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24 Restaurants In Orange County With Health Code Violations
These 24 restaurants in Orange County had health inspection violations last month. Orange County has published a list of restaurants that had health code violations during their latest inspections in June. ***This list includes schools and other non-restaurants that were inspected and reported to the New York Health Department. 1....
Orange County Fair open in Middletown: This year's new attractions, ticket prices
MIDDLETOWN - The Orange County Fair opened Thursday for its 184th annual edition, and it will continue every day through July 28. The fair, at 239 Wisner Ave. in Middletown, is open weekdays from 4-11 p.m. and from 1-11 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Among the featured attractions is the Anastasini Circus, with...
Refusal To Expand Housing Opportunities Renders Four Of The Five Rockland County Towns Ineligible For State Funding
Only Ramapo, And Villages Of Haverstraw, Nyack & Kaser On Path To Participate In State’s Pro-Housing Community Program. For years, the Town of Clarkstown has been seeking millions of dollars in New York State grants, including money from the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), for its stalled Transit Oriented Development project in Nanuet.
Feds moving Newburgh Social Security Office to Town of Wallkill
TOWN OF WALLKILL – If you are planning to conduct business at the Social Security Administration Office in the City of Newburgh – surprise. It’s closed. It was shut down on Thursday afternoon and will be moved to 85 Crystal Run Road in the Town of Wallkill.
Local shows off community decluttering program aimed at giving away items: 'It's nice to get and give free stuff'
One resident in Warwick, New York, posted photos of their community's recent swap event where members could give away and pick up gently used items for free. The Redditor shared the pictures from the event in the r/ZeroWaste subreddit with the caption, "Too Good to Toss donation day." At this annual event, members of the community can drop off items they no longer need and then return the next day to pick out anything they could use — and it's all free.
Microsoft tech outage impacts mid-Hudson Valley services Friday: Here's the latest
County offices and services in the mid-Hudson Valley have been impacted by the Crowdstrike global technology outage, which has impacted airlines, banks, media companies, healthcare, telecom firms and public transit. Crowdstrike, a U.S. firm that advertises being used by more than half of Fortune 500 companies, has attributed the outage on Friday morning to a faulty system update that impacted Microsoft's Windows Operating System, and claims it is not related to a cyberattack or security issue. ...
District Attorney Hoovler Announces Jury Trial Conviction in Maybrook Gun Case
Rudolph Davis Convicted of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree. Represents 40th Felony Gun Possession Conviction in Orange County in the Last Year. Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Friday, July 12, 2024, Rudolph Davis, age 31, of Newburgh, was convicted after a jury trial in the Orange County Court of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, the sole charge against him. Davis faces up to fifteen (15) years in prison when he is scheduled to be sentenced on October 17, 2024. Davis was remanded back to the Orange County Jail without bail following the jury’s verdict.
Is Newburgh Home to One of The Oldest Trees in the Country?
Officials say the large tree played a big historical role in the development of Newburgh, New York. There's a ton of history in Newburgh, New York. There's a lot to learn there and you never know what information you're going to find out. I just learned that Newburgh has something pretty cool and it's VERY, VERY OLD.
Dogs abandoned in Putnam Valley
PUTNAM VALLEY – Putnam County SPCA officials are investigating the abandonment of three dogs found in the early morning hours this week along Sunken Mine Road, a private, unpaved road in the vicinity of Oscawana Heights in Putnam Valley. SPCA Chief Ken Ross said the female dogs appear to...
Major Upgrades Complete at Oyster Bay Golf Course
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board today announced the completion of a $5 million upgrade at the Hon. Joseph Colby Golf Course in Woodbury. Improvements include new tee boxes on all 18 holes along with a new irrigation system for the entire course. “We’re delivering a...
Warwick DPW honored for tool design
The Village of Warwick Department of Public Works earned second place in the New York State LTAP Center — Cornell Local Roads Program 2024 Build A Better Mousetrap Competition for its development of “The Fin-isher,” an innovative tool that allows for efficient and effective replacement of a broken curve box rod with minimal soil disturbance. The contraption, which replaces the need for digging large holes with an excavator by using a vac truck to create a smaller, more precise hole, also impressed other DPW supervisors, who honored the entry with first place in the People’s Choice Award.
Purple Heart Appreciation Day to be recognized on Aug. 3 at Hall of Honor
NEW WINDSOR – People often have questions for Dan Clarino about his decorated service when they learn that he was awarded two Purple Hearts for his service in Vietnam. He usually starts by telling him this: “The Purple Heart is not a medal anyone wants to earn, but they are proud when they do,” said Clarino, a Cornwall-on-Hudson resident.
Residents, Florida mayor, object to campground proposal
Amid a large crowd that often clapped and cheered, the Warwick Town Planning Board, at their July 17 meeting, heard from residents who overwhelmingly objected to the proposed Serenity Ridge Campground at the former Black Bear Campground on Wheeler Road just outside the village of Florida. Before opening the continuation...
Glynwood Center receives over $800,000 grant from Albany
PHILIPSTOWN – The Glynwood Center in Philipstown received good news Thursday when Governor Kathy Hochul announced it will receive $811,400 from the New York Food for New York Families program. Glynwood was the sole recipient in the Hudson Valley; 12 food service organizations statewide received a total of $7.6...
"Mesmerizing Magic Show by David Levitan in Peekskill, NY!"
David Levitan will be performing an interactive magic show at the Riverfront in Peekskill, New York on Monday, July 22nd at 7:00 pm. The event is family-friendly and promises to showcase mesmerizing illusions. Source: City of Peekskill, New York | Peekskill NY. Source Type: Gov. Source Location: Peekskill. AI Technology...
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