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5-Star Hudson Valley Diner For Sale After 40 Years
One of New York's coziest hometown diners has gone on the market after four decades in the Hudson Valley. There's nothing quite like the neighborhood diner. Here in the Hudson Valley, we're blessed with many independently-owned eateries that serve up a hearty breakfast, killer sandwiches and homemade pastries. Sadly, some of these diners have recently closed up shop due to healthier eating trends and the convenience of quick-service breakfasts from Dunkin' and Starbucks.
Dog Found With Life-Threatening Injuries on Dutchess County Road
A dog possibly struck by a vehicle has been located in Dutchess County. Earlier on the morning of July 2nd, 2024, the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) was called to respond to an area of Route 22 in the Town North East, New York for a severely injured dog that was possibly struck by a vehicle.
Donna Massaro reflects on her near-death experience
MAHOPAC – Donna Massaro is thankful her number wasn’t up!. Last Sunday, the lifelong resident of Mahopac was paddle boarding with several friends and her dog, Joey, on Lake Mahopac when within seconds, a pleasurable afternoon turned nightmarish. During an interview Tuesday, Massaro who owns the Freight House...
Local Shelter Launches Affordable Essential Pet Services Clinic
Pet owners know just how fast necessary veterinary care services can add up. Especially when our four-legged besties are in need of their regular preventative care like vaccines and wellness exams. A well known local rescue and adoption center, who over the years have expanded to serve the area with...
Merwinsville Hotel unveils ballroom restoration
GAYLORDSVILLE—Perseverance paid off Sunday, June 30, for the historic Merwinsville Hotel when the organization unveiled its third floor ballroom after 53 years of restoration. It is the last major project of the restoration of the building that first opened in 1843 as a meal stop for the Housatonic Railroad....
Fourth of July reservations full at Squantz Pond State Park
NEW FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Squantz Pond State Park in New Fairfield will be closed to those without a reservation on July 4, according to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The holiday is the first time that park visitors have filled reservations in advance, using the new online...
Hudson Valley’s Funniest Showcase: Prepare To Laugh!
Prepare for an unforgettable evening at Hudson Valley's Funniest Showcase, hosted by Laugh It Up Comedy Club on Friday, July 19th, at 8:00 PM (Doors open at 7:00 PM). This event promises to deliver top-tier comedy from the region's most talented comedians, all under one roof. Stellar Lineup of Comedic...
Kent painter creates ‘Best Watercolor of the Year'
'This is my time,” said Deborah Chabrian, still basking in the glow of winning “Best Watercolor of the Year” at the PleinAir Convention in Cherokee, S.C. Her painting “Empty Nest,” depicting an empty birdcage in front of her South Kent studio window, with a view of Schaghticoke Mountain behind it, was chosen as the ultimate winner in the watercolor category after a complex year-long competition.
Violet Willows to perform July 19 at Merryall
NEW MILFORD—Violet Willows, the Connecticut-based duo of Brianne Chasanoff and Mary Gardner, will appear at the Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, Friday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m. Along with their unique arrangements of covers listeners know and love, patrons may hear traces of Sarah Mclachlan, Carole King, Joni...
“Historic Tales of Harlem Valley” author to speak at library
KENT—It’s only a hop, skip and a jump from Kent to the New York state border and the Harlem Valley, a region with an eclectic history that ranges from a Victorian utopian community that claimed to see fairies to an early version of the “Borscht Belt” that once flourished on the shores of Lake Amenia.
$280K to enhance trail networks on NCLC lands
KENT — Not long ago, people headed for the hills and trails at nature preserves in unprecedented numbers as hiking became an antidote to the global pandemic. Although COVID-19 has subsided, trail usage in the Northwest Corner and throughout Connecticut continues to climb as residents and visitors seek outdoor recreation and a connection to nature.
Danbury's Musicals At Richter Kicks Off 40th Season Under The Stars With Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Musicals at Richter (MAR), celebrating its 40th season as the longest-running outdoor theater in Connecticut, kicks off the summer with "Disney's Beauty and the Beast," playing July 5 to July 20. Featuring a live band and a cast of talented local actors, performances take place outdoors under the stars at...
Farm To Table Bistro – Local, Pure and Real Good In Fishkill, New York
Farm To Table Bistro is committed to providing the highest-quality dining experience by featuring all-natural, 100% additive—and nitrate-free poultry, meat, and fish. They pride themselves on curing and pickling most everything in-house and sourcing their ingredients from local and regional farms. With a strong dedication to supporting local producers,...
Colors to dye for at library tie-dying workshop
AMENIA — Despite the heat, enthusiasts of all ages came to the Amenia Free Library to attend a tie-dying workshop on Saturday, June 22. The event was held on the patio to allow the youngest participants the creative freedom they might need when wielding the colors. This was not...
Region’s libraries offer summer reading regimens
As students through North East leave school behind for the summer, their teachers are hoping they will return in the fall with all their hard earned reading skills in tact. But like most, NorthEast —Millerton Library Youth Services Director and retired Webutuck elementary school teacher Lynn Buckley knows that without some sort of intervention, the dreaded “Summer Slip” could take away some of that progress for too many students — particularly for those whose gains were hardest fought.
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