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It’s Here! Final Steps for Multi-Million Dollar Project on Route 9
A massive project in the Hudson Valley is nearing completion, and it will allow pedestrians and cyclists on Route 9 access to New York City like never before. Across New York State, there are countless initiatives meant to encourage non-motorized travel. In the Mid-Hudson Valley, local organizations are hard at work to complete the connection of 60 miles of trails that would create a continuous path from Kingston, NY to Port Jervis, NY. The project further south, however, may be even more ambitious.
New York Concert Fans Rank The Best Venues in the State
I've been having a really good year when it comes to going to concerts, musicals and comedy shows! First of all, we've had some incredible WRRV Sessions this year with the likes of Papa Roach, Judah & the Lion, Blame My Youth, and Royel Otis at Newburgh Brewing Company. Outside of that, I've already seen Fall Out Boy and Jimmy Eat World at the MVP Arena in Albany, and Amos Lee at The Egg in Albany. Later this summer, I'm going to see Passenger at the Beacon Theater in New York City.
3 Of The Oldest Prisons In America Are In The New York Area
Three of the oldest prisons in the United States of America are located in the New York area. I'm not sure if that's brag-worthy, but let's dive in. In New York State, there are 44 prisons, with 15 classified as maximum security. As of the June 2024 Monthly Report, the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) houses,
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