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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.
After co-founder's death, Newburgh rallies to save beloved art store
The Newburgh community is trying to give back to an art store that has become a staple of the city. Gerardo Castro, who ran Newburgh Art Supply for 16 years, passed away this March. His death left his partner, Michael Gabor, operating the store they founded together, now on his own. Gabor says that Castro will be remembered not just for helping artists while running the shop but for his own artistic vision.
Army vs. Lehigh: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – August 30, 2024
At 6:00 p.m. ET on Friday, the Lehigh Mountain Hawks play at the Army Black Knights. This matchup will be available on CBS Sports Network. Keep up with college football all season on FOX Sports. Learn more about the Army Black Knights and the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. How to Watch...
O’Donnell named new Orange County commissioner of jurors
GOSHEN – Molly O’Donnell, a long-time employee in the Orange County Department of Human Resources, has been selected as the county’s new commissioner of jurors. O’Donnell, who is also the mayor of the Village of Goshen, was chosen by a panel of five judges and County Legislature Chairwoman Katie Bonelli.
Haverstraw village Assistant Building Inspector Rafael Bueno Jr. fights firing in court
HAVERSTRAW VILLAGE ‒ The Board of Trustees has fired longtime Assistant Building Inspector Rafael Bueno Jr. on misconduct claims, leading the longtime inspector to challenge the decision in state court. The board found Bueno violated village code by giving a property owner information that could help him get violations dismissed in Justice Court....
Beacon City Council opts into good cause eviction
At a meeting heavily attended by tenant advocates, the city council voted unanimously to opt into the new law, which prevents landlords from evicting certain tenants without legitimate cause. It also stops landlords from implementing predatory rate hikes. Beacon joins a string of cities that have opted in to "good...
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District Attorney Hoovler joined Hudson Valley VA Healthcare System to create a Coalition to Prevent Veterans from Committing Suicide in November 2021. District Attorney David M. Hoovler, and both Carl LoFaro and Lenox Okall from the Hudson Valley VA Healthcare System along with Joel Murns of the Middletown Vet Center announced that the Orange County Veteran Suicide Prevention Coalition will put out a veteran information table during the Washingtonville Fire Department 1st Annual Car, Bike and Truck Show on Sunday September 8th, 2024, to hand out veteran crisis materials and veteran benefit information. This car, bike and truck show is free for spectators and registration of vehicles for the event is $15 per vehicle. The event runs from 9am until 2pm at Vern Allen Park located in Washingtonville, New York. The coalition has already placed over 43,000 suicide prevention materials in over 1,128 businesses and organizations located in and near Orange County, New York. The coalition hopes to reach even more people with their message at this car, bike and truck show. In addition, the District Attorney’s office will have booklets to pass out on preventing senior citizen fraud and materials on the opioid crisis with a view towards preventing drug use and overdose by our young people.
New & Improved: Wappinger Parks Revitalization Projects
Major Daniel M. Martz Vietnam War Memorial Plaza at Martz Field. A new project at Martz Field Recreation Facility on Pye Lane in Wappinger is already underway, with construction recently starting on the Major Daniel M. Martz Vietnam War Memorial Plaza. Visitors to this popular Wappinger park's recreation area will now enter through a newly constructed memorial area that will be dedicated to a former Wappinger resident.
New Cannabis Dispensary, Delivery Service To Celebrate In White Plains
The Purple Owl Dispensary, which has been delivering cannabis to customers in Westchester and Putnam counties since December 2023, will hold a grand opening for its new location in White Plains at 405 Mamaroneck Ave. on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 5:30 p.m. Co-owned by Ossining residents Beth Smith and Juan...
Peekskill City School District Prepares for Back-to-School
The Peekskill City School District in Peekskill, NY is welcoming students back to school next week on Tuesday, with Pre-Kindergarten and high school students having staggered entry on September 3rd and 4th. Dr. Mauricio has shared important back-to-school information in a letter which can be accessed at https://bit.ly/3Xq310G. The school administrators, teachers, and staff are eager to see the children and begin the new school year. The district extends thanks for the continued partnership and wishes all families and staff a wonderful weekend.
Special Salute To Veterans At Walkway Over Hudson Event
A special night for veterans in the Hudson Valley is scheduled for September 20th, and will be held at a historic Hudson Valley landmark. Veterans and their families will be able to enjoy a beautiful night on the World's Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge in a celebration of those that served.
Bumpy bike ride across the Tappan Zee; East Ramapo tensions; back to school: Angle
Happy Labor Day! It's the unofficial end of summer (which actually ends Sept. 22) so that means school's just around the corner. Go here to find our list of when Lower Hudson Valley districts head back to school and a review of just some of the big educational issues facing kids in Rockland County and across New York. ...
7000+ Hand-Carved Jack-o-Lanterns Light Up Westchester, New York
Last year, I took a tour of The Great Jack O' Lantern Blaze at Van Cortlandt Manor for my birthday, and let me tell you, it was one of the most beautiful and exciting experiences that I've had! So, you know I'll be back this year once things open up! Not just that, but celebrate their 20th year doing the blaze!
The 5th Annual Poughkeepsie Porch Fest: Music and Community Come Alive
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the 5th Annual Poughkeepsie Porch Fest, an event that transformed the Southside Historic District into a lively musical playground. Porch Fest is a unique neighborhood festival where residents turn their porches into stages for live performances, creating an immersive and intimate experience for attendees.
Dutchess County Millennials, Remember Club Soda?
If you were a pre-teen or middle schooler in the early 2000s in the Hudson Valley, I'm about to unlock a (most likely embarrassing) memory for you. As I was driving up Route 9 north in Fishkill earlier this week, I was stopped at the light that's right in front of Splashdown Beach. I started daydreaming a little bit and my eyes found the old Estelle & Alfonso Performing Arts Complex sign.
Supervisor Spotlight – Stony Point’s Jim Monaghan
35 year Stony Point resident Jim Monaghan has a busy schedule. Beyond his two children, his wife and his brand new granddaughter, he currently serves as the Stony Point Supervisor. The Supervisor role is a job that is not your normal 9 to 5. His calendar is packed with events in and around Stony Point, and through a simple conversation it quickly becomes obvious how much Monaghan enjoys his ability to have a direct impact on his community. Monaghan comes from a background of community service, albeit as a law enforcement officer rather than on a town board. Monaghan spent 29 years in New York City working for the NYPD before he retired from the police force in 2014. Within a year, he ran for Town Council Supervisor. Monaghan mentioned that at the time of his first run he did not see himself “…as a politician, or [as] a political person”. 10 years later working as Stony Point’s Town Supervisor, Monaghan says “I still don’t consider myself a politician”. He sees himself instead as a man who has spent much of his life in Stony Point and sees the role as an “opportunity to help the town that (he) lives in”.
County Equips School Buses With Stop-Arm Cameras In Hudson Valley
A Hudson Valley county is ensuring drivers are fined for not stopping for a stopped school bus by installing new stop-arm cameras.Rockland County Executive Ed Day announced on Tuesday, Aug. 27, that stop-arm cameras have been installed on nearly all school buses countywide in time for the 2024 scho…
Army returns to Michie Stadium to open the 2024 season against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks.
Army returns to Michie Stadium to open the 2024 season against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. Fans are encouraged to arrive early, ALL fans 17 and older must present a valid ID to enter West Point. As a reminder, mobile ticketing has been implemented for all Army West Point ticketed events....
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