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Catch Vic DiBitetto Live at Laugh It Up Comedy Club in Poughkeepsie!
Prepare for a night of uproarious comedy as Vic DiBitetto takes the stage at Laugh It Up Comedy Club in Poughkeepsie. The hilariously energetic comedian will be performing two shows on Friday, September 13. The first show starts at 7:00 PM with doors opening at 6:00 PM, and the second show kicks off at 9:30 PM with doors opening at 9:00 PM. Tickets for each show are priced between $35.00 and $45.00. This is an 18-and-up event, so make sure you’re ready for a night of mature, side-splitting humor!
Young Army men's soccer team seeks to reverse fortunes from difficult 2023 season
WEST POINT – The Army men’s soccer team was in the thick of Patriot League title contention in both 2021 and 2022 but the Black Knights’ fortunes took a turn for the worse in 2023. A slew of transfer portal losses and injuries took their toll and Army failed to win a match after Sept. 16, finishing 3-9-4. Head coach Brian Plotkin says last season was “an aberration” and expects a bounceback, even though the Black Knights...
Poughkeepsie Hero In Desperate Need Of Kidney Transplant: How You Can Help
Meet Elizabeth, or as everyone in Poughkeepsie affectionately knows her, Betty. She’s more than just a familiar face in the community; she’s a local hero. Betty has dedicated her life to serving others, whether it was crunching numbers as a bookkeeper or caring for her father. Her selflessness and commitment have made her a beloved figure in the community.
Armed robbery in restaurant parking lot
TOWN OF WALLKILL – Police in the Town of Wallkill are investigating the armed robbery of a man in the parking lot of You You Asian Cuisine on Route 211 East. The incident occurred at about 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 18. The victim told police he was approached...
Volunteer injured at Upstate NY demolition derby, will have leg amputated
Jillian McCarthy, The Daily Star, Oneonta, N.Y. (TNS) A volunteer officiating the Delaware County Fair demolition derby on Saturday, Aug. 17 was injured by a fallen barrier and had to be taken for emergency surgery. A GoFundMe page was created on Monday for Eric Eberling by his sister-in-law, Kristen Sperry.
Billionaires Timothy Mellon and Mike Bloomberg inject massive sums into 2024 super PACs
Wealthy businessman Timothy Mellon and former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg wrote huge, eight-figure checks in July to support major Republican and Democratic super PACs, respectively, gearing up for the 2024 election. Mellon, who donated $50 million in May to Make America Great Again Inc., the super PAC that supports...
Barron Trump will go to college in New York this fall
Barron Trump, the youngest son of Donald Trump, will be heading to a college in New York this fall, the former president has revealed. “He is going to announce it soon,” Donald Trump told The New York Post at a campaign stop in Michigan on Tuesday. “He’s all set in a certain school that’s very good.”
$778 Checks Still Coming to Homeowners in New York State
You have a FREE check coming from New York State if you are a homeowner and have not received one yet. However, you HAVE TO make sure you sign up by the end of 2024. The average check statewide in 2023 was $778 for the Basic STAR rebate and $1,407 for Enhanced STAR. The State has started sending out basic STAR and Enhanced STAR checks and if you HAVE NOT gotten one, and are eligible, don't worry, you didn't miss out.
Chilly August in New York? Whiteface Feels Like Winter’s Already Here!
You think it's cool for August in New York? It feels like winter has already started at the peak of Whiteface Mountain. As the temperatures drop for a few days, making it feel more like fall in New York, the weather at Whiteface is an entirely different story. Many of...
New York Retail Chains With Low Prices Plan Massive Expansions
Beloved retail chains with prices "too good to be true" announced plans to open a number of new locations. It seems like every week, sometimes every day, coworkers or myself write about a popular business that announced closures. Home Goods, TJ Maxx, and Marshalls To Open More Locations. A company...
6 Cold Cases With Rewards In New York
New York State Crime Stoppers is offering rewards for information that helps solve these 6 cold cases. If you have any information about any of these cases, please contact the NYS Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-313-TIPS (8477). 1. Suspected Killer: Mtayari Z. Dixon. (NYSCS Case #2022-108) Mtayari Z. Dixon...
College students at risk of scams in NY. How to avoid them
As New Yorkers head off to college in the coming days and weeks, it's important to keep an eye out for scammers, the New York State Department of Consumer Protection says. New York is home to nearly 300 higher education institutions, according to the state Department of Consumer Protection, which is the second highest number nationwide. ...
Hochul signs legislation allowing direct-to-consumer shipping from NY spirits and hard cider makers
The new legislation brings back the ability for small spirits and hard cider manufacturers to ship directly to consumers, something they temporarily were allowed to do during the pandemic.
Hochul doesn’t share alternative to congestion pricing plan she killed
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) did not exactly deliver a “barnburner” of a speech at the Democratic National Convention on Monday, with an apparent applause line blasting former President Donald Trump falling flat. She also started her speech with an error, asking attendees if they were ready to “elect Kamala Harris, the first president of the […]
Campagiorni named new president of Central Hudson Electric Transmission, LLC
POUGHKEEPSIE – Central Hudson’s Board of Directors recently appointed Anthony S. Campagiorni, Esq. as President of Central Hudson Electric Transmission, LLC (CHET). In his new role with CHET, Campagiorni will oversee Central Hudson’s investment in New York Transco, the New York-based developer, owner, and operator of electric transmission solutions and facilities owned by affiliates of the utilities in New York State.
Tri-State Area experienced massive rain totals in recent storm
NEW YORK -- After parts of the Tri-State Area were pummeled with rain over the weekend, the cleanup effort continues.About a foot of rain fell across parts of southwest Connecticut which ultimately wreaked havoc on roads and property around the area. To put things into perspective, the 24-hour state record for Connecticut stands at 12.77 inches. Not to mention, higher amounts reported, including about 16 inches in Oxford, for example, are now under review.And let's not forget about the major flooding across Long Island as a result of the 10 or so inches that fell along the North Shore early...
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