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Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative aims to bring down gun violence
ALBANY – Shooting incidents in municipalities participating in the state’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) program have seen an overall decrease in gun violence in recent years, the State Division of Criminal Justice reports. In terms of raw numbers, the City of Newburgh saw the largest drop in...
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...
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).
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...
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...
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...
These events will celebrate Pride in 2024: Here's the mid-Hudson Valley calendar
Pride month is starting ahead of schedule in the mid-Hudson Valley this year, with early celebrations kicking off later this month and events continuing throughout the month of June. There is certain to be a parade, festival, fair or celebration happening near you. Take a look below at our curated list of events...
As SUNY New Paltz graduation approach, Ulster DA appeals to protestors and general public
NEW PALTZ – Five graduation ceremonies have been planned for this coming weekend at SUNY New Paltz, all to be held indoors at the Athletic & Wellness Center. Typically, the ceremonies are held outdoors, but this year, the graduate commencement ceremony on Friday and the four undergraduate ceremonies – two each on Saturday and Sunday – will be held indoors.
2nd Annual Meadowlark Festival Confirms Lineup
Meadowlark Festival — the Stone Ridge, NY three-day festival of indie, roots, and countercultural music that benefits farmers in Hudson Valley and nationwide — confirms its lineup for its 2024 fall festival. Set for September 13-15, the 3-day event will feature performances from indie rock icons Blonde Redhead, NPR Tiny Desk concert alum and Hudson Valley artist Laura Stevenson, NYC garage rockers and Yep Roc artists Daddy Long Legs, Kentucky songwriter Joan Shelley, Boston Music Award-nominated blues guitarist Ryan Lee Crosby, the “sweetly flavored folk-pop” music of Fruit Bats, WXPN-named “Artist to Watch” Slaughter Beach, Dog, Newport Folk Fest favorites Deer Tick, the psychedelic space rock of KidBess & The Magic Ring, along with Honeycrush and Lulu Lewis, with a special guest set for reveal as the festival draws closer.
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