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SUNY New Paltz Women's Volleyball Falls to Misericordia and Scranton in day two of Scranton Invitational
Scranton, PA — The State University of New York New Paltz concluded its season opening weekend at the Scranton Invitational, taking on Misericordia University and the hosting Royals. The Hawks (0-3 overall) dropped their opening match to the Cougars in straight sets (25-18, 25-18, 25-16), before falling to Scranton...
Nana’s First-Half Header Gives RPI 1-0 Victory Over Sarah Lawrence
NEW PALTZ, N.Y.- The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men's soccer earned its first victory of the season with today's 1-0 shutout over Sarah Lawrence College. Playing their second game in as many days at the New Paltz Hawks Classic, the Engineers produced the lone goal of the afternoon on a 16th-minute corner kick.
Forget the Almanacs! What Are the Experts Outlook on Winter in New York
The two Farmer's Almanacs have released their winter predictions. What does the National Weather Service have to about New York?. The Old Farmer's Almanac has been predicting the seasons for more than 225 years. This winter it's calling for mild & dry conditions. In the Northeast, including New York a...
Upstate New York Teen Illegally Sold “Aggressive Wild Canada Geese”
A "concerned" Upstate New York farmer" contacted the DEC and said he owned a dozen wild Canada geese he was tricked into buying. The man said he mistakenly purchased as the wild geese, thinking they were domestic geese. Wild Geese for Sale – Wayne County. The geese soon became...
Funding to address physician diversity in New York
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald joined leaders from the Associated Medical Schools of New York Friday to announce more than $4.5 million in state funding to increase diversity among physicians. “Quite frankly we need to have more people in health care who represent different points of view. Healthcare […]
Newly Reopened Hudson Valley Bridge Puts On Colorful Light Display
The Hudson Valley is home to many historic bridges. It's fascinating that Hudson Valley bridges are named after influential members of society. The Newburgh Beacon Bridge is also known as Hamilton Fish who it was named after. The Mid-Hudson bridge is known as Franklin Delano Roosevelt Mid-Hudson Bridge, who was also named after an important person.
Men’s Soccer Downed by Cornell
ITHACA, New York – The Marist men's soccer team fell to Cornell of the Ivy League by a score of 3-0 on Saturday. The Big Red scored all three of their goals in the first 26 minutes, but the Red Foxes played them even afterward. Not the start we wanted, but the guys gave me the response I was looking for in the second half. We learned some more things about ourselves in the second half and really were unlucky not to put something on the board. We will continue to work and grow, and are looking forward to getting...
NYers Urged To Protect Themselves From Life-Threatening Mosquito-Borne Illnesses: Hochul
In an announcement on Friday, Aug. 30, Hochul said those who venture outside during the holiday weekend should do so while taking steps to prevent mosquito bites, as cases of diseases caused by the pesky bugs are on the rise. "We want people to get outside this Labor Day weekend...
‘A 5-alarm fire’: Overdose Awareness Day prompts pleas for action as someone dies every 3 hours in NYC
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In connection with International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday, Aug. 31, advocacy groups are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to increase access to resources, funding and other support for emergency efforts to save people poisoned by fentanyl and other opioids. District Attorney Michael E. McMahon,...
Health Care In New York State Among Worst In America, New Study
Potentially thanks to many hospitals with failing or near failing grades for patient safety, New York State ranks among the worst in the nation for healthcare. Did you know that the average American spends around $13,500 per year on health care?. That's according to the most recent estimate from the...
Marist Cross Country Concludes Successful Senior Day
POUGHKEEPSIE, New York- The Marist Cross Country program began its season with the Marist Season Opener at Vassar Farm, Saturday morning. The Red Foxes men's and women's program honored 15 seniors for their accomplishments athletically and academically. The Red Foxes women's team had four athletes break the 19-minute mark and...
Private Hudson Valley Yacht Club Quietly Celebrates 50 Years
The club with a rich history celebrated milestone anniversary this past weekend. When looking up information about a private club, its tough to find info. I had heard from friends of a 50th anniversary celebration of Poughkeepsie's Pirate Canoe Club but friends weren't eager to give out information on an event at a private club, so promoting the event in advance was not an option for me and not needed.
Win a Family 4-Pack to “Sesame Street Live! Say Hello”
Sesame Street Live! Say Hello is coming to the MJN Convention Center in Poughkeepsie on December 4th, and you can win a Family 4-Pack to the show!. Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello! At Sesame Street Live! Say Hello, sing, dance, and play alongside your favorite furry friends, all while you follow Elmo’s puppy, Tango, in a fun game of hide & seek. So put on your dancing shoes and make your way to where the air is sweet for this all-new celebration on Sesame Street!
Convict blames bear attack for crime spree (VIDEO) Part 1
POUGHKEEPSIE – Joseph Gourd, a 43-year-old parolee who was arrested on several charges on September 1, 2023, including stealing an East Fishkill police vehicle, was sentenced to decades in prison by Dutchess County Court Judge Edward McLoughlin. Gourd was escorted out of court before hearing his sentence after he...
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