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Hudson Valley brewery knocks off Syracuse restaurant in annual NY’s best burger contest
Chatham, N.Y. — A brewery in Hudson Valley has knocked off a seven-time champion in New York’s best burger competition. The New York Beef Council this morning announced Chatham Brewery as the winner of this year’s “Best NY Burger” competition. This is the first win for the brewery, located at 59 Main St., Chatham, about 30 miles south of Albany.
The Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail Is a Solution-Driven Project
It’s no secret that the Hudson Valley is home to many amazing hiking trails, bustling Main Streets, and riverfront parks. Yet, as the area attracts more tourists, regional day trip towns can be overwhelmed by large quantities of visitors, and the question of how to manage visitation comes into play. As a solution, the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail is a project almost 20 years in the making that is finally being brought to life.
Saugerties man pleads guilty to burglary just prior to jury selection
Saugerties resident Kirk Shultis, Jr., who in 2022 faced charges of felony custodial interference and misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child in the alleged disappearance of his daughter, pleaded guilty to burglary in Ulster County Court last week. Just prior to jury selection on Monday, April 22, Shultis, Jr....
Columbia Co. teen arrested for school threat
NEW LEBANON, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office arrested a teen who they say made terroristic threats on Tuesday against the New Lebanon School District. Police said the 14-year-old would be charged with a D-class felony if tried as an adult. The elementary and high school initiated their lockout protocols at 8:13 a.m. […]
The Spark of Hudson prepares for opening of new community center
A philanthropic organization in Hudson, New York is taking the next step in its mission to foster community and positive change by opening a new community center. The Spark of Hudson has undertaken some significant projects to empower residents and develop community in the Columbia County city that has experienced rapid gentrification in recent years.
Hudson Valley unemployment up in March
WHITE PLAINS – Unemployment in the Hudson Valley rose slightly in March as compared to the same month last year, according to the State Labor Department. Rockland County, with 3.4 percent joblessness, had the lowest level this March compared to 2.7 percent in 2023. At the other end of...
AgriCulture: Getting Our Act Two Together
Getting Our Act Two TogetherHi all, Mark here.I have been holding back from telling the sheep, so as not to create jealousy and resentment among the flock, but our much beloved Doodle has had another star turn recently. He had already gained some national recognition as a baby lamb last year, when he appeared in a photo montage at the Washington party for the retirement of my friend, Art, from the Justice Department. As various high level government attorneys, including AG Merrick Garland, praised Art’s significant achievements, a photo of Art feeding Doodle his bottle in the barn flashed on a screen above the podium.
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