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NYers Urged To Protect Themselves From Life-Threatening Mosquito-Borne Illnesses: Hochul
In an announcement on Friday, Aug. 30, Hochul said those who venture outside during the holiday weekend should do so while taking steps to prevent mosquito bites, as cases of diseases caused by the pesky bugs are on the rise. "We want people to get outside this Labor Day weekend...
‘A 5-alarm fire’: Overdose Awareness Day prompts pleas for action as someone dies every 3 hours in NYC
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In connection with International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday, Aug. 31, advocacy groups are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to increase access to resources, funding and other support for emergency efforts to save people poisoned by fentanyl and other opioids. District Attorney Michael E. McMahon,...
Health Care In New York State Among Worst In America, New Study
Potentially thanks to many hospitals with failing or near failing grades for patient safety, New York State ranks among the worst in the nation for healthcare. Did you know that the average American spends around $13,500 per year on health care?. That's according to the most recent estimate from the...
Convict blames bear attack for crime spree (VIDEO) Part 1
POUGHKEEPSIE – Joseph Gourd, a 43-year-old parolee who was arrested on several charges on September 1, 2023, including stealing an East Fishkill police vehicle, was sentenced to decades in prison by Dutchess County Court Judge Edward McLoughlin. Gourd was escorted out of court before hearing his sentence after he...
The Longest Tunnel in the World Is Being Fixed Under Newburgh
600 feet below Newburgh, NY, construction workers are repairing the longest tunnel on planet earth. In a story that sounds more like science-fiction than real life, a project that has taken more than twenty years to research and plan may finally be coming to an end right beneath our feet.
Popular Hudson Valley Pizza Shop Celebrates 30 Years
A milestone anniversary for beloved area pizza shop. Who doesn't love pizza? Afterall, Its one of America's all-time favorite foods. Whether it's thin crust, Chicago-style, deep dish or anything in between, pizza is an American favorite. I remember many years ago living with a couple of co-workers in Kaal Rock...
Castle Point VA Hospital set to celebrate 100 years of service
WAPPINGERS FALLS –VA Hudson Valley, Castle Point campus opened on September 15th, 1924, with a ceremony that included speakers Congressman Hamilton Fish Sr. and U.S. Senator Royal Copeland. Since then, Castle Point has provided veterans and their families from throughout the Hudson Valley with a variety of important resources...
Popular Brewery Marks Anniversary With Commendation In Poughkeepsie
Celebration over this past weekend for King's Court Brewing Company. King's Court Brewing Company opened its doors at 40 Cannon St. in the old King's Court Hotel in the city of Poughkeepsie back in 2018, becoming Poughkeepsie's newest craft brewery. Starting with only 4 beers on tap and a lot of ambition, the brewery made it through a Global Pandemic and has thrived.
Men’s Rugby Opens Fall 2024 Season with Dominating 52-0 Win
The Vassar College Men's Rugby team kicked off their Fall 2024 season with a dominant 52-0 victory against the University at Albany B-side. After a shaky start, the Brewers took control in the second half, showcasing their preseason training. Key players included Kaiden Tocher and TJ Usher, who each scored multiple tries, highlighting the team's offensive strength. Despite a strong performance, the team must remain cautious about overconfidence, considering their opponents' inexperience.
RECAP: Women’s Volleyball claims first win of the year in opening weekend at Babson
The Bard College women's volleyball team split a pair of matches on Saturday at Babson, defeating Maine Presque Isle, 3-0, after falling in five sets to Husson, 2-3. Bard received strong efforts from a host of players, with first-year Coral Cook pacing the team with 20 kills over the course of the two matches. Cook slammed her first collegiate double-digit kill performance with 13 against Husson and totaled seven aces on the day.
RECAP: Women’s Soccer falls to St. Joseph’s in season opener
The Bard College women's soccer team dropped a narrow season opener, 2-0, against St. Joseph's (LI) on Saturday afternoon at Danzi Stadium. The Raptors had two early attacks in the first 19 minutes from Waleska Brito and Carina Cooke. However, a yellow card from the Raptors gave St. Joseph's a penalty, leading to the game's first goal. The Golden Eagles secured the win by adding another goal in the last seven minutes of the game.
Women’s Rugby Dominates in Season Opener vs. Mount Saint Mary’s, 106-0
Harvard women's rugby made a remarkable start to the 2024 fall season with a stunning 106-0 victory over Mount Saint Mary's. In the game, twelve players scored tries, showcasing a dominant team performance, led by junior Lennox London and sophomore Courtney Taylor, each contributing three tries. Senior co-captains Carly Lehman and Sofia Hilger also made significant contributions, with Lehman scoring twice.
Marist Cross Country Concludes Successful Senior Day
POUGHKEEPSIE, New York- The Marist Cross Country program began its season with the Marist Season Opener at Vassar Farm, Saturday morning. The Red Foxes men's and women's program honored 15 seniors for their accomplishments athletically and academically. The Red Foxes women's team had four athletes break the 19-minute mark and...
Men’s Soccer Blanked in Loss to Cornell
Marist Men’s Soccer suffered a 3-0 beating to Cornell, their third straight loss in their four-game road trip to open the season. The Red Foxes (0-3) traveled north to take on Cornell (1-0) in the Big Red’s season opener on a blustering afternoon, hoping to regain momentum after a disastrous road trip in Milwaukee. The Big Red featured three different goal scorers in their winning effort, showcasing an overpowering offensive attack.
Win a Family 4-Pack to “Sesame Street Live! Say Hello”
Sesame Street Live! Say Hello is coming to the MJN Convention Center in Poughkeepsie on December 4th, and you can win a Family 4-Pack to the show!. Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello! At Sesame Street Live! Say Hello, sing, dance, and play alongside your favorite furry friends, all while you follow Elmo’s puppy, Tango, in a fun game of hide & seek. So put on your dancing shoes and make your way to where the air is sweet for this all-new celebration on Sesame Street!
Private Hudson Valley Yacht Club Quietly Celebrates 50 Years
The club with a rich history celebrated milestone anniversary this past weekend. When looking up information about a private club, its tough to find info. I had heard from friends of a 50th anniversary celebration of Poughkeepsie's Pirate Canoe Club but friends weren't eager to give out information on an event at a private club, so promoting the event in advance was not an option for me and not needed.
Town of Newburgh police charge man with robbery in supermarket parking lot
TOWN OF NEWBURGH - A Newburgh man was charged with robbery after he allegedly stole items from a car parked in a handicapped space in a supermarket parking lot. Town of Newburgh police said officers responded to Market 32 on North Plank Road around noon on Thursday for a report of a fight in progress. ...
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