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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...
Huge tech outage disrupts Long Island
On July 19, a “routine” Microsoft software update left the world in chaos. The cloud-based, cyber security firm, CrowdStrike, which is utilized by Microsoft, released a defective, antivirus security update, pertaining to the firm’s Falcon Sensor. The system is installed in approximately 70-80% of global PCs and numerous company servers,
Morning Briefing: Public hearing held on state education funding, marker unveiled for historic Black baseball team and closing of Newburgh Social Security office criticized
Good morning, New York. Here's what you need to know today. Partly to mostly sunny today with low humidity and highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Capital Region Hourly Forecast | Hudson Valley Hourly Forecast. Around New York. 1. Speakers at public hearing seek flexibility to New York...
Volunteer Firefighter with Ties to the Hudson Valley Now in ‘Critical Situation’
A volunteer firefighter family originally from the Hudson Valley who has been described as a "staple to the East Fishkill Fire District" is in need of support from the community. On Wednesday, July 24th, a GoFundMe was shared on the Eastern Dutchess County Fire and Rescue Facebook page for volunteer...
ThinkDIFFERENTLY Baseball Camp returns to Heritage Financial Park on Aug. 3
POUGHKEEPSIE – Dutchess County ThinkDIFFERENTLY is ready to play ball!. ThinkDIFFRENTLY will again sponsor its annual Disability, Dream & Do (D3Day) Baseball Camp for children and young adults with physical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities on Saturday, August 3rd at Heritage Financial Park in Fishkill. The free camp, held in...
District Attorney Hoovler: 4-12 Year Sentence in Newburgh Vehicular Fatality Case
Nicholle Hoke Previously Admitted to Killing One and Seriously Injuring Another While Driving Drunk. Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, Nicholle Hoke, age 45, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, was sentenced in Orange County Court to four (4) to twelve (12) years in prison as it relates to her previously plea of guilty to Aggravated Vehicular Homicide.
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...
North East Community Center Rewarded by Enthusiastic Donors
Nearly 300 people gathered at an event in Pine Plains on Sunday and collectively raised more than half a million dollars for charity. The North East Community Center, a nonprofit community development organization based in Millerton, held its annual Chef and Farmer Brunch fundraising event on July 21 under a tent on the back lawn of the former Lia’s Mountain View Restaurant. “I was nervous about having to raise the amount of money we need this year,” said NECC Executive Director Christine Sergent, citing the upcoming November elections as competition for fundraising.
Stanfordville Farm Destroyed by Fire
A large fire swept through Kemmerer Farm last Thursday afternoon, causing extensive damage. The fire destroyed three barns, vital farming equipment and a significant portion of the family’s hay crop, their primary source of income. The Stanford Fire Company was dispatched to the 100-acre hay farm located at 391...
A Blisteringly Active Month for New York State Law Enforcement
No one can say for sure what it was, maybe it was the seemingly the never-ending heat wave combined with overwhelming humidity or maybe it was some other extemporaneous factors, but the point remains that the month of July while not technically not over yet, was a wildly active month for members of New York State's law enforcement.
Latest on Fatal Fiery Crash in the Hudson Valley, Police Investigating
New York State police are currently investigating a tragic car accident that occurred on Wednesday, July 24th in the town of Catskill. The single-car fatal crash occurred at around 11:00 PM according to troopers. Fatal Car Crash in Greene County. The Catskill Fire Company reported early on Thursday, July 25th...
Big Lots Returns To New York Town, Near Recently Closed Store
Hudson Valley residents are pumped that Big Lots is returning, just down the road for a recently closed store. On Thursday, Hudson Valley Post reported that Big Lots confirmed plans to close up to 40 locations nationwide, including three in New York. Big Lots Closing Stores In Upstate New York,...
13 Restaurants In Westchester County With Health Code Violations
These 13 restaurants in Westchester County, New York, had more than 5 health inspection violations each last month. Westchester County has published a list of restaurants that had 5 or more health code violations during their latest inspections in June. **Non-restaurant locations included. 1. BONNIE BRIAR COUNTRY CLUB - MAIN...
Queens to get at least three new judges
The governor last week signed a bill that will add over two dozen judges to benches across the Empire State, including three in Queens. Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law that adds 28 judges to Family and Civil Court benches throughout New York. Under the law, New York...
Hochul announces major grant for healthcare workforce training
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A new $22.5 million grant will help train a strong pipeline of healthcare professionals, Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday. Twenty-eight healthcare facilities will receive the funding in awards throughout the next year aimed at covering costs such as curriculum and staff attendance training. “The health...
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