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Magical Rhinebeck, New York Holiday Celebration Canceled for 2024
A magical holiday festival that kicks off the holiday season every year in Dutchess County is hitting the pause button in 2024. Have you ever been to the Sinterklaas Festival in Rhinebeck, New York?. What is Sinterklaas and Why is it Celebrated in Rhinebeck, NY?. Every year, at the very...
Astonishing Music Festival Taking Place Again in Hudson Valley
Mark your calendars because Big Lawn Musical Festival will be returning in a big way to the Hudson Valley. There are a lot of cool things to do in the Hudson Valley, but this might be one of the coolest. Imagine a beautiful summer day, the weather is perfect, and you're drinking an iced cold beer while listening to some awesome music. This could all be true and more if you attend the Big Lawn Music Festival next month...just keep reading.
Several August paving projects scheduled in Kingston
KINGSTON – A number of street repaving projects are planned in the City of Kingston during the month of August. They include Millers Lane from Lucas Avenue to the city line, Grandview Avenue from Lounsbury Place to Millers Lane, Cummings Avenue, Patriots Place, and Heritage Court. Preparation in those...
Debunking a Horrific Misconception About Poughkeepsie, New York
My girlfriend almost watched The Poughkeepsie Tapes the other night. Almost. For those who are unfamiliar, The Poughkeepsie Tapes is a movie that came out in 2007 that follows the crimes of Poughkeepsie serial killer Edward Carver. The documentary follows investigators after New York murder investigators uncover hundreds of tapes showing decades of the serial killer's work. The movie shows interviews with investigators, residents, family members, surviving and victims, along with showing clips from the infamous tapes themselves.
Amenia welcomes Way Behind the Sun for Monday Summer Concert Series opener
AMENIA — On Monday, July 8, the Town of Amenia opened its 2024 Summer Concert Series with a performance from Hudson Valley-based country band Way Behind the Sun. The concert took place from 6 to 8 p.m. on the basketball court at the Amenia Town Hall. Way Behind the...
Millbrook approves plan to create new apartments
MILLBROOK — An application to renovate the second floor of the Reardon-Briggs Hardware store on Franklin Avenue to create new apartments was approved unanimously by the Planning Board at their regular meeting on Monday, July 8. The second floor of the hardware store presently offers two apartments standing adjacent...
Amenia plans resolution to merge two Silo Ridge lots
AMENIA — Following a site visit by representatives of the Planning Board to see for themselves the scope of the merger of two lots at Silo Ridge, the Planning Board at its regular meeting on Wednesday, July 10, voted unanimously to direct its attorney to draft a resolution for approval to be considered at their next meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 14.
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...
Kingston Made Rent Law History Two Years Ago. That Was the Easy Part.
Sarah Cizmazia is quick to explain that the name of her apartment complex in Kingston, New York — Chestnut Mansion — is “very grandiose for what it is.”. When she arrived at the brick, garden-style building in April 2023, one of the first things she noticed was the bent door to her apartment. Gaps around the frame let in bugs and cold drafts.
Amenia: Public apology, better process
AMENIA — What was billed as a public apology to be offered during a special meeting of the Town Board on Tuesday, July 9, once delivered, led to fruitful discussion between the Town Board and the Recreation Commission, leading to a better understanding of the expenditure process. Having scheduled...
Clinton Avenue improvement project to begin next week
KINGSTON – Construction for the Clinton Avenue Uptown Transportation Improvements Project will begin next week. Starting Monday July 22, Clinton Avenue from Albany Avenue to Main Street will be closed for sewer work. Initially this project did not necessitate a road closure, however, during the initial project preparation and testing, a broken manhole and associated sewer line were discovered. For the sewer repair, this section of Clinton Avenue is expected to be closed for one week.
Upstate Art Weekend at the Wassaic Project
WASSAIC — On Saturday, July 20, the Wassaic Project will participate in the Upstate Art Weekend (UPAW). UPAW takes place in ten different counties in the Catskills and Hudson Valley from Thursday, July 18-Sunday, July 21. This year the event has expanded to over 145 participants, including local art organizations, galleries, museums, temporary exhibits and other creative projects.
Poughkeepsie's proposed Business Improvement District: The plan, location, costs
During her first State of the City Address in March, City of Poughkeepsie Mayor Yvonne Flowers highlighted upcoming plans to revitalize the city. Among them was a proposed Business Improvement District, or BID, to address the downtown business landscape. A BID is a geographic area — in this case including parts of Main Street and neighboring streets — where property owners are charged a special assessment to enhance the area. Local property owners, business tenants, and...
Donat Appointed Poughkeepsie City Manager
POUGHKEEPSIE – Mayor Yvonne Flowers has appointed Joseph P. Donat as Poughkeepsie City Administrator. Donat, who has been serving as the city’s Interim Development Director, was confirmed as Administrator by the Common Council on July 9 and will officially start his new role on July 27, 2024. Donat...
Ulster lawmakers approve state grant application to repair county pool
KINGSTON – By a 21 to two vote, the Ulster County Legislature Tuesday night approved rebuilding the 50-year-old county swimming pool in New Paltz. At issue was applying for a state grant for the work, which had to be done by last Friday, but the county legislature was not going to meet until two working days later.
Village of Millerton awarded Climate Smart Bronze Certification
MILLERTON — The Village of Millerton earned a Bronze Certification in the Climate Smart Communities program. The Village has undertaken actions recognized by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. One main activity that earned the Village many points was the NorthEast-Millerton Library’s book sale on Saturdays —...
Graham exhibit opens at NorthEast-Millerton Library
MILLERTON — Barbara Graham’s art will grace the walls of the NorthEast-Millerton Library through the end of July. Her exhibit, “Nature’s Mysteries,” which took about a year to complete, features what she labels as “Totems” inspired by objects she has found walking through nature and the town. Using everything from tree bark to twigs to fungi and more, Graham says the resulting art aids in thought clarification, similar to Shamanism which began in Tibet and India centuries ago.
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