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$500 Million Investment to Benefit Central NY Communities
The Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund, part of the Green CHIPS incentive agreement between Micron and Empire State Development (ESD), will begin accepting Letters of Intent on August 15. This $500 million fund is designed to boost Micron's $100 billion investment in New York, expected to create nearly 50,000 jobs in Central New York.
Independent Living celebrates the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
POUGHKEEPSIE- Independent Living, Inc. is pleased to announce the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act event, scheduled for July 27, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Walkway Over the Hudson. This event centers on celebrating the ADA which prohibits the discrimination against people with disabilities and enables Independent Living, Inc. to serve our community members with disabilities.
Above and beyond: Here are Middletown's scholar athletes for 2023-24
The Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association recently honored its top senior student-athletes for each high school. Middletown High School selected Kaitlyn Eisentraut and Cameron Whiley. Here are their profiles: Kaitlyn...
New Hope Community welcomes Janae Myers as director of development
LOCH SHELDRAKE- New Hope Community is pleased to welcome Janae Myers as their new Director of Development. Janae joins the organization with an impressive philanthropic and business-oriented history, particularly within the nonprofit space. Janae brings to New Hope Community a strong dedication to empowering the lives of individuals with intellectual...
Putnam goes to the dogs (GALLERY)
KENT- The Putnam Veterans Memorial Park became a haven for dogs Saturday when the Putnam Kennel Club conducted its annual dog show. Four hundred dogs, comprising dozens of breeds, converged on the park with their owners and handlers from across the eastern U.S., in fantastic weather. Heather Foti of Putnam...
Wanted New York State Man Arrested After Falling Through Ceiling
A man in New York state, who was wanted by police on three felonies, had thought he had found the perfect hiding spot from authorities. He thought wrong. Thing is, police didn't even have to try very hard to bust his cover either. The suspect basically gave himself up to police on his own.
Former OSU Infielder Roc Riggio Hits Walk-Off Home Run, Secures No-Hitter for Hudson Valley Renegades
Roc Riggio, a former OSU Infielder, hit a walk-off home run for the Hudson Valley Renegades, the High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, securing a combined no-hitter and breaking a scoreless tie. Riggio's stats for this season with Hudson Valley: .222 batting average, 16 doubles, three triples, seven home...
Somers Resident Celebrates 100th Birthday in Style
SOMERS, N.Y. - Mrs. Virginia Flood, a resident of Heritage Hills for 47 years, celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday, July 7, with family and friends at a brunch at Wee Burn Country Club in Darien, CT. Also known as Gee Gee or Ginnie, Mrs. Flood (nee Bernene) was raised in Bedford. She was an administrative assistant to the president of Northern Westchester Hospital for 25 years and has also been a member of Twigs, served on the Board of the VNA of Hudson Valley, and was Secretary of the Heritage Hills Condo Board. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
German Fest 2024 takes place this weekend
PUTNAM VALLEY – Get out your lederhosen and your feathered hat! German Fest 2024 is being held this weekend in Putnam Valley. The German-American Social Club has once again organized the event planned for 11 Kramers Pond Road under a giant party tent rain or shine. Entertainment will be...
N.Y. Weather: More heat and humidity to close out July
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The weather throughout the last full week of July will be more of the same, according to AccuWeather. The remainder of the month will continue with the pattern of hot, wet weather that’s become so familiar this July. AccuWeather predicts temperatures in the low...
Hotels to NYC: Slow Down on Bill That Could Decimate Hospitality Economy
WASHINGTON (July 19, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey issued the following statement today after the introduction of a New York City Council bill that would force hotels to abide by arbitrary operational mandates in order to stay in business. “This...
Luther Vandross, “Never Too Much” At ImageNation Outdoors In Harlem (Video)
The 22nd ANNUAL IMAGENATION OUTDOOR film and Music Festival will run from July 27th – to Sept 21st in Harlem, New York. In addition to outdoor screenings of Black films, live music performances, and DJs some of the festival highlights include; Drive-In Movie Series at East River Plaza and the HW50 Sidebar a celebration of Harlem Week 50th Anniversary (HW50) feat. films about Harlem and/or made in Harlem, the first annual ImageNation’s Afro Cinemusic Festival a 3-Day film and music festival in Marcus Garvey Park, Kids Night Out Back to School Event and the NYC premiere of Luther: Never Too Much at our annual ImageNation’s Soul Train Tribute which is also an official billboard Live Hip Hop and R&B Week event in also in Marcus Garvey Park and the ImageNation X FDBA Open Streets Movie Series, ImagiNation has partnered with BuyBlack.org to create BuyBlack Shopping Village, a marketplace that will be at most outdoor festival events and the festival lounge.
Former Knicks forward who was supposed to fill void last season signs overseas
This time last season, New York Knicks fans were convinced (or trying to convince themselves) that Isaiah Roby would be Julius Randle's backup. A few weeks earlier, the front office traded Obi Toppin to the Pacers, leaving a void in the frontcourt. Roby signed with New York on the final...
“What’s His Problem?” — Man Accuses Busker of Lip-Syncing, She Shuts Him Down Perfectly
A busker in New York City who was harassed by a random man on the street is being praised on TikTok for the way she conducted herself in the unsavory exchange.It seems like root of the man's gripe was that he couldn't believe Taylor Iman (@misstayloriman) was actually singing the tune she was belting out on the street.Taylor documented the exchange on the popular social media platform, and she begins her video with a recording of herself singing on a New York City street. She's got a speaker set up with a microphone on top of what looks like a...
‘Elegant Creature’ Spotted In New York State For The 1st Time
An "elegant creature" was just spotted in New York State for the first time. We learned why this may have "unprecedented" event likely happened. A flamingo flew to the Empire State. Flamingo Arrives In New York State. American Flamingos are typically found in the Caribbean, Mexico, and northern parts of...
07/21/2024: A Few Rainy Days in Our Future
The Latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologist Kevin Appleby:. The surface map is rather cluttered this morning with several nearby systems, including a cold front dropping through our region from the north into this afternoon. This front will spark just a few stray passing showers, with the vast majority of us staying dry. Monday looks to be mostly dry – but rain chances pick up regionwide Monday evening, setting the stage for an somewhat damp week ahead.
New York’s Largest Offshore Wind Project, Sunrise Wind, Commences Construction
Construction has begun on Sunrise Wind, New York's largest offshore wind project, Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed. The 924MW wind farm, developed by Ørsted, will provide clean energy for approximately 600,000 homes in New York upon completion. The wind farm is located around 30 miles east of Montauk, New York....
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