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Authorities Now Investigating Fatal Wappingers One Car Crash
At this time, the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash in the Town of Wappinger that occurred on Wednesday October 2nd, around 6:20pm. The incident only involved one vehicle. One Car Fatal Crash in Town of Wappinger. Local authorities have indicated that at this time, speed appears...
Hudson Valley McDonald’s Breaks Rules, Drops Chicken Big Mac Early
A local McDonald's location is breaking all the rules and selling McDonald's top-secret new sandwich before the rest of the country. According to the Dutchess County restaurant's Facebook page, it's the only McDonald's location in the country that is currently selling the highly anticipated Chicken Big Mac. Last month, the...
Special Equipment Needed To Extinguish Fire in the Hudson Valley
These days, fire departments have to be more than just fire trucks. If you get a chance stop by your local fire department ask about volunteering and ask them to show you some of the equipment they use on scene at an emergency. It might surprise you how many different...
Hudson Valley hunter gets his ghost buck on opening day of bow season
Last Sunday, two days before big game season opened for bowhunters, Dave Maneri was busy “slaying salmon on the Salmon River,” he said. He stripped off his waders, raced home, and was in his blind early on Tuesday morning. Maneri, of Tivoli, was targeting a big Hudson Valley...
Full Day Of Family Fun Set For Pleasant Valley
Annual community celebration known as Pleasant Valley Day features food, local businesses, and family fun. The town of Pleasant Valley in Dutchess County is northeast of the City of Poughkeepsie. U.S. Route 44 passes through the town of nearly 10,000 people (according to the census in 2010). Having lived in Pleasant Valley for a time some years back, it's a great little town and everyone always looks forward to Pleasant Valley Day.
Spookiest Road in the Hudson Valley Improved Ahead of Halloween
An eerie historic Hudson Valley road has undergone a makeover just in time for spooky season. During the month of October, Hudson Valley residents and visitors to the region flock to pumpkin patches, apple orchards and fall attractions. Those who are looking for a bit of terror can go off the beaten path and seek out some of the old, historic areas that some believe are haunted.
Fire Departments Are Offering Ways to Help Victims Of Helene
Ever since last Friday, all eyes have been on the devastation left behind by Hurricane Helene in parts of North Carolina and Tennessee. Even though we are in New York we know what it means to have a hurricane come through and rip our world apart. The American Red Cross...
40-Year-Old Man Arrested After ‘Graffiti Spree’ in the Hudson Valley
Police have arrested a 40-year-old man after he allegedly spray-painted multiple buildings in Dutchess County, NY. For as long as spray paint has been available graffiti has always been something that has randomly appeared on things across New York State. Graffiti, which is defined as "a form of visual communication, usually illegal, involving the unauthorized marking of public space by an individual or group" began to become popular back in the late 60s and before long was a nationwide issue stretching across the country.
‘Price is Right’ Searching For Contestants in Poughkeepsie
If you've always dreamed of hearing "Come on down!" and winning a new car, you'll have your chance this winter. There are very few television shows that have had as much staying power as The Price is Right. While other programs have changed and evolved with the times, the popular daytime gameshow feels like it's stuck in time.
All the Fun, None of the Frights: Children’s Day at Headless Horseman!
Children’s Day is back at Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Attractions!. If your kids are eager to get in the Halloween spirit but aren’t quite ready for a full scare-fest, this is the perfect event for them. Known as a “tiny taste of terror,” Children’s Day is a...
City Of Poughkeepsie Seeks Community Input for $10 Million Downtown Revitalization Grant Application
The city has announced its intent to apply for $10 million in funding through the state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) program, and it is seeking residents' input. The DRI program, launched in 2016, aims to transform downtown areas into vibrant, mixed-use hubs where people want to live, work, and...
Poughkeepsie’s Stunning Financial Turnaround: Debt Down, Investment Up!
The City of Poughkeepsie is celebrating a significant milestone in its financial recovery. After receiving improved ratings from Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s, the city has now garnered praise from New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. This positive shift comes on the heels of years of diligent deficit reductions initiated by former Mayor Rob Rolison, now serving as State Senator for District 39.
Football: Cutting honors late aunt, helps Marlboro overcome struggles to beat Liberty
MARLBORO - It was almost a full day before Jayden Cutting heard the bad news. His mother received a heartbreaking early morning phone call informing her that her sister had died. But, understanding how devastated Jayden would be, she withheld it from the ninth grader until after school. "I was really close to her,"...
Massive Addition To New York’s “Most-Treasured Resources” In Hudson Valley
New York State confirmed a big change to one of "New York’s most-treasured resources" in the Hudson Valley. On Thursday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced hundreds of acres are being added to Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park in Putnam and Dutchess counties. For all the news that the...
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