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NY owes over 3,000 Dutchess residents, businesses money. See if you're on the list
A quick check of the state's database of unclaimed funds shows 1,810 residents or businesses in Poughkeepsie have money waiting for them. In Hyde Park, money awaits 1,076 people, and 452 residents or businesses in Wappingers have refunds awaiting them. For years, the New York State Comptroller's Office has accumulated money that has gone unclaimed, but it's up to residents to determine whether their name appears in the database and to follow the process of recovering the money owed. ...
4 Dutchess County Trunk or Treats Great for Your Family
Trunk-or-treating - or Halloween Tailgating - is an alternative to trick-or-treating, in which parents and guardians gather their vehicles in one spot, typically a parking lot, open their trunks and give out candy as children walk from car to car. Early mentions of trunk-or-treating date as far back as the mid-1990s and are commonly associated with churches, who present the events as safer alternatives to door-to-door trick-or-treating. Trunk or treating can be a way for businesses, organizations, and community members to get involved and connect with the community.
Can Someone Explain This New Hudson Valley School Bus Trend?
It seems that I'm finally at the age where I start my sentences with saying back in my day..., because I am absolutely baffled by the early morning school bus trend I've been noticing across the Hudson Valley. It always takes a few weeks (or months) for local drivers like...
Orange County Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident Involving a Deer
A tragic early morning accident has claimed the life of a 28-year-old man from Pine Bush, New York. According to the Town of Crawford Chief of Police Dominick L. Blasko at approximately 6:50 a.m. Saturday morning October 5th, the Town of Crawford Police Department (CPD) was called to respond to a report of a motorcycle accident on State Route 302.
Big Lots is closing even more stores in New York, including these in the mid-Hudson Valley
Four of the six Big Lots stores in the region are now scheduled to close. As of Thursday, the Big Lots website was listing the stores in Middletown and Kingston among those scheduled to close as the chain goes through Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Big Lots filed for Chapter 11 in September. Previously, the...
Mercedes Theft Leads To Arrest Of Kingston Man For DWI/Drugs, Police Say
A Hudson Valley man nabbed for the alleged theft of a 2005 gold Mercedes from a Budget 19 Motel led to his arrest for a host of charges, including alleged DWI/Drugs. The incident occurred in Ulster County around 8 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Budget 19 Motel on Route 28 in Kingston.Accordi…
2 SUNY New Paltz Grads Charged with On Campus Vandalism
9 locations on the SUNY New Paltz campus were vandalized with graffiti earlier this month. In a press release from The State University of New Paltz Campus Police, we learned of reported vandalism on the Ulster County campus. The statement explains that graffiti was "ultimately discovered at nine distinct sites...
New Upgraded Service Area on Thruway Now Open
The New York State Thruway has announced they have reopened the newly upgraded service area along the thruway in Ulster County, NY offering guests new food options and much more. If you spend any time driving on the northbound side of the New York State Thruway between exit 20 Saugerties...
30-Year-Old Hudson Valley Bakery Closed Due To “Exhaustion”
Owners say they are "mentally and physically exhausted." Last week, Hudson Valley Post reported on a steakhouse in Dutchess County is closing after the owners did some "soul searching." The final day for the eatery was Sunday. CLICK HERE to find more. Now, we've learned a 30-year-old bakery from the...
Why New York State Stores Have Run Out of Toilet Paper
Trying to buy name-brand toilet paper is currently a challenge in New York State. Shoppers at BJ's in Wappingers Falls were experiencing flashbacks to the pandemic when they were greeted with empty shelves in the toilet paper aisle on Sunday. If you may remember the panic that happened in 2020 when there wasn't a roll of toilet paper to be found at any store you can understand their concern.
‘Nightmare’ Ulster County Traffic Light Has Suddenly Disappeared
And just like that... it's gone. One of the most popular commutes in Ulster County looks a little different after a controversial traffic light has been taken down. The traffic signal, which had support from some local government officials, also caused some of the longest lines of traffic in the Hudson Valley. But what will the drive home look like now that the light is gone?
Parking Will Be Temporarily Closed At Some Popular Rail Trails
The weather this week has been great so far and it looks like it will continue into the weekend. That being said there is something you should know if you are a regular at either the Harlem Valley Rail Trail or the Dutchess Rail Trail. Starting Wednesday and running through...
4.5-Star Poughkeepsie Route 9 Hotel to be Sold at Auction
A popular hotel located in a prime area of Route 9 in Poughkeepsie is headed to the auction block. This will be the second auction date planned for the modern Poughkeepsie hotel after undergoing a complete renovation eight years ago. The 141-room building sits on 3.8 acres on a busy stretch of Route 9. According to the listing, the property is being auctioned off by the lender.
Now Playing: MTV Comedian, Actor Brings Stand Up To Poughkeepsie
Coming off the heels of a weekend of laughs with comedy icon Vic DiBitetto in Poughkeepsie, yes, complete with some digs at local drivers and roadways.... Another big name in entertainment, comedy, and MTV fame has been announced as an upcoming performer at a Poughkeepsie-based comedy club. Tom Green's 90's-2000's...
New Ulster County Restaurant Opens in the Most Unexpected Place
Ulster County residents are celebrating after a new restaurant has opened its doors... but it's nearly impossible to find unless you know where to look. The restaurant is special for several reasons. Not only did it move into a building with some of the deepest local roots in the county, but many residents are also thankful for a change of pace from some of the more traditional options in the area.
What We Know: Pop Star Holding Secret Show In “Upstate” New York
A pop star is holding a secret party in the Hudson Valley. On Thursday, pop star Charlie XCX will host a listening party in Orange County for her brand-new album. Charlie XCX teased an appearance in Upstate New York on Wednesday. ““nyyyyyyy i want to play you my new album...
Unusual Item Used In Almost Every Home Can Be A Fire Hazard
If you know anyone involved in fire fighting then you most likely know that this week is Fire Prevention Week. If you have kids in school you probably heard about it as well. Many Hudson Valley firehouses are working with schools this week to educate children about fire, its dangers, and how to prevent it. Other organizations have taken this opportunity to share information as well.
Spirit Halloween Announces Stores Will Transform To Spirit Christmas For Holiday Season
Spirit Halloween is undergoing a holiday transformation this year, extending its stay and rebranding as Spirit Christmas in existing and new stores. RELATED STORIES: Gruesome Halloween Decorations Prompt Several Police Visits To Dallas Home According to a report by PEOPLE, Visitors will be greeted by a giant winking Santa Claus and will have the opportunity ... Read more
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