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Mahopac Memorial Day Parade to Step of Monday Morning
MAHOPAC, N.Y. — Mahopac’s Memorial Day observance will take place on Monday, May 27, at 10:30 a.m., when the parade steps off at the corner of Clark Place and Route 6N and proceeds to Memorial Circle on East Lake Boulevard for the wreath-laying ceremony. The VFW and American Legion will lead the service together. Refreshments will be served at the VFW on East Lake Boulevard afterward, where a roll call of deceased members will be held in military roll-call style. Later, the American Legion will hold a similar service.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The event will be attended by elected officials, scouts, civic organizations, veterans, and others. The public is invited. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Have You Seen This Missing Hudson Valley Owl?
An area falconer/rehabber is on the lookout for her owl that went missing in April. I've talked about my love for owls, and how I feel they are some of the most fascinating creatures, often spotted all over the Hudson Valley. I've also mentioned that I believe my love for owls started as a kid growing up watching the 1981 movie Clash and seeing the adorable owl Bubo.
Jolly Onion Chef Announces New Restaurant In The Hudson Valley
The Hudson Valley community was surprised to find out about a popular restaurant closing their doors after many years of serving the area.This region is where local businesses thrive and space where all are welcome to visit and gather with their family and friends. I enjoy supporting local businesses and...
May 25 is National Wine Day. Here's where you can celebrate in North Jersey
Memorial Day weekend and National Wine Day together? We can't imagine anything better. Whether you're a wine connoisseur, a casual drinker or a novice looking to learn more about the world of wine, May 25 is the perfect day to sit back and relax with a glass of your favorite pour or try a brand new selection.
Peregrine falcon chicks on top of Gov. Mario Cuomo Bridge now have names
EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Hundreds of thousands of people weighed in and the results are now in for the naming of the Peregrine falcon chicks that hatched on top of the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge.The top winner is a namesake, with a creative twist, thought up by a group of third graders.Isabella Polanco of Scarsdale knows all the words to Beyoncé's latest hit "Texas Hold 'Em," so it's no surprise the 9-year-old super fan and her classmate, Oliver Cole, thought of the icon when entering the contest."I was like, I don't think we are going to win," Isabella said.But they're...
Feeding Ducks and Geese Bread Can Lead to Wing Deformities and Even Death
You've done it. I've done it. We've all done it... Who among us hasn't gone to the State Hospital grounds in Evansville and casually tossed bread crumbs to the geese, thinking we're doing them a favor? Or those spontaneous chip offerings to the ducks chilling at Alcupulco in Newburgh? Seems innocent, doesn't it? I mean, they seem to enjoy it, gobbling up every crumb. Turns out, it's doing more harm than good. Like, permanent damage kind of harm. Who would've thought?
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