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Ulster County Village Looking to Set a New Speed Limit
Officials in Saugerties, New York have begun the process to set a village-wide speed limit. Most towns and villages across the Hudson Valley have reasonable speed limits set throughout each area, with most limits ranging from 15 to 30 mph. The low limits are put in place in high foot traffic areas in hopes of making it safer for pedestrians walking around town. The speed limits do vary by town/village. In Saugerties, 80% of the village currently has a 25 mph speed limit with the other 20% having it set at 30 mph.
New Restaurant Takes Over Former Walden Diner In Orange County, NY
The Hudson Valley now has several new businesses to explore. A new, unique cafe, opened in Delaware County, NY celebrating the Catskills area. The Lollipop Cafe is now open in Hancock, NY. A new hibachi style restaurant opened their doors in a convenient Ulster County, NY location. SAKIMURA Hibachi &...
Romantic Date Night Turns Into Surprise Baby Announcement in Viral Video
One minute you're enjoying a nice romantic evening painting at home, and the next thing you know you're going to be a father. Christina Kelley had been planning a date night with her husband, Ryan, for several weeks. The two finally settled on a night of painting on small canvases in their kitchen at home. They would sit on opposite sides of the table while each working on their own masterpiece, a portrait of each other.
Popular Military Themed Hudson Valley Deli Closes For Good
I was surprised to see that a favorite spot of mine was no more. There are a lot of great delis throughout the area, and living in the city of Poughkeepsie we have a few great options to choose from, but one in particular has been a go-to of mine for the past couple of years.
Eight New York Counties Ranked Among Top 25 Safest in America
Three Hudson Valley counties have risen to the very top of the list of the safest places to live in America, joined by six others across New York State. While New Yorkers love to complain about high taxes, it's important to remember the phrase "You get what you pay for". Yes, New York is an expensive place to live, but it also turns out to be one of the safest places to live in the country.
Two Minor Earthquakes Shake Parts of New York State
It's been an active year for seismic activity across New York and the Northeast, as at least two more tremors were felt in portions of northern New York this week. The latest quakes struck in an area that just experienced a small tremor earlier in August, says seismologists. And while...
Fishkill, New York Launches ‘Are You Ok’ Initiative
In an effort to provide an additional sense of security for their residents, one Dutchess County town has implemented what they are calling a 'telephone reassurance program' to touch base with members of the community. Welfare Check Program Implemented in Fishkill, NY. There's been an overwhelmingly positive response from community...
Don’t be Shy Its the Last Time To Try this Event in New York
Six Years later we say goodbye to what may have been on of New York's most unusual annual events. Naked in the Cave ends with this last event in 2024. It was April of 2018 when I first saw the Facebook post that advertised Howe Caverns Naked in a Cave event. It was created to celebrate International Nude Day which that year was Saturday, July 14, 2018.
Border Patrol Agent Charged in New York for Reported Civil Rights Violations
The United States Department of Justice released new information on Thursday, August 22nd regarding one New York Border Patrol Agent's alleged inappropriate commands made to 4 separate victims. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Professional Responsibility Investigative Operations Directorate is currently investigating this reported Civil Rights violation case.
Car Passengers Can Actually Get Ticketed, Or Fined In New York
Did you know that a passenger can get ticketed in New York State? Or that passengers can get the driver fined?. All vehicle passengers, even adults in the backseat, must wear a seatbelt. Click It Or Ticket, Applies To Passengers. In 2020, New York State passed a law requiring all...
Key Parts Of $4 Billion Cuomo Bridge In New York Not Durable, Lawsuit
Top New York State officials are fighting to "guarantee the toll payers get what they paid for." The New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) is now filing a lawsuit against the company that built the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. New York State Thruway Authority Files Lawsuit Regarding Cuomo Bridge.
Closing Time: Beloved Hudson Valley Movie Theater Forced To Close
It's the end of an era, the only movie theater in one Hudson Valley hometown is closing. In May, Hudson Valley Post reported on a puzzling plan that would transform the theater into something the area has far too many of. Changes For Showtime Cinemas In Newburgh, New York?. During...
Peruvian Gang Leader Wanted For 23 Murders Hiding In New York
The alleged leader of the "Los Killers" gang, who's wanted for 23 murders and illegally entered the country was just found in New York. ICE agents confirmed a man wanted in Peru was arrested in Western New York. ICE Agents Arrest Peruvian Gang Leader Near Buffalo. Enforcement and Removal Operations...
Upstate New York Anesthesiologist Sexually Abuses Sleeping Woman
A Hudson Valley anesthesiologist confessed to sexually abusing a patient. On Thursday, Putnam County District Attorney Robert V. Tendy announced that an anesthesiologist confessed to a crime. Putnam County, New York Anesthesiologist Pleads Guilty to Sex Abuse. Paul Giacopelli, a Southeast resident, pleaded guilty to sexual abuse in the first...
Warning: Massive Tractor-Trailer Fire Closes Parts Of I-84, Bridge In HV
Breaking: Hudson Valley residents heading out for their Friday morning commute may deal with massive traffic. Around 4:15 a.m., the New York State Bridge Authority warned that parts of the Newburgh Beacon Bridge were closed. Newburgh-Beacon Bridge Closed. "Newburgh-Beacon Bridge: Disabled vehicle Eastbound on span. Right lane is closed. Use...
Soon, New Yorkers Won’t Be Able To Fly Without This
In less than a year, if you want to fly anywhere, you will need this. The Department of Homeland is reminding New York residents that they will need to upgrade their licenses and identification. The deadline for U.S. citizens to get a REAL ID or enhanced ID is less than a year from today on May 7, 2025. The deadline was extended by two years from May 3, 2023. Even though the deadline is in a year, the DMV is encouraging people to get their IDs sooner, rather than later. Real IDs will be required for domestic flights, to enter federal buildings and military bases.
Anti-Cannabis Group Launches New Legal Battle Against New York’s Cannabis Industry
In a renewed effort to undermine New York’s burgeoning cannabis industry, the Cannabis Impact Prevention Coalition and the Cannabis Industry Victims Seeking Justice have taken their fight to the State Supreme Court in Albany County. Their latest lawsuit targets key state agencies, including the Cannabis Control Board (CCB), Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), Dormitory Authority, and the Department of Taxation and Finance, alleging that these entities are unlawfully using state funds to support cannabis-related programs under the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA).
Update: Useful Progress on the Walkway Over the Hudson
Hudson Valley commuters may have noticed something unusual over Route 9 in Poughkeepsie, NY over the last few weeks: a giant contraption that looks like a cross between a trampoline and a safety net for trapeze artists. The net, which is currently installed underneath the world-famous (and record-setting) Walkway Over...
Experience The Powerful Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall In Hudson Valley
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, commonly called the Vietnam Memorial, is a U.S. national memorial in Washington, D.C, honoring service members of the U.S. armed forces who served in the Vietnam War. The two-acre site is dominated by two black granite walls engraved with the names of those service members who...
New Legislation in New York Will Add Holiday Cheer
Just in time for Leaf Peeper season, Apple Picker weekends, and the Holidays the Governor of New York has signed landmark legislation that will benefit New York's small craft manufactures of spirits, ciders, and meads. Now when you discover a small batch at a distillery or brewery in New York you will be able to ship to your friends and yourself.
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