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Nightmare Circus Readies for Big Scares in Mahopac
MAHOPAC, N.Y. - It started as a 5-by-10-foot tent on the Cappelletti familyâs front lawn and has now blossomed into a full-blown haunted house in a cabin in the woods in Sycamore Park.Dominic Cappelletti and his family, who live on Sycamore Drive on Mahopac Point came up with the idea to create a haunted house for Halloween seven years ago.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERâI donât remember the conversation that sparked the idea. Sometimes it feels like it just showed up,â Cappelletti said with a laugh. âIt doesnât feel like something we planned.âWhat they planned...
New Mister Softee/Nathanâs Brings 1st East Coast Store to H.V.
First things first...has everyone on the east coast been in the dark about this combo eatery? Obviously we have our share of Nathan's locations in the Hudson Valley, and if you aren't familiar with the Mister Softee truck, well, that's a conversation for another day. However, the news of a recent business opening in the lower Hudson Valley has locals asking how long has something like this existed?
This New York cemetery is among the most popular haunted trails in the nation
Sleepy Hollow is home to one of the most popular haunted trails in the nation. Located in Westchester County and roughly 25 miles north of New York City, Sleepy Hollow is best known for being the main inspiration for Washington Irving's âThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow.â The Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, where Irving...
Lotto Player Wins $7 Million On Ticket Purchased At Lucky Newburgh Store
A lottery player struck it rich by winning a guaranteed $7 million on a Cash4Life ticket sold at a lucky Hudson Valley store.The ticket sold in Orange County at the Smokes 4 Less store on Plank Road in Newburgh for the Thursday, Oct. 10 game is worth $1,000 a day for life, said New York Lottery offâŠ
Mahopac students visit 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Museum
MAHOPAC, N.Y. âA group of Mahopac High School students had a memorable experience when they walked through a multimedia exhibit to view artifacts from the site of the Twin Towers and to listen to stories about some of the men and women who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.Through a partnership with the town of Carmel, on Sept. 26, the students visited the emotional 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit, which pays tribute and educates people about the tragic events of that day, when terrorists flew planes into the twin towers of the World Trade Center...
Restaurant Announces Closure In Croton-On-Hudson
In a social media post on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 140 Grand in Croton-on-Hudson revealed it would be permanently closing its doors on Sunday, Oct. 13. The eatery, located at 140 Grand St., did not give a specific reason for its closure but thanked those who had stopped by since its opening.
Scenic Park, Pier On Hudson River To Celebrate Reopening In Peekskill
A grand reopening ceremony celebrating the rebuilding and renovation of Fleischmann Pier and Charles Point Park in Peekskill will be held on Sunday, Oct. 13 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on John Walsh Boulevard, officials announced on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The almost 500-foot-long pier will be able to accommodate...
What We Know: Pop Star Holding Secret Show In âUpstateâ 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. âânyyyyyyy 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, âIf not friend, why friend shaped?â Itâs clear that seeing a coyote...
Open Letter to Steve Carell & Tina Fey; Youâre Doing Beacon Wrong
Dear Steve and Tina, we appreciate you staying in one of our favorite towns but you're doing it all wrong. This month, filming begins throughout the Hudson Valley on a new Netflix show titled The Four Seasons. The series stars two mega-celebrities who have been spotted around town as they settle into their temporary home right here in the Hudson Valley.
TGI Fridays shuts down two more locations in the mid-Hudson Valley
TGI Fridays has shut down two more locations in the mid-Hudson Valley, after closing the Woodbury location earlier this year. The Poughkeepsie location, at 2594 South Road on Route 9, along with the Middletown location, at 23 Crystal Run Crossing, are now closed, leaving the only local one left in Newburgh. A sign posted...
Newburgh, NY Dairy Bar Goes Pink For Great Cause
Don't Call it a Come Back: Mary Jane's Dairy Bar Returns After Accident. One of the more popular ice cream shops in the Hudson Valley, is just about to round out their first season back in business. While preparing for the 2023 season, in February a car crashed through Mary...
âOfficeâ Star Visits Popular Beacon Eatery, Filming New Show Nearby
It looks like a popular diner in Dutchess County has become the latest hot spot for celebrity sightings. Yankee Clipper Diner Becomes The New Celebrity Hot Spot in Beacon. We're getting used to celebrity sightings here in the Hudson Valley. The region has been a hotspot for production companies to film television shows and movies, especially with the addition of Umbra Studios in New Windsors.
From historic sites to family entertainment, take a look at this Rockland hamlet of Tappan
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Sleepy Hollow tourism boom draws big crowds, traffic as Halloween approaches
It's enough to lose your head over. "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" has literally stopped traffic flow throughout the Westchester County village, dead in its tracks on multiple occasions this month.Sleepy Hollow, the setting for Washington Irving's iconic short story, is famous for its October street fair, its festive decorations and other vibrant Halloween celebrations, but when the small village of just over 10,000 people gained a burst of national attention this year, big crowds and lots of congestion followed.Traffic, both vehicular and foot, was already building Friday on North Broadway. In one 10-minute span, Eyewitness News met visitors from...
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