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SPARC Park in Stanfordville Has Official Grand Opening
SPARC Park in Stanfordville, NY, held their formal grand opening on Wednesday, June 26. The town of Stanfordville just completed an all-volunteer rebuild of the iconic playground at the recreation center. The original SPARC Park was built over 30 years ago as a community-led and built project, and a group of community members organized the rebuild with the same community-led process.
Early Morning Earthquake Hits New York State
Is New York turning into California with all the recent earthquakes? The latest one hit Poughkeepsie and was felt over 100 miles away. New York State has experienced over 550 earthquakes. The first recorded quake struck the New York City area on December 18, 1737, with a magnitude of 5.2. This is one of the two significant quakes to hit the city.
Former Dutchess County prison to be transformed into mixed-use housing development
A vacant prison in Dutchess County will be transformed into a mixed-use housing development. “By reimagining state land like former prisons, we’ll create a more affordable and livable New York,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said on X. Conifer Realty, LLC has been conditionally selected to transform the former Downstate...
Councilwomen ask for prayer for Poughkeepsie (VIDEO)
POUGHKEEPSIE – City council members Ondie James and Terriciena Brown hosted a Community Prayer Vigil at Earline Patrice Park at Mansion Square on Saturday afternoon. Fifth Ward Councilwoman James told Mid Hudson News that the event was open to all city residents, community leaders, clergy, youth groups, churches, elected officials, family, friends, and organizations.
Mayor opens pools and dedicates Pulaski pool house (VIDEO & GALLERY)
POUGHKEEPSIE – A ribbon-cutting for the $4 million pool house at Pulaski Park in Poughkeepsie kicked off swimming season at the city’s two pools, with the second being located at Spratt Park. The project was initially slated to cost $2.4 million and the pool house includes a men’s room, women’s room, family bathrooms, lifeguard room, office welcome desk, and storage and kitchen areas. Other upgrades were made to the pool area, including a new.
People From These 5 Places Really Want to Move to Poughkeepsie, New York
The Hudson Valley has seen an influx of new residents pretty steadily since COVID-19. And while it seems some are looking to get out of the area in larger volumes than before, there are still plenty of people around the country who are looking to relocate to the beautiful Hudson Valley.
Kingston seeks buyer to redevelop former bar into ‘community benefit’ space
KINGSTON – A former bar at 46 Grand Street in Kingston is up for sale by the city which would like it redeveloped for use that created community benefit and complements the surrounding uses, including commercial, residential, non-profit, and mixed-use concepts. In August 2022, the common council donated the...
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