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Two local breweries team up for Summerfest this Sunday in Milton
Get ready to raise your glasses and your spirits at this collaborative event between King’s Court Brewing Company (from Poughkeepsie) and Locust Grove Brewing Company. Cups shall runneth over with craft beer, cider, and wine. Set against the scenic backdrop of the Hudson River, the festival will feature a Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck and live music to keep the good vibes rolling. If you can’t make this one, you could always drop by for line dancing on first Fridays. Visit locustgrovebrewco.com for more.
Big League Bound: RCK Grad Drafted By Minnesota Twins
Not to brag, but there's been a ton of talent coming out of the Hudson Valley lately when it comes to professional sports. All eyes were on Wappingers. The Hudson Valley, and us Wappingers residents specifically, have been proudly following the career of Tyler Adams for a while, and loving the fact that he hasn't forgotten his local roots with all of his success.
Crash Slows Traffic On Putnam County Roadway
The crash happened in Putnam County on Wednesday, July 17, when vehicles collided on Route 9 near the entrance of The Bird & Bottle Inn, according to the Garrison Volunteer Fire Company. Arriving first responders found the drivers out of their vehicles and stayed at the scene to control traffic...
Valley Blue Sox’s offense scuffles against Danbury Westerners to open weekend
HOLYOKE – After a previous 2-1 loss against Bristol on Thursday night, the Valley Blue Sox looked to get back into the win column against the last-place Danbury Westerners. Valley, however, was dominated by Danbury starter Alex Mach and his eighth-inning shutout. His team ultimately downed Valley 13-1 on Friday night.
‘You Cannot Throw Away Your Vote!’ View Hosts Absolutely Floored When Chris Christie Says He’s Not Voting for Trump or Dems
Chris Christie found himself deflecting attacks from all angles on The View after he dared to suggest that he may not vote for Trump or Democrats. The post ‘You Cannot Throw Away Your Vote!’ View Hosts Absolutely Floored When Chris Christie Says He’s Not Voting for Trump or Dems first appeared on Mediaite.
CT’s public higher ed system approves general education requirements to ease transfers
Students at Connecticut State Community College (CT State) will soon have an easier path to the state’s four-year universities. The Board of Regents has approved a standard general education requirement for the system. Officials said they made the change in an attempt to be more transparent about how community...
Man arrested for firing gun inside Peekskill restaurant
PEEKSKILL – A New York City man is facing federal charges for allegedly discharging a gun during an altercation that began inside Ofori’s World Cuisine at 982 Main Street in Peekskill on July 5. No injuries were reported. The FBI Safe Streets Task Force arrested Quincy Lamar Williams,...
Above and beyond: Here are Kingston's scholar athletes for 2023-24
The Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association recently honored its top senior student-athletes for each high school. Kingston High School selected Alex Coffey and William Hack. Here are their profiles:. Alex Coffey. GPA: 100.85. Class Rank: 7. Varsity Sports: Soccer; Indoor Track and Field; Lacrosse. Academic Honors/Extracurricular Activities: National Honor Society;...
NYC paid consultants $350,000 to help right-size preschool programs. The findings remain elusive.
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to keep up with NYC’s public schools.As Mayor Eric Adams took heat last year for rolling back a planned expansion of preschool for 3-year-olds, he repeatedly claimed the project had been mismanaged.The problem, Adams said, was the previous administration hadn’t properly accounted for supply and demand in different neighborhoods, leading to a glut of unfilled seats. So the city enlisted the consulting firm Accenture to figure out the right balance of seats at a neighborhood level across the early childhood system.The cost would top $760,000, according to the city’s budget director,...
Aunt, former caseworker push for probe into Sullivan County CPS after foster child’s hot car death
Two-year-old Antonio Ware was taken into Sullivan County Child Protective Services around May after officials found concerns with his mother’s living arrangements and her health, according to the child’s aunt, Chante Ware.
Lex Luthor actor Michael Rosenbaum heads to New Jersy for convention
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Actor Michael Rosenbaum of Newburgh is heading to New Jersey for the first ever exclusive Smallville convention. The convention will feature actors from the show like Tom Welling who played Superman, Kristin Kreuk who played Lana Lang and Michael Rosenbaum as well as other stars from the show. The actor, famous for playing […]
Northern Westchester Hospital Golf Classic Fundraiser Supports Children's Mental Health Program
Northern Westchester Hospital held their annual golf classic fundraiser July 9, at the championship GlenArbor golf course in Bedford Hills. Approximately 140 golfers participated and raised $215,000. The golf outing will benefit the hospital’s building of a new comprehensive mental health services program for children and adolescents. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, across the country there is a growing number of mental health related issues among children and adolescents with 1 in 5 children having a mental, emotional or behavioral disorder.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The program, which is...
New York Fire Warning: Using the Wrong Chargers Proven to Be Extremely Dangerous
Two home fire incidents in the lower Hudson Valley have resulted in the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services sharing some important information as a warning to all New Yorkers. Home Fires in Westchester County. On Thursday, July 18, the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services (Westchester County DES) shared...
Your landlord may now have to install an AC unit in your apartment or be fined
Last year was the earth’s warmest recorded year ever. Now New York City is experiencing its third heat wave of the year, and we are not even halfway through the summer. As New Yorkers continue to battle the blazing heat and city humidity, a new bill has emerged to keep New Yorkers cool.
Former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg released from Riker's jail
Allen Weisselberg, former Trump Organization CFO, left Rikers Island jail Friday after serving 100 days of his five month sentence for two felony perjury counts. It was his second 100 day jail stretch.
‘Rise Up NYC’ Summer Concert Series returns, features 18 world-class concerts across boroughs
Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own!. New York City Mayor Eric Adams last Wednesday announced the return of the ‘Rise Up NYC’ summer concert series, offering 18 free outdoor concerts to New Yorkers across all five boroughs this summer.
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