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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.
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.
Broken gravestone of Revolutionary War vet replaced
WICCOPEE – Back in 2018, when performing the annual ritual of placing flags on the graves of veterans, Commander Jim Reynolds of American Legion Post 1758. in Hopewell Junction discovered that the headstone of Revolutionary War veteran Henry Charlock, located in a small cemetery in Wiccopee in the Town of East Fishkill, had fallen over or been vandalized and was broken.
Miss New York 2024: Young woman crowned as Staten Island delegates make their mark at state competition (Photos)
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Islanders undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the stage of the Miss New York Scholarship Pageant on Saturday at the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater in Upstate Peekskill, where they competed for crowns and gowns during the highly anticipated annual event. Local delegates competing for...
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...
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...
Fishkill police contract fails to pass; Dems blame GOP
FISHKILL – On Wednesday night, the contract between the town and the police union (PBA) was presented to the town board for a vote and the board failed to authorize the agreement. Supervisor Ozzy Albra and Councilman Greg Totino, both Democrats, voted in favor of the agreement, Republican Councilman John Forman opposed it, and Councilman Brian Wrye, also a Republican, abstained. The fifth seat on the council has been vacant since Carmine Istvan left after being elected highway superintendent.
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.
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...
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.
Committee of the Whole meeting in Peekskill on July 8th.
A Committee of the Whole meeting is scheduled to take place in the Council Chambers in Peekskill, New York, on Monday, July 8th at 6:30 pm. The agenda for this meeting can be viewed at https://bit.ly/cowjuly8. Source: City of Peekskill, New York | Peekskill NY. Source Type: Gov. Source Location:...
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.
Residents Throw Support Behind BESS Moratorium
MAHOPAC, N.Y. - With two energy-related public hearings on the agenda, the crowd at Town Hall spilled out into the lobby for the Carmel Town Board’s June 19 meeting as more than 200 Carmel and Somers residents packed the house to deliver one message: Stop the proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project by Virginia-based East Point Energy. While that sentiment was technically beyond the scope of the hearings—which focused on whether the Town Board would impose a six-month moratorium on BESSes (sometimes known as “battery farms”) and another six-month on so-called solar farms, which also use...
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.
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.
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.
Howland Cultural Center – A Hub Of Cultural Expression In Beacon
The Howland Cultural Center, located in the heart of Beacon inside a hundred-year-old Victorian building, offers a rich tapestry of cultural experiences catering to various interests. From captivating concerts and soul-stirring recitals to thought-provoking plays, captivating poetry readings, and inspiring art shows, the Howland Cultural Center is a hub of vibrant cultural expression.
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