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Wappingers American Flag Landmark Destroyed By Vandalism
The iconic American flag mural that greets visitors to the Village of Wappingers Falls has been vandalized with a political message. For decades, a building on the corner of East Main Street and Market Street in the Village of Wappingers Falls has been adorned with an enormous American flag. Painted accross the entire length of the building's west-facing side, the mural has become a local landmark.
End of An Era As New Paltz Agway Store Demolished [Video]
The once popular Agway store off Route 32 closed in 2020. Agway stores have been part of a regional network of retail outlets for many years, providing a wide variety of products and services focused on agriculture, gardening, and pet care. They offer items like seeds, fertilizers, soil, animal feed, and gardening tools, catering to both farmers and hobby gardeners.
Two Iconic Poughkeepsie Businesses Team Up for Brand New Surprise!
This weekend, beer enthusiasts and food lovers can rejoice with the launch of “Rossi” Beer, a collaborative brew from Plan Bee Farm Brewery and the beloved Rossi & Son’s Deli in Poughkeepsie. Established in 1979 by the Rossi family, the deli has become a cornerstone of the community, renowned for its authentic Italian cuisine and dedication to quality.
Mission Success: Red Hook Fire Company Donations Now In Tennessee
Last week I told you about various fire departments in the Hudson Valley that were taking in donations for Hurricane Helene victims. One particular story was about the Red Hook Fire Company having adopted a Tennessee fire department that had lost everything in the Hurricane. Elk Mills Volunteer Fire Department was adopted by the Red Hook Fire Company and they were on a mission to help.
Fishkill, Beacon Bagel Shops Go ‘Red & White’ For Great Cause
There are two bagel shops in Dutchess County, NY that you have to visit this month for not only great bagels but to also help support an amazing cause. Admit it New Yorkers are some of the most unique people in the world! We have a "way" about us that separates us from other folks across the country...LOL! Some might say we have an "edge" to us that makes us different. That may be the case but there is one thing that definitely separates us from everyone else is that we LOVE our bagels and can all agree that the best bagels in the world come from New York. Just ask any NY bagel fan! If anyone disagrees we will fight them...LOL!
What to know about replica WWI plane involved in Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome fatal crash
The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in New York canceled its remaining air shows for the season after a World War I replica plane crashed on Oct. 5, killing 60-year-old pilot and board member Brian Coughlin. The aerodrome has one of the country's largest collections of antique airplanes and routinely shares that collection with the community through its living history museum and weekly air shows, a display that is at once daring artistry and storytelling. ...
NY owes over 3,000 Dutchess residents, businesses money. See if you're on the list
A quick check of the state's database of unclaimed funds shows 1,810 residents or businesses in Poughkeepsie have money waiting for them. In Hyde Park, money awaits 1,076 people, and 452 residents or businesses in Wappingers 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 process of recovering the money owed. ...
WPDH Awards VSA $500 For Dedication to ‘Vets Who Rock’
An organization that has been organizing sporting activities for Hudson Valley veterans since 2020 is this month's Vets Who Rock winner. Every month, 101.5 WPDH, MHA of Dutchess County and Mid-Hudson Pump shine a spotlight on a different veteran's organization and donate $500 to help them continue their work. This month, our Vet Who Rock organization is the Veterans Sportsmens Association.
Cider, Supper, and Stand-Up: Highland Rotary’s Night of Laughter for a Cause!
Get ready to laugh for a great cause! The Highland Rotary Club is hosting their annual comedy fundraiser on Friday, November 1, and this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever at the Bad Seed Cider Taproom in Highland, NY. Start your evening off at 5...
Was New Paltz’s Pizza Scene Better 30 Years Ago?
In my latest pursuit of finding content that may be interesting to the people of the Hudson Valley, I discovered quite the gem. The video is episode 23 of "Eye on New Paltz." Created by students at SUNY New Paltz back in 1993, the video shares insights on campus construction, different art and music events going on at the time, and even has a segment on the best pizza in town.
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