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Reality Star Spent Time at Newburgh Waterfront This Weekend
One familiar face was spotted spending time at a beautiful Hudson Valley summer spot. I find reality stars pretty cool and interesting....not everyone does, but hey we can all form our on opinions on things. Back in the day, there used to be this hysterical reality show called "Jerseylicious'. The show was on the Style Network and it was all about the Gatsby Salon in New Jersey and you couldn't help but love the outrageous stylists who worked in the salon.
Extended Road Closure For Drivers On Route 312 In New York
There is nothing that can screw up your trip to work more than a road closure. The unexpected ones are unpleasant but planned ones can be just as frustrating. Our area has a lot of road work going on. It is the time of year when crews are out trying to fix roads that may have gotten beat up this past winter. It is also the time that big processes get scheduled which in the long run will make our drive better.
Lane Closures: Stretch Of I-684 In Northern Westchester To Be Affected
Traffic on a stretch of a busy Northern Westchester highway in multiple municipalities will soon be slowed by lane closures, officials announced. Both directions of Interstate 684 will be reduced to one lane between Exit 3 (Route 22) in North Castle and Exit 4 (Route 172) in Bedford on Wednesd…
Local Rescue Teams Help Search for Missing Swimmer at Local Marina
A possible drowning incident occurred this afternoon at Long Pond Marina in Greenwood Lake. Initial reports indicated that a person was in distress, with a life vest observed floating, but the individual did not resurface. Emergency responders, including the Monroe and Stony Point Dive Teams, Greenwood Lake Fire Department, Piermont...
Ulster County Police Department Has Awesome Surprise for 11-year-old Girl
A young lady in Ellenville, New York got an amazing surprise from her local police department. This time of year it's quite common to see kids out on the side of the road selling items in neighborhoods across the Hudson Valley. On hot days some kids will choose to set up lemonade stands to try and make a few extra bucks off of thirsty drivers and most times they clean up and make a killing....LOL! Sometimes kids will get even more "business-like" and choose to sell different items roadside just like what an 11-year-old young lady in Ellenville decided to do earlier this month.
DEP Breaks Ground on Water Tunnel; Additional Phases Under Review
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) broke ground last week on a two-mile tunnel in Mount Pleasant so the agency can have operational flexibility in bringing water to nine million people. The $1.9 billion project, known as the Kensico-Eastview Connection, will feature a multi-phase decade-long construction period....
AS Contested school board races in 3 districts
Races for school board seats in three districts are expected to be contested Nov. 5, according to an unofficial list of candidates from the Sussex County Clerk’s Office. The deadline for candidates to file to run for the seats was 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 29. Hardyston. Five people filed...
Westchester County to Host Senior Dance Party
The Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS) and Westchester County Parks, Recreation and Conservation are hosting a Senior Dance Party on Wednesday, August 21 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Glen Island Park, located at Weyman Avenue in New Rochelle. This year’s event is open to all Westchester County seniors, who are encouraged to come out and enjoy a dance-filled day.
Verizon Outage Causes Frustration in Hudson Valley
Talk about frustration. Many in Poughkeepsie and surrounding areas have been dealing with no cell phone service today. Woke up bright an early to start my day as per usual this morning, and ran into an issue. I picked up my phone and sent a text to a loved one, and it wouldn't go through. Phone said I was currently offline, not connected to the internet. It also said *Emergency Calls only on my Android phone. If you have an iPhone, learn about the SOS Only Message and it what it means. I knew it was gonna be a frustrating morning.
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.
Sale Puts Future of Wappingers Sports Complex in Jeopardy
A popular Hudson Valley destination for miniature golf may be forced out by new owners. Eight years ago, DC Sports took over the former Fun Central location on Route 9 in Wappingers Falls. Since then, the sports complex has undergone an extensive renovation with state-of-the-art golf simulators, facility upgrades and a new kitchen and bar.
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.
Police Blotter, July 30 – August 5, 2024
July 20: A village resident was charged at 12:05 a.m. with aggravated DWI and aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle, both misdemeanors, after an officer observed a vehicle mount a curb and get stuck on it in the Shoppers Park parking lot. The man was booked at the Green Street precinct and released pending an appearance in Mount Kisco Justice Court.
Hidden Surveillance Camera Found At Scarsdale Home: Likely Placed By Thieves, Police Say
The hidden camera was found on Sunday, July 28 at a Scarsdale residence on Bradford Road, according to an announcement by Mayor Justin Arest, Police Chief Andrew Matturro, and Acting Village Manager Alexandra Marshall on Monday, July 29. After the device was found, police were notified and began investigating the...
Mike Bibby recalls Knicks teammate stealing money from him: “JR Smith called me, ‘Hey, you wanna go ride on this MF right now?’”
Mike Bibby claims that a Knicks teammate stole money from him multiple times and ended up claiming it was a joke when he got caught.
Drug Dealer Receives 7-14 Year Sentence in Major Narcotics Case
ORANGE COUNTY, NY—In a significant development within the “Operation Hide in Plain Sight” narcotics investigation, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that Taino Lopez, 26, of Port Jervis,…
Fresh, disinfected, from the Catskills: How your tap water gets to Westchester
The water that fills most Westchester residents’ drinking glasses arrives there after a journey south from Catskills reservoirs. As a multi-year project launched this month to add a new tunnel to the water supply system, here’s a (very) simplified look at how things work in what is the nation’s largest such system. ...
Fatal Rear-End Crash On Interstate 84 In Hudson Valley, New York
One person was killed in a rear-end crash on I-84 in the Hudson Valley over the weekend. New York State Police confirmed the investigation into a fatal crash in Orange County on Interstate 84. State Police are investigating a fatal collision on Interstate 84 in the town of Newburgh. The...
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