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DOT given earful about closing exit 114 (VIDEO)
MONTICELLO – A plan to close exit 114 at Wurtsboro on Route 17 would be devastating for the community, one businessman says. The owner of Wurtsboro Wares, Jason Birch, told state representatives at last Sunday’s Monticello Bagel Festival that the closure was a bad idea. That closure is...
Italian Military Love Pizza From This Hudson Valley, New York Pizzeria
New York State foodies are going to want to head to a Hudson Valley pizzeria, that was just praised by members of the Italian Air Force!. After the remnants of Hurricane Debby wreaked havoc on the Hudson Valley, the skies cleared and residents enjoyed a beautiful weekend. 2024 New York...
Joel Sierra retires as Middletown firefighter; breaks silence on status as Legislator
MIDDLETOWN – Embattled Orange County Legislator Joel Sierra has retired as a City of Middletown firefighter after serving more than a decade. Mid-Hudson News obtained Sierra’s retirement papers via a Freedom of Information Law request. He ends his 13-year career with the department as a lieutenant. Sierra is...
PHOTOS: New Signs Hint About Rosendale, NY’s Newest Restaurant
The Ulster County, NY dining scene is getting ready to welcome its newest restaurant. The legendary Rosendale Café, which was a community staple for decades, surprised many residents when they permanently closed their doors on October 1st, 2022. In the months and years since, there was much speculation about who would move into the beloved building on Main Street. We now have our first clues.
Traffic Alert: Bridge Replacement To Close Roadway In Region
The replacement will occur in the town of Cochecton on County Road 115—Odell Road. The bridge is located immediately west of the intersection of Fred White Road with County Road 115, said Dan Hurst, spokesman for Sullivan County. This section of the roadway is scheduled to be closed to...
Rebuilding Together offers free home repairs; applications open to Sept. 30
MILLERTON — Rebuilding Together, a national nonprofit that repairs homes of people in need, is accepting applications for free home repairs through Sept. 30. Homeowners in Dutchess and Ulster County have the opportunity to apply to receive home repairs for 2025 through the Rebuilding Day Program. “Last year alone,...
$19.3 Million in Grant Funds Secured for Kiamesha Lake Sewer Plant Project; Work to Start in 2025
The Town of Thompson has closed on a $34.7 million financing and grant package for the rehabilitation of the Kiamesha Lake Sewer Treatment Plant. This project will bring the plant into compliance with current EPA and NYS standards and improve efficiency and service to district residents and businesses. We have...
Masi asks governor to remove Sierra from Orange Legislature; his advocate says he will be back by end of year
MIDDLETOWN – City of Middletown Common Councilman Joe Masi, an outspoken critic of Joel Sierra, has requested that Governor Kathy Hochul remove the legislator from office. Meanwhile, Sierra’s formally designated advocate, former City of Middletown Police Chief Ramon Bethencourt, said he “welcomes” any communication with the Governor’s Office. Bethencourt also said that Sierra will return to legislative meetings by the end of the year.
New York Has a Record Breaking Year When it Comes to Tornados
It's been a historic year for tornadoes in New York. Most Recent Tornado in New York Touched Down in Ulster County. Tropical Depression Debby made herself known across the Hudson Valley bringing heavy rains, strong winds and leaving behind damage and destruction. Parts of the Hudson Valley were under a...
Weekly Market in New Paltz Ends Season Suddenly
For those of you who are like me and enjoy heading to a farm market for seasonal vegetables, you should know that one of the markets has closed down. If you have driven through New Paltz over the last couple of years you certainly noticed the market. The New Paltz...
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