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Police Investigating Break In at Hudson Valley Community Pool
Officials are reminding people that unauthorized swimming after hours is not allowed and it affects the community. The weather has been pretty warm lately and I am all for it. The hotter the better is my motto and for the past few days everyone in the Hudson Valley has been trying to enjoy it and stay cool.
Upstate Art Weekend at the Wassaic Project
WASSAIC — On Saturday, July 20, the Wassaic Project will participate in the Upstate Art Weekend (UPAW). UPAW takes place in ten different counties in the Catskills and Hudson Valley from Thursday, July 18-Sunday, July 21. This year the event has expanded to over 145 participants, including local art organizations, galleries, museums, temporary exhibits and other creative projects.
Graham exhibit opens at NorthEast-Millerton Library
MILLERTON — Barbara Graham’s art will grace the walls of the NorthEast-Millerton Library through the end of July. Her exhibit, “Nature’s Mysteries,” which took about a year to complete, features what she labels as “Totems” inspired by objects she has found walking through nature and the town. Using everything from tree bark to twigs to fungi and more, Graham says the resulting art aids in thought clarification, similar to Shamanism which began in Tibet and India centuries ago.
Amenia welcomes Way Behind the Sun for Monday Summer Concert Series opener
AMENIA — On Monday, July 8, the Town of Amenia opened its 2024 Summer Concert Series with a performance from Hudson Valley-based country band Way Behind the Sun. The concert took place from 6 to 8 p.m. on the basketball court at the Amenia Town Hall. Way Behind the...
Millbrook celebrates Arts Weekend July 21-22
MILLBROOK — Upstate Art Weekend and The Millbrook Arts and Open Studios will be held this upcoming weekend on Saturday and Sunday, July 20 and 21. The weekend is intended to highlight local artists, as well as celebrate the creative community in Millbrook. From noon-5 p.m. there will be...
NorthEast-Millerton Library seeks budget hike
MILLERTON — The NorthEast-Millerton Library is asking voters to approve a budget increase in this November’s election. It has been 17 years since the library last asked the voting public to approve a budget increase. “Inflation is real and prevalent in our lives still, and that, of course, affects us,” Library Director Rhiannon Leo-Jameson said. According to the library’s website, “In the last several years, it has become increasingly difficult to keep up with the costs and continue to offer standard and new services to the community.”
Man Found Drowning In Canopus Lake In Kent Dies At Hospital
The incident leading to the man's death began in Putnam County on Tuesday, July 16 around 1:45 p.m., when a possible drowning incident was reported at Canopus Lake Beach in Fahnestock State Park off Route 301 in Kent. According to Kent Police, arriving first responders and police helped park staff...
'Ally McBeal' Got Jane Krakowski Evicted From Her NYC Apartment
Rent is too damn high! That phrase breathes hallowed air in NYC. Rents have skyrocketed over the decades. Unless you make six figures, living in the quote-unquote greatest city in the world can be impossible. This forces lower-class citizens, who keep the city running, to find a residence in surrounding towns or so deep in the boroughs they need two trains and a shuttle bus to get to work. There is one way around ever-rising rent prices: finding a rent-stabilized apartment.
Affordable Housing Waiting List Opens at The Max
If you fall in the 40%, 60% and 120% AMI brackets, the affordable housing waiting list for The Max at 606 W57th Street is accepting applications for current and future vacancies. Two studios, four one-bedrooms and four two-bedroom units are available now at the luxury residential development between 11th and 12th Avenues. You can also […] The post Affordable Housing Waiting List Opens at The Max appeared first on W42ST.
New York On ‘High Alert’ After ‘Jaws’ Closes Down Many NY Beaches
New York State is in the midst of another heat wave. But those trying to beat that heat are dealing with sharks swimming dangerous close to shore. A Long Island Beach was closed on Monday after a shark was spotted near shore. Shark Closes Long Island, New York Beach. A...
Musicians’ Union Pension Plan Gets More Than a Billion Dollars in Federal Funds, Avoiding Insolvency
The pension plan for the American Federation of Musicians and Employers is set to receive a $1.5 billion cash influx to save the plan from becoming insolvent. Teamsters Warn That They Remain "Far Apart" From Studios in Hollywood Basic Crafts Negotiations The money comes as part of the American Rescue Plan, backed by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), which was passed in 2021. The pension plan for the musicians’ union, which represents close to 50,000 members in New York who work on Broadway, in bands, in orchestras and in film and theater, is now set to receive the funding. Without the funding,...
$2.46 Billion Budget: New York City to Reinstate Mandatory Work Requirements for Low-Income Residents Receiving Cash Assistance
New York City will reinstate mandatory work requirements for low-income residents receiving cash assistance starting July 28. New York City to Reimpose Work Requirements for Low-Income Residents Receiving Cash Assistance. The Adams administration will reinstate mandatory work requirements for low-income residents receiving cash assistance ending a COVID-era pause in the...
City landlords may be required to install AC units for tenants
City Council member Lincoln Restler will propose a bill this week that requires landlords to buy, install and maintain air conditioners for tenants — or face fines up to $1,250 per day, the New York Times reported. The measure would require landlords to consistently cool homes to 78 degrees...
Isaiah Hartenstein's admission makes Knicks departure sting even worse
New York Knicks fans knew it was coming, but they still held out hope. The first night of free agency came without an Isaiah Hartenstein decision, which made fans more hopeful. However, the center agreed to sign a three-year deal with the Thunder the following day. Hartenstein was the top...
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