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Officials Issue Water Safety Warning after Two Delaware River Drownings in as Many Weeks
The Delaware River is beautiful and serene, attracting visitors and tourists alike, however, the Delaware can also be dangerous and officials are reminding the public to exercise caution and safety after two drownings in as many weeks. “You have to be extra careful because the surface of the river seems calm, but it is not,” City of Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden said. “There is a strong undercurrent and the water can go from shallow to over your head quickly. You always have to be aware and we urge residents to use designated beaches with a lifeguard and wear a life jacket. You can enjoy Delaware, but you have to be responsible.”
New K-9 team arrests alleged domestic assailant
GLEN SPEY – A 24-year-old Glen Spey man is in the Sullivan County Jail on $10,000 bail following his arrest on domestic violence charges. Sullivan County Undersheriff Eric Chaboty said Dylan Campbell was charged with strangulation and assault for allegedly attacking a family member on Thursday, July 11 at around 12:30 a.m.
Several injured; one traumatic arrest in three-vehicle crash
COCHECTON – A three-vehicle pile-up on Sullivan County Route 115 in Cochecton at mid-day today injured several people, according to first responders at the scene. One person was reported in traumatic arrest. Emergency services personnel and police were on the scene tending to the injured and diverting traffic from...
SHADOWLAND STAGES PRESENTS HILARIOUS NEW COMEDY LEND ME A SOPRANO
SHADOWLAND STAGES will present the uproarious new comedy, LEND ME A SOPRANO. Adapted from the Tony Award-winning LEND ME A TENOR, LEND ME A SOPRANO promises an evening of side splitting entertainment. The production will grace SHADOWLAND's MainStage Theatre from July 18th through August 4th. Set in 1934, LEND ME...
SmarterTravel Spotlight: The Kartrite Resort and Indoor Waterpark
Travel Smarter! Sign up for our free newsletter. Indoor waterparks have been all the rage lately, and I recently had the opportunity to visit my first on a weekend in May. I was pleasantly surprised at how amazing it was. Staying at the same location as the waterpark was insanely convenient. My kids not only loved the waterpark, but they were delighted with their fun bunk room (and my son was stoked to sleep on a top bunk for the first time). From the comfort of our room, the delicious meals, to the fun-filled memories we made at the waterpark, the Kartrite made for the perfect family getaway.
One Orange County School District Target of Startling Cyber Attack
The potential of a devastating cyber attack has become a growing concern among businesses and individuals in recent years. This week, one Hudson Valley school district found themselves in the midst of a ransomware attack. The Superintendant of Goshen Central School District, Dr. Kurtis Kotes, released a statement on Thursday,...
Middletown acquires state-owned portion of abandoned psych center
Mayor Joseph DeStefano signed the paperwork outside the campus’ former Kleiner Center to officially buy more than 33 acres of state property on the more than 200-acre campus for a grand total of $1. Middletown Psychiatric Center (also called Middletown State Hospital and Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital) closed in 2006 after more than 130 years in operation.
Summer Food Service Program provides free kids meals at three Port Jervis locations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture kicks off its 2024 Summer Food Service Program this month to provide free meals to area kids at three Port Jervis locations. According to the USDA, the program was established to ensure that low-income children 18 and younger receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. The USDA Food and Nutrition Service administers the Summer Food Service Program at the national level and the New York State Education Department (NYSED) administers it at the state level. Locally, it is operated by sponsors who apply for and are approved to operate the program.
Big Plans For Badly Rundown School in the Hudson Valley
Orange County Government Officials recently announced a big purchase the county made to benefit residents. It's never great to see a rundown building, especially one that was once a school.There's always a sadness and a sense of nostalgia when you see an empty building and you can't help but picture all the people that must have been there or the memories that the place holds.
Orange County D.A. Issues Major Update on Interstate Narcotics Investigation
Back in February news broke regarding a large interstate drug investigation carried out by the Orange County Drug Task Force. Investigators and Task Force agents were focused on the sale of cocaine in and around the Town of Wallkill. Investigators had also worked for multiple months prior making their move towards the end of February.
Drugs Destroy Families; Families Destroy Drugs
Drugs Destroy Families; Families Destroy Drugs DYC’s Dynamic program is a New York State-certified and funded substance use disorder treatment program. Since its establishment in 1970, DYC has offered both residential and outpatient services, providing comprehensive care to young individuals and their families. One of the most remarkable aspects of this program is its inclusivity—no […] The post Drugs Destroy Families; Families Destroy Drugs appeared first on SI Parent.
Harmony in The Woods: Eddie 9V Retools Soul-Blues Genre
All his life, Eddie 9V (9-volt) has acted on instinct. A self proclaimed “old-soul artist,” he turned away from the path of college and jobs to burst all guns blazing onto the blues club circuit of his native Atlanta. He’ll be performing at Harmony in The Woods Saturday,...
Own an Ice Cream Shop in the Hudson Valley’s Smallest Village
An adorable ice cream shop in the tiniest village in the Hudson Valley just went on the market. Is this a sign to change professions?. Have you always dreamed of finally quitting that job and doing something fun with your life? I've always had a fantasy of opening up an ice cream shop. One of my very first jobs was pulling cones at a frozen custard stand and I don't think anything I've ever done since has been half as enjoyable.
One Of America’s Friendliest Golf Courses Is Right Here In The Hudson Valley
The businesses that we enjoy visiting the Hudson Valley are often places that we look forward to spending time in. Whether it's a local coffee shop, an eatery or a place of other services, Hudson Valley businesses bring the community together. A Hudson Valley business is getting recognition for being...
Wallkill teacher, historian's latest work is 'Franklin's Trees' children's book
Adam J. Schenkman's passion for writing has always been deeply rooted in history. A teacher, author and historian, he has written on a variety of subjects, from notorious murders in Ulster County and the involvement of women in the Civil War to the legacy of Wallkill schools. For his latest work, Schenkman, 55, of New Paltz, drew on history as well as his own fond memories of a family tradition in the Hudson Valley to create...
SUNY Orange announces Microcredentials courses for Direct Support Professionals
MIDDLETOWN – This summer, SUNY Orange is offering the first courses for its newly approved Direct Support Professionals 1 microcredential, a two-course curriculum for those already working in the direct support field. The DSP I program is the first in a series of DSP microcredentials that the College will...
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