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Major Multi-Million Dollar Bridge Replacement Project Begins in Ulster County
If you are a Hudson Valley resident or even a visitor to the area, chances are you have had to travel on the New York State Thruway (I-87) at some point, maybe you even travel it multiple times a day. Well, if you were traveling in Ulster County recently, you most likely realized some major bridge work construction has begun above the Wallkill River.
Upstate New York May Be Home To Mobster’s $130 Million Hidden Treasure
The search for a mobster's $130 million hidden treasure continues in the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Legendary mobster Dutch Schultz may have buried a fortune somewhere in Upstate New York. Pine Plains Business Is Named After Dutch Schultz. In September 2020, Dutch's Spirits opened on Harvest Homestead Farm...
‘Captivating’ One Of A Kind Circus Acts Coming To The Hudson Valley
Summer is my favorite season. It brings warm, sunny days with the return of outdoor, fun activities and events. Hudson Valley residents can visit farmers markets, fairs, festivals, outdoor music series and more. At times, we may notice that different circus acts may be in the Hudson Valley for a limited time.
Friday, July 26 Kingston's plan to cap speeds at 25 mph citywide moves forward
If approved by the full Common Council, Mayor Steve Noble's proposed new 25 mph speed limit would apply to nearly all city streets with some exceptions, according to City Engineer John Schultheis. Schultheis told lawmakers that some city-controlled streets with a "more rural character" would remain at 30 mph. Also...
The 93rd Anniversary Woodstock Library Fair
The 93rd Anniversary Woodstock Library Fair on July 27 is a home-town party celebrating Woodstock as a center of the arts: painting, sculpture, poetry, music, fiction, nonfiction, pottery — “all the arts for which Woodstock is known.”. This year’s theme is: “Library Fair Eras 1931-2024”. The...
Ulster County beekeepers association to hold meeting
ROSENDALE- The Ulster County Beekeepers Association will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, August 12, 2024, at the Rosendale Recreation Center located at 1055 Route 32 in Rosendale. The meeting will feature a hive extraction lesson and there will be a period for open questions. Both experienced and new beekeepers...
It’s a Small Town with a Big Fork
If you have ever headed out to the Taconic Parkway via 308 and Route 199 in Dutchess County you will immediately recognize what I am about to share. I also won't have to explain the fork in the road. Milan, New York is an interesting little town it has the...
July 25th Midtown Kingston Make a Difference Day is Friday
Midtown Make a Difference Day returns Friday, July 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. on Franklin Street. Community organizations will be on hand offering resources and information on topics including health, education, employment and recreation in Ulster County, according to an announcement. Franklin Street will be closed from Broadway to...
The Legacy of Enslavement in Ulster County
Authors Susan Stessin-Cohn, Philip White, and Ashley Biagini will be on hand to share the new website Bearing Witness, developed in connection with the Ulster County Truth and Reconciliation Commission. During Stessin-Cohn’s presentation, she will reveal stories of a handful of notable Black residents of Ulster County, from the early...
Catskills ‘Borscht Belt Festival’ Returns for Second Year
Beginning on the evening of Friday, July 26, and running through Sunday, July 28, the equally informative and entertaining festival will pay homage to the Borscht Belt’s vibrant past while showcasing its legacy and wide-ranging influence on American culture to all who attend in Ellenville, in Ulster County, NY.
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