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DA: New York Barber Nearly Killed Over Race In Hudson Valley
A Lower Hudson Valley man was charged with attempted murder as a hate crime and more. The victim was allegedly stabbed in the face with barbershop scissors. Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced a Yonkers man was arraigned on an indictment by which he is charged with attempted murder as a hate crime and other charges.
NY owes over 4,000 Orange County residents, businesses money. See if you're on the list
A quick check of the state's database of unclaimed funds shows 1,167 residents or businesses in Middletown have money waiting for them. There are 1,428 owed in Newburgh, 824 in Chester, 507 in Monroe and 306 residents or businesses in Warwick who have refunds awaiting them. For years, the New York state Comptroller's Office has accumulated money that has gone unclaimed, but it's up to residents to determine whether their name appears in the database and to follow the...
4 Dutchess County Trunk or Treats Great for Your Family
Trunk-or-treating - or Halloween Tailgating - is an alternative to trick-or-treating, in which parents and guardians gather their vehicles in one spot, typically a parking lot, open their trunks and give out candy as children walk from car to car. Early mentions of trunk-or-treating date as far back as the mid-1990s and are commonly associated with churches, who present the events as safer alternatives to door-to-door trick-or-treating. Trunk or treating can be a way for businesses, organizations, and community members to get involved and connect with the community.
Big Lots is closing even more stores in New York, including these in the mid-Hudson Valley
Four of the six Big Lots stores in the region are now scheduled to close. As of Thursday, the Big Lots website was listing the stores in Middletown and Kingston among those scheduled to close as the chain goes through Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Big Lots filed for Chapter 11 in September. Previously, the...
What We Know: Pop Star Holding Secret Show In “Upstate” New York
A pop star is holding a secret party in the Hudson Valley. On Thursday, pop star Charlie XCX will host a listening party in Orange County for her brand-new album. Charlie XCX teased an appearance in Upstate New York on Wednesday. ““nyyyyyyy i want to play you my new album...
Check Out The Video Of This Coyote Casually Strolling Through Hopewell Junction
Check out this cool coyote casually strolling through Hopewell Junction! A local resident captured the wild visitor on video and shared it on R/Hudsonvalley, sparking plenty of reactions from the community. One user kicked off the comments with, “If not friend, why friend shaped?” It’s clear that seeing a coyote...
$31 Million Sewer Improvement Project Completed in Newburgh
The City of Newburgh has successfully completed the North Interceptor Sewer Improvement Project, marking a significant milestone in New York’s clean water infrastructure efforts. With a total investment exceeding $31 million, this project has been funded through state and federal sources, including $28 million in grants and $3 million in interest-free financing. Notably, it is the first clean water infrastructure project in New York funded in part by the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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Man Kills Fellow Inmate At Sing Sing In Ossining, Convicted Nearly 30 Years Later
Albany resident Allah-Son-Allah was sentenced to 20 years in state prison for his killing of 32-year-old Michael Jones on Christmas Eve 1995 while they were both incarcerated at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Ossining, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday, Oct. 10. According to the DA's Office,...
Kingston, New York’s First Legal Cannabis Shop Opens
Catskill Mountain High had its soft opening this past weekend and has a grand opening event planned. Cannabis dispensaries in the Hudson Valley, NY, have been expanding since the state legalized adult-use cannabis in 2021. You'll find a mix of licensed retailers offering a variety of products, including flowers, edibles, tinctures, and more.
Stony Point Mother Nabbed For Beating Kids With Foam Baseball Bat, Police Say
The incident occurred in Rockland County around 2:20 a.m., Monday, Oct. 7, in Stony Point. According to Lt. Daniel Schoales of the Stony Point Police, officers responded to Nyack Hospital to investigate a domestic incident. The investigation revealed that two juveniles revealed that their mother, Kimberly Rivas, age 33, of...
Man Rescued After Crashing 60 Feet Down Into Rocky Embankment In Cold Spring
A man had to be carried around 60 feet up a rocky Hudson Valley gorge after crashing into it, authorities said.The crash happened in Putnam County on Sunday, Oct. 6, when an all-terrain vehicle crashed down a cliff in Cold Spring at the gorge on Mill Road, according to the North Highlands Fire Depa…
Mercedes Theft Leads To Arrest Of Kingston Man For DWI/Drugs, Police Say
A Hudson Valley man nabbed for the alleged theft of a 2005 gold Mercedes from a Budget 19 Motel led to his arrest for a host of charges, including alleged DWI/Drugs. The incident occurred in Ulster County around 8 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Budget 19 Motel on Route 28 in Kingston.Accordi…
Popular Hudson Valley Hot Dog Truck Announces Return Date
The owner of a legendary Hudson Valley hot dog stand has announced it will be reopening after a temporary closure. The Hudson Valley area has so many beloved hot dog spots, many places that are known to be the best of the best. You really don't have to travel far to get some of the best dogs you'll ever have.
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