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Popular Kingston Restaurant Closing After 50+ Years
A legendary place to eat in Kingston has announced it will be closing its doors after serving the area for more than five decades. Kingston, New York is known for many things. On the history side, it was the first capital of New York State it is one of the only cities in the area that has three districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the uptown Stockade District, the Midtown Neighborhood Broadway Corridor, and the Rondout-West Strand Historic District downtown.
Lindencrest Diner Closing After 39 Years
The Lindencrest Diner – located in Lindenhurst at 330 West Montauk Highway – is set to close after 39 years in business. “It’s with a heavy heart, I have to announce that due to economic hardships the Lindencrest Diner will be closed,” read a sign posted on the front door Thursday, Aug. 22.
Off-duty NYPD officer found dead from apparent suicide
NYPD Officer Gregory Purvis was found dead on Tuesday in an upper Manhattan apartment from an apparent suicide, authorities confirmed. Purvis, 30, was found inside 609 West 186th St. in Hudson Heights at 1:44 p.m. and was pronounced dead on the scene
Eva Longoria ‘Looks Ridiculous’ In Minidress That’s ‘Way Too Short’
Eva Longoria had fans on the fence when it came to her blazer minidress fashion choice two summers ago. In August 2022, the Desperate Housewives star rocked up to the Citi Taste Of Tennis New York in NYC, putting on a leggy display and seemingly having fans thinking it was a little too leggy.
Former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio says Tim Walz could galvanize, unify a new group of voters
A graduate of New York University, former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio was elected to the office in 2013 and ran the city for eight years. As he spoke to Scripps News on Wednesday from Chicago, he said he felt a heightened buzz of excitement at the DNC.
Ulster County Village Looking to Set a New Speed Limit
Officials in Saugerties, New York have begun the process to set a village-wide speed limit. Most towns and villages across the Hudson Valley have reasonable speed limits set throughout each area, with most limits ranging from 15 to 30 mph. The low limits are put in place in high foot traffic areas in hopes of making it safer for pedestrians walking around town. The speed limits do vary by town/village. In Saugerties, 80% of the village currently has a 25 mph speed limit with the other 20% having it set at 30 mph.
DA: Kingston man punched, choked woman, then called her from jail illegally
KINGSTON - The Ulster County District Attorney's office said Thursday a Kingston man pleaded guilty last week to second-degree strangulation and first-degree criminal contempt, both felonies. According to the district attorney's office, the case began on April 23, 2024, when Jalik Walker, 24, of Kingston, repeatedly punched his partner while she was on the ground following a verbal domestic dispute that escalated and became physical. ...
3 Earthquakes in 1 Day Shake Parts of New York & Jersey
Three earthquakes 15 minutes apart hit parts of Upstate New York and New Jersey. The tremors struck during the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 20 according to USGS. However, not many probably felt them. Earthquakes in New York. There have been more than 550 earthquakes in New York State....
Best Weekend Events For Aug. 23-25 In Western New York
It’s starting to feel like football season in Western New York, with several football related activities finally making its debut. When you’re from Buffalo, it always feels like football season, and this weekend we’re really excited to cheer on our Buffalo Bills, the Buffalo Bisons, and enjoy some live music!
“Red Flag” for 2024 Winter Forecast in New York State
There is a red flag in the Farmer's Almanac for the winter forecast this year. The forecast is a unique one for sure. Usually, when the Farmer's Almanac comes out, the forecast is pretty simple: it's usually either going to snow a lot or a little. The first day of...
New York State Man Dies After Tree Falls On Him
Police say a New York state man died on his property after a tree fell over on top of him. While the chances of being struck by a falling tree are pretty low, accidents such as this can happen sometimes. Older or diseased trees with cracked branches or exposed roots can pose a risk for falling over on your property. Also, the amount of heavy rain and storms the area has endured this summer can be another big factor with trees weakening.
Warren Zeiders headlines Day 2 of the NYS Fair (photos)
Rain exited stage left and pure sunshine filled day two of the New York State Fair. Warren Zeiders took the Suburban Park Stage at sunset to a screaming crowd. The audience, a mix of many age groups, danced and sang along with his performance. Zeiders, a Pennsylvania native, is a...
Hudson Valley Towns Benefit from $30 Million in Federal Grants for Water Infrastructure
The Hudson Valley region is set to receive a substantial boost in its efforts to enhance water quality and infrastructure, thanks to $30 million in grants from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). This funding, part of a broader $265 million investment by the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC), will support 30 communities across the state in tackling critical issues with their drinking water systems.
Clearer skies bring more than 50,000 people to Day 2 of NYS Fair
Geddes, N.Y. — Warmer weather brought 15,000 more people to the New York State Fair for Day 2 when compared to opening day. Thursday’s attendance of 53,707 is larger than the last two Day 2′s of the fair but is short of the record of 86,353 set in 2018.
New York’s Peaking Into WPL Playoffs
New York Rugby Club (10-2) ended its Women’s Premier League (WPL) regular season with an affirming win against Berkeley in Moraga, Calif. The rest of the competition will play its final games this Saturday, Aug. 24, and then New York will know whether it plays Berkeley, Colorado Gray Wolves or Life West in the national semifinals on Sept. 7 in Madison, Wis. [lead photo: Daisy Titus scores a try / Jackie Finlan/TRB]
10 Hospitals In New York State Recognized As Best In America
Ten New York hospitals, including three in the Hudson Valley, were recognized as the best in the nation. Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck is being praised for the quality of its patient care. Northern Dutchess Hospital In Rhinebeck, Dutchess County Among Best In The Nation. The Centers for Medicare and...
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