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Bunga, Blazers breeze through Tuckahoe to advance to regional finals

CROSS RIVER – Serena Bunga has seen everything on the court in her time with the Millbrook girls volleyball team. Section championships, trips to the state final four and countless victories have been a part of the journey. It had been a while though, 2023 to be exact, since the senior relished in postseason success. She wasn't going to walk away without experiencing the joy of going deep into the postseason just one more time. Following up the team's Section 9 Class C championship the previous week, Millbrook showed its talent and resiliency once again by securing a 3-1 victory over Section 1's Tuckahoe in the New York State subregional at John Jay-Cross River on Wednesday afternoon, November 11. "It's something that we all really want to push towards and go to states again," Bunga said after the win, describing the team's determination. "We just think it's such an amazing feeling because our team is so close-knit. We love being with each other and playing with each other." The Blazers secured an early lead after a back-and-forth opening set and it looked as if the team was on its way to a sweep with a significant lead in the second.

Millbrook, NY · 2d

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State DOT Yanks Safety From Long-Delayed Woodstock Tinker Street Project

State DOT scrapped plans for lower speed limits and raised crosswalks from its plans to upgrade sidewalks on Woodstock’s popular Tinker Street, which it now says won’t wrap up until 2031 — and town officials say the agency has left them in the dark as to why.

Woodstock, NY · 3d

The Overlook

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 · 14h

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Vassar student-athletes react to UPenn swimmers Title IX court case

A Title IX lawsuit involving former University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas has sparked national debate over transgender participation in women’s collegiate athletics. But among the Vassar student-athletes interviewed, awareness of the case was limited, with many expressing uncertainty about how to balance the rights and experiences of transgender and female athletes.

Poughkeepsie Journal

Median rent in Poughkeepsie dips to $1,850 as prices trend down

Renters in Poughkeepsie saw apartment listing prices decrease 6% from October 2025's median of $1,975, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $1,850 in October. Median listing prices in Poughkeepsie are trending slightly downwards from the previous month's $1,899 price. The data covers all bedroom sizes, ranging from studios to four-bedroom units, within the specified metropolitan area. It reflects the median rent for all listings that were active at any given point during the month, according to Russell Middleton, co-founder of Zumper. New construction is included in the data and listings that are currently occupied or no longer available are excluded. data.poughkeepsiejournal.com Out of 321 rental listings in Poughkeepsie, none are subsidized. One-bedroom apartments listed to rent at a median of $1,760, no change since September, when they were $1,760. Since October 2025, one-bedroom rental prices slightly dropped from $1,800. Two-bedroom apartments listed for rent were slightly lower than September at a central price of $2,040, compared to $2,090. Since October 2025, two-bedroom rental prices slightly dropped from $2,030. Statewide, New York rental listing prices are slightly lower than September's median of $3,399. One-bedroom rentals were listed for a typical

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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 Journal

Arlington volleyball sweep Monroe-Woodbury, punch ticket to regionals

CROSS RIVER - It's been a week to remember for Arlington volleyball. On Saturday, the Admirals broke a drought for the program, winning the school's first Section 1 Class AAA championship in 15 years in dramatic fashion. Arlington avenged early-season losses to John Jay with a thrilling four-set victory to capture the sectional crown. Just four days later, the Admirals were back on the court. The results were the same in the end, just a little less stressful this time. Controlling momentum from the opening serve, Arlington grabbed a convincing three-set sweep over Section 9's Monroe-Woodbury in the New York State Class AAA subregional at John Jay-Cross River on Wednesday afternoon. It's been a dream week inside of a dream season for the Admirals, who are making sure to cherish the moments and achievements along the way. "It means the world to me. These girls are my best friends, I say it all the time," senior Amelia Giorgi said after the game when asked about the emotions of the past two victories. "Our team, we love each other so much and it shows on the court." On Wednesday, there was a slight sweat for Arlington in the second set with

Arlington, NY · 2d

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A traumatized lanternfly speaks its truth

This past week, I had the privilege of interviewing one of Vassar’s most vulnerable: the spotted lanternfly. The bugs first arrived in the United States around 2014 and have kept their status as an invasive species since due to their, as one Facebook group puts it, “sex-crazed” ability to repopulate. However, since their arrival to campus in 2021, students have put it upon themselves to single-handedly exterminate them from Arlington. Possible reasons why lanternfly annihilation has become Vassar student’s latest pastime range from attempts at being environmentally conscious to taking their rage out in the bugs after failing their Intro to Clowning midterm.

Arlington, NY · 1d

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Students react to Democrats’ success in midterms

Sitting in the common room of residential houses, compulsively checking the New York Times app and talking on the phone with family members, Vassar College students watched the results of the 2026 midterm elections roll in throughout the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 3. In a resounding victory for the Democratic Party, candidates across America won local, state and national elections, picking up seven seats in the Senate and 39 seats in the House of Representatives, as well as key gubernatorial and mayoral positions.

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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

In Conversation: Chris Wells on the Secret City and Belonging in Woodstock

An unlikely idea brought Chris Wells and Jeremy Bass together more than 20 years ago: a musical about a man who believes he’s turning into the Olsen twins. That show, “Olsen Terror,” played New York’s Fringe Festival and started a songwriting partnership that’s still going. On Saturday, Nov. 14, the two Woodstock residents bring an […] The post In Conversation: Chris Wells on the Secret City and Belonging in Woodstock appeared first on The Overlook .

Woodstock, NY · 14h

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Eastchester, Putnam Valley, John Jay Win NY Cheer Titles

Three Section 1 teams captured New York state game day cheer titles Nov. 8 in Troy: Putnam Valley in Class C, Eastchester in Class B and John Jay-East Fishkill in Class A. Eastchester extended its championship streak to three, Putnam Valley won its second straight, and John Jay-East Fishkill claimed its first state title.

Putnam Valley, NY · 2d

Finding The Hudson Valley

Seven-time Grammy winner Paul Winter performs Tarrytown Music Hall, Woodstock Playhouse in December

Seven-time Grammy-winning saxophonist and bandleader Paul Winter will bring his Winter Solstice Celebration to two Hudson Valley stages this December, with the Paul Winter Consort… The post Seven-time Grammy winner Paul Winter performs Tarrytown Music Hall, Woodstock Playhouse in December first appeared on Finding The Hudson Valley .

Tarrytown, NY · 1d

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Trot with Family this Thanksgiving in both New Paltz and Woodstock

Family of Woodstock will host two turkey trots this Thanksgiving morning, inviting runners, walkers and families to celebrate while supporting vital community services. The tradition returns to New Paltz for its 23rd year and to Woodstock for its second year on Thursday, November 26. Registration is now open. Both events...

New Paltz, NY · 1d

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Dish washing machine fixed after nearly a month

The dish washing machine in Gordon Commons was fixed on Wednesday, Nov. 4, after being out of service since at least Oct. 11, when disposable dishware began appearing in the dining hall. During the outage, students expressed concerns about the excess waste and environmental impact of using disposable cutlery as well as the lack of communication or clear timeline for repairs from the Vassar College administration.

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Ball Exclusives

Dukes Beat Red Foxes 72-67 as Moore Scores 33

The Duquesne Dukes beat the Marist Red Foxes 72-67 at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. The post Dukes Beat Red Foxes 72-67 as Moore Scores 33 appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Poughkeepsie Journal

Local farm ensuring Beacon school kids in need get Thanksgiving dinner

Backpacks bursting with harvest-themed produce will be given to Beacon City School District children with the greatest need to ensure they not only have Thanksgiving dinner, but a holiday spread to remember. This is Common Ground Farm's "Holiday BackPack Distribution." For Thanksgiving 2026, 80 or more Beacon City School District children, grades K-12, and their families, will receive backpacks on Nov. 19 filled to the brim, according to Liz Craig, the finance and operations manager at Common Ground Farm. From sweet potatoes and carrots to onions and garlic, as well as apples, potatoes, honey nut squash, celery and herbs, everything you'd expect on the holiday table is in the backpack, including 10 pounds of produce per bag, Hailee Salvesen, the backpack coordinator at Common Ground Farm, said. Common Ground Farm could have given instant mashed potatoes or canned pie filling, but the fresh foods give these families the flexibility, Salvesen said, to make their mashed potato recipe, their grandma's apple crisp or, if they don't celebrate Thanksgiving, an abundant bag of food that can last. Fixings like canned cranberry sauce, stuffing mix and local bread will also be found inside the bags, worth about $45 each, while allergy and dietary

Beacon, NY · 12h

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‘Cabaret’ balances commentary with artistry

From Nov. 5 to 7, the Vassar College community was swept into a display of allure, sensuality and unrest. The Drama Department’s production of “Cabaret”—a musical with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb and book by Joe Masteroff—masterfully struck the delicate balance of musical spectacle and impactful social commentary.