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Former star athletes, military heroes enshrined in Dutchess Sports Museum Hall of Fame
It was in a boxing gym that Steve Badgley found a second home and an extended family. It was there the Poughkeepsie native developed discipline and structure and where, he said, he met the first group of people beyond his relatives who truly embraced him. Five Star Boxing in Beacon became a centerpiece of his youth and eventually a springboard, propelling him to a career in the military. Still, Badgley never strayed from his passion. ...
City Of Poughkeepsie Seeks Community Input for $10 Million Downtown Revitalization Grant Application
The city has announced its intent to apply for $10 million in funding through the state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) program, and it is seeking residents' input. The DRI program, launched in 2016, aims to transform downtown areas into vibrant, mixed-use hubs where people want to live, work, and...
SUNY New Paltz Soars to Top 10 University in the Northeast!
SUNY New Paltz has achieved a significant milestone, moving up to No. 6 among the best public universities in the Northeast in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings. Additionally, it secured a spot at No. 19 among all colleges in the region, climbing from No. 24 last year. These rankings reflect the university’s commitment to academic excellence and student success.
The Mahopac Street Fair Is Happening Today—Read the Guide Here
MAHOPAC, N.Y.—The Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival and Street Fair is happening today (Sunday, Oct. 6) along South Lake Boulevard. As always, there's tons to do for all ages, from food to activities for kids, both from local organizations, and much more. The event runs from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and admission is free.If you missed the special section that came with the Oct. 26 edition of Mahopac News, you can read all about it here.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERVendors include:A Natural YouAll County Pest ControlAlzheimer’s AssociationDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO...
Authorities In Putnam Monitoring Bomb Threats Targeting NY Synagogues
The threats were detailed in an announcement by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office on Friday, Oct. 4, in which authorities said they were made aware of a "pattern of bomb threats" sent via email targeting New York synagogues and containing "vitriolic language." All federal, state, and local intelligence centers have...
Football: Cutting honors late aunt, helps Marlboro overcome struggles to beat Liberty
MARLBORO - It was almost a full day before Jayden Cutting heard the bad news. His mother received a heartbreaking early morning phone call informing her that her sister had died. But, understanding how devastated Jayden would be, she withheld it from the ninth grader until after school. "I was really close to her,"...
Fire Departments Are Offering Ways to Help Victims Of Helene
Ever since last Friday, all eyes have been on the devastation left behind by Hurricane Helene in parts of North Carolina and Tennessee. Even though we are in New York we know what it means to have a hurricane come through and rip our world apart. The American Red Cross...
New ‘Hard’ Tea Born in Poughkeepsie is A Must Try
Have you heard about the brand-new refreshing hard-ice tea that was created by a popular bartender in Poughkeepsie, New York?. If you are into the history of Poughkeepsie, New York you might already know that the guy who invented the popular tile word game Scrabble was born in Poughkeepsie, NY. We told you years ago that the creation of the game didn't happen in the Dutchess County town/city but the mind that created it was born there back in 1899.
Eileen and Evan Cancro, as coach and star, have Lourdes boys soccer in title contention
It was bound to happen, of course, a momentary slip in which familiarity and force of habit would take over. During a preseason practice, when Evan Cancro sought the attention of his head coach, the Our Lady of Lourdes senior called out, “Mom!” As the word exited his lips, he realized what he had...
Kingston, NY Eatery Shares Update About Restaurant Hours
Kingston, NY is the home to historical sites, local eateries and more. Recently, the Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History discovered a rare historic document. They have been finding incredible pieces of the past while being under construction. Additional information can be found with 94.3 Lite FM and the Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History.
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