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Popular Poughkeepsie Furniture & Mattress Store Relocates to New Location
Store hoping for better luck at area mall. Those in the Poughkeepsie area that are looking for home furnuniture have many options to choose from. The Poughkeepsie area is full of great furniture and mattress stores: Raymour & Flanigan, Bob's Discount Furniture, Davis Furniture, Millspaugh Furniture, and Sleep Number and Mattress Firm are just some that come to mind.
'Stranger Things' have happened: Actor helps Carmel man remove fallen tree from Taconic State Parkway
A Carmel man, whose trip to Niagara Falls almost hit a snag, had an encounter with a famous actor who helped him continue on his journey. Dylan Cavalliero said in a Facebook post that a fallen tree was blocking traffic northbound on the Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County after a recent storm.
Enjoy Piano Bar with The Budman at Maureen’s Jazz Cellar
Nyack, NY – Cap off your Saturday night on August 17 with an evening of lively tunes at Maureen’s Jazz Cellar. The Piano Bar with The Budman kicks off at 10:00 PM, offering a cozy and vibrant atmosphere with no cover charge. Located at 2 North Broadway in...
Town of New Paltz opposes Iroquois Pipeline expansion
NEW PALTZ – The New Paltz Town Board has voted unanimously to urge Governor Hochul to stop the expansion of what they call “the dangerous” Iroquois Pipeline. The pipeline company is awaiting a state decision on air pollution permits to expand what the town board said are “noisy, toxic compressor stations” in Dover and Athens that would increase the amount of fracked gas through the pipeline to New York City and Long Island.
Gov. Hochul Visits Yonkers to Discuss Banning Cell Phones for Students During School
L-R-Mayor Mike Spano, State Senator Shelley Mayer, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Governor Kathy Hochul, Assemblyman Gary Pretlow, County Executive George Latimer. On Aug. 5, Governor Kathy Hochul held a roundtable with local educators and stakeholders in Westchester as part of her statewide listening tour focused on addressing smartphone use...
Why Small Businesses Matter: The Market at Union Hall
Why Small Businesses Matter puts a spotlight on the local merchants who donate their time, talent, goods, and services for the betterment of our community. The shop local movement spreads virally as local businesses who are “tagged” have the opportunity to share their story!. Meet Daniel Pereira founder...
Yonkers activist slugged by cop awarded $50K to settle lawsuit against city
A Yonkers activist who was punched by a cop and arrested after a raucous meeting at City Hall was awarded $50,000 to settle his federal lawsuit against the city and several police officers. The settlement with Hector Santiago was approved by District Judge Nelson Roman in White Plains on July 19, according to...
Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry Welcomes New Board Members
MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. - The Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry (MKIFP) Board is pleased to announce the appointment of three distinguished individuals to its Board of Directors. These new members bring a wealth of experience and a diverse array of skills that will significantly contribute to the organization's mission of nourishing our neighbors in need. Their expertise and commitment are invaluable as MKIFP continues to grow and make a positive impact in the community. Jessica CrescenziCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER A resident of Mount Kisco, Jessica is the Chief Operating Officer of FACE PLACE,...
Mr. Stop & Shake, Shakes Down Yonkers for $50,000
Hector Santiago being escorted out of the Council chambers by police in 2022. Hector Santiago, better know for his role in creating and operating the Stop & Shake initiative in Yonkers, which aims to better relations between the community and the police, settled a lawsuit that he filed against the City and the Yonkers Police Department after an incident that he claimed resulted in his injury at the hands of a cop.
TEHILLIM: Harav Refoel Schorr, Rav of Tiferes Gedalyah In Monsey, Hospitalized In Eretz Yisroel
The tzibur is urged to daven for Harav Refoel Schorr, Shlita, the Rav of Tiferes Gedalyah in Monsey, who has been hospitalized in Eretz Yisroel. Rav Schorr, who is in Eretz Yisroel to attend the wedding of a grandchild, collapsed and was taken to the hospital. His name for Tehilim...
SUNY New Paltz women's field hockey: A peek at the upcoming schedules
SUNY New Paltz remains the lone Mid-Hudson college from Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties that fields a women’s field hockey program. The Hawks have enjoyed tremendous success in recent years, qualifying for the NCAA Division III tournament. Varsity 845U fall sports results links: Women's soccer | Women's volleyball | Women's field hockey You can...
HORRIFIC TRAGEDY: 2 Jews Killed When Their Vehicle Rolls Down Embankment In Mountaindale, Bursts Into Flames
A horrific tragedy struck the Jewish community on Thursday night, as word spread of the deaths of two young men in the Chassidish community who were killed in a car crash in the Catskills. Catskills Hatzolah and other emergency personnel were at the horrific scene on Church Road in Mountaindale,...
Join The Fun At Dutchess Sports Bar & BBQ’s Big Grand Re-Opening
Dutchess Sports Bar & BBQ set for big weekend celebration. Dutchess Sports Bar and BBQ, "Where Every Day is Game Day". If you enjoy delicious food, sports, and rocking music, and lets be honest, who doesn't? Head down to Dutchess Sports Bar & BBQ on New Hackensack Road in Poughkeepsie and indulge in amazing food including succulent ribs, pulled pork, mouth-watering burgers, and wraps.
2,078-Acre Hudson Valley Estate Assembled From 5 Farms Hits Market For $65M
A vast Hudson Valley estate combined from five farms owned by the same person for 60 years has hit the market for $65 million.According to Zillow, the Hitchcock Estate, located in Dutchess County in the village of Millbrook near the heart of Washington, has had 2078 acres intact since its first own…
Wallkill man arrested with several firearms after he fires one round
TOWN OF WALLKILL – A 32-year-old Town of Wallkill man was arrested Friday afternoon on charges of criminal possession of a loaded gun and reckless endangerment. The arrest of William McGillicuddy stemmed from a report of a man with a gun in the vicinity of 41 Putters Way in the Fairways development at around 3:15 p.m.
J.C. Penney to permanently close 4 stores
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Department store retailer J.C. Penney will shutter four stores across as many states, Retail Dive has reported. According to an email provided by the company, locations in Alabama, Texas and Maine will close before Sept. 22. The J.C. Penney at the Westfield Annapolis Mall in Annapolis, Maryland, will close in 2025.
Mets quietly get more ammo for all-out Juan Soto pursuit this offseason
The 2024-2025 MLB offseason is going to be absolutely dominated by the Juan Soto sweepstakes and eventual decision on where he will sign his record-breaking contract extension. Soto is set to receive the largest contract in MLB history, besides the unicorn-esque $700 million deal that the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani to last offseason.
Fox’s Ari Fleischer Predicts Judge Merchan Will Sentence Trump to Prison If He Doesn’t Throw Out Guilty Ruling: ‘It Will Backfire’
Fox News contributor Ari Fleischer predicted that Judge Juan Merchan will sentence Donald Trump to prison if he does not throw out his guilty ruling. The post Fox’s Ari Fleischer Predicts Judge Merchan Will Sentence Trump to Prison If He Doesn’t Throw Out Guilty Ruling: ‘It Will Backfire’ first appeared on Mediaite.
Middletown fire claims one life and injures five others
MIDDLETOWN – A house fire at 8 Knapp Avenue in Middletown claimed the life of one person and injured five others. The three-alarm fire broke out at 5:21 a.m. Friday engulfing much of the house. The name of the fatal victim has been withheld pending notification of relations. The...
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