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Monticello pool opens, splash pad coming soon (VIDEO)
MONTICELLO – On Monday, July 1st, the village of Monticello opened its community pool in Dillon Park. Preparations were underway to make sure that the pool was in good condition and ready for the public to cool off. Village Trustee Gordon Jenkins said that even though the pool...
Counting Crows performing in Upstate NY: When, where and how much are tickets?
Counting Crows, best known for hits like “Mr. Jones” and “Round Here,” will perform three concerts across Upstate New York this summer. The alt-rock band will perform solo at the Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B in Buffalo, NY on Tuesday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m.
MHS engineering student builds his own airport after inspiration from classmate
Monticello High School students in Donald Waddell’s engineering class are soaring to new heights after a semester filled with creativity and innovation. MHS student Kaden Milton was inspired to build his own airport after he received a plane designed by classmate Charm Smith. After some brainstorming and planning, Kaeden put the skills he’s learned in Mr. Waddell’s engineering class to the test and began building the structure.
Pretty Lights Details Two-Night Bethel Woods Center for Arts Campout
Striking pulls from the lauded 1969 Woodstock sonic experience, Pretty Lights officially outlined its two-day Bethel, N.Y. event by hooking their audience on “Excuse us while we kiss the sky and share another little piece of our hearts!” Posted via social media, the amalgamated Hendrix/Joplin lyrics introduced the impending August 23 and 24 gathering at Bethel Woods Center for Arts this summer. The outing is set to feature two headlining performances from host Pretty Lights and additional sets from guest acts. According to the announcement (see below), the gathering will also deliver late-night performances on the Horizon Stage and various wellness offerings, including yoga classes and more.
Farmer's Market Coupons Available Next Week
Monticello, NY — The Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program provides an opportunity for eligible seniors to support local farmers and improve their health by increasing their consumption of locally grown fruits, vegetables, and fresh-cut herbs. To that end, the Office for the Aging will begin distributing Farmer’s Market...
Ulster County Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident
A tragic accident in Ulster County has claimed the life of a 38-year-old motorcycle rider. If you spend any time driving in the Hudson Valley you know that motorcycles are out in full force on most our roads during the warmer months. Our area is a beautiful place for riders to ride but unfortunately, a simple ride can quickly turn tragic as it did earlier this week in Ulster County, NY.
State Shuts Down Illegal Orange County Cannabis Business
Two cannabis dispensary stores in Port Jervis have been shut down by state authorities following regulatory inspections of the businesses and products being dispensed from each. The inspection was conducted as part of a collaborative enforcement effort between the State Office of Cannabis Management, the State Department of Taxation and Finance, and law enforcement officers. State Police and Port Jervis Police officers were stationed outside of each store to ensure a peaceful process as is standard protocol for such visits. Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden noted that there were no issues at all in conducting the on-site inspections or the closing of the businesses by the enforcement team. He said this was a civil enforcement of new laws relating to cannabis sales and that such visits are being conducted all over the state. On-site regulatory inspections are part of new state initiatives relating to cannabis operations throughout the state. Stepped-up efforts to tackle the illicit cannabis marketplace include the power to immediately padlock a business if an inspection reveals the selling of illicit cannabis or an imminent threat to health and safety. Seals were placed on the doors of Smilies at 23 Front Street and Port Jervis CBD, located at 78 Front Street. Notices posted on the doors state that the businesses have been sealed by order of the Cannabis Control Board, that illicit cannabis has been seized from each, and that pursuant to state cannabis law and regulations, the businesses have been ordered to close and cease the sale of unapproved and unauthorized products. Business owners have the right to request a hearing to appeal the closure. The closures in Port Jervis are just two such enforcement actions that have taken place throughout the region over the past several months.
Popular New Paltz Gift Shop Closing; Listed On Craigslist
KonTiki Trading Post is set to close and its contents are for sale on Craigslist. KonTiki Trading Post has been a labor of love for owner MaryAnn Tozzi, who has lived i New Paltz her whole life. "I love that new paltz was such an amazing place to grow up. I have nothing but love and respect for the Montesa's who owned the store for the 30 years prior to me taking it over. She took over the business in 2019 with a business partner and they parted ways over creative differences in 2021. Tozzi says she always wanted a "small LOCAL store" ... for locals run by locals. "This store was truly my heart and soul. The covid shutdowns are really what started the downfall. Not being able to make the income wiped out all the store savings and the shoppers just never came back in the pre covid numbers."
Largest Skateboard Contest in The Hudson Valley Going Down This Weekend
I'm not much of a skateboarder, but I played Tony Hawk Pro Skater growing up, so I'm basically a professional. If you want to catch skateboarders tearing it up and bringing the community together head out to Middletown New York this weekend. JAFOO Clothing Line Bring Skate Contest to Middletown,...
Hudson Valley Teens Charged with Felonies After in New Windsor Arrest
Three Hudson Valley teenagers have found themselves in hot water following an event that transpired early this week. The incident in question took place on Monday night July 1, 2024 just after 8pm. From Traffic Stop to Felony Charges. According to the press release from the New Windsor Police Department,...
Looking back on New Paltz's "Winter of Love"
On this week's 51%, we brush up on the history of marriage equality in the U.S., and look back on the first same-sex weddings in New Paltz, New York — which took place more than a decade before the Supreme Court legalized marriage equality nationwide. We also hear from psychoanalysts Avgi Saketopoulou and Ann Pellegrini about their book Gender Without Identity, proposing a new way of looking at how life shapes everyone's experience with gender.
3 Ways To Support Hudson Valley Firehouses This Month
As the Summer goes on I will be telling you about a lot more events that will help raise funds for our community firehouses. Each month there are pancake breakfasts, specialty dinners, and more that bring much-needed funds to local fire departments. If you don't see your firehouse event list...
Spring Valley trustees sack mayor's top aide as three abstain from approving contract
SPRING VALLEY ‒ Mayor Alan Simon has lost his top aide after the Board of Trustees refused to extend the retired village police officer's contract. While the five-member board voted 2-0 on Tuesday night to extend Reggie Anderson as the mayor's aide, three abstentions killed Anderson's job. Three positive votes were needed to...
Girl injured after school bus has tire blowout on highway (VIDEO)
MAYBROOK – One girl was seriously injured when she reportedly fell out of a school bus after a tire blowout while it was traveling on Interstate 84 Wednesday evening at around 7:30. A yellow school bus with Hebrew lettering on the side could be seen in the eastbound lanes...
Kingston gets “good cause eviction” as backers make Hudson Valley push
One month after Albany became New York’s first city to adopt “good cause eviction,” Kingston has followed suit. In a unanimous decision, the Hudson Valley city’s Common Council voted to opt in to the state law passed with the 2025 budget, the Daily Freeman reported. Tenants...
Rob Stone, master marketer of hip-hop, is dead at 55
A photo provided by Jonathan Mannion shows Rob Stone, a founder of the influential music magazine The Fader who also bridged the worlds of hip-hop and the Fortune 500 with his innovative marketing agency. Stone died on June 24, 2024, in Mount Kisco, N.Y. He was 55. (Jonathan Mannion via The New York Times)
Potentially Fatal Salad Recalled In New York
Check your refrigerator for this potentially deadly salad. A New York-based company has issued a recall because of a health risk to consumers. Solata Foods LLC. of Newburgh is recalling its “Fresh Spinach” product due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. What Is Listeria monocytogenes. According to the Centers...
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