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Did The Woolly Bear Just Predict a Cold, Long New York Winter?
While we're enjoying the crisp fall temperatures, an infamous bug is giving us its prediction for the 2024-2025 winter season. When it comes to winter weather, we're a passionate bunch. Here in the Hudson Valley, we've experienced every type of winter you could imagine. From freezing cold and tons of snow to 60-degree days with 1 solid snow day.
End Of An Era: Popular Hudson Valley Movie Theater Closes
An area Regal Cinemas location has permanently closed after many years. Movie theaters as we know have been struggling for years since the COVID 19 Pandemic hit us 4 years ago. Many turned to online streaming services, which has become the dominant form of movie watching these days, although global cinema attendance has been rebounding, the numbers are certainly not what they once were pre pandemic.
Alexandria Man Assaulted Arresting Officers In Arlington, Tried To Bite One, Police Say
It took a small army to apprehend an Alexandria man who took the fight to officers during a dispute in Arlington, police say.Travis Singleton, 45, tried to take a bite out of members of the Arlington Police Department on Sunday night following a strange scene that played out during the investigatio…
Football roundup: Ketcham, Beacon continue turnaround seasons, Highland wins big in Week 4
Caleb Bieber scored two first-quarter touchdowns and the defense dominated, helping the Roy C. Ketcham football team complete a 28-0 win over Spring Valley on Saturday. Dylan Fay ran for a 55-yard touchdown, forced a fumble and recovered it, and Jaden Turner rushed for a touchdown as the Storm improved to 3-1. Raheem Adebola anchored their offensive line and led the pass rush, including a strip sack in the red zone late in the first half. ...
‘Price is Right’ Searching For Contestants in Poughkeepsie
If you've always dreamed of hearing "Come on down!" and winning a new car, you'll have your chance this winter. There are very few television shows that have had as much staying power as The Price is Right. While other programs have changed and evolved with the times, the popular daytime gameshow feels like it's stuck in time.
Wappingers Falls Sports Club Closes After 50 Years of Service
After 50 years of service, a Wappingers Falls sports club is saying goodbye. Could the popularity of Pickleball be the reason behind it?. Is Pickleball the Reason For Tennis Popularity Dipping?. Pickleball is all the rage right now, but is it taking the focus off other racket sports? Tennis numbers...
Hudson Valley McDonald’s Breaks Rules, Drops Chicken Big Mac Early
A local McDonald's location is breaking all the rules and selling McDonald's top-secret new sandwich before the rest of the country. According to the Dutchess County restaurant's Facebook page, it's the only McDonald's location in the country that is currently selling the highly anticipated Chicken Big Mac. Last month, the...
New York State Thruway Announced Another Bridge Teardown
It looks like another bridge will be coming down that crosses over the New York State Thruway. This time the bridge is in Newburgh. Meadow Hill Road Bridge was erected in 1953. The New York State Thruway Authority says the bridge has reached the end of its service life. You may recall earlier this year that the Brookside Road Bridge in Ulster County was removed.
Poughkeepsie’s Stunning Financial Turnaround: Debt Down, Investment Up!
The City of Poughkeepsie is celebrating a significant milestone in its financial recovery. After receiving improved ratings from Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s, the city has now garnered praise from New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. This positive shift comes on the heels of years of diligent deficit reductions initiated by former Mayor Rob Rolison, now serving as State Senator for District 39.
New ‘Hard’ Tea Born in Poughkeepsie is A Must Try
Have you heard about the brand-new refreshing hard-ice tea that was created by a popular bartender in Poughkeepsie, New York?. If you are into the history of Poughkeepsie, New York you might already know that the guy who invented the popular tile word game Scrabble was born in Poughkeepsie, NY. We told you years ago that the creation of the game didn't happen in the Dutchess County town/city but the mind that created it was born there back in 1899.
Trick or Treating Made Easy: Hudson Valley Trunk or Treats
No place to Trick or Treat? How about stopping at a few Truck or Treats? This idea has taken off in recent years and it also has become a great way to enjoy Halloween on more than one night. The list of events I have shared below is just the...
Exploring Poughkeepsie’s Charming Little Free Libraries And Book Exchange
If you see what looks like a quirky birdhouse while cruising around Poughkeepsie, you might want to pull over and inspect it. Don't worry, it's not a secret entrance to Narnia—it's Little Free Library!. These mini-libraries have been popping up all over the city for years. They offer a...
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