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This March, Richard Bernstein’s leg became swollen. For about five years, he had experienced right toe pain and wondered if it was related to that. At the same time, he noticed a bump in his abdomen and thought maybe he had a hernia. But he soon learned it was something much more serious.

On June 18, the Saugerties Police Department heard about a shoplifting incident that had occurred at the Sunoco on Route 32.

Monroe officials are taking up plans for a 491-home complex that stem from a 2019 court settlement with a group of developers who sued the town for allegedly discriminatory zoning. A different investor group has a contract to buy the combined 245 acres off Rye Hill Road and has proposed...

CRAWFORD – Police are searching for a suspect who held up a gas station attendant at gunpoint in the Town of Crawford late Monday night. According to police reports, the suspect fled on foot after the incident. There were no reports of any injuries and what, if anything, was...

First of all, let me clarify my definition of a Dive Bar, which I borrowed from John Marshall's book, 'Dive Bar Connoisseurs' where he stated:. Once considered a derogatory term, dive bar is now a coveted badge of honor bestowed by aficionados looking for authenticity in such establishments. In other...

People don't like change, especially when it happens to their favorite pizza joint. Sometimes change can be a good thing like when you get a brand new car, a promotion at work or when weed finally gets legalized in your state. Other times it can be a huge bummer like when your favorite restaurant closes or you wake up to find out your wife is now dating a yoga instructor. But then there are times when change just isn't as big of a deal as it seems.

What's the most terrifying feeling when you're driving? I think it's almost being side-swiped by an inattentive driver. You see it coming, but they don't. I'm terrified of driving along I-84 East and West between Exit 3 and 8 in Danbury lately, I think I'm finally done I-84, I give up.

While black bears do exist in many areas of the Hudson Valley, many residents would never expect to see one walking through their neighborhood. Black bears have always been a mainstay in rural areas of the Hudson Valley. Every once in a while you'll hear a crazy story about one of these massive creatures making their way into a more populated area of the region, but those incidents seem to be few and far between.

The Hudson Valley has seen some significant changes over the past couple of years, and much of that has to do with the covid pandemic. The whole world has seen changes, but today we’re talking about the Hudson Valley. The pandemic has affected individuals, families, schools, and businesses. One...

Out with the old and in with the new has been the phrase that Hudson Valley residents have used lately. We have watched some of our favorite mom and pop shops, restaurants, and local businesses close down. Some of them have retired while others are already on a new journey elsewhere.

A fun swimming destination in the Hudson Valley has been forced to close down for part of each week due to a lack of lifeguards. Finding lifeguards to work at local swimming pools and beaches has become a difficult task. Municipalities have been desperately trying to recruit help, increasing pay and offering bonuses to anyone qualified to serve as a lifeguard. The City of Poughkeepsie recently lifeguard salaries from $16 to $22 an hour and is now offering up to $1,500 in bonuses.

LITCHFIELD — Andy and Brook Stowers are no strangers to problem-solving. So when COVID-19 threatened their restaurant business, they created a recipe to save it, and eventually expand it. Before they purchased the Saltwater Grille in 2013, Andy Stowers worked with a transportation management software company, solving supply chain...

CARMEL – The Hubbard Perkins Loop Trail at Fahnestock State Park in Carmel has been reopened. The two-year, $1.5 million project overhauled 9.5 miles of multi-use trails in the park to better accommodate walkers, hikers, runners, bikers, snowshoers, cross-country skiers, and equestrian users. “Fahnestock State Park is a remarkable...

According to National Day Calendar, National Sunglasses Day is celebrated each year on June 27, and it gains popularity each year. The Vision Council is a reason for its popularity, as they inform people about the dangers of UV exposure and why wearing sunglasses should be more than just a fashion statement. The holiday has been celebrated every year since 2009, although researchers haven't been able to identify to founder or source of the day.

As we all come out of a two-year funk, a job change may be something that you are looking to do. Maybe COVID cost you your job and you've been looking for something new and exciting?. Whatever the reason is, if you're looking for a new job the folks at...

The Hudson River Maritime Museum has announced a new cruise, the "Twilight Tasting History Cruises."

The latest bear sighting in the Hudson Valley comes from the town of Fishkill.

The Repair Cafe will be held here in July.Google Street View, October 2019. Broken electronics and little knick-knacks often clutter up a home and make it hard to get any work done. So often we decide to throw these things out or make room for the new stuff. But it turns out that you don't have to. Since 2009, there have been events all over the world that want to help you get these machines fixed for you and at zero cost.