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“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.
Governor Hochul Unveils 21 Ambitious Projects to Transform the Mid-Hudson Region
Governor Kathy Hochul has revealed a bold initiative comprising 21 transformative projects aimed at revitalizing the Mid-Hudson region. These projects, spanning both the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and NY Forward programs, are set to breathe new life into areas including Port Jervis, Sleepy Hollow, Cornwall, and Cornwall-on-Hudson. With a focus...
New York’s Village of Wurtsboro in Need of Help
Plans to close off the main exit into the Village of Wurtsboro lead to a change.org petition. Residents in the Wurtsboro, NY area (Sullivan County) are concerned about the planned closure of the main exit into the village, which could put the village in jeopardy. Some say the small village won't survive if they close the exit.
Is It Actually Illegal to Pass a Garbage Truck in New York?
I was in a bit of a pickle the other day. Driving down Route 32 in Newburgh, NY, I was stuck behind a garbage truck with trash escaping out its top as it sped down the road (below). I wanted to pass, but something made me pause... was it legal to pass a garbage truck in New York?
Hudson Valley Village Hit Hard By Severe Storm
Trees are down, and power to more than 2,000 homes and businesses is out following heavy winds during a thunderstorm in a Hudson Valley village. Click here for a new, updated story: Tornado May Have Touched Down In Greenwood Lake During Round Of Severe StormsThe severe storm occurred in Orang…
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