Downsville
LATEST NEWS
Community rallies against Sullivan prison closure (VIDEO)
WOODBOURNE – Opposition to the closing of the maximum security Sullivan Correctional Facility on November 6 rallied at the Woodbourne Fire Department on Wednesday hoping to convince Governor Kathy Hochul to reverse her decision. Hochul, following the plan started by disgraced former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who closed 18 prisons in 10 years, has already closed six prisons. The state legislature has Hochul granted permission to close five more facilities.
Court Dismisses Lawsuit Claiming Finger Was Found In Salad At Mount Kisco Eatery
The lawsuit, filed against Rye Brook-based Chop't Creative Salad Company LLC by Fairfield County resident Allison Cozzi of Greenwich, was dismissed by the Westchester County Supreme Court on Thursday, July 11. Cozzi, who brought the suit against Chop't in November, claimed she found part of a severed finger inside her...
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park Announces 2024 Annual Festival
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park presents the 2024 Annual Festival in Tivoli, NY, from September 13 to October 6, 2024. The festival showcases various artistic styles and genres, from visual art to contemporary dance, in indoor and outdoor settings. September 13–15 focuses on film, literary, and visual art with an author reading...
North Salem Superintendent Put On Administrative Leave
The North Salem Central School District announced on Wednesday, July 24, that Superintendent Duncan Wilson had been placed on administrative leave. In his place, Adam VanDerStuyf was named Acting Superintendent on Monday, July 22, according to the school board. VanDerStuyf, who has been with the district since 2015, has held...
13 Restaurants In Westchester County With Health Code Violations
These 13 restaurants in Westchester County, New York, had more than 5 health inspection violations each last month. Westchester County has published a list of restaurants that had 5 or more health code violations during their latest inspections in June. **Non-restaurant locations included. 1. BONNIE BRIAR COUNTRY CLUB - MAIN...
Mother of 2 Says It Cost Her $10 Million In 52 Days After Losing Her Golden Corral Franchise Unlawfully
Sherrance Henderson, an African American mother of two autistic children and the owner of Cornucopia Queen, Inc. (CQI) doing business as Golden Corral, is advancing in her legal battle against Golden Corral Franchise Systems. She is bringing serious allegations of racial discrimination and financial ruin against the franchise, claiming her...
North Rockland's Katelyn Tuohy cuts times from Olympic Trials, first win since turning pro
When Katelyn Tuohy ran to a 12th-place finish in the final of the U.S. Olympic Trials women's 5,000-meter race last month, she expressed satisfaction. Her finishing time didn't approach her all-tme best. But qualifying earlier in the Trials for the final was in itself a victory after injuries had sidelined her from competition...
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...
Blue Sox Storm Back on the Outlaws in the Bottom of the Eighth Inning, Topping Oneonta 5-4
UTICA, N.Y. -- The Utica Blue Sox welcomed in rival Oneonta on Thursday to Murnane Field in the final home game of the regular season. The Outlaws struck first in the top of the fifth inning, when Ryan King connected on a shot to deep left field, scoring Darren Dengler for the 1-0 lead.
Train car vandal sought in Wayne County
HONESDALE, Pa. — The Stourbridge Line Rail Excursions on Main Street in Honesdale are known for keeping the history of the railroad alive. "We run to the outskirts of Hawley and back we give every body the history of Honesdale and how the birthplace of the American railroad happened here," said Kat Bischak media manger for the Stourbridge Line.
As Syracuse’s elected officials go mum on ‘good cause’ opt-in, advocates assemble coalition
New York State’s elected officials in April handed Syracuse and municipalities around the state a choice: whether to opt in to “good cause” eviction protections for tenants. Legislators intended for “good cause” to force landlords to provide a reason for evicting tenants and to prevent rent hikes...
Part of Court Street Building Falls to Sidewalk in Binghamton
A section of sidewalk in downtown Binghamton has been closed after part of a building's parapet wall fell on it. The city public works department erected barricades in front of the Court Street property on Tuesday. Public works department barricades in front of the former CVS Pharmacy store at 34...
Alert: Boy Missing from Town of Oneonta, New York
From OPD: The Oneonta Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Damian Barton who was last seen in the area of The Plains Cemetery on Oneida St in the Town of Oneonta on Wednesday, July 24th at approximately 7:00 PM. Damian was supposed to have returned...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.