Wappingers Falls
FOOD & DRINK
Sneak Peek: Wappingers ‘Day & Night Lounge’ Sets Opening Date
After a delay of over a year, Wappingers Falls' newest bar and lounge is ready for its debut. Owner Amy Parks says the Day & Nite Lounge was inspired by a "lifetime of going to clubs and lounges in NYC." Located on Main Street in the Village of Wappingers, the Day & Nite Lounge will truly live up to its name, welcoming customers who are looking for drinks, a sophisticated ambiance and good music no matter the time of day.
Legendary HV New York Ice Cream Spot Celebrates ‘1 Million’
It's another one of those 'you know you're from the Hudson Valley' type scenarios, this time it pertains to ice cream. You know you're from the Hudson Valley if someone says 'we can swing by Joe's' and you automatically know they're talking about Joe's Dairy Bar and you immediately start thinking about what delicious treat you'll be ordering.
Mysterious Story and Details Behind One Hudson Valley Lake
One Hudson Valley lake has a very interesting story behind it. There's a lot of history here in the Hudson Valley and you never know what you'll find out next. Sylvan Lake is a beautiful lake that's located in the Beekman/Hopewell Junction area of Dutchess County. It's a popular summer...
Popular Haunted Attraction Prepares for 48th Season of Scares
Seriously it's a thing. Many Halloween enthusiasts believe that it's perfectly acceptable to start celebrating the spooky holiday after July 4th. According to the experts, it's since July 4th is the last commercialized holiday until Halloween. So I guess, with that being said, it's safe to talk about the return...
Wassenmuller No More: Poughkeepsie Landmark Demolished After Decades
Building that was home to the once popular deli had stood vacant for years. If you happened to be driving down Route 55 in Poughkeepsie this past Friday afternoon, you may have found something going on that you may have never thought you'd see. The former Wassenmuller Deli at the intersection of Route 55 and Overlook Rd being demolished.
Popular New Paltz Bar Ends Lengthy Legal Battle
After months of legal battles, the owners of a popular New Paltz, NY bar & restaurant have ended their legal battles. Back in April, we told you that P & G's "a cornerstone" in New Paltz, New York had their license to sell liquor suspended after New York State authorities conducted a raid in March that resulted in four bartenders being charged with serving underage patrons and numerous customers getting tickets for using fake IDs.
National Lifeguard Appreciation Day celebrated at local water park
FISHKILL – July 31 is National Lifeguard Appreciation Day, an annual day dedicated to recognizing lifeguards’ hard work and dedication to keeping swimmers safe in many aquatic settings. The day of celebration may be lesser known, but relevant to many, including the Aquatics department at Splashdown Beach Waterpark.
New Restaurant Moving Into Former Amici’s Spot In Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie's first-ever Latin and soul buffet restaurant opening this summer. It's been four years since Amici's closed at 35 Main Street in Poughkeepsie. The popular Italian restaurant had closed after 13 years, and it has been sitting empty ever since in the same building that houses Mahoney's Irish Pub & Steakhouse and many other businesses.
Cash4Life game: Lucky player wins $1,000 weekly in N.Y. Lottery
A fortunate individual from New York state has won a prize of $1,000 every week for life by purchasing a second-prize Cash4Life ticket. A lucky person from New York state won a guaranteed minimum of $1 million in the Cash4Life drawing on Sunday, July 28. The New York Lottery revealed that the winning ticket was purchased at Smokes 4 Less, which is situated at 59 North Plank Rd. in Newburgh.
New Hudson Valley Deli Serves Up Long Island-Style Egg Sandwiches
One thing we can all agree upon is that people from Long Island are typically food snobs. I can say this as I too hail from the kickstand of New York State. So, if you have a low tolerance for people who have very specific feelings about the way they like their food, you may not want to read much further.
Paul Perkins, a 75-year-old Dutchess resident, wins national powerlifting championship
How does that song lyric go: “Older, better, faster, stronger…”? Well, maybe not in the original Daft Punk version, but it is so in the Paul Perkins remix. Because while most people his age have slowed down, gradually becoming ensconced in a sedentary lifestyle during their twilight, this 75-year-old is more dedicated than ever...
Winning $1 Million Cash4Life Ticket Sold In Newburgh
The ticket was purchased in Orange County for the Sunday, July 28 game at the Smokes 4 Less tore at 59 North Plank Road in Newburgh, said New York Lottery officials. The winning numbers were 23, 42, 43, 49, 56, and cash ball 2. No word on who the winner...
Popular Hudson Valley Trail Getting Interactive New Updates
The River to Ridge trail in New Paltz provides visitors with sweeping views of one of the most recognizable landmarks in Ulster County, the Shawangunk Ridge. The mostly flat trail is ideal for a casual stroll, birding hiking, biking, and much more. It was made possible by the Open Space...
Gardeners frustrated by dining deer in Putnam
KENT – Deer are munching on everything in sight these days. Dimmy Lotrecchiano of the Putnam County Garden Club has never experienced such destruction by deer. “Unless you spray plants around the house, they are consumed by the deer,” she said. A Carmel woman reported her rose...
Popular Restaurant Now Selling its Coffee in New Paltz
How many times have you eaten an amazing meal out and wished you could make it at home? Sometimes it is not the whole meal as much as it is a sauce or a side of some sort that your favorite restaurant has mastered and you wish you could recreate it at home.
Wagamama is finally coming to the DMV
A beloved British restaurant chain is finally making its way to the nation's capital. Wagamama, the Japanese noodle joint popular across the UK and in several U.S. cities, including New York and Boston, is about to open its first restaurant in the DMV at 2950 Clarendon Blvd in Arlington. The...
Pet of the Week: Meet Syd
Characteristics: He is very playful and loving. Whether it’s to play and run around or to snuggle and be pet, Syd is your guy! Come play with Syd. Please stop in, meet them and fill out an application. Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sat/Sun – By...
Millbrook horse trials attract 400 riders
MILLBROOK — Over the weekend of July 25 to July 28, the Millbrook Horse Trials were held in Millbrook. The horse trials are a long-standing event, central to the Millbrook equestrian community and invaluable to the local and national eventing community. Around 400 riders competed this year. This year...
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