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Kingston zoning code wins two awards
ALBANY – The City of Kingston has been awarded a 2024 Local Government Achievement Award from the New York State Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) and a 2024 Congress for New Urbanism (CNU) Charter Award. The NYCOM Local Government Achievement Awards recognized the city for instituting Kingston Forward, its form-based...
Guilty plea in fatal shooting of Poughkeepsie man in Peekskill
A man pleaded guilty Friday in the Peekskill shooting death of a father of seven as the victim was dropping one of his kids off at the mother's home. Reginald McClure, 39, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter and weapon charges, agreeing to prosecutors' sentence offer of 30 years in state prison.
Rescue horses give back for the love they get
When Kelsey Merrow rescued her first horse, she was astounded by the immediate warmth of the relationship she developed with the blind pony she called Potato. Why did the name the rescue horse Potato? “Because like a potato, he has eyes but can’t see.”. “I’d been around horses...
Why Red Hook players, coaches say $2.5 million field, gym upgrade is necessary
There is a bit of envy, the athletes will admit, when Red Hook teams visit other high schools to compete. Almost immediately, they take notice of the playing surface, how even it is, the ease with which it allows them to maneuver and how unburdened they feel without constant concern of injury. That, they...
New Outdoor Clothing/Equipment Shop To Open in Hudson Valley
Grand opening set for Pitch Pine Outfitters. Outdoor living is a big deal in the Hudson Valley area. For the avid hiker in the area, the Hudson Valley has it all, and a new shop is set to open that will cater to the needs of the outdoor lover. Prominent...
Roosevelt runs away to boys, girls team titles at the MHAL track and field championships
Roosevelt High School ran away with the boys and girls team titles at the Mid-Hudson Athletic League track and field championships held Thursday evening at Rondout Valley. Marina Scott was a double winner for the FDR girls, claiming the 200 meters (26.18 seconds) and 400 (58.53). Jordyn Jones won the long jump (16 feet, 7.5 inches) and triple jump (34-10). Olivia Wayne won the 2,000 steeplechase (8:16.27). For the FDR boys, Noah Tarkos won the high jump (6-2) and long jump (21-6).
9 Business Changes in 2024 for This Popular Hudson Valley Town
Times they are a-changin' around one of the Hudson Valley's biggest tourist towns. Since the start of 2024, multiple New Paltz eateries and storefronts have either closed their doors or welcomed new businesses. Here's a rundown of the biggest changes around New Paltz so far. Businesses That Have Closed in...
City of Kingston to auction property at 168 Fairview Avenue
KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven Noble has announced that the city-owned property located at 168 Fairview Avenue will be auctioned on at 10 a.m. on June 6th, 2024. The auction is open to the public. “Based on the property’s condition, the City and Common Council have decided that auction...
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