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Upstate NY Corgi Racing Has Gone Viral in New Video
A new level of cuteness and chaos has been unlocked at an upstate New York county fair after its corgi race devolved into an absolute free-for-all. County fair organizers certainly know which special ingredients to add to their events to make them memorable. While many Dutchess County, NY residents will tell you that the must-try experience at the Dutchess County Fair are the famous 4-H milkshakes, there was a different star a little further north.
New & Improved: Wappinger Parks Revitalization Projects
Major Daniel M. Martz Vietnam War Memorial Plaza at Martz Field. A new project at Martz Field Recreation Facility on Pye Lane in Wappinger is already underway, with construction recently starting on the Major Daniel M. Martz Vietnam War Memorial Plaza. Visitors to this popular Wappinger park's recreation area will now enter through a newly constructed memorial area that will be dedicated to a former Wappinger resident.
The Longest Tunnel in the World Is Being Fixed Under Newburgh
600 feet below Newburgh, NY, construction workers are repairing the longest tunnel on planet earth. In a story that sounds more like science-fiction than real life, a project that has taken more than twenty years to research and plan may finally be coming to an end right beneath our feet.
Poughkeepsie City Council approves new Capital Improvement Plan
The Poughkeepsie City Council has approved a new $170.6 million Capital Improvement Plan. The plan covers the next 4 years and includes funding for lead water line replacement, new apparatus for the fire department, and sidewalk rehab to name a few. “I thank the Finance Department Commissioner Dr. Brian Martinez...
New Cannabis Dispensary, Delivery Service To Celebrate In White Plains
The Purple Owl Dispensary, which has been delivering cannabis to customers in Westchester and Putnam counties since December 2023, will hold a grand opening for its new location in White Plains at 405 Mamaroneck Ave. on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 5:30 p.m. Co-owned by Ossining residents Beth Smith and Juan...
After co-founder's death, Newburgh rallies to save beloved art store
The Newburgh community is trying to give back to an art store that has become a staple of the city. Gerardo Castro, who ran Newburgh Art Supply for 16 years, passed away this March. His death left his partner, Michael Gabor, operating the store they founded together, now on his own. Gabor says that Castro will be remembered not just for helping artists while running the shop but for his own artistic vision.
The 5th Annual Poughkeepsie Porch Fest: Music and Community Come Alive
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the 5th Annual Poughkeepsie Porch Fest, an event that transformed the Southside Historic District into a lively musical playground. Porch Fest is a unique neighborhood festival where residents turn their porches into stages for live performances, creating an immersive and intimate experience for attendees.
Beacon City Council opts into good cause eviction
At a meeting heavily attended by tenant advocates, the city council voted unanimously to opt into the new law, which prevents landlords from evicting certain tenants without legitimate cause. It also stops landlords from implementing predatory rate hikes. Beacon joins a string of cities that have opted in to "good...
Special Salute To Veterans At Walkway Over Hudson Event
A special night for veterans in the Hudson Valley is scheduled for September 20th, and will be held at a historic Hudson Valley landmark. Veterans and their families will be able to enjoy a beautiful night on the World's Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge in a celebration of those that served.
School District Unveils Summer Improvements Made with Voters Approved Money
No doubt it is Back to School Season in the Hudson Valley. Everyone is wrapping up the summer with one more long weekend and then it is back to the classroom next week. The summer flew by for most of us. Hard to believe Fall is on us so fast but it is and hopefully you got done the things you had planned around the house. One school district in the Hudson Valley checked a few items off their list this summer.
Dutchess County Millennials, Remember Club Soda?
If you were a pre-teen or middle schooler in the early 2000s in the Hudson Valley, I'm about to unlock a (most likely embarrassing) memory for you. As I was driving up Route 9 north in Fishkill earlier this week, I was stopped at the light that's right in front of Splashdown Beach. I started daydreaming a little bit and my eyes found the old Estelle & Alfonso Performing Arts Complex sign.
Carnival celebrates end of summer Aug. 31
KENT—The participants in the annual Carnival, sponsored by Kent Memorial Library, may change year-to-year but the feeling of recognizing and celebrating the end of summer is the same. This year’s event is Saturday, Aug. 31, from noon to 4 p.m. on the Golden Falcon Field on Main Street. There...
Popular Brewery Marks Anniversary With Commendation In Poughkeepsie
Celebration over this past weekend for King's Court Brewing Company. King's Court Brewing Company opened its doors at 40 Cannon St. in the old King's Court Hotel in the city of Poughkeepsie back in 2018, becoming Poughkeepsie's newest craft brewery. Starting with only 4 beers on tap and a lot of ambition, the brewery made it through a Global Pandemic and has thrived.
Harckham secures $300,000 for Putnam Fire Training Center
KENT – Putnam County’s firefighters and emergency responders will be using a new state-of-the-art fire training center later this year. The center off Gipsy Trail Road in Kent was the site of a news conference a year ago when officials announced the construction of a new state of the art facility costing in the neighborhood of $1.5 million.
Outdoor concerts continue Sept. 5
KENT—The outdoor concert series continues Thursday, Sept. 5 with Blue Country performing at 5:30 p.m. Park and Rec is once again teaming up with the Kent Land Trust to offer the Thursday evening concerts. The concerts are performed at the Kent Land Trust field on South Main Street. Parking...
Putnam Board of Elections dedicated to Robert Bennett
CARMEL – Robert Bennett devoted his life to the people of Putnam County. The resident of Kent who served as the county’s Democratic Elections Commissioner for 37 years, from June 1976 through his retirement in December 2013 passed away in April 2018 at the age of 81. On...
Town has $80,000 surplus at close of fiscal year 2023-24
KENT—The Board of Finance closed out the 2023-24 fiscal year last week, receiving a report from Town Treasurer Barbara Herbst that all bills have been paid and that the town has a surplus of some $80,000 to add to its General Fund. She said the Board of Education had...
River Commission invites all to Sept. 7 celebration
SHARON—The Housatonic River Commission and Housatonic Valley Association are hosting an event Saturday, Sept. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m., the Housatonic Wild and Scenic River Celebration, at Housatonic Meadows State Park. Plans include a picnic to celebrate the recent designation of the Housatonic as a Partnership Wild and...
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