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Boxing: 15 years after infamous dog attack, Frankie Flora headlines local boxing card
Frankie Flora was described by his coach as an "all-around boxer," one whose natural athleticism is complemented by skills he has worked hard to develop and strategies he is beginning to adopt. But what is most impressive, Kariym Patterson said, is the resilience and an unwavering confidence. ...
Volunteer Firefighter with Ties to the Hudson Valley Now in ‘Critical Situation’
A volunteer firefighter family originally from the Hudson Valley who has been described as a "staple to the East Fishkill Fire District" is in need of support from the community. On Wednesday, July 24th, a GoFundMe was shared on the Eastern Dutchess County Fire and Rescue Facebook page for volunteer...
Eddie Collins Memorial Park Pool receives state grant
MILLERTON- Memorial Park in Millerton is the recipient of a state grant for the construction of a swimming pool and pool house at the park. This funding will allow the Millerton Park Committee to complete phase two of their plan to revitalize Eddie Collins Memorial Park, which has long served as a hub for recreation, sports, summer camp, and community events.
Ulster County beekeepers association to hold meeting
ROSENDALE- The Ulster County Beekeepers Association will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, August 12, 2024, at the Rosendale Recreation Center located at 1055 Route 32 in Rosendale. The meeting will feature a hive extraction lesson and there will be a period for open questions. Both experienced and new beekeepers...
THEN & NOW: Riverside Cemetery in North Egremont
Riverside Cemetery in North Egremont dates back to the early days of settlement by Dutch and English descendants. The cropped, close-up photograph of the old gateway entrance shown above and the complete panoramic view shown immediately below were taken by the Baldwin family that owned a Great Barrington piano and music store in the early 1900s. They later moved to California and returned to their former home on Baldwin Hill for a visit in the 1940s. The Baldwins had ancestors buried in the cemetery. The photograph features the only known image of the old entrance gate that eventually deteriorated and was torn down many decades ago. A present-day view of the cemetery is also shown below.
Little League NYS All-Star 11s baseball: Never-say-die South Shore rallies for 3-2 win vs. Massapequa to cop state title
All-Star tournaments are a battle of attrition. It’s a test of which team has the will to bounce back in the most pressure situations -- especially in a double-elimination format. South Shore Little League, winners of the District 24 and Section 3 South title earlier this summer, had run...
Mother of Two Claims $10 Million Loss In 52 Days After Unfair Termination of Golden Corral Franchise
Although Sherrance Henderson’s fight against Golden Corral Franchise Systems began several years ago, the mother of two autistic children is still pressing forward. As the […]
Phillip Dutton and Possante Lead the Advanced Division at Millbrook Horse Trials
The 2024 Millbrook Horse Trials kicked off yesterday with lower level dressage at Riga Meadow Equestrian Center at Coole Park in Millbrook, NY. There are more than 400 total entries competing at Millbrook, from Beginner Novice to Advanced level. Today the upper level horses cantered down the centerline, while the lower levels headed out on cross country.
Longtime Brunswick diner officially deemed ‘historic’
Duncan’s Dairy Bar in Brunswick is officially enrolled in the state’s Historic Business Preservation Registry. The honor recognizes businesses that have been in operation for at least 50 years and have contributed to their community’s history. The business originally opened as an ice cream parlor back in...
Barton Mines’ easement donation expands Gore Mountain trail network
200-acre easement links North Creek Ski Bowl to Siamese Ponds Wilderness. Hikers and skiers looking to explore the Gore Mountain area in the Central Adirondacks got a dose of good news Wednesday. North Creek-based Barton Mines announced it is donating a recreation easement on 200 acres of its forested land...
MA Residents: Catch A Concert In The Heart Of Lenox!
Bay State residents: We bring you Sounds of Summer at The Great Barrington VFW every Tuesday evening as crowds are dancing the night away. Did you know that on the day later in downtown Lenox, the popular weekly Concerts in the Park series is celebrating it's 15th anniversary by offering Wednesday night performances showcasing local and regional bands and you STILL have time to check out a FREE show.
New food pantry opens in Mont Pleasant Monday
A new food pantry is opening in Mont Pleasant on Monday, July 29, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. at the Holy Name of Jesus Church, 1040 Pearl Street. The Daily Bread Food Pantry will celebrate its opening with a cookout at the church.
'This is what Poughkeepsie needs': The Governess, new waterfront restaurant, makes debut.
Set right on the Hudson River, The Governess is located on a prime spot, with great views from the deck and from the vintage-decorated restaurant and bar. The Governess had its grand opening on Thursday, July 25, and the community came out to celebrate the long-awaited debut at 1 Main St. Melanie Lemieux,...
The International Rights of Nature Movement Gets Regional Attention
In stories like “Rip Van Winkle,” writer Washington Irving coined the phrase “the lordly Hudson” to describe the river’s majestic flow. Along with writers and poets, Indigenous peoples have traditionally seen human-like or supernatural characteristics in rivers, mountains, or the earth itself to properly understand our relationship to the natural world.
'A problem we can solve:' More affordable housing is coming to Buffalo
NEW YORK — More high-quality, affordable housing is coming to Buffalo. State Senator Sean Ryan announced the first step of ‘The City of Good Neighborhoods’ plan to build safe and affordable rental units statewide. $40 million in the state budget was established in New York’s Vacant Rental Improvement Program to create more affordable rental properties for low-income families, notes the Senator’s Office.
State Police looking for missing man
State Police in Chestertown is seeking the public’s help in looking for a missing man who may be in the Albany area. James Carroll is 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs around 230 pounds. He was last seen on Thursday wearing a navy blue baseball cap, gray short-sleeved New England Patriots T-shirt, tan cargo shorts and brown Reebok work boots.
Meet Shaker High School’s New LaFollette Hall Principal
On July 8, 2024, the North Colonie Board of Education appointed the new LaFollette Hall Principal for Shaker High School. Please join us in welcoming Ms. Nikki Newidomy to the North Colonie Central School District. Ms. Newidomy is originally from Oswego, NY, but she recently relocated to the Capital Region...
Kingston Man Charged With DWI After Using A Snow Shovel To Threaten Woman, Police Say
Ulster County resident Vincent Organtini III, age 27, Kingston, was arrested at around 1 a.m., Thursday, July 25, in the town of Ulster. According to Sgt. Collin Reynolds of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, deputies were responding to a domestic violence call when they found that Organtini had been stopped for driving while intoxicated.
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