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Spookiest Road in the Hudson Valley Improved Ahead of Halloween
An eerie historic Hudson Valley road has undergone a makeover just in time for spooky season. During the month of October, Hudson Valley residents and visitors to the region flock to pumpkin patches, apple orchards and fall attractions. Those who are looking for a bit of terror can go off the beaten path and seek out some of the old, historic areas that some believe are haunted.
Witches Love This Part Of Hudson Valley, New York
Turns out one very popular hometown in the Hudson Valley is the "best" place for witches in all of the United States. With October underway, spooky season is officially here! That's good news for me, considering I've been sipping on pumpkin spice coffee since August. However, a recent study regarding...
Here's where your Dutchess County polling place is for Election Day 2024
With the general election a month away, Dutchess County residents are preparing to cast their vote on Nov. 5. Whether residents are voting early, by absentee ballot or in person this year, it's worth checking where your local polling center is. From time to time, these centers may change, and according to the Dutchess County Board of Elections, poll site changes have been made. ...
New Line Dancing Event Happening in Poughkeepsie
Line dancing, food, live music, and fireworks will all be part of a great day of fun on the banks of the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York. The Hudson Valley has always been a great place for families to venture out on weekends for something fun to do. This time of year apple and pumpkin picking, along with visits to some of the area's best Halloween-themed attractions are family favorites but have you ever thought about taking the family out for a day of line dancing?
New York Senator Challenges Central Hudson in Controversial New Bill
Is anyone else looking at their Central Hudson bill and thinking, “What the heck happened here?”. Between skyrocketing delivery charges and a bill that’s more complicated than your last tax return, it’s easy to feel like you’re getting fleeced, and if you think something’s up, you’re not alone.
Poughkeepsie’s Stunning Financial Turnaround: Debt Down, Investment Up!
The City of Poughkeepsie is celebrating a significant milestone in its financial recovery. After receiving improved ratings from Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s, the city has now garnered praise from New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. This positive shift comes on the heels of years of diligent deficit reductions initiated by former Mayor Rob Rolison, now serving as State Senator for District 39.
Taste Testers Needed For Widely Debated Candy in Wappingers Falls
Taste-testing candy sounds like a dream, right? A local Dutchess County candy shop needs local taste testers to help them out with a popular season candy. Quincy's Candy Shop Brings Sweet New Digs to Dutchess County. In November 2023, word started to spread that a new candy store was planning...
Dover Bridge Reopened to Traffic Following Construction
The Dutchess County Department of Public Works announced that the replacement of a bridge on Ridge Road in the town of Dover had been completed, and the structure had been opened to traffic. Work on the bridge began in the Spring and included replacing the structure, located over the Mill...
City Of Poughkeepsie Seeks Community Input for $10 Million Downtown Revitalization Grant Application
The city has announced its intent to apply for $10 million in funding through the state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) program, and it is seeking residents' input. The DRI program, launched in 2016, aims to transform downtown areas into vibrant, mixed-use hubs where people want to live, work, and...
Former star athletes, military heroes enshrined in Dutchess Sports Museum Hall of Fame
It was in a boxing gym that Steve Badgley found a second home and an extended family. It was there the Poughkeepsie native developed discipline and structure and where, he said, he met the first group of people beyond his relatives who truly embraced him. Five Star Boxing in Beacon became a centerpiece of his youth and eventually a springboard, propelling him to a career in the military. Still, Badgley never strayed from his passion. ...
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