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Emergency Landing Incident In Flight To Western New York
Although several experts say that flying is the safest mode of transportation, that doesn’t prevent many people from being anxious to get on an airplane; especially with the issues of Boeing covering our newsfeeds. It’s true that most flights get to and from their destination without any incident at...
Trump owes more than $100 million from New York legal troubles
New financial reports reveal former President Donald Trump still owes millions from his legal troubles in New York. His latest financial disclosure report released Thursday revealed he owes $100 million in liabilities from his settlement with journalist E. Jean Carroll and his New York civil fraud case. This disclosure is the first peek into the […]
Masi asks governor to remove Sierra from Orange Legislature; his advocate says he will be back by end of year
MIDDLETOWN – City of Middletown Common Councilman Joe Masi, an outspoken critic of Joel Sierra, has requested that Governor Kathy Hochul remove the legislator from office. Meanwhile, Sierra’s formally designated advocate, former City of Middletown Police Chief Ramon Bethencourt, said he “welcomes” any communication with the Governor’s Office. Bethencourt also said that Sierra will return to legislative meetings by the end of the year.
New York State Police Officer Suspended and Facing Charges in Alleged Robbery
It goes without saying that police officers, whether they're village, town, city or state police, when they make an arrest it's because they are dealing with someone who broke the law. Vast majority of the time, those people are regular, everyday civilians, however on occasion, police officers deal with more attention grabbing individuals, maybe some celebrity, a politician, or in this case one of their own.
New Hudson Valley Business Updates Community On Opening Delay
Locally owned businesses in the Hudson Valley are staples within each county. Whether these supports can be found on social media groups, in the Facebook comments or in person, it's a similar interest that brings the community together. A new boba tea business has social media users guessing on when...
Why is Elon Musk Now Coming to the Hudson Valley?
We say it all the time, you never know who you may bump into in the Hudson Valley. From movie sets hiding in plain sight, to celebrity owned local businesses, and musicians, actors and actresses visiting our favorite Hudson Valley restaurants, you have to keep your eyes open. This news...
Hudson Valley Airport Now Awarded Multi-Million Dollar Funding
If you are a Hudson Valley resident or if you have visited the Hudson Valley before, there's a pretty good chance you have been to Stewart International Airport. Stewart is located right in my hometown of New Windsor, New York and just recently the airport received some major financial news.
Spotlight: Required Water Line Tests Coming to the Hudson Valley
Every once in a while, something important actually shows up in the mail. As a resident of the Town of Newburgh, my letter showed up earlier this week. If your home uses public water, you should be checking your mail, too. The letter I received explained that Hudson Valley residents...
All-star guard Jalen Rucker reappears on Army basketball roster as fifth-year player
Army all-star basketball guard Jalen Rucker has re-appeared on the Black Knights' roster, ahead of the fall preseason practices. Rucker missed the entire 2023-24 season following his social media announcement in March 2023 to transfer out of West Point. However, cadets who begin their junior years commit to fulfilling their education and serve in the U.S. Army as commissioned officers. The academy did not release Rucker - who was headed into his senior season - from his...
Oz Land Festival Scheduled for Downtown Peekskill on Saturday
On Saturday, Aug. 17 from 1 to 7 p.m., Antonia Arts will be holding its fourth annual Oz Land Festival on South Street in downtown Peekskill. With more than 40 artisan and retail vendors in place, and food offerings that include local favorites such as Homestyle Desserts and 140 Kitchen and a full day’s lineup of entertainment, this is an event you will not want to miss.
15-ton rubber duck goes up at Playland Beach after delay prompts ‘Where’s the duck?’ chants
"Where's the duck! Where's the duck! Where's the duck!," Somers, N.Y., resident Claire McLean led a disappointed crowd in chanting as they waited to see what is dubbed the "world's largest rubber duck" on Friday morning. McLean had traveled with her grandson over an hour to Playland Beach in Rye,...
Hudson Valley Man Nabbed For 2 Commercial Burglaries, Police Say
A Hudson Valley man was nabbed for two alleged commercial burglaries within the past week.Rockland County resident Brawian Olivero Duran, age 22, of Haverstraw, was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 15.According to Haverstraw Police Chief John Gould, Duran was charged with the following: Two counts of bu…
Somers Red Storm Brings Home League Title
SOMERS, N.Y. - The 13U Somers Red Storm baseball team capped off their 2024 summer season by winning the Greater Hudson Valley Baseball League Division 2 Championship at Rogers Park in Danbury, CT. As the #1 seed, Somers had home field advantage against the #2 seeded Fairfield County Captains. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Right out of the gate, Somers’ offense was clicking, recording 13 hits on the day and scoring 10 runs. Braden Valderrama (2 for 3) drove in Somers’ first run on a double in the first inning which was then followed by...
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