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Council listens to more complaints about 901 Main Street complex
Continuing under siege – that was the message Peekskill Plaza residents reiterated at the August 12 Common Council meeting. Residents from the 901 Main Street complex spoke about a lack of security, continued presence of interlopers, and unsafe living conditions. Nearly 60 people attended the Peekskill Common Council meeting...
Army football making progress through two scrimmages, heads into final prep for opener
WEST POINT – The Army football preseason camp has taken a turn toward the next phase. Saturday’s successful second scrimmage at Michie Stadium will be followed by the return to classes on Monday, signaling the affirmation from the junior class for five years of military duty following graduation. It also marks the end of nearly three weeks of football-exclusive preparation. ...
Many New York Residents Infected With Deadly Virus From Insects
Hudson Valley residents and someone from Long Island were bitten by mosquitoes carrying a deadly virus. First Person In New York State To Test Positive For West Nile In 2024. Earlier this week, a Long Island man became the first person in New York to test positive for West Nile Virus in 2024.
Popular Internet Personalities Make a Splash on Lake Mahopac
Word on the water is that Lake Mahopac is the new hot spot for social media influencers. Jake Paul Brings Content Creators Out on Popular Putnam County Lake. If you missed it, last week influencer and boxer Jake Paul was the talk of the town in Putnam County. The social media star flew in, by helicopter of course, to Petra Island on Lake Mahopac.
Camels return to Putnam County
BREWSTER- Camels are gaining popularity in the field of animal-assisted therapy and are able to partner with humans in activities like those conducted with equines. Today and tomorrow (Monday) professionals who employ human-animal interaction in their work will be at the Green Chimneys campus in Brewster providing workshops that recognize the camel’s versatility and ability to bring unique learning and therapeutic benefits in a variety of settings.
The Oz Land Festival delights Peekskill community
The Oz Land Festival took place last Saturday on South Street in Peekskill, New York. The event was organized by Antonia Arts at The Artist Spot. Participants had a great time at the festival, which celebrated the theme "Journey to Oz." The community came together to enjoy a day of fun activities.
Mahopac becomes evening in the Piazza (GALLERY)
MAHOPAC- The aroma of Italian delicacies like sausage and peppers, pasta fagioli, pizza, and zeppole wafted over downtown Mahopac Saturday when the Italian American Club of Mahopac hosted its annual ‘Ferragosto’ or Evening in the Piazza. Under threatening skies, hundreds of men, women and children of all ages...
Hudson Valley Airport Now Awarded Multi-Million Dollar Funding
If you are a Hudson Valley resident or if you have visited the Hudson Valley before, there's a pretty good chance you have been to Stewart International Airport. Stewart is located right in my hometown of New Windsor, New York and just recently the airport received some major financial news.
Fishkill, New York Launches ‘Are You Ok’ Initiative
In an effort to provide an additional sense of security for their residents, one Dutchess County town has implemented what they are calling a 'telephone reassurance program' to touch base with members of the community. Welfare Check Program Implemented in Fishkill, NY. There's been an overwhelmingly positive response from community...
New Hudson Valley Business Updates Community On Opening Delay
Locally owned businesses in the Hudson Valley are staples within each county. Whether these supports can be found on social media groups, in the Facebook comments or in person, it's a similar interest that brings the community together. A new boba tea business has social media users guessing on when...
Horse in town of Newburgh dies of Eastern Equine Encephalitis
GOSHEN - The Orange County Department of Health announced that a horse in the town of Newburgh died late last week of Eastern Equine Encephalitis. EEE is an extremely rare but serious and often fatal infection that is spread by mosquitoes and can infect people and horses. It causes encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain. ...
Battle of the Dummy Lights, What New York Town Does it Better?
It's the Battle of the Dummies... Historic Beacon, New York Dummy Light Can't Catch a Break. Hudson Valley residents are well versed when it comes to the Beacon, New York Dummy Light. The fixtured sits smack dab in the middle of Main Street and the intersection of E. Main Street right in front of The Round House.
Work Nears Completion On 27-Story Apartment Tower In Westchester
The superstructure of a 27-story luxury apartment tower located in the downtown area of a Westchester County city has been completed. The topping off of 33 Westchester Place in downtown New Rochelle, a tower that will contain 315 luxury apartments, was held on Monday, Aug. 19, accord…
First Positive West Nile Virus Cases in Westchester Found in New Rochelle & Mount Vernon
County Health Department Reminds Residents to Remove Standing Water and Use Repellents. A New Rochelle resident and a Mount Vernon resident have tested positive for West Nile Virus, marking the first confirmed human cases in Westchester County this year. Westchester County Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler said: “These first cases...
New York Health Officials Worried About Lead In Children’s Blood
Health officials from the Hudson Valley are warning residents about the dangers of lead poisoning, which can cause serious health issues for children. The Putnam County Health Department is currently monitoring lead levels in the blood of children. Health Department Warns Residents About the Dangers of Lead Poisoning. “Lead is...
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