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Severe Storms Knock Out Power, Close Roads in Yorktown
YORKTOWN, N.Y. — More than 3,000 Yorktown residents were left without power Thursday morning in the wake of severe rainstorms that tore through the area. The two cells of thunderstorms that came through town took down trees, powerlines, and resulted in multiple road closures. Classrooms at Yorktown High School were flooded, according to Supervisor Ed Lachterman, and a home was struck by lightning, resulting in a fire. No one was injured.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Lachterman said a majority of the power outages are in NYSEG territory; ConEd’s part of town only saw some...
Curious Bear Sighting In Poughkeepsie: An Unusual Urban Encounter
The bear in the tree was said to be very animated, appearing to be waving to onlookers. You never know what you'll see living in the City of Poughkeepsie. Always strange sightings, having lived in the city for well over a decade, I can say I think I've seen it all. Some good, some not so good.
West Point Honors Its Own: Local Graduates and Heroes Celebrated During Alumni Week
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Did This New Paltz Bar Get its Liquor License Back?
P & G's "a cornerstone" in New Paltz, New York had their license to sell liquor suspended back in April, now it appears they have temporally resumed alcohol sales at the popular bar but for how long?. The last few months have been full of ups and downs for the...
“Cowboy of the Ramapos”: The Truth Behind This Haunting New York Legend
Have you heard the legend of the "Cowboy of the Ramapos?" It's one of the Hudson Valley's oldest tales that actually has some truth behind it. I'm constantly fascinated by the history and lore around the Hudson Valley. Some of the history is well-known like how Benedict Arnold tried to sell West Point off to the British, forever casting him as a treasonous traitor. Some of the lore is outrageous like the story of the hulk-like Gorton Turtle.
Somers Honors Memorial Day; Reminder of Altered Garbage Schedule
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Where Does Poughkeepsie’s Water Come From? A Closer Look at Its Vital Source
Poughkeepsie, nestled along the banks of the iconic Hudson River, draws its lifeblood from this majestic waterway. Originating from Lake Tear of the Clouds atop Mount Marcy, New York State's loftiest peak, the Hudson River meanders its way southward, serving as a vital source of water for communities like Poughkeepsie. Central to Poughkeepsie's water supply infrastructure is the meticulously operated Poughkeepsies’ Water Treatment Facility, a cornerstone in safeguarding public health through the provision of clean and safe drinking water.
Newburgh, Saugerties school budgets defeated, all others in region pass. What happens next
Voters in the Newburgh and Saugerties school districts defeated proposed budgets for the 2024-25 school year on Tuesday. All other proposed school budgets in the region passed. See full preliminary results at the bottom of this story. Newburgh voters rejected a proposed $360.4 million budget by 118 votes, with 1,106...
Experts: Expect It To Take 70% Longer To Travel On New York State Thruway
Experts are warning New Yorkers it will take you about 70 percent longer to travel on the New York State Thruway. Construction is NOT to blame. If you've driven across the New York State Thruway recently, you probably noticed construction. Paving Project In Orange County, New York. This week, New...
Did This New Paltz Bar Get its Liquor License Back?
P & G's "a cornerstone" in New Paltz, New York had their license to sell liquor suspended back in April, now it appears they have temporally resumed alcohol sales at the popular bar but for how long?. The last few months have been full of ups and downs for the...
Does This Special Hudson Valley Town Really Have the Worst Drivers?
Is it the roads or the drivers? What's making these accidents happen so frequently in one Hudson Valley town?. It was Albert Einstein who once said, "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." Now, to be fair, this Dutchess County town has made minor adjustments to address the frequent car accidents that the Hudson Valley has almost grown to expect, so is it just the drivers in the area then?
Dutchess to use Oakley Street building as 'temporary transitional housing': What we know
While debate continues over its location, Dutchess County is planning to turn an Oakley Street property in the city of Poughkeepsie into temporary transitional housing, instead of what it had originally called an emergency housing facility. While the county's plan for the shelter had always been to create a facility...
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