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New Restaurant Moving Into Former Amici’s Spot In Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie's first-ever Latin and soul buffet restaurant opening this summer. It's been four years since Amici's closed at 35 Main Street in Poughkeepsie. The popular Italian restaurant had closed after 13 years, and it has been sitting empty ever since in the same building that houses Mahoney's Irish Pub & Steakhouse and many other businesses.
Mysterious Story and Details Behind One Hudson Valley Lake
One Hudson Valley lake has a very interesting story behind it. There's a lot of history here in the Hudson Valley and you never know what you'll find out next. Sylvan Lake is a beautiful lake that's located in the Beekman/Hopewell Junction area of Dutchess County. It's a popular summer...
Popular New Paltz Bar Ends Lengthy Legal Battle
After months of legal battles, the owners of a popular New Paltz, NY bar & restaurant have ended their legal battles. Back in April, we told you that P & G's "a cornerstone" in New Paltz, New York had their license to sell liquor suspended after New York State authorities conducted a raid in March that resulted in four bartenders being charged with serving underage patrons and numerous customers getting tickets for using fake IDs.
Cash4Life game: Lucky player wins $1,000 weekly in N.Y. Lottery
A fortunate individual from New York state has won a prize of $1,000 every week for life by purchasing a second-prize Cash4Life ticket. A lucky person from New York state won a guaranteed minimum of $1 million in the Cash4Life drawing on Sunday, July 28. The New York Lottery revealed that the winning ticket was purchased at Smokes 4 Less, which is situated at 59 North Plank Rd. in Newburgh.
Paul Perkins, a 75-year-old Dutchess resident, wins national powerlifting championship
How does that song lyric go: “Older, better, faster, stronger…”? Well, maybe not in the original Daft Punk version, but it is so in the Paul Perkins remix. Because while most people his age have slowed down, gradually becoming ensconced in a sedentary lifestyle during their twilight, this 75-year-old is more dedicated than ever...
Moonburger Opens New Location Outside the Hudson Valley
Most know by now my love for Moonburger, the greatest burger I've ever had. The popular plant-based Hudson Valley burger joint has three Hudson Valley locations (Kingston, New Paltz, and Poughkeepsie). The Poughkeepsie spot inside the Chestnut Market inside the Mobil on Rt 9 opened back in April. Just last...
Win VIP Tickets to the Hudson Valley Food & Wine Festival on 9/7
The Hudson Valley Food & Wine Festival returns to the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY on September 7th and 8th. The Hudson Valley Wine and Food Festival features hundreds of wines from New York Wineries, more than 100 gourmet specialty foods, lifestyle vendors, and food sampling from some of the region’s best restaurants plus live entertainment.
New Hudson Valley Deli Serves Up Long Island-Style Egg Sandwiches
One thing we can all agree upon is that people from Long Island are typically food snobs. I can say this as I too hail from the kickstand of New York State. So, if you have a low tolerance for people who have very specific feelings about the way they like their food, you may not want to read much further.
What It Means if Your New York Maple Tree Grows Spikes
I've lived in my house in Newburgh, NY long enough to have seen everything there was to see in my backyard... or so I thought. This morning I noticed a strange phenomenon on one of our beloved maple trees: what looked like spikes growing out of several leaves (below). Here's what it means if your trees start to sprout "thorns" as well.
The industry pushed LGTBQ+ musicians 'to the fringes.' This pair gave them a NY stage
It started as an opportunity to bring friends together to play music. Gianna Tucci invited family and friends to her parents' backyard in Lagrange, where fellow musicians performed on a hand-built stage. Four years later, that backyard jam session has turned into a music festival for all to enjoy. ...
Popular Hudson Valley Trail Getting Interactive New Updates
The River to Ridge trail in New Paltz provides visitors with sweeping views of one of the most recognizable landmarks in Ulster County, the Shawangunk Ridge. The mostly flat trail is ideal for a casual stroll, birding hiking, biking, and much more. It was made possible by the Open Space...
Have the Best Giant Skeleton with Barnyard Friends this Halloween
Many people start thinking about Christmas in July because for decades people have branded July as the month you can look ahead to the holidays. Christmas is less than 6 months away and in the heat a few thought about the happy part of winter work. But before you get...
Gardeners frustrated by dining deer in Putnam
KENT – Deer are munching on everything in sight these days. Dimmy Lotrecchiano of the Putnam County Garden Club has never experienced such destruction by deer. “Unless you spray plants around the house, they are consumed by the deer,” she said. A Carmel woman reported her rose...
Popular Restaurant Now Selling its Coffee in New Paltz
How many times have you eaten an amazing meal out and wished you could make it at home? Sometimes it is not the whole meal as much as it is a sauce or a side of some sort that your favorite restaurant has mastered and you wish you could recreate it at home.
Newburgh, New York Dairy Bar Celebrates Christmas in July with Festive Flavors
I don't know about you, but I'm starting to feel the holiday spirit creeping in. Makes sense, since it's Christmas in July! And one Hudson Valley business is going all out. Celebrate Christmas in July with Festive Ice Cream Flavors. Mary Jane's Dairy Bar on Route 9W in Newburgh, New...
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