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Thousands converge on Poughkeepsie for night of laughter
POUGHKEEPSIE – Approximately 6,000 people converged in Poughkeepsie Saturday night for world-class entertainment. Comedian Kevin Hart brought his latest show, Acting My Age to the MJN Convention Center for two sold-out shows Saturday night, with approximately 3,000 people at each show. “The MJN Convention Center is continuing to bring...
Former Downstate Correctional Facility in Fishkill Set for Mixed-Use Community Redevelopment
Conifer Realty, LLC has been selected by Empire State Development (ESD) to redevelop the former Downstate Correctional Facility in Fishkill, Dutchess County, into a mixed-use community, aligning with New York State's efforts to repurpose unused state land to alleviate housing shortages. The project aims to transform the site into a vibrant residential area and community space, creating approximately 200 construction jobs over a decade-long, multi-phase development.
Mid-Hudson Valley party leaders believe Biden's decision to drop out will energize voters
President Joe Biden's decision to end his bid for reelection amid intense pressure has energized local Democrats by giving the party an opening to reframe their faltering narrative and bolstered Republicans' confidence as they come out of the national convention to run against what has been described as a "fragmented" party. Biden made...
A Daily Look at What You Can Do at the Ulster County Fair in New Paltz
The 136th Annual Ulster County Fair kicks off this month on Tuesday, July 30th, 2024, and runs through Sunday, August 4th, 2024. This fair is open daily with a pay-one-price admission which means you buy your ticket for $20 or $18 if you buy it online and you get a complete fair experience. Your ticket includes mid-way rides, shows, and entertainment.
$23.7 million Thruway bridge replacement in Esopus underway
TOWN OF ESOPUS – The State has begun a major $23.7 million superstructure bridge replacement project on the Thruway (Interstate 87) in the Esopus in Ulster County. The approximately 360-foot-long, three-span structure bridge carries Thruway mainline traffic in both directions over the Wallkill River and State Route 213 between Exit 18 (New Paltz-Poughkeepsie) and Exit 19 (Kingston). Approximately 54,000 vehicles travel the bridge per day in both directions. The span opened to traffic in 1955 and is among the 75 percent of Thruway bridges that are more than 60 years old.
Mystery Solved On Brown Water In One Hudson Valley Town
Hudson Valley residents spend time in water throughout the area. Locals can visit the Hudson River for outdoor excursions, swim in local lakes, swimming holes and more. The water that we drink the Hudson Valley is just as important as the water that we enjoy swimming in locally. A non...
Microsoft tech outage impacts mid-Hudson Valley services Friday: Here's the latest
County offices and services in the mid-Hudson Valley have been impacted by the Crowdstrike global technology outage, which has impacted airlines, banks, media companies, healthcare, telecom firms and public transit. Crowdstrike, a U.S. firm that advertises being used by more than half of Fortune 500 companies, has attributed the outage on Friday morning to a faulty system update that impacted Microsoft's Windows Operating System, and claims it is not related to a cyberattack or security issue. ...
County Executive Serino’s women’s networking event focuses on overcoming challenges
POUGHKEEPSIE- Over 150 individuals attended Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino’s women’s networking event where they heard from three speakers who shared their thoughts and experiences on the theme for this year’s event: ‘Vision Beyond Challenges.’. This year’s speakers were Malia Du Mont, Chief of Staff at...
Arlington Fire District outlines spending plans for federal grant
ARLINGTON – The Arlington Fire District plans to use its $240,920 FEMA grant through the Assistance to Firefighters program for training and certification of firefighters in technical rescue, as well as installation of fire sprinklers in station #4 in the Rochdale portion of the district. “Having modern, safe, and...
American History Being Told Aboard the Amistad in Kingston New York
The Hudson Valley has a rich maritime history. Many people who live here don't realize how important places like Kingston, New York are to the history of the shipping industry in America. The Hudson Valley Maritime Museum is preserving that history and creating events that make it come to life....
7/24 Village Board of Trustees Draft Agenda
Please click here to view the Board of Trustees draft agenda. The regularly scheduled meeting of the Village of New Paltz Board of Trustees will be held Wednesday, July 24, 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. Comments may always be sent to comments@villageofnewpaltz.org.
Jacobson secures funding for new air conditioning at Plattekill Library
PLATTEKILL – It has been a scorcher of a summer, but the Plattekill Library has found some relief from the heat with the assistance of Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson (D, 104). Jacobson has announced $15,000 in funding for the Plattekill Library to purchase a new air conditioning system for its...
New Children’s Book ‘Franklin’s Trees’ Tells of FDR’s Love of Nature
“All that is within me cries out to go back to my home on the Hudson River,” President Franklin D. Roosevelt once declared. It was at his home in Hyde Park, NY, that FDR could indulge in his favorite avocation— “tree farmer.” A new children’s book Franklin’s Trees (Muddy Boots, 2024) by A.J. Schenkman with illustrations by Lauren Reese introduces FDR’s love of nature through a lifetime in which he oversaw the planting of over a million trees on his estate.
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