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This Is New York’s Forbidden Town; Oniontown, Urban Legend or Real Place?
Stay away from Oniontown, New York. Dutchess County New York is an area of 825 square miles of city and countryside, mostly countryside. One small portion of this area, named Oniontown, is off limits to you. This short half mile stretch of road will greet you with 'do not enter' and no trespassing signs yet some have ignored the warnings and regretted it.
Am I A Jerk For Setting Off Fireworks in my Neighborhood?
If a neighbor of yours is setting off fireworks would you go out and ask them to stop? It happened to me over the weekend in Poughkeepsie, NY and I'm wondering if I handled the situation the right way or not. For as long as I can remember hearing fireworks...
Ulster County Pool closed for season due to water loss issues at New Paltz facility
NEW PALTZ - The Ulster County Pool at 241 Libertyville Road in New Paltz will be closed for the season due to continuing water loss issues, the county's Department of Public Works announced Friday. In a news release, the DPW said the pool experienced a significant loss of water last...
Dog Found With Life-Threatening Injuries on Dutchess County Road
A dog possibly struck by a vehicle has been located in Dutchess County. Earlier on the morning of July 2nd, 2024, the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) was called to respond to an area of Route 22 in the Town North East, New York for a severely injured dog that was possibly struck by a vehicle.
Poughkeepsie celebrates 248 years of independence (VIDEO)
POUGHKEEPSIE – The revived tradition of fireworks between the Mid-Hudson Bridge and the Walkway Over the Hudson continued Thursday night in Poughkeepsie. The event was supported by corporate sponsors including Central Hudson, Nuvance Health, and the Walkway Over the Hudson, according to Mayor Yvonne Flowers. Flowers says the fireworks...
Citywide 25 MPH Speed Limit Proposed For Kingston, NY
As Sammy Hagar once sang, "I Can't Drive 55!" If you're in Kingston you certainly can't. Perhaps not even 45...or 35. Big changes could be coming to Kingston, with Mayor Steven Noble proposing a citywide 25 mile per hour speed limit to the Kingston Common Council. If he as his way, Mayor Noble’s proposal will go to the Public Safety & General Government Committee of the Common Council in July.
Guelaguetza Festival of Poughkeepsie to be held on August 4th at Waryas Park
POUGHKEEPSIE- The Grupo Folklorico de Poughkeepsie and the Poughkeepsie Guelaguetza Organizing Committee (composed of local non-profit organizations and community members) are honored to announce the 17th Annual Poughkeepsie Guelaguetza Festival 2024, on Sunday, August 4, 12 to 7 p.m. at Waryas Park, facing the Hudson River. This is a free event for the whole family, rain or shine.
Wolf Den Of Heroes Inductee For June: Ashley Dayfield
Each month the Wolf along with Mid Hudson Pump and MHA of Dutchess County select one of our area first responders to be inducted into the Wolf Den of Heroes. For over a year now we have asked you to nominate a first responder you know. If you have yet to nominate someone be sure to do it after you read more about our June 2024 Wolf Den of Heroes Inductee.
A new day for the KHA as Harolda Wilcox gets acquainted
A new day has dawned at the Kingston Housing Authority (KHA). Responsible for the management of 438 apartments spread out among six properties in the City of Kingston, the authority, Kingston’s largest landlord, has chosen Harolda Wilcox as its new executive director. A board subcommittee winnowed down 20 applicants...
Koren wins Congressman Pat Ryan’s Art Competition
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tabitha Koren, a rising senior at Spackenkill High School, has been named the winner of Congressman Pat Ryan’s Art Competition. Koren, of Poughkeepsie, was recently honored by Ryan at a ceremony in the Capitol. Koren won for her graphite and acrylic painting titled, “Monkey the Man.” As the NY-18 winner, Koren attended the Congressional Art Competition Awards Ceremony held Thursday, June 27th, at the U.S. Capitol Building. Koren’s artwork will be displayed at the Capitol for the next year.
7/9 Zoning Board of Appeals Draft Agenda
Please click here to view the agenda. The regularly scheduled meeting of the Village of New Paltz Zoning Board of Appeals will be held Tuesday, July 9, at 7pm, at Village Hall, 25 Plattekill Avenue. Use the entrance adjacent to the former fire department garage bays. Kindly note that the agenda is subject to change. If you have any questions contact planningzoning@villageofnewpaltz.org.
RUPCO secures $3 million for Red Hook housing development
KINGSTON – Nonprofit housing organization RUPCO has secured an almost $3.5 million funding award from the State’s Empire State Development Mid-Hudson Momentum Fund, which will be used in development of the agency’s Red Hook Gateway Project. The mission of the project is centered around mixed-income and mixed-use...
Trendy Plus Healthy New Option to Enjoy in Dutchess County
A delicious option for those who are trying to watch their figure is now available to those in Hopewell Junction, New York. It can be really, really, really hard to try to eat healthy these days. It always seems like it's so much easier to just run to a fast food spot, get something quick and be done with. Eating healthy just seems like it's more effort, more money and takes a longer time, but in reality that really isn't the case these days.
Serino to host Women’s Networking Event on July 17th
POUGHKEEPSIE – Sue Serino first hosted a Women’s Networking Event in 2018 while she was serving in the State Senate. The forum became popular and Serino is now continuing the series as Dutchess County Executive. The free event will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17th at Locust Grove Estate, located at 2863 South Road in Poughkeepsie.
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