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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.” ...
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…
Army vs. Navy Could Cause Massive Problem For College Football Playoff
Imagine the following scenario for the Army vs. Navy game this year. The 11-0 Army Black Knights are taking on the 11-0 Navy Midshipmen at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland on Saturday, Dec. 14. The game, airing on CBS, kicks off at 3 p.m. E.T. All of the college football world is ...
Where to Eat ‘Boogers, Toes and Eyeballs’ in the Hudson Valley
A wild menu transformation for the month of October puts the Hudson Valley on a diet of boogers, toes and eyeballs. It's spooky season. While most people are content with a little decorating and dressing up in costume, others want to be so immersed in Halloween that they need their food to be creepy too.
Vote for the Varsity 845 football players of the week for Oct. 4-5
The Varsity 845 football players of the week polls are online for Oct. 4-5. There will be voting in the large- and small-school divisions. Information was utilized on reports to Varsity 845. Coaches are encouraged to provide their game reports in order for athletes to be chosen; they may also nominate one player from their team by Sunday afternoon. ...
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…
“This isn’t any minnow,” says fisherman
CARMEL – Chris Ravo of Patterson was fishing in Lake Gilead in Carmel Monday when the angler felt a strong tug on his line. “My first thought was, ‘This isn’t any minnow!’ and when the lake trout put up quite a fight, I said to myself, ‘Could it be Jaws?’”
New ‘Hard’ Tea Born in Poughkeepsie is A Must Try
Have you heard about the brand-new refreshing hard-ice tea that was created by a popular bartender in Poughkeepsie, New York?. If you are into the history of Poughkeepsie, New York you might already know that the guy who invented the popular tile word game Scrabble was born in Poughkeepsie, NY. We told you years ago that the creation of the game didn't happen in the Dutchess County town/city but the mind that created it was born there back in 1899.
This stat shows that Navy and Army will challenge Notre Dame
While Notre Dame football won’t be facing Navy or Army for a few games, but that doesn’t mean that head coach Marcus Freeman and the Irish aren’t well aware of the difficulties both teams will pose to the home team. Both of the service academy run a...
New York Leader Wants State To Do More To Prevent Deaths By Mosquitos
The worst mosquito season in years led to the death of a Hudson Valley man. Following the passing of an Ulster County resident, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is calling for more funding to combat viruses that are spread by mosquitoes. First New York State Death From EEE Since 2015.
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