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Newburgh Brewing Company thrives under Halayko’s leadership
NEWBURGH — Paul Halayko just turned 42 last weekend and if he had to make the decision today to walk away from a six-figure job at JP Morgan Chase to start a brewery, he would pause and think hard about it. The younger version of Halayko was more spontaneous...
Nickelodeon Star Alive in Beacon, New York This Week
"The Mail's Here!" More like Steve Burns is here! And I'll give you a (Blue's) clue...he's in the Hudson Valley this week. If you grew up in the 90s or had kids in the 90s, there's a good chance you were glued to your television. There's also a good chance that the television was tuned into Nickelodeon at any given time of day.
5 Beacon, NY Restaurants That Opened in 2024
Beaconites have long been spoiled with a wide variety of dining options. This past year, though, it seems like new restaurants and eateries are opening up constantly. Everything from a new ice cream spot to a British pop up to a poke bowl shop have opened their doors in 2024 with even more restaurant openings on the way.
Grateful Dead Tribute Music & Crafts Festival
Sloatsburg, NY – Get ready for an unforgettable day of music and crafts at the Grateful Dead Tribute Music & Crafts Festival, presented by Friends of Harmony Hall – Jacob Sloat House. The event will take place on Sunday, July 28, 2024, from 1 PM to 6 PM on the Great Lawn at Harmony Hall Jacob Sloat House, located at 15 Liberty Rock Road, Sloatsburg, NY.
Lake Welch Remains Closed Due to Algae Bloom, Hopes to Re-open This Week
Lake Welch Beach up in Harriman State Park in Stony Point remains closed after an algal bloom shut it down last week. Joshua Laird is the Executive Director of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, and he says they’ve been treating the lake with copper sulfate, and are hopeful to open back up this week…
Ossining River Jam: Music, Food & Fun By The Waterfront Fridays This Summer
The annual Ossining Riverjam Summer Concert Series kicked off with a bang on July 3, marking a successful start to another summer filled with music, food, drinks, and fun on the Ossining waterfront. Residents and visitors alike gathered at the Louis Engel Waterfront Park to enjoy the vibrant a…
Surprising places for steak in Westchester, Rockland
Where do you go when you crave a steak but don't necessarily want the formality of a steakhouse? If you're like me, you scope out hidden gems like an unassuming bar in Bronxville, a strip mall spot in New City or you bypass the pasta at an Italian restaurant and order ribeye instead.
Feeding Ducks and Geese Bread Can Lead to Wing Deformities and Even Death
You've done it. I've done it. We've all done it... Who among us hasn't gone to the State Hospital grounds in Evansville and casually tossed bread crumbs to the geese, thinking we're doing them a favor? Or those spontaneous chip offerings to the ducks chilling at Alcupulco in Newburgh? Seems innocent, doesn't it? I mean, they seem to enjoy it, gobbling up every crumb. Turns out, it's doing more harm than good. Like, permanent damage kind of harm. Who would've thought?
Learn the Meisner Technique from Goshen, New York Film Academy
Welcome Hudson Valley! This is Conor Walsh, host of In Touch, Townsquare Media of the Hudson Valley’s Award-Winning Public Affairs and Issues program. This week on In Touch, we speak with Nan Gill-Wilson and David Patrick Wilson from the Academy of Film, Television, Stage and Performing Arts. We discuss David’s time learning under legendary acting mentors Sanford Meisner and Bill Esper, along with renowned vocal coach Seth Riggs, and how the Academy passes those teachings along to aspiring actors and creatives here in New York!
Pet of the Week: Meet Klaus
Characteristics: Klaus is a curious and relaxed guy who loves exploring and cuddling. Don’t let his piercing eyes fool you, he is an absolute lover of a cat who likes to just follow you around and see what you’re up to! He also gets along very well with other cats!
Wappingers Falls Man Wins at World Series of Poker
A Hudson Valley card player just cleaned up at the World Series of Poker. Francis Anderson has been chasing the gold bracelet in the World Series of Poker for five years. According to cardplayer.com, The Wappingers Falls native started his quest with a fourth-place finish in a 2019 marathon event after moving to Las Vegas full-time to become a professional card player. Two years later, he earned just under $450,000 with a third-place win in a "Monster Stack" tournament. Last year, during a Hall of Fame Bounty event, Anderson finished in fourth place.
Parent-to-Parent Review: The Zen Package at Skinchanted Spa
It's fair to say, we agree as parents that it's a good thing self-care is not considered selfish anymore. But all the same, as much as I want to carve out some time for myself, sometimes it's close to impossible. In the day to day of raising a family, working, and managing a household, we are constantly prioritizing the needs as they arise. Time, money, and childcare can be difficult to allocate to ourselves.
Become a Master Gardener with Cornell Cooperative Extension Program this September, Deadline to Apply Today
Do you have what it takes to be the master of your garden and help others as well with their gardening issues? Michael Wilson is a horticultural lab technician with Cornell Cooperative Extension in Stony Point and hosts “The Storm Water Consortium” monthly show here on WRCR. Wilson says if you want to become a Master Gardener, today is the deadline to apply for their program…
All he needs is a damaged tree and a gathering space. Then comes a Knickerbocker bench
ROCKLAND LAKE ‒ A damaged tree and a space where people would want to gather. Those are the main ingredients for a Knickerbocker bench. The benches, hewn from old wood in a functional design that harkens nature and history, now dot open spaces around the Hudson Valley, including Rockland Lake.
Photos: Meet the Cast of THE SABBATH GIRL At 59E59 Theaters
Penguin Rep Theatre has released first look photos of the cast of the Off-Broadway premiere of A Sabbath Girl: A New Musical, with book by Cary Gitter, lyrics by Neil Berg and Cary Gitter, music by Neil Berg, and conceived and directed by Joe Brancato. Performances will begin Tuesday, July...
Try a Taste of This Delicious Networking Opportunity
The Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce is making the rounds again this summer by bringing back the Movable Feast tour of local dining destinations. And everyone is invited, Chamber member or not. The seven-week promotion, which runs now through Aug. 29, is a joint venture of the Chamber with Croton Dam Spirits and River Journal North.
Tuxedo Park School students excel at NYSSMA, All-County Chorus
Tuxedo Park School (TPS) recently celebrated the achievements of its students at the recent New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) and All-County Honor Band, Chorus, and Orchestra events. This year, 27 Tuxedo Park School students hailing from all across the area including Tuxedo, Warwick, Monroe, and Goshen, showcased their...
Stewart International Airport Development – Newburgh NY
Airports, Military and Public Safety, Infrastructure and Utilities, Military Bases. Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs. The Work Projects Administration (WPA) worked to develop “Stewart Field,” now known as Stewart International Airport, located in the towns of Newburgh and New Windsor, New York. Per a DoD survey,...
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