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Popular Poughkeepsie Furniture & Mattress Store Relocates to New Location
Store hoping for better luck at area mall. Those in the Poughkeepsie area that are looking for home furnuniture have many options to choose from. The Poughkeepsie area is full of great furniture and mattress stores: Raymour & Flanigan, Bob's Discount Furniture, Davis Furniture, Millspaugh Furniture, and Sleep Number and Mattress Firm are just some that come to mind.
New Tools Add Hope For 2 Hudson Valley Police Departments
The Poughkeepsie Police Department and the Marlborough Police Department are teaming up with one local group to improve their Search and Rescue operations, Accident Reconstruction operations, and more. New Devices Employed for the Poughkeepsie & Marlborough Police Departments. On Monday, August 12, Hudson Valley Drones shared on their Facebook page...
Join The Fun At Dutchess Sports Bar & BBQ’s Big Grand Re-Opening
Dutchess Sports Bar & BBQ set for big weekend celebration. Dutchess Sports Bar and BBQ, "Where Every Day is Game Day". If you enjoy delicious food, sports, and rocking music, and lets be honest, who doesn't? Head down to Dutchess Sports Bar & BBQ on New Hackensack Road in Poughkeepsie and indulge in amazing food including succulent ribs, pulled pork, mouth-watering burgers, and wraps.
Asbestos and lead abatement project to begin at Andy Murphy Neighborhood Center
KINGSTON – During asbestos abatement and lead remediation process at the Andy Murphy Neighborhood Center, the Parks & Recreation Department will be temporarily relocated to 20 Broadway. The Andy Murphy Neighborhood Center will undergo an extensive asbestos abatement and lead remediation project, starting next week that is expected to...
GOP House candidate once sued for arresting infant, forcing New York to shell out $25,000 to baby’s mom
A former New York cop running for Congress was once sued for allegedly detaining an infant, forcing the city to shell out $25,000 to the child’s mother in a settlement. Republican Alison Esposito is taking on Democratic Representative Pat Ryan in New York’s 18th congressional district which encompasses the upstate cities of Newburgh, Beacon, Kingston, and Poughkeepsie.
Town of New Paltz opposes Iroquois Pipeline expansion
NEW PALTZ – The New Paltz Town Board has voted unanimously to urge Governor Hochul to stop the expansion of what they call “the dangerous” Iroquois Pipeline. The pipeline company is awaiting a state decision on air pollution permits to expand what the town board said are “noisy, toxic compressor stations” in Dover and Athens that would increase the amount of fracked gas through the pipeline to New York City and Long Island.
Gov. Hochul Visits Yonkers to Discuss Banning Cell Phones for Students During School
L-R-Mayor Mike Spano, State Senator Shelley Mayer, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Governor Kathy Hochul, Assemblyman Gary Pretlow, County Executive George Latimer. On Aug. 5, Governor Kathy Hochul held a roundtable with local educators and stakeholders in Westchester as part of her statewide listening tour focused on addressing smartphone use...
SUNY New Paltz women's field hockey: A peek at the upcoming schedules
SUNY New Paltz remains the lone Mid-Hudson college from Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties that fields a women’s field hockey program. The Hawks have enjoyed tremendous success in recent years, qualifying for the NCAA Division III tournament. Varsity 845U fall sports results links: Women's soccer | Women's volleyball | Women's field hockey You can...
New Paltz 11U Knights win GHVBL championship
On August 4, the 11U New Paltz Knights won the Greater Hudson Valley Baseball league (GHVBL) Championship in Danbury, CT. With a regular season record of 14-4-1, the Knights entered the playoffs as the 16th seed, but their performance on the field far surpassed their ranking. Their series of dramatic victories showcased their skill, determination and team spirit.
Horse in Orange County dies of Eastern Equine Encephalitis
GOSHEN – Orange County officials are advising residents to take precautions to prevent contracting Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a disease carried by infected mosquitoes. An unvaccinated horse in the Town of Newburgh died from that virus last week. EEE is a rare infection spread by infected mosquitoes and can...
Oz Land Festival Scheduled for Downtown Peekskill on Saturday
On Saturday, Aug. 17 from 1 to 7 p.m., Antonia Arts will be holding its fourth annual Oz Land Festival on South Street in downtown Peekskill. With more than 40 artisan and retail vendors in place, and food offerings that include local favorites such as Homestyle Desserts and 140 Kitchen and a full day’s lineup of entertainment, this is an event you will not want to miss.
Joel Sierra retires as Middletown firefighter; breaks silence on status as Legislator
MIDDLETOWN – Embattled Orange County Legislator Joel Sierra has retired as a City of Middletown firefighter after serving more than a decade. Mid-Hudson News obtained Sierra’s retirement papers via a Freedom of Information Law request. He ends his 13-year career with the department as a lieutenant. Sierra is...
Hudson Valley 19-Year-Old Drowns In Home Pool
A 19-year-old Hudson Valley man died after being found unresponsisve in a home pool.The incident occurred in Orange County around 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 15 on Meadow Streeet in the town of Newburgh.According to Lt. Matthew Nadolny of the town of Newburgh Police, when patrol arrived, they fo…
School Announces Sudden Closure After Almost 30 Years In Westchester
After nearly three decades, a nursery school in Westchester has announced that it will shut its doors for good. New Beginnings Nursery School, located in Tarrytown at the Reformed Church of the Tarrytowns at 42 North Broadway (Route 9), is now closed, owner Patricia Kreamer announced…
Byram Hills Ranked No. 1 Public High School in Westchester
Receiving well-deserved recognition, Byram Hills High School was ranked as the number one public high school in Westchester County in Westchester Magazine’s March 2024 issue. The Inside Press asked me to explore the “why” behind the ranking. It is particularly noteworthy as Westchester is home to some of the best high schools in the country. Factors considered included college readiness, average class size, student-to-teacher ratio, SAT scores, the number of counselors, the number of AP courses, and more.
Morning Joe Celebrates Woodstock Anniversary With Wild Story About How Jimi Hendrix’s Star-Spangled Banner Was Initially Received
MSNBC’s Morning Joe spent some time on Thursday to celebrate the 55th anniversary of Woodstock, and a story from their guest took a surprisingly patriotic turn. Henry Diltz was officially commissioned to photograph the event in 1969, putting him on stage with the ’60s most popular musical acts including Janis Joplin, Crosby, Stills, and Nash, and Jimi Hendrix.
Domestic incident leads to stabbing
BEACON – City Police in Beacon investigated an early morning stabbing incident on Saturday. First responders said a woman was stabbed around 3:30 a.m. during a domestic incident at 31 Eliza Street. The victim had reportedly been stabbed in the legs. She was transported to Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall...
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