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The Hudson Valley is a very important place to America's history. It served as a crucial spot in the American Revolution, it was a hub of commerce in the Industrial Revolution, and it was integral for transporting goods during the World Wars. With so many things going on, it is easy to overlook the "simple" things. I use the term "simple" loosely. This Wappingers Falls clothing invention may be a normal part of our lives today, but it was revolutionary when it first came out.

My family and I have this go-to Chinese restaurant. They know us so well over there that when we call in, the lady on the other end of the phone remembers our order right away without us having to say it. I don't know if she recognizes the number or recognizes our voices, but her memory is phenomenal. And I've seen her do it for other people, as well! Forget working in a restaurant, she would be terrific on Jeopardy!

Kingston has been granted $552,500 from the state for wetland restoration at Kingston Point and the creation of public access and improvements along its waterfront. The funds were the result of a consolidated funding application (CFA), which allows applicants to access multiple state funding sources through one application. Part of...

The probe into cocaine and crack cocaine being sold in Ulster County was launched in November 2022 by the City of Kingston Police Department and Town of Ulster Police Department Special Investigations Unit (SIU) in response to a growing number of both fatal and non-fatal overdoses of a suspected substance sold in glassine envelopes marked with a “Moet stamp.”

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around hyde park..

This article presents a tour of three delightful diners located in Kingston. Have you had the chance to experience any of these culinary gems? If you have, we would love to hear your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below.

Both Dutchess County resident Duane Pelt of Fishkill, age 59, and Suffolk County resident Kevin Weiss of East Hampton, age 23, were arrested on Wednesday, Nov 29 in connection with an alleged identity theft incident in Yorktown, Yorktown Police announced. According to the department, around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, officers...

Woodstock held its 41st annual holiday open house on Friday, December 1 throughout the hamlet of Woodstock. The event included a holiday window-decorating contest, a tree-lighting on the Village Green, live holiday music, refreshments and more throughout the town.

No matter what side of the Hudson River you live on, you are bound to encounter Rail Road Tracks. The East side has Metro North and Amtrak shuttling people back and forth to New York City. The west side has CSX freight trains traveling from New Jersey to Selkirk, New York.

Is it the final piece of the puzzle? Fans of one of Kingston, NY's favorite restaurants are rejoicing after owners made an exciting announcement about the latest update to their business. Armadillo Mexican restaurant in Kingston, NY was recently resurrected after nearly closing after more than 40 years in business....

The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrests of three individuals, all already in Dutchess County Jail. They were involved in separate incidents and remain in jail.

This week in Dutchess County, New York, several incidents occurred involving gun possession, fires, and robberies. The incidents included a 17-year-old charged with possession of a stolen gun, a family losing everything in a house fire, gunshots striking a home's front door, two gas stations being robbed at gunpoint, and three individuals charged with separate offenses while in jail.

A sweetgum tree was planted at the Rondout Neighborhood Center on Broadway. An Eastern redbud was planted at Kingston’s city hall during a Native American ceremony. Four cherry trees were planted at Academy Green to replace trees that had suffered storm damage. In 2023, Kingston’s program installed 38 street...

City of Kingston police and Town of Ulster police launched an investigation into Kenneth Ivey for allegedly selling narcotics in November 2022.

About 80 people showed up at the Mescal Hornbeck community center in Woodstock November 28 united in a vociferous demand for the removal of contaminated fill from 10 Church Road in Shady. They booed Woodstock town supervisor Bill McKenna as he left the room after a heated session. Some 15 people each spoke for two minutes or less. The town board listened and adjourned the session.

In this article, we will be exploring four outstanding delicatessens in Saugerties. Have you had the opportunity to visit any of these yet? If yes, we would love to hear about your experiences in the comments section below!

The defendant was charged with hate crimes after admitting to attacking a man at a bar due to their sexual orientation.

A New York restaurant was among 50 across the country to make Esquire’s “Best New Restaurants in America” list for 2023. Casa Susanna – located in the Greene County hamlet of Leeds, at the Camptown Hotel – was heralded as serving up the best Mexican food on the East Coast.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Sunday is $3.243, a week ago the price is $3.253 , according to AAA.

In the quiet town of Ulster County, New York, a recent act of violence has brought the issue of hate crimes into sharp focus. Shayne Wilber, a 31-year-old resident of Woodstock, has been convicted of targeting an individual based on their sexual orientation during an altercation at a local bar. The incident involved homophobic slurs, physical assault, and the menacing display of a box cutter. Charged with misdemeanors, Wilber's actions were elevated to felony status under New York's hate crime laws, with sentencing set for March 1, 2024, and potential imprisonment of two to four years. This case exemplifies the legal system's effort to address bias-motivated crimes more stringently.