Category Archives: Hudson Valley
Why is Long-Standing Poughkeepsie Rite Aid Closing?
You won’t believe the reason why a popular Rite Aid store is closing its doors. Was scrolling Facebook, as most of us regularly do, and was shocked to see a post talking about a local Rite Aid store in Poughkeepsie, NY that was going to be closing soon. The…
WARNING: Never Leave Sunglasses on Your Car Dashboard
Fire officials have issued a warning that could save your car from ending up like this one. As the warmer weather arrives and the sun stays shining longer did you know that there is something you could do that could destroy the interior of your car? It’s something that…
Hudson Valley Hiker Stranded on Mountain Ledge For Over 6 Hours
A local hiker was most likely asking himself “How did I wind up here?” after getting stranded on a mountain ledge for over six hours. Now that hiking season is in full swing throughout New York State, the Department of Environmental Conservation has been busy rescuing amateur hikers who’ve wound…
Rte 9 Restaurant Suddenly Closes Doors
A post on social media led to fans of a restaurant questioning if the spot was closed or not. We wish we had better news. This is New York and there are two things that we love it is pizza and chicken wings. Chicken wings are a staple at…
Police Say Paraglider Slammed Into Tree in Orange County
Police and multiple emergency services units responded to a reported aircraft accident in a field Wednesday morning. Though this was not a plane that crashed. According to police, the accident involved a motor-powered paraglider that had hit a tree and then landed in the field. The incident is under…
10 Town Welcome Signs That Tell an Amazing Upstate New York Story
Every small town and village in Upstate New York has a story to tell. Some keep their legacy hidden and hard to find. Others proclaim their claim to fame right out on their welcome sign for all the world to see. Here are ten great signs. These stories on…
5 Reasons to Attend Hudson Valley Ciders, Seltzers & Sours
Hudson Valley Ciders, Seltzers & Sours is set for Saturday, June 3 at Barton Orchards. A Hudson Valley tradition returns to Barton Orchards, and everyone is stoked, including me! I first discovered sour beers at one of our festivals some years back, it was Peekskill Brewery’s Simple Sour, and…
Bill to restore “Tappan Zee” name to bridge expected in State Senate
ALBANY- A bill that would restore that “Tappan Zee” name to the bridge that spans the Hudson River between Rockland and Westchester counties is expected to come for a vote in the State Senate in the coming days. On Thursday, the bill which is sponsored by State Senator James…
Renegades game notes May 30, 2023
THE BIRDS ARE BACK IN TOWN: The Hudson Valley Renegades welcome in the Aberdeen IronBirds for their third of four series meetings this season. The Renegades made their lone visit to Maryland earlier in May, splitting the series. After the six game set this week, the two sides won’t face…
Two-car crash claims one life
CENTRAL NYACK – A 24-year-old New Jersey man has been arrested by Clarkstown Police and charged with criminally negligent homicide and reckless driving in connection with an auto accident that claimed the life of another motorist. Police said that around 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, in the area…