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Aaron Judge Sends Strong Message About Yankees Closer After Blown Save
The New York Yankees are off and running after the trade deadline. The club’s big trade deadline acquisition, Jazz Chisholm Jr., swatted two home runs in their July 30 comeback win against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Yankees won despite closer Clay Holmes blowing his eighth save, most in the...
Woodbury Has a Problem; It’s Time for a Solution
The campaign to establish the Village of Woodbury – nearly 20 years ago – featured a common refrain from the strongest backers: the new village would only cost taxpayers $1. While I supported the creation of the village as a means of protecting zoning in the community, most voters – from teenagers at the time like me to longtime residents – knew this claim was likely false.
U.S. Attorney files lawsuit against Liberty School District for violating USERRA Act
NEW YORK – U.S. Attorney Damian Williams has announced that his office has filed a lawsuit on behalf of teacher and U.S. Army National Guard member John Chewens against the Liberty Central School District. The complaint was filed under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994...
Sneak Peek: Wappingers ‘Day & Night Lounge’ Sets Opening Date
After a delay of over a year, Wappingers Falls' newest bar and lounge is ready for its debut. Owner Amy Parks says the Day & Nite Lounge was inspired by a "lifetime of going to clubs and lounges in NYC." Located on Main Street in the Village of Wappingers, the Day & Nite Lounge will truly live up to its name, welcoming customers who are looking for drinks, a sophisticated ambiance and good music no matter the time of day.
Speaker Heastie visits Storm King Art Center
NEW WINDSOR- Carl Heastie, Speaker of the State Assembly, continued his annual statewide tour on Wednesday, visiting Storm King Art Center with Assemblyman Chris Eachus (D, New Windsor). “Storm King is truly a gem in the Hudson Valley,” Heastie said. “I am honored to be able to tour the center...
National Lifeguard Appreciation Day celebrated at local water park
FISHKILL – July 31 is National Lifeguard Appreciation Day, an annual day dedicated to recognizing lifeguards’ hard work and dedication to keeping swimmers safe in many aquatic settings. The day of celebration may be lesser known, but relevant to many, including the Aquatics department at Splashdown Beach Waterpark.
Poughkeepsie puts six new cops on the force (VIDEO)
POUGHKEEPSIE – With staffing levels critically low in the police department, Mayor Yvonne Flowers and Acting Chief Rich Wilson held a ceremonial swearing-in for six new officers. The new hires, four of which have served as officers in the NYPD bring the number of sworn officers in the city to the mid-80s, with three more candidates in the final stages of the interview process, according to city officials.
Cornhole tournaments come to Poughkeepsie
POUGHKEEPSIE – A new cornhole league at the MJN Convention Center in Poughkeepsie is slated to begin August 8 and very few signup spots are left, according to the organizers. The Mid-Hudson Cornhole League at the MJN Convention Center will have weekly tournaments on Thursday nights featuring cash prizes awarded to the top contenders.
Above and beyond: Here are Port Jervis' scholar athletes for 2023-24
The Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association recently honored its top senior student-athletes for each high school. Port Jervis High School selected Yacine Niasse and Jaren Rodriguez. Here are their profiles: Yacine Niasse ...
Slow Down New York and Give Our First Responder a Break
This has been a week of some serious accidents. Hudson Valley first responders have had their work cut out for them with several accidents. Some are just traffic snarles as in the case of the truck and camper stuck on the Mid-Hudson Bridge but others are far more serious like in the case of the car fire in Catskill.
Surprising Place This Major Staple to Newburgh Started In
The Newburgh Historical Society has been informing the community for a while now. There really is a lot of history in the Hudson Valley and especially in the Newburgh area. I was on Instagram the other day and I came across this awesome video that was talking about Newburgh and how something pretty cool was started in the Newburgh Free Library.
Rudy Giuliani agrees to last-minute deal to end bankruptcy case, paying out $400k
Cash-strapped Rudy Giuliani has reached an agreement with his bankruptcy creditors on the conditions of his case dismissal, which requires the former New York City mayor to pay $400,000 in administrative expenses. The deal was announced on Wednesday after Judge Sean Lane threw out the bankruptcy case earlier this month....
Hundreds of entry-level jobs available in NYC
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Hundreds of entry-level jobs are currently available at various New York City government agencies. The jobs are listed online on JobsNYC, the official careers website for the City of New York. As of Wednesday, there are 352 entry-level jobs available, nearly all of which are full-time. Some of the city agencies […]
Meet the mah jongg mavens who play in Bryant Park every Thursday
It’s a steamy Thursday afternoon in New York City and, despite the humidity, Bryant Park is abuzz with activity: Office workers eat their lunches at bistro tables scattered about the park, tired tourists sprawl across the grass, a crowd gathers around a piano to sing show tunes and teens challenge one another in ping-pong.
Aaron Rodgers doesn’t rule out playing in the preseason
Aaron Rodgers played 10 snaps in the third preseason game in 2023 in his first season in New York. It was more plays than he played in the regular season as the quarterback tore his Achilles in his fourth snap of the season opener. Jets coach Robert Saleh said this...
LEGAL NOTICE – NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW NO. 9 OF 2024
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Thursday, the 8th of August 2024 at 7:00 pm or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, a Public Hearing will be held before the Town Board of the Town of Goshen, New York at Town Hall, located at 41 Webster Avenue, Goshen, New York, to consider Introductory Local Law No. 9 of 2024. The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter 93 (“Water”), of the Town of Goshen code. The proposed law is available for public review in the Town Clerk’s office during normal office hours, on the town’s website and on the Town Clerk’s bulletin board.
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