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Marist Alum Makes It Big With Massive Role In NBC Olympic Coverage
A Marist College graduate is preparing for his fifth trip to the Olympics; no not to compete, but with another incredibly important role, to serve as stage manager for parts of NBC's coverage. Marist College Alum Paris Bound For NBC Olympic Coverage. Hudson Valley locals may recognize the name Todd...
Volunteer Firefighter with Ties to the Hudson Valley Now in ‘Critical Situation’
A volunteer firefighter family originally from the Hudson Valley who has been described as a "staple to the East Fishkill Fire District" is in need of support from the community. On Wednesday, July 24th, a GoFundMe was shared on the Eastern Dutchess County Fire and Rescue Facebook page for volunteer...
A Blisteringly Active Month for New York State Law Enforcement
No one can say for sure what it was, maybe it was the seemingly the never-ending heat wave combined with overwhelming humidity or maybe it was some other extemporaneous factors, but the point remains that the month of July while not technically not over yet, was a wildly active month for members of New York State's law enforcement.
Ulster BOCES Applauds Saugerties Student’s Victory in National SkillsUSA Competition
PORT EWEN- Cosmo McIntosh, a recent graduate of the Saugerties Central School District who completed the Ulster BOCES Small Engine Mechanics Repair program, earned third place in the Motorcycle Technician category at the SkillsUSA national competition. The event, which was held from June 24-28, took place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
Billy Joel Closes out Historic MSG Residency With His 2 Youngest Daughters by His Side
Billy Joel ended his historic Madison Square Garden residency with two of his most special people by his side. The Grammy winner, 75, was joined on stage by his two youngest daughters — Della, 8, and Remy, 6 — during his 150th and final show at the iconic New York City venue on Thursday, July […]
New previously unseen 9/11 footage emerges more than two decades after attacks
New footage of the 9/11 attacks has emerged on social media nearly 23 years after the devastating act of terrorism rocked the United States and the rest of the world in 2001. Despite the attacks occurring more than two decades ago, a large amount of previously unseen footage from that fateful day in New York City has surfaced online thanks to platforms like TikTok. Now brand new footage of an unseen angle of the World Trade Centre just moments before the first tower collapsed has been shared on YouTube by Kei Sugimoto, who witnessed the historic event in person on...
Big Lots Returns To New York Town, Near Recently Closed Store
Hudson Valley residents are pumped that Big Lots is returning, just down the road for a recently closed store. On Thursday, Hudson Valley Post reported that Big Lots confirmed plans to close up to 40 locations nationwide, including three in New York. Big Lots Closing Stores In Upstate New York,...
Queens to get at least three new judges
The governor last week signed a bill that will add over two dozen judges to benches across the Empire State, including three in Queens. Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law that adds 28 judges to Family and Civil Court benches throughout New York. Under the law, New York...
Hochul announces major grant for healthcare workforce training
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A new $22.5 million grant will help train a strong pipeline of healthcare professionals, Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday. Twenty-eight healthcare facilities will receive the funding in awards throughout the next year aimed at covering costs such as curriculum and staff attendance training. “The health...
Billy Joel Joined by Axl Rose for ‘Highway to Hell’ as He Hits the Highway Out of Madison Square Garden With a Rousing Residency Finale: Concert Review
From Elvis at the International to Adele at Caesars Palace, other artists have staked their claim to a single spot out with lengthy residencies out west, but no one’s become as legendary for doing it back east as Billy Joel with his regularly scheduled shows at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. And, certainly, no one’s done it in a venue this big, or with so much of a concentration on locals, not just attracting a tourist trade. Since the residency began January 2014, the beloved, Bronx-born piano man has packed MSG every month – save for pandemic breaks –...
NYPD: Sixth person drowns at New York City beaches
Once the clock strike 6 p.m., lifeguards at New York City beaches end their shift. “As soon as the lifeguards leave, everyone goes into the waters,” said Kim Metrock, who never lets her 12-year-old child go into the water unsupervised. “Even when the lifeguards are here and it gets...
Poughkeepsie Welcomes Brand New Safe Space for LGBTQ+ Community
Main Street in the Town of Poughkeepsie just got a little more colorful!. On Tuesday, July 24, City of Poughkeepsie Mayor Yvonne Flowers welcomed the newest tenant at 766 Main Street in the Town of Poughkeepsie. New Pride Center in Poughkeepsie. Mayor Yvonne Flowers and the Dutchess County Regional Chamber...
Party At The Pier To Raise Money For FeedMore WNY
Coming up on August 1st, you can party at the Pier and help raise money for all the programs that FeedMore WNY runs across Western New York. Party at the Pier is one of FeedMore WNY's biggest fundraisers and it will take place on Thursday, August 1st from 6- 9 pm at Buffalo River Fest Park, 249 Ohio St. in Buffalo.
Death threats to D.A. Bragg, judge who oversaw Trump proceedings work of Vegas man: Feds
Federal prosecutors say a series of violent threats made to public officials in New York, New Jersey and elsewhere were the work of a Las Vegas man who, according to reports, was targeting judges tied to criminal cases involving former President Donald Trump. Spencer Christjencody Gear, 32, is charged in...
Another Tornado Touched Down In New York State
The month of July has been a record month for tornados in New York State and another one was confirmed to have touched down earlier this week. The National Weather Service in Buffalo confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down near Orwell, New York. This was the 20th tornado to be confirmed in New York State this month.
Virus Spread By Deadly Creature Confirmed In Upstate New York, HV
Several counties in New York State are confirming a virus spread by the "world's deadliest' creature. In late June, the Rockland County Department Of Health confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus for the first time in 2024. West Nile Virus Confirmed In Rockland County, New York. The infected mosquitoes...
29 Student-Athletes Receive Long Island Junior Soccer League Scholarships
The Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL), the largest league in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA), has the largest scholarship program in Eastern New York. The league distributed 29 scholarships at the LIJSL Scholarship Breakfast on Sunday, July 21 at the Huntington Hilton. These well-rounded teenagers, selected based on academic and athletic excellence plus community service, exemplify the mission of the league and its idealistic slogan of “Building Character Through Soccer.”
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