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Poughkeepsie Man to Sing National Anthem at Yankee Stadium
John Harold Carter III will perform national anthem at Iconic stadium in August. Talk about an opprtunity! John Harold Carter, a lifelong Poughkeepsie, NY resident is set to sing the Star-Spangled Banner at an upcoming Yankees game. Carter, a longtime music lover of R&B and oldies music has been a fixture around the Hudson Valley karaoke bar scene for decades, performing music like the Stylistics and Frankie Vailli and the Four Seasons' "Sherry".
'This is what Poughkeepsie needs': The Governess, new waterfront restaurant, makes debut.
Set right on the Hudson River, The Governess is located on a prime spot, with great views from the deck and from the vintage-decorated restaurant and bar. The Governess had its grand opening on Thursday, July 25, and the community came out to celebrate the long-awaited debut at 1 Main St. Melanie Lemieux,...
3 Abandoned Putnam County Dogs Looking For Forever Families
The Putnam County SPCA is asking for the publics help in finding 3 adorable pups their forever homes. The Putnam County SPCA reports that back on July 13th, 2024, they were notified about 3 dogs that were abandoned "together on a seasonal dirt road." In a social media post the...
Poughkeepsie Welcomes Brand New Safe Space for LGBTQ+ Community
Main Street in the Town of Poughkeepsie just got a little more colorful!. On Tuesday, July 24, City of Poughkeepsie Mayor Yvonne Flowers welcomed the newest tenant at 766 Main Street in the Town of Poughkeepsie. New Pride Center in Poughkeepsie. Mayor Yvonne Flowers and the Dutchess County Regional Chamber...
New sculpture unveiled on Bridge St.
Cornwall, NY – The Greater Cornwall Chamber of Commerce proudly unveiled a new sculpture at Bridge Street Park on Main Street yesterday, marking the beginning of the highly anticipated Upstate Art Weekend (UPAW). This year’s unveiling continues what started during HGTV’ filming in 2021 when Vivien Collens first loaned one of her original sculptures to the Bridge Street Park.
New! Pickleball Under The Stars in This Hudson Valley Town
The hottest and fastest growing sport these days just got even bigger, as residents of this Dutchess County town will now have the opportunity to take the courts after dark. Would you believe that New York ranks among the top states for pickleball?. Pickleball Craze in the Hudson Valley. Seemingly...
New Carmel Master Plan Moves Closer to Completion
MAHOPAC, N.Y. - Nearly five years in the making, the town’s updated master plan took a major step toward completion last week as the Town Board held the first of two public hearings about it. There has been a keener interest of late in the revised master plan, which hasn’t been updated in more than 20 years. Much of that interest is due to the controversial 116-megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) proposed for Miller Road in Mahopac.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER While the existing master plan and its companion zoning code allow...
Railroad Crossing On Busy Hudson Valley Road To Close For Several Days: Here's Where
Part of a well-traveled roadway in the Hudson Valley will close to traffic for several days as a railroad crossing is replaced. Beginning on Friday, Aug. 9 at 11:59 p.m., Route 312 in the Putnam County village of Brewster will close at the Dykeman Railroad Crossing next to the intersection wit…
West Point Band Continues Music Under the Stars
WEST POINT – The West Point Band will continue its Music Under the Stars concert series with “From the Mountains to the Prairies” on Saturday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m. at West Point’s Trophy Point Amphitheater. Embark on a musical journey inspired by nature’s beauty, featuring music from Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony as well as classics like “Shenandoah” and Alfred Reed’s “Hounds of Spring.” Join us as we celebrate the beauty and majesty of our country, from the towering peaks to the endless plains, in an unforgettable musical odyssey. This concert is free and open to all; for more information visit www.westpointband.com.
MISN Hosts Community Wellness Day
NEWBURGH – On Friday, July 19, from 11am- 3pm, a large, varied showing of local health agencies turned out to participate in MSN’s Community Wellness Day. Healthy food, fitness, music, and family fun were all available free of charge to guests at the 333 Broadway in the City of Newburgh spot.
Pair Of New Principals Named In Carmel School District
In an announcement on Thursday, July 25, the Carmel Central School District in Putnam County revealed that new principals were hired for both Kent Primary School and Kent Elementary School. Vincent Fino, the former Assistant Principal at Carmel High School, will take over at Kent Primary School. He replaces Dan...
Insider deal brings free rent at Putnam County offices, Round 3 for Edgemont incorporation
Veterans of the U.S. armed services command a major presence in the hamlet of Carmel. There’s the Veterans Memorial building for the VFW and American Legion along Gleneida Avenue, which stands across the street from the county’s flag display to honor the vets. Next door, at the county-owned 34 Gleneida Ave. office building, the nonprofit United For The Troops, with deep ties to county Republicans, prepares care packages for troops overseas. ...
Stella receives trial run at Carmel Town Hall
CARMEL- Stella is making quite a hit at Carmel Town Hall. The new artificial intelligence assistant posted on the Carmel Town Hall website permits visitors to navigate the internet in order to locate town forms, permits, department heads and town personnel. Supervisor Michael Cazzari explained that a dialog box appears...
This Week – July 26, 2024
Senator James Skoufis and Assemblyman Chris Eachus announced last week that five Orange County bridges and culverts have been chosen for replacement or rehabilitation through the 2024 Bridge NY Initiative. Page 1. When CCHS students return to school in September…. This past school year, as in countless years before, a...
Youth Focus: Mahopac's Samuel Grimm Makes Eagle Scout
MAHOPAC, N.Y. — Samuel Grimm, of Mahopac Troop 1, has achieved the rank of Eagle, Scouting’s highest honor, recently completing all the requirements necessary to earn this distinguished rank. For his Eagle Scout service project, Sam designed and built custom storage cubbies for Sycamore Park’s beach area. Working with Recreation and Parks Director Nina Kallmeyer, Sam identified a need for organized storage for visitors’ belongings while they swim. The new cubbies provide a much-needed solution, enhancing the beach experience for everyone who enjoys the lakefront at Sycamore Park. The project was installed just in time for the summer...
ThinkDIFFERENTLY Baseball Camp returns to Heritage Financial Park on Aug. 3
POUGHKEEPSIE – Dutchess County ThinkDIFFERENTLY is ready to play ball!. ThinkDIFFRENTLY will again sponsor its annual Disability, Dream & Do (D3Day) Baseball Camp for children and young adults with physical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities on Saturday, August 3rd at Heritage Financial Park in Fishkill. The free camp, held in...
Morning Briefing: Public hearing held on state education funding, marker unveiled for historic Black baseball team and closing of Newburgh Social Security office criticized
Good morning, New York. Here's what you need to know today. Partly to mostly sunny today with low humidity and highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Capital Region Hourly Forecast | Hudson Valley Hourly Forecast. Around New York. 1. Speakers at public hearing seek flexibility to New York...
Assemblyman Jacobson secures $23,000 grant for Highland Fire Department
HIGHLAND – Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) has announced $23,000 in funding for the Highland Fire Department to purchase personal protective gear for their volunteer firefighters. “Volunteer firefighters put their lives on the line every time they fight a fire, and they save taxpayers huge sums of money,” Jacobson said....
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