rosendale Cement Industry Geology & History
You can learn more about the history of the Rosendale cement industry, which at one time supplied over 50% of U.S. natural cement production, with Professor Steven Schimmrich on August 14th at the Hudson River Maritime Museum’s Wooden Boat School. Schimmrich will discuss the geology and impact of this...
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