Monthly Archives: April 2023
Have Your Heard of the 9 P.M. Routine in New York?
It could save you from a major headache. Here’s what it means and how you can participate. All it takes is for it to happen to you once! If you have ever had anything stolen from your car or house it’s something you never forget, right? If it happened…
Unique Reward Sign on Poughkeepsie Road Stopped Me in My Tracks
Earlier this week I was driving home on Route 44/55 (arterial) in Poughkeepsie and as I was driving I saw a sign that made me turn around to get a second look because I wasn’t sure what or why I saw what I did…LOL! I can’t be the only…
Police Say Historic Church Bell Stolen in Upper Hudson Valley
Anyone happen to spot a missing church bell that weighs over a half a ton? Police in the Hudson Valley are looking for a historic church bell that they say went missing early last week. According to CBS, the 145-year-old bronze bell was last seen on the evening of…
What is a Wetdown and Why Will There Be One in Dutchess County?
On May 7 the public is being invited to witness a wetdown. If you don’t know what that means you’re not alone. The invitation to this oddly-named event has come from the Rhinebeck Fire Department but doesn’t include much more information including what the heck a wetdown is. According to…
Some Hudson Valley Workers to See Minimum Wage Increase
Will the minimum wage increase? After weeks of delays, a tentative agreement has been reached on the New York state budget. As both sides continued to iron out the many details, the April 1 state deadline was extended five times to keep the government running, and to make sure employees…
New York Nears Top Of List For Best States For Children’s Healthcare
As most of us know, the cost of healthcare can be quite astronomical, especially when adding a spouse or dependent to a plan. I know how shocked I was at the amount of money that would come out of my paycheck right after I became a mom, surprised that…
How to Get Your New York Dog Certified as Therapy Dog
Have you ever thought that your dog would make a good therapy dog? Keep in mind that a therapy dog is different than a service dog. If you think that your dog might be a great candidate there are a few more decisions that you will have to make.…
This Town Just Named New York’s Best Hippie Town
Chances are if I asked you to name the Hippiest Town in the Hudson Valley most of you would say Woodstock, New York, and the truth is you might be right. After all, it is the home of Candlestock which is a candle shop that has been burning a candle…
Awesome Mystery Statue Delights Drivers in the Hudson Valley
“Is that Predator or the clickers from The Last of Us?”, asked my friend as we took a turn off of Route 32 in Plattekill, NY. I was already in the middle of my own doubletake… What was that thing? I had to turn around and take a closer look.…
High-End Bicycle Went Missing in Dutchess County, NY
The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information to come forward. Our world is just getting more and more complicated and simple things have become hard to enjoy. I never remember hearing about stolen property when I was growing up and sadly I hear about it all…