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Hudson Valley Post

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First Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Parts Of Hudson Valley, Upstate NY

The first winter weather advisory of the season is out for parts of the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York.

Greene County, NY · 1d

Secret NYC

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The ‘Polar Express’ train ride in Upstate NY starts tomorrow, just 2 hours from NYC, with golden tickets, dancing chefs & a visit from Santa

All aboard! Starting tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 13 , the Catskill Mountain Railroad is bringing the classic children’s book to life with its annual Polar Express train ride in Kingston, just two hours north of NYC. Running through Wednesday, Dec. 30 , the hour-long ride loads families, many of them in their pajamas, into 1950s vintage coaches for a trip to the “North Pole” and back. Tickets have sold out quickly in past years, so if you’ve got your heart set on a December date, now’s the time to book! Here’s what you can expect on the once-of-a-lifetime journey! What happens on board The ride follows the story beat for beat: Golden tickets: the conductor walks through each car punching your golden ticket. Hot chocolate and cookies, served by dancing chefs. Story time: passengers read along with Chris Van Allsburg’s book, “The Polar Express”. Santa at the North Pole: Santa and his elves board the train, and every rider gets a silver sleigh bell, the “first gift of Christmas”, to take home. Carols on the way back, led by characters in every car. The round trip covers less than 10 miles and lasts about 70 minutes, and you’ll ride forward one

Kingston, NY · 1d
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Brooks' House of Bar-B-Q chicken dinner in Stone Ridge, pre-order by November 15

Tasty chicken dinners from Brooks' House of Bar-B-Q of Oneonta will be available for drive-up take-out, 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Marbletown Reformed Church, 3750 Main St., Stone Ridge. Each $16 dinner, paid by cash or check only, includes half a chicken, coleslaw, baked potato, dinner roll and dessert. There will also be Brooks' bottled Bar-B-Q sauce available for purchase. Pre-order (recommended) by Sunday, Nov. 15 at 845-687-3057. For more information, visit Marbletown Reformed Church on Facebook.

Stone Ridge, NY · 2d
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hudsonvalleyone.com

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Democrat Kate Leon flips a longtime Republican seat by narrow margin

Did last week’s national blue wave help propel Democratic newcomer Kate Leon to a narrow victory in the Ulster County Legislature? Leon was elected to represent District 3 by a slim margin and says she’s committed to serving all her constituents. “I’m excited to serve our county and...

Ulster County, NY · 2d
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Democrats win big across Dutchess County

Democrats saw large victories across Dutchess County in the Nov. 3 elections. Incumbent Democratic Representative Pat Ryan defeated Republican opponent Jackie Mary Auringer by almost 25 percentage points. In what was supposed to be a competitive state Senate race for New York’s District 39, County Legislator Lisa Kaul defeated Republican incumbent Rob Rolison by over 10 percentage points.

Dutchess County, NY · 1d

Times Union

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After community outcry, Kingston cancer support house gets a reprieve

After months of community advocacy, WMCHealth will keep the Reuner Cancer Support House open and invest in renovations.

Kingston, NY · 1d

millertonnews.com

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‘Mud-pie’ roads, library moves, orchard closes

The following excerpts from The Millerton News were compiled by Kathleen Spahn and Rhiannon Leo-Jameson of the North East-Millerton Library. Herzog Passes on $498,370 “Mud-Pie” Projects in Townships. A $498,370 “mud-pie” road program for Dutchess County was approved last week by Lester W. Herzog, upstate WPA administrator. Part...

Millerton, NY · 3d

The Overlook

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At 99, World War II Veteran Ron Gibbons on Finding Joy and Working at Lowe’s

On Mondays and Fridays, Ron Gibbons waters flowers and chats with customers in the lawn and garden section of Lowe’s in Kingston. At 99, the World War II veteran hasn’t slowed down. “If you rest, you rust,” Gibbons said in an interview at his home in Hurley, reflecting on his life ahead of Veterans Day. […] The post At 99, World War II Veteran Ron Gibbons on Finding Joy and Working at Lowe’s appeared first on The Overlook .

Kingston, NY · 1d

Juan Hudson Valley

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New York's Brightest Christmas Tree to be Lit in Hudson Valley

A Christmas tree with more lights than Rockefeller Center is getting ready for its dazzling Hudson Valley return.

Poughkeepsie, NY · 4d

CNY News

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New Training Pays Off for Poughkeepsie Firefighters During Medical Emergency

Engine 1 firefighters in Poughkeepsie didn't wait when an ambulance was delayed. They gave epinephrine for severe respiratory distress, thanks to training they'd just received.

Poughkeepsie, NY · 4d

millertonnews.com

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Let's hear it — November 12, 2026

Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino has proposed a $722 million budget for 2027, a 10.5% increase in spending. The proposal would raise the county sales tax from 3.75% to 4% and draw $28.5 million from reserves to help cover rising costs and a nearly $90 million gap between projected expenses and revenues.

Dutchess County, NY · 3d

newyorkalmanack.com

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Gradual Abolition: New Research on John Hasbrouck and His Family

On Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7 pm, Historic Huguenot Street (HHS) will host a virtual presentation and conversation entitled “Gradual Abolition to Freedom: New Research on John Hasbrouck and His Family” with Josephine Bloodgood and Kate Hymes. The talk will focus on the story of a Black child born in New Paltz in 1806 under New York’s gradual abolition acts and explores the personal stories of how the laws impacted John, his enslaved parents, and other family members.

New Paltz, NY · 1d

The Overlook

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Woodstock Fire District Plans New EMS Facility

The Woodstock Fire District is planning a building for its paid emergency medical staff and administrative offices behind the Company 1 firehouse at 242 Tinker St. An early estimate put the cost at $12 million to $17 million, according to the district’s Sept. 10 meeting minutes. That figure isn’t based on a formal quote, which […] The post Woodstock Fire District Plans New EMS Facility appeared first on The Overlook .

Woodstock, NY · 12h

hudsonvalleyone.com

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Catskill Mountain Railroad, trail advocates make their pitches

Catskill Mountain Railroad told a county committee it can extend the railroad to Basin Road with a trail at minimal taxpayer cost, while trail advocates pushed for a trail-only option. CMRR President Ernie Hunt told the Ulster County Legislature’s Housing and Transportation Committee how much tourism the railroad brings with...

Ulster County, NY · 3d

hudsonvalleyone.com

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Mid-Hudson Valley event guide for 11/12-18

Discover the most comprehensive weekly calendar of events in Ulster County and the Hudson Valley. Whether you’re searching for local events, weekend festivals, live music, art shows, or family-friendly activities, we’ve got you covered. We gather hundreds of events from local venues every week, offering a complete list of the best activities the region has to offer.

Ulster County, NY · 2d

92.7/96.9 WRRV

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FREE Haircuts for Veterans In Need

A band of misfit barbers are teaming up to provide free haircuts for veterans in need for one day only in Poughkeepsie. Here's where you can find out where and when.

Poughkeepsie, NY · 1d

newpineplainsherald.org

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Guardians of the Past Bring Local History to Life

About 35 years ago, Robin Massa helped her daughter create a family tree for school. Soon, she was helping strangers on online forums research ancestors who might have once lived in Ancram. Today, Massa is Ancram’s town historian. She collects and catalogs old documents and photographs so that future generations...

Dutchess County, NY · 15h

miscellanynews.org

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College institutes three percent budget cuts after $3 million deficit

Vassar College instituted three percent budget cuts this year after facing a $3 million budget deficit. The administration managed to reduce that deficit to $1 million, then instructed each of the College’s 10 divisions to cut their operating budgets by three percent to further balance the deficit; salaries were not affected.

Poughkeepsie, NY · 1d

NEWS10 ABC

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National Guard Soldier turns wartime letters into music

DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Ian Gindes has served in the National Guard for 22 years. Gindes is also a concert pianist and worked with a composer and singers, to put together 100 pages of sheet music that is based off letters that soldiers received and sent from the Revolutionary War to the Gulf War. […]

Dutchess County, NY · 1d