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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.
Lost Older Adults Attacked By Bees Hiking In Upstate New York
The day got much worse for lost hikers in the Hudson Valley when they were "swarmed" and "stung" by bees. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation detailed to Hudson Valley Post what happened in the DEC's latest "DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review." Wilderness Rescue: Hamlet of...
Dutchess County Dog Saved From Awful Hoarding Situation Finds New Home
An awful hoarding situation in Dutchess County has a heartwarming ending for one rescue pup. Over 20 Dogs Saved from Hoarding Situation in Milan, NY. Several local animal rescues were on the scene earlier this year to assist in what some volunteers called the "worst hoarding situation" they have ever encountered.
Litchfield County’s Savor 2024 is Kinda ‘The Bear’ in Connecticut
Hey fans of FX/Hulu's The Bear, an upcoming event in Morris will bring that level of attention to detail, a James Beard Award finalist, and over a dozen of the best chefs of Connecticut together for an evening of fine dining. Savor 2024, presented by Litchfield Magazine, is billed as...
Alan Cumming to Perform His One-Man Show in Pine Plains
Scottish-American actor, singer and provocateur Alan Cumming is set to bring his signature wit and theatrical flair to Pine Plains’ Stissing Center on Sept. 28. The center will present Alan Cumming: Uncut, an evening of music, humor and unfiltered storytelling that will serve as the marquee event for its $10.4 million capital fundraising campaign.
Park and Rec allows dogs to enjoy Emery Park
KENT—Emery Park had a rather forlorn look during the Covid years, but 2024 has brought a new burst of enthusiasm for the park located on Route 341 just outside of town. A subcommittee of the Park and Recreation Commission has rolled up its collective sleeves, cleaned the large shed to create a place for meetings and activities, assessed the future of the now-closed community pool, and started clearing and creating trails to the summit of Leonard Mountain.
Morrison Gallery has soft opening weekends
KENT—The long-awaited opening of Morrison Gallery is underway. William “Billy” Morrison is inviting visitors to come see his new headquarters during his soft opening weekends, Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Weekday hours are arranged by appointment until he formally announces...
Hidden Treasures: Forgotten Paintings and School Artifacts Unearthed
Milan resident Fred “Chip” Couse remembers the call he got five years ago like it was yesterday. “My friend Kathy Spiers was excited; she asked me to guess what she had found shoved underneath the custodian’s sink at Seymour Smith.” Spiers — then a secretary at the Seymour Smith Intermediate Learning Center in Pine Plains — had discovered four rare oil paintings from the 1930s.
Sharon Playhouse to open “Steel Magnolias”
SHARON—The Sharon Playhouse will present “Steel Magnolias” Friday, Aug. 30 through Sunday, Sept. 8. “Steel Magnolias” will be staged by renowned director Jackson Gay. The cast features: Susan Cella, who has appeared as “Me and My Girl,” “The Graduate” and “Evita,” in the role of Clairee. Jen Cody, who played Nostradamus in “Something Rotten” at Sharon Playhouse, portrays “Truvy”; Etta Grover (“Cabaret,” “Kinky Boots”) is Shelby; Marinell Crippen (Mrs. Gibbs in “Our Town” at Sharon Playhouse) is M’Lynn; Emma Simon(Lady Claphan in “Something Rotten” at Sharon Playhouse) as Annelle, and Sharon resident Liza Vann (“A Room of My Own,” “Good Ol’ Girls”) as Ouiser.
Park and Rec approves new logo
KENT—The Park and Recreation Department has officially accepted a new logo. The logo, which has a representation of Kent Falls over images of hikers and sports equipment, was created by Connor Broderick, a South Kent School student from Spring Valley, Ohio. Broderick took part in a competition for Kent...
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