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Rock, country, jazz and more performances happening near you
As the weekend approaches, the Hudson Valley comes alive with an exciting lineup of live music and events. From acoustic sets and classic rock to interactive musical bingo and art in the park, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Saturday, July 20. Starting at 2 p.m., Southern Stew will...
UPDATED: Route 15 South reopens
The temporary Route 15 southbound bridge over the Rockaway River has reopened a week earlier than anticipated, state New Jersey Department of Transportation officials said Sunday, July 14. Work continues to replace the 124-year-old bridge in Jefferson. The Route 15 southbound bridge was closed June 4 after monitoring equipment showed...
Richard Childress was not happy with Corey LaJoie after Sunday's race
Richard Childress aired his frustrations over Corey LaJoie taking out one of his drivers during Sunday’s Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa. Following a restart with 40 laps to go, LaJoie’s No. 7 Chevrolet clipped the left rear of Richard Childress Racing driver Kyle Busch’s No. 8 Chevrolet while going around Turn 1. The contact sent Busch spinning into the grass and sliding back dangerously onto the track.
Maureen P. O’Sullivan, 89
Maureen P. O’Sullivan, 89, of Milford, Pa., peacefully passed away at her home on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Maureen was a devoted educator, which she proudly achieved through her many years of study and service. She enjoyed teaching and investing in the youth, which she referred to as “our future.” Maureen graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Marymount College and earned her Doctor of Philosophy degree from St. John’s University. She worked as a professor of chemistry at St. John’s University and College of Staten Island.
Daryl Lucas
Daryl Lucas of Warwick, NY entered into rest on July 10, 2024. He was 67 years old. The son of the late Marcelina Major Lucas he was born on March 29, 1957, in Mount Kisco, NY. Daryl was a retired US Marine Lieutenant and a Pilot. He was predeceased by...
Pocono Raceway CEO: Unprecedented traffic issue will never happen again
LONG POND — It was a messy ending to the Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway, with two separate accidents knocking out 10 racers before Ryan Blaney took the checkered flag. But the most troublesome experience on Sunday had nothing to do with the race itself. Instead, it...
It’s an Easy 4-Hour Road Trip to This Natural Water Park Built Into a Ski Mountain
Summertime in New England means it's time for waterpark season. I just discovered a water park slightly outside of New England that is totally road trip-worthy. Don't worry, it is only about four hours away. I would not recommend this place if it were over a five-hour drive. This is...
2024 MLB Draft: Luke Dickerson of Morris Knolls drafted 44th overall by Nationals
Luke Dickerson’s meteoric rise took its biggest leap forward yet. Dickerson was selected by the Washington Nationals in the second round, 44th overall, of the 2024 MLB Draft on Sunday, becoming the second-ever Morris Knolls player to be drafted directly out of the Morris County high school. If you...
Michael Elliot Weinstein, 81
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Elliot Weinstein, 81, on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, New York. An alum of Richmond Hill High School in Queens, Long Island University Brooklyn, and Brooklyn Law School, Michael was a proud marine, crediting his time in the service for being the inspiration he needed to be prepared for life. He was a two-term district attorney of Pike County, and was a lifelong active Democrat. He was a volunteer EMT with the Milford Fire Department (and a trained medic) for decades. He practiced law for 51 years, and was a brilliant and successful trial lawyer. He was an avid fisherman and sailor, and a licensed captain.
Men’s Basketball Earns NABC Team Academic Excellence Award; Farrell & Paz Named to Honors Court
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The East Stroudsburg University men's basketball team has been recognized with the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Team Academic Excellence Award, while Jack Farrell and Justin Paz earned NABC Honors Court status for their strong performance in the classroom. The NABC Team Academic Excellence...
Exciting Preview of Reign FC’s NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup Campaign
The Reign FC will participate in the inaugural NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup, with lineup rotations planned to balance rest for regular starters and opportunities for depth players. The tournament features 20 teams, including NWSL clubs and top Liga MX Feminil teams, with a unique group stage format leading to semifinals in August and a championship in October.
Extended School Year program students enjoy Fun Friday activities
Students in the Warwick Valley Central School District’s Extended School Year program enjoy Fun Friday activities in the gym at Sanfordville Elementary School on July 12, 2024. The theme of the week was camping. Students rotated between four stations: reading in the dark using flashlights, building a LEGO bridge to help a bear cross a river, making leaf rubbing collages and playing camp charades.
2 Eagle Scouts honored
West Milford Boy Scout Troop 114 honored Edward Satkowski and Ryan Tartarilla for earning the highest recognition Scouting offers, Eagle Scout, during a Court of Honor on June 22. Satkowski, a Troop 114 member for seven years and rising sophomore at Rochester (N.Y.) Institute of Technology, built a ring of...
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