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Massive New Development Planned for Casperkill Golf Course

A new proposal could bring hundreds of homes, a hotel and other major changes to a former Hudson Valley country club.

Poughkeepsie, NY · 4d

Times Herald-Record

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Spirit Halloween store in Newburgh set to become Spirit Christmas

Spirit Christmas is expanding its seasonal retail presence, with stores planned across 15 states for the 2026 holiday season. The company plans to open more locations, including one in Newburgh, in the coming weeks. According to Spencer Spirit Holdings, the parent company of Spirit Christmas and Spirit Halloween, the stores will offer holiday decor, gifts, apparel and other seasonal merchandise. “The holidays are so much more than what’s under the tree,” Kym Sarkos, Spirit’s executive vice president, said in a news release. “They’re about the traditions families return to year after year and the magic of creating new ones. Spirit Christmas was created to celebrate that feeling.” How many Spirit Christmas stores will open in New York? According to the company’s website , four Spirit Christmas stores are scheduled to open in New York during the first week of November. The stores will replace Spirit Halloween locations at the same addresses. Specific opening dates have not been announced. The New York locations are: Albany: 131 Colonie Center Buffalo: 4090 Maple Road, at a former Planet Fitness location Newburgh: 39 N. Plank Road Scarsdale: 965 Central Park Ave., at a former JoAnn Fabrics location What does Spirit Christmas sell? Spirit Christmas

Newburgh, NY · 1d

Poughkeepsie Journal

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Democrats extend rare run of control in Dutchess County Legislature

In 2025, Democrats took the majority in the Dutchess County Legislature, 15-10. That majority is poised to be held onto in 2027, with a slightly larger margin. According to unofficial results posted by the Dutchess County Board of Elections, the legislature will have a Democratic majority until the next even-year election in 2028. Before 2025, the Democrats last secured a majority in 2007, for a two-year period from 2008 to 2009 . Before that, Democrats had not controlled the legislature since 1977, according to Journal archives. Democratic candidates are poised to take 16 of the 25 district seats up for election this year. "Last night was a powerful reminder of what we accomplish when we vote, and I am deeply grateful to everyone who prioritized making their voice heard at the ballot box," said Yvette Valdés Smith, legislature majority leader, in a statement. "Thank you to the voters for the continued confidence in our Democratic majority." Valdés Smith said the legislature is committed to "delivering on affordability, better transit, housing, and strong, reliable county services that you count on every day." "The Democratic majority works for the people," she said. "We will continue to deliver for our communities." Mike Polasek,

Dutchess County, NY · 3d

Times Union

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Dutchess County program puts working families in the driver’s seat

For 25 years, Way to Work Dutchess has helped families overcome transportation barriers with used vehicles, driving lessons and financial training.

Dutchess County, NY · 3d

News 12

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Crystal Run patients raise concerns over doctor departures and possible cuts to specialty services

Patients say they’re hearing about changes to psychiatry and orthopedic care at the Optum-owned practice. The company has not answered specific questions about the reported changes.

Orange County, NY · 3d

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State DOT says “No” to Cold Spring sidewalk grant

COLD SPRING – The New York State Department of Transportation has rejected an application for a $2.2 million grant to fund the installation of sidewalks along Fair Street between Mayor’s Park and Little Stony Point in the Village of Cold Spring. Mayor Kathleen Foley told the Village Board...

Cold Spring, NY · 1d

miscellanynews.org

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‘We demand a recount!’ Vassar Republicans reject results of Midterm exams

On the heels of consequential midterms that will impact students’ future grad school applications, members of Vassar Republicans surrounded the President’s House to protest their recent grades. Demonstrators wielded signs demanding that the school “restore trust in grading” and “stop the steal.” While chants of “we’ll never back down” rang throughout the evening, the demonstration faced many hurdles, including lacrosse practice starting at 6:30 p.m.

Poughkeepsie, NY · 3d

Mid-Hudson News Network

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Dems pick up supervisor seats in Dutchess

POUGHKEEPSIE – Of the five contested town supervisor races in Dutchess County, the Democrats flipped three and held on to the supervisor seat in the county’s largest town while Republicans kept one supervisor seat in eastern Dutchess. The results match Democratic victories across the country on Tuesday night.

Dutchess County, NY · 3d

Times Herald-Record

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Newburgh supervisor race separated by just 15 votes

Democrat Stephen Krasner leads Republican Scott Manley by 15 votes in the race to be the next Newburgh town supervisor. According to unofficial totals posted by the Orange County Board of Elections on Nov. 4, Krasner had 5,991 votes while Manley had 5,976 votes. That means the race remains unsettled as absentee ballots are counted. Absentee ballots returned by mail must arrive at the board's office in Goshen by Nov. 10 in order to be counted. Krasner issued a statement after he was contacted by the Times Herald-Record on Nov. 4. "I am optimistic about how the final results will turn out, but it's important to allow the process to play out and ensure every vote is accurately counted before drawing conclusions," Krasner said in his statement. Krasner, a senior legal professional experienced in complex litigation, is making his third run for town supervisor. He previously ran unsuccessful campaigns in 2009 and 2011. He is opposed by Manley, a retired Town of Newburgh police sergeant who was first appointed a councilman on the Town Board in 2015. He was elected to the post later that year and has since been elected to two more four-year terms. What the candidates said:

Newburgh, NY · 3d

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NYSNA Nurses Hold Virtual Town Hall to Spotlight Staffing Issues at Northwell/Putnam Hospital

For over a year, NYSNA nurses at Northwell Health/Putnam Hospital have been bargaining for a fair union contract that includes safe staffing standards to ensure they can deliver quality patient care to Putnam County residents. But Northwell—who took over the hospital in 2025 after acquiring Nuvance Health—is pushing for nurse-to-patient ratios that would make it even harder for nurses to deliver the level of care their patients deserve. Nurses refuse to settle a contract that would jeopardize their patients, so this fall they are taking action to escalate their fight for a fair contract.

Putnam County, NY · 2d

The Wolf

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More Mid-Hudson Bridge Closures and Delays This Week

Another round of traffic restrictions is scheduled for this week. We've broken everything down to make sure you don't sit in traffic trying to cross the river.

Poughkeepsie, NY · 3d

Daily Voice

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Downed Wires Smolder On Road In Garrison Road, Cause Closure

A street in Putnam County was shut down after smoldering electrical wires fell into the roadway. The closure affected Sprout Brook Road between Strang Lane and Lakeview Road in the Garrison area as of 2:45 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, according to the Continental Village Volunteer Fire Department.&…

Putnam County, NY · 1d

The Denver Gazette

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Stakes high as Air Force, Army battle under the lights at West Point

WEST POINT, N.Y. — Blake Fletcher has become a de facto spokesman for Air Force football this year. As the tackles and interceptions have accumulated, Fletcher has found himself in front of a microphone nearly every week speaking to the state of the team — through good and bad. But even the senior linebacker didn’t […]

Colorado Springs, CO · 1d

News 12

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Brewer Fire Engine Company sues Monsey Fire District

Lawsuit alleges retaliation against volunteers and claims firefighters were paid as janitors to circumvent civil service law.

Monsey, NY · 2d

Hudson Valley Post

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Rockefeller Christmas Tree To Cause Traffic Delays Across New York

The Rockefeller Christmas tree will cause traffic across New York State and the Hudson Valley today.

New York · 2d

Mid-Hudson News Network

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New era begins in Brewster school

BREWSTER – History was made in Brewster Thursday when for the initial time, the entire C.V. Starr Intermediate School family gathered in a facility that will be used as a breakfast and lunchroom, a band, chorus and orchestra studio in addition to hosting community events. Principal Paul Stellacci described...

Brewster, NY · 1d

Times Herald-Record

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Village Pizzeria in Goshen has the best pizza pies in Orange County, voters say

Village Pizzeria in Goshen has the best pizza pies in Orange County. So say the readers who responded to this week's Orange County Showdown poll. Village Pizzeria was chosen by 37.5 percent of those who responded to this week's poll. Second place went to Colandrea Pizza King in Middletown. They were chosen by 18.8 percent of the voters. F&J Pizzeria in Washingtonville finished in third place, with 12.5 percent of the vote. And Prima Pizza in Cornwall was fourth, with 11 percent of the vote. ICE protests: Hundreds protest proposed ICE facility in Newburgh as town board votes The eight other nominees in the field, which was chosen to represent a cross-section of the county, had vote totals in the single digits. For our next Orange County Showdown poll, we'll be asking what the best local diner is. We'll be looking for independent, locally-owned diners, not those associated with a nationally recognized chain. Got a nominee in mind? Send it to mrandall@th-record.com. Mike Randall covers breaking news for the Times Herald-Record and the Poughkeepsie Journal. Reach him at mrandall@th-record.com. This article originally appeared on Times Herald-Record: Village Pizzeria in Goshen has the best pizza pies in Orange County, voters say

Orange County, NY · 1d

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No Clear End, Board of Elections Says They Have Counted 181,106 Emergency Ballots

Just after 5 pm on Saturday, November 7, the Westchester County Board of Elections WBOE) gave the first emergency ballot processing update since midday Friday. According to the figures provided by the WBOE, they have processed 181,106 emergency ballots. This number is north of our working estimate of 160,000 Election...

Westchester County, NY · 6h

Mid-Hudson News Network

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DenDanto wins Wallkill town supervisor race; long-time GOP clerk loses

TOWN OF WALLKILL – Democratic incumbent Wallkill Town Supervisor Frank DenDanto III defeated Republican political newcomer Jill Wilkins to retain his post. DenDanto polled 5,265 votes to Wilkins’ 4,084. Democrats hold a voter registration lead over Republicans in Wallkill. At the heart of the campaign was DenDanto’s contention...

Wallkill, NY · 3d