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Spookiest Road in the Hudson Valley Improved Ahead of Halloween
An eerie historic Hudson Valley road has undergone a makeover just in time for spooky season. During the month of October, Hudson Valley residents and visitors to the region flock to pumpkin patches, apple orchards and fall attractions. Those who are looking for a bit of terror can go off the beaten path and seek out some of the old, historic areas that some believe are haunted.
Popular Hudson Valley Hot Dog Truck Announces Return Date
The owner of a legendary Hudson Valley hot dog stand has announced it will be reopening after a temporary closure. The Hudson Valley area has so many beloved hot dog spots, many places that are known to be the best of the best. You really don't have to travel far to get some of the best dogs you'll ever have.
New ‘Southern Style’ Cocktail Bar, Distillery Coming To Ulster County, NY
A lot of exciting new businesses and opportunities are happening in Ulster County, NY. Hudson Valley residents are awaiting the project of The Irish Cultural Center Hudson Valley construction to begin in Kingston, NY. Additional Ulster County, NY residents can look forward to seeing a new bakery take over the former staple, Cake Box also in Kingston, NY.
One More Big Racing Event at Speedway In Middletown
It has been a busy year at the Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown even though the regular racing schedule did not happen this year. A special series of racing and other events filled the calendar. Race fans were treated to a 3 race series this summer that just wrapped...
Danbury Fair Mall threat found non-credible, police investigating swatting call
DANBURY, Conn. — The Danbury Police Department determined a threat involving the Danbury Fair Mall to be non-credible and are investigating it as a swatting incident, according to police Sunday evening. At 4:30 p.m., police said officers went to the mall after receiving a report about a possible incident.
Massive Addition To New York’s “Most-Treasured Resources” In Hudson Valley
New York State confirmed a big change to one of "New York’s most-treasured resources" in the Hudson Valley. On Thursday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced hundreds of acres are being added to Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park in Putnam and Dutchess counties. For all the news that the...
Police Holding Training Exercise At Putnam Hospital Center: 'No Cause For Alarm'
A training exercise is being held at Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel on Tuesday, Oct. 8 until 2 p.m., the Carmel Police Department announced. During the exercise, the department said that members of the Putnam County Multi-Agency Police Emergency Response Team from Carmel and Kent will be participating with other first responders.
In Poughkeepsie and Middletown, expect fall temps this week. Here's the forecast
This week in the Mid-Hudson Valley, expect much more fall-like temperatures in the forecast. For both the Poughkeepsie and Middletown areas as the week progresses, you can anticipate high and low temperatures to drop too, according to meteorologist Christina Speciale at the National Weather Service Albany Office, and meteorologist James Tomasini at the National Weather Service New York Office. ...
Girls soccer: Landisi, Haase lead undefeated Beacon in rout of Kingston
BEACON – Noelle Haase, for lack of a better term, bugged out. She shot into a momentary panic when assistant coach Marissa Benson mentioned that an insect was perched on her. The Beacon senior jumped, screamed and began swatting at the air. “I’m afraid of bugs,” she said of the kinda-comical scene at halftime. “I didn’t even see it, but I could hear the buzz.” ...
Car Rolls Down Hill Into Building, Ditch In Northern Westchester
A building in Northern Westchester was damaged after a car rolled down a hill and crashed into it before ending up in a ditch. The crash happened on Friday, Oct. 4 in Mount Kisco, when an unattended vehicle rolled through a grass field, through a garden, and into the corner of a garage on Broo…
Driver Hospitalized After Car Snaps Poles In Northern Westchester
A driver was taken to a hospital following a crash in Northern Westchester that left two utility poles snapped. The crash happened on Friday, Oct. 4 just before 8:30 p.m., when a vehicle hit two poles on Route 133 in Mount Kisco near the intersection with Crow Hill Road, according to Independe…
How to request an absentee ballot in Dutchess County for the 2024 election
(This story has been updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy. Any registered voter can request an absentee ballot to vote in the upcoming general election.) Election Day is just weeks away. If you're in need of an absentee ballot and have not started the process, now is the time to begin. ...
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