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Another Earthquake, 2nd In Days, Rocks Parts Of Upstate New York
Should New Yorkers get ready for more earthquakes? Two rocked parts of Upstate New York just days apart. Many New York State residents were woken up Saturday morning to their homes shaking. Earthquake In Henderson, New York. The United States Geological Survey confirmed the earthquake. It struck near Henderson, New...
Councilwomen ask for prayer for Poughkeepsie (VIDEO)
POUGHKEEPSIE – City council members Ondie James and Terriciena Brown hosted a Community Prayer Vigil at Earline Patrice Park at Mansion Square on Saturday afternoon. Fifth Ward Councilwoman James told Mid Hudson News that the event was open to all city residents, community leaders, clergy, youth groups, churches, elected officials, family, friends, and organizations.
Mayor opens pools and dedicates Pulaski pool house (VIDEO & GALLERY)
POUGHKEEPSIE – A ribbon-cutting for the $4 million pool house at Pulaski Park in Poughkeepsie kicked off swimming season at the city’s two pools, with the second being located at Spratt Park. The project was initially slated to cost $2.4 million and the pool house includes a men’s room, women’s room, family bathrooms, lifeguard room, office welcome desk, and storage and kitchen areas. Other upgrades were made to the pool area, including a new.
Am I A Jerk For Setting Off Fireworks in my Neighborhood?
If a neighbor of yours is setting off fireworks would you go out and ask them to stop? It happened to me over the weekend in Poughkeepsie, NY and I'm wondering if I handled the situation the right way or not. For as long as I can remember hearing fireworks...
Public Still Waiting For More Info About Pool Closure in New Paltz
Some Ulster County Residents have been denied their cool refreshing trip to the Ulster County Pool this week. People who just bought season passes after the big heat wave last week are going to have to wait to get in the water a bit longer due to an unexpected closure of the Ulster County Pool.
Former Downstate Correctional Facility in Fishkill Set for Mixed-Use Community Redevelopment
Conifer Realty, LLC has been selected by Empire State Development (ESD) to redevelop the former Downstate Correctional Facility in Fishkill, Dutchess County, into a mixed-use community, aligning with New York State's efforts to repurpose unused state land to alleviate housing shortages. The project aims to transform the site into a vibrant residential area and community space, creating approximately 200 construction jobs over a decade-long, multi-phase development.
Fireworks set in City of Newburgh
CITY OF NEWBURGH – The City of Newburgh will hold its annual Independence Day fireworks display on July 4. The fireworks display will be launched at 1 Washington Street (a.k.a. People’s Waterfront Park), at around 9 p.m. Setup time will begin at 6 p.m. To help protect public safety, 1 Washington Street will be closed to the public from the time of setup until the event has concluded.
Ulster County Mourns The Loss Of Beloved Community Icon
Kingston's William Guldy aka Uncle Willy has passed away at the age of 85. A recognizable face in the Ulster County NY community (Kingston/Rosendale), Uncle Willy was a character that everyone talked about with love and admiration. Born and raised in Kingston, NY, William J. Guldy, known to all as Uncle Willy passed away on Sunday at the age of 85. His passing was confirmed by the Rosendale Street Festival on social media.
Blood donors come from far and wide
CARMEL- A steady stream of donors rolled up their sleeves during Putnam County’s semi-annual blood drive, Friday—a drive sponsored by the Driscoll Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police in conjunction with the Carmel Knights of Columbus lodge, Putnam residents serving with the Fire Department of New York City and Guardian Revival.
Trendy Plus Healthy New Option to Enjoy in Dutchess County
A delicious option for those who are trying to watch their figure is now available to those in Hopewell Junction, New York. It can be really, really, really hard to try to eat healthy these days. It always seems like it's so much easier to just run to a fast food spot, get something quick and be done with. Eating healthy just seems like it's more effort, more money and takes a longer time, but in reality that really isn't the case these days.
Putnam STOP-DWI campaign ramps up for Independence Day
CARMEL – Putnam County police agencies are launching a campaign to reduce impaired driving in advance of the Fourth of July holiday celebration. Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville made the announcement last week, noting that the campaign is a coordinated effort between the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Carmel police department, Kent police department, and STOP-DWI coordinators.
Newburgh board of education approves three administrators in special Sunday session
NEWBURGH – Following debate on procedure and legality of conducting a special Sunday meeting, the Newburgh Board of Education approved three administration appointments without discussion. The board approved the contract for Deputy Superintendent Onyx Peterson through June 30, 2027 at a salary of $230,000 through June 30, 2025 with...
Cold Spring parking regulations take effect
COLD SPRING – It’s now official. Fees for metered parking on Main Street in Cold Spring from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday have been decreased from $4 per hour to $2 per hour while the maximum time allowed for metered parking has been increased from three to four hours with the minimum reduced from 60 to 30 minutes.
Communities Grapple With Laws to Regulate Battery Storage Systems
Local officials in multiple municipalities are discussing the possibility of a moratorium or legislation to regulate battery energy storage systems (BESS) after proposals to install the facilities have stirred outcry. Last week, the Town of North Castle and the Village of Mount Kisco reviewed potential steps to place limits or...
One lane for Breakneck Tunnel
COLD SPRING- Motorists traversing Route 9D north of Cold Spring will soon be experiencing traffic delays when the New York State DOT closes the southbound lane of Breakneck Tunnel allowing for the construction of a pedestrian bridge over the Metro-North tracks on the north side of the tunnel. Word of...
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