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'This is what Poughkeepsie needs': The Governess, new waterfront restaurant, makes debut.
Set right on the Hudson River, The Governess is located on a prime spot, with great views from the deck and from the vintage-decorated restaurant and bar. The Governess had its grand opening on Thursday, July 25, and the community came out to celebrate the long-awaited debut at 1 Main St. Melanie Lemieux,...
Poughkeepsie Man to Sing National Anthem at Yankee Stadium
John Harold Carter III will perform national anthem at Iconic stadium in August. Talk about an opprtunity! John Harold Carter, a lifelong Poughkeepsie, NY resident is set to sing the Star-Spangled Banner at an upcoming Yankees game. Carter, a longtime music lover of R&B and oldies music has been a fixture around the Hudson Valley karaoke bar scene for decades, performing music like the Stylistics and Frankie Vailli and the Four Seasons' "Sherry".
New Eatery in Dobbs Ferry Offers Inspired Latin Cuisine
Anyone looking for Latin American cuisine and cocktails should look no further than Mirabella Cocina Latina, the new restaurant in Dobbs Ferry next to LOOK Dine-In Cinemas at Rivertowns Square on Hamilton Street. Having been open for just two weeks, the eatery is already being well-received by. the community, according...
Billy Strings Brings Humility, Reverence, & A Little “Little Maggie” Make-Up To Tour Opener In CT [Photos/Videos]
Following a pair of festival appearances earlier this month, Billy Strings kicked off his 2024 summer tour in earnest at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, CT on Friday already firing on all cylinders with an incendiary yet intensely humble show. The first of two sold-out nights got off to an earlier-than-usual start, but that wasn’t reflected in an already packed and buzzing audience which greeted the band’s arrival with thundering excitement. That, in and of itself, was no shock as Strings has built a huge, loving fan base through his generational flat-picking fretboard talent, rock-solid supporting cast of players and crew, and more than a few other unusual yet impressive qualities.
Greenwich's Gretchen Walsh sets new Olympic record in women's 100m butterfly
Connecticut's Gretchen Walsh set a new Olympic record and won a silver medal at the Paris Olympics on Saturday. Walsh swam in the women's 100m butterfly semifinals and set a new Olympic record with a time of 55.38. She already held the world record title with a time of 55.18...
Exhibit showcases art from MoCA community initiatives
WESTPORT — “Kaleidoscope,” an exhibition showcasing the creativity of participants in two MoCA CT community initiatives, will open with an Aug. 25 reception. The reception is set for 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at the museum, 19 Newtown Turnpike. The event will feature food, music and a fashion show. The exhibit runs through Sept. 1.
Tag sale Aug. 10 at UU Westport
WESTPORT — A tag sale featuring a wide selection of goods will be hosted Aug. 10 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport. The annual sale is set from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at the congregation, 10 Lyons Plains Road. For $20, attendees can gain early admission at 8 o’clock for a first look at the merchandise.
Folk singer with Westport roots sets local show Aug. 4
WESTPORT — A singer/songwriter who grew up in Westport returns home Aug. 4 as the featured artist for the next “First Folk Sunday” concert. Lisa Bastoni, an award-winning Staples High School graduate now based in Northamption, Mass., will perform with Sean Staples at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at the Saugatuck Rowing Club, 521 Riverside Ave. A performance by Suzanne Sheridan, the concert series organizer, will open the event.
Approved Yorktown Hotel Project Up for Sale
YORKTOWN, N.Y. — An approved boutique hotel project slated to be built in Yorktown Heights is up for sale. The Gardena Hotel, which is approved to be a three-story, 18-room hotel on the northeast corner of Veterans Road and Commerce Street, is currently on the market for a little more than $2 million.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER If built, the hotel, initially proposed in 2020, would be the first of its kind in Yorktown, featuring a café, a rooftop bar and grill, and off-street parking. The project was originally brought forward by Jack Xiao,...
Rockwall’s Seals Graduates U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Levi Ryan Seals, son of Drs. Scott and Shanna Seals, of Rockwall recently graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, NY. Seals earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission in the U. S. armed forces. He also earned a Merchant Marine officer license, qualifying him to serve as an officer on any ship in the U.S. flag merchant marine. Seals is a graduate of Rockwall-Heath High School.
Proposed NBA Trade Has Knicks Landing a New $19 Million Starter
The New York Knicks are in the market for a new center and could turn to the NBA trade market to address their need. New York lost Isaiah Hartenstein to the Oklahoma City Thunder in free agency. The Knicks still have Mitchell Robinson on the roster, but the center’s recent...
Little League NYS 10s All-Star baseball: Mid-Island comes home with another crown
ENDICOTT, N.Y. -- After beating New City LL 15-4 to open the tournament last Tuesday, Mid-Island wasn’t taking anything for granted in Saturday’s Little League 10-year-old all-star baseball tournament championship round at Union Endicott Little League. Not after New City ran the tables in the losers’ bracket, winning...
NYC Summer Streets kicks off in Queens, Staten Island
New York City’s Summer Streets celebration begins on Saturday in Queens and Staten Island, encouraging New Yorkers to get outside by turning hustle-prone streets into carless safety zones for pedestrians and cyclists.
NJ struggling to control deer population
White-tailed deer continue to increase their numbers in suburban areas of New Jersey and even in the cities. The ongoing population growth has been acknowledged by groups and officials as a problem for land owners, drivers, and the state's ecosystem. So what can New Jersey do about it? The same...
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