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Upstate New York May Be Home To Mobster’s $130 Million Hidden Treasure
The search for a mobster's $130 million hidden treasure continues in the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Legendary mobster Dutch Schultz may have buried a fortune somewhere in Upstate New York. Pine Plains Business Is Named After Dutch Schultz. In September 2020, Dutch's Spirits opened on Harvest Homestead Farm...
Swift House Task Force questions future role
KENT—Members of the Swift House Task force sought clarification of their charge Wednesday night during the regular Board of Selectmen’s meeting. Selectman Glenn Sanchez, who also serves on the Task Force, noted that on July 1 the selectmen authorized seeking a $500,000 STEAP grant to convert the 18th-century building for use by the Social Services department and the Food Pantry. The state has yet to open the application process, which may take place in September.
KLT plans riverside cleanup workday
KENT—The Kent Land Trust will hold a volunteer workday riverbank cleanup Saturday, Aug. 10, starting at 8 a.m. The activity, which is for persons aged 10 and older, is free and open to the public. Participants should meet at the Claire Murphy Riverwalk, 170 Kent Road, where KLT has...
Emery Park Subcommittee recommends allowing camping, dogs
KENT—The Emery Park Subcommittee is still mulling over options for the restoration of the Emery Park swimming area but decided on two concrete recommendations to forward to the Park and Recreation Commission during its meeting Tuesday afternoon. The subcommittee looked favorably on allowing camping on the park’s grounds, located...
Pair Of New Principals Named In Carmel School District
In an announcement on Thursday, July 25, the Carmel Central School District in Putnam County revealed that new principals were hired for both Kent Primary School and Kent Elementary School. Vincent Fino, the former Assistant Principal at Carmel High School, will take over at Kent Primary School. He replaces Dan...
IWC approves potpourri of applications, ag exemption
KENT—The Inland Wetlands Commission made quick work of approving several applications that came before it Monday, July 22. The first two items on the agenda—approval of deck within a regulated area at 73 Kent Cornwall Rd. and an application to adjust the accessway at 131 Treasure Hill Rd.—passed virtually without comment.
It’s a Small Town with a Big Fork
If you have ever headed out to the Taconic Parkway via 308 and Route 199 in Dutchess County you will immediately recognize what I am about to share. I also won't have to explain the fork in the road. Milan, New York is an interesting little town it has the...
Poughkeepsie Welcomes Brand New Safe Space for LGBTQ+ Community
Main Street in the Town of Poughkeepsie just got a little more colorful!. On Tuesday, July 24, City of Poughkeepsie Mayor Yvonne Flowers welcomed the newest tenant at 766 Main Street in the Town of Poughkeepsie. New Pride Center in Poughkeepsie. Mayor Yvonne Flowers and the Dutchess County Regional Chamber...
New! Pickleball Under The Stars in This Hudson Valley Town
The hottest and fastest growing sport these days just got even bigger, as residents of this Dutchess County town will now have the opportunity to take the courts after dark. Would you believe that New York ranks among the top states for pickleball?. Pickleball Craze in the Hudson Valley. Seemingly...
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...
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