Monthly Archives: March 2023
Frozen in Time a Bar Sign Reminds us of the Past in New Paltz
The saying goes “Your parents probably met at Joe’s” and from the quick responses we got from a lot of people on Facebook, I would have to say that the old saying isn’t too far off. Many of the replies to our “what’s your favorite Joe’s East-West memory?” was…
State comptroller reviews Eastchester school district IT
ALBANY – District officials in the Eastchester Union Free School District officials did not establish adequate controls over user accounts to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss nor did they establish an adequate IT contingency plan, according to an audit by the state comptroller’s office. Sensitive IT control…
Gorgeous New York Town Has Some of The Worst Credit Scores
Despite its beauty one town in New York has one of the worst credit ratings in the entire country. Years ago I saw a new dating trend online where people would divulge their credit history and credit ratings with each other on the first date. When I was younger…
Vogue Dubs This City As The Brooklyn Of The Hudson Valley
Does your current town or hometown have a special name for it? We may have our own slang terms for where we previously or currently live. Whether this is something that was made up in the community, is well referred to in New York state or something brand new,…
Hudson Valley Police K-9 Helps Find Missing Man
One of the Hudson Valley’s favorite police K-9s is back in the news after finding a missing man. Back in January, we told you about how the Carmel Police Department came up with an amazing way to honor an officer’s memory by bringing back the department’s K-9 patrol and…
Gov. Kathy Hochul addresses swatting calls: ‘It causes trauma’
Gov. Kathy Hochul addressed New York’s swatting incidents that caused school districts to lock down Thursday.
LEGOLAND Season Opens For 2023: What’s New For Full Year Number Two?
Spring is (kind-of) in the air in the Hudson Valley, and excitement is building for all the fun events and activities that come along with the nicer weather. With that, LEGOLAND New York Resort is opening their gates on Friday March 31st for their full second season, and here’s…
MJN Convention Center continues drawing crowds to Poughkeepsie
POUGHKEEPSIE – The MJN Convention Center has been drawing thousands of people to Poughkeepsie in the past few weeks and they plan to continue the pace, according to President Zeidan Nesheiwat. Event Manager Rebecca Kozuck said this weekend is the start of another busy month for the MJN beginning…
Nuvance to close Thompson House nursing home
RHINEBECK – Nuvance Health is closing its Thompson House skilled nursing facility in Rhinebeck. The facility, opened in 1994, has 38 patients. A mid-May closing is anticipated, and all residents will be provided with new residences. Staff members will also be transitioned to comparable open positions in the health…
Murder Victim Retrieved from Cliffs of Tourist Attraction in New York
The New York State Department of Conservation Forest Rangers is always at work helping citizens all over New York State who find themselves caught up in a situation that can often be considered dangerous. We are lucky to live in a state that has such a dedicated force. Whether…