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State Funding Received for Bridge Replacement
POUGHKEEPSIE – City of Poughkeepsie Mayor Yvonne Flowers today announced the city has received $894,000 from the state to assist in replacing the Garden Street Bridge over the Fallkill Creek, a project that is expected to commence next spring. Although the bridge is currently open and safe for legal...
Visit the Mount for a summer preview
High school students and their families can visit Mount Saint Mary College in-person at one of several upcoming Summer Preview Days on campus. Students will learn about the college’s career-focused programs, receive information on our robust scholarships, explore the Mount’s scenic campus, and more. The upcoming Summer Previews...
National Night Out Unites Community and Police
NEWBURGH – National Night Out is a community awareness event. The goal is to promote police and community partnerships and enhance the relationship between neighbors to build community. It is held in over 16,000 communities all over the United States. It is usually on the first Tuesday of August, however this year it was postponed one week due to the weather.
Habitat Newburgh’s Gala Celebrates 25 Years
NEWBURGH – Many were folks who can usually be spotted adorning faded jeans, old tee-shirts and work boots, getting down and dirty building homes; however, on the evening of July 20, 2024, they could be seen donning sharp tuxedos and suits and formal gowns. The occasion they were celebrating...
Hudson Valley Set for Huge “Horror Fest” Event
Hudson Valley Horror Fest to feature over 50 plus artists and vendors including stars of Fright Night. A huge horror convention is set to take place in the area. You may or may not know abou the event but you should. The Hudson Valley Horrorfest is a celebration of all things spooky, and they have quite a lineup of guest for this incredible event.
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!
Who is Liable for Damages That Occur on Mutual Aid Responses in New York?
The New York Supreme Court for Dutchess County has ruled that a fire department that requests aid from a neighboring community is responsible to compensate that assisting department for damage that occurs to their apparatus, even though the apparatus has been released from the incident, and even though the damage was solely the result of negligence by its driver.
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’s 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. But now, Betty is facing the toughest challenge of her life – she urgently needs a kidney transplant.
Young Hudson Valley Band Competing for Exclusive Rolling Stone Feature
The Hudson Valley is brimming with talent, especially in the music scene. One young Hudson Valley band is taking their shot in a competition that would brand them as America's Next Top Hitmaker. Meet The Schwegs. The Schwegs are an alternative/pop-punk band based out of Wappingers Falls. The young ensemble...
Police Searching For Shooters After Home, Man Hit In Hudson Valley
Police in the Hudson Valley are searching for the person or people who fired multiple shots in a neighborhood, striking a man and an occupied home.The incident occurred in Dutchess County at around 12:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 19, on N. Clinton St., in the city of Poughkeepsie.According to the Poughk…
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.
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.”
Giuliani is no-show in court conference after not complying with subpoena
Rudy Giuliani failed to appear at a pre-motion conference in the Southern District of New York after he refused to respond to a subpoena, according to a lawyer for the plaintiffs. Eight Capitol Police officers filed a civil suit in Washington, DC federal court in December 2021 against Donald Trump...
Daring Rescue: Canadian Man Gets Leg Stuck In Upstate New York Bridge For 4 Hours
Imagine getting your leg stuck through an elevated bridge and having to wait for four hours for help. That's what played out in Upstate New York. Last Wednesday, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers helped rescue a Canadian man who got his foot stuck in a bridge.
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 State Fair’s Tasty Tuesday: A Foodie’s Paradise
It's fair time! The New York State Fair is officially open. You can't go to any state fair, especially one of the biggest in the country, and not eat all that delicious food. There are over 100 vendors offering up all types of cuisine. For one day only you can enjoy it for less.
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