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Kingston City Police receives $1 million in state technology aid
KINGSTON – It is Christmas in May for the Kingston City Police Department. The state has awarded the department over $1.1 million for technology upgrades. Police Chief Egidio Tinti knows what he would like for the men and women in his force. “We did submit a wish list in...
Catskill family faces new tragedy as landslide claims home months after fatal crash
CATSKILL, N.Y. (WRGB) — A Catskill family is left picking up the pieces after a landslide last week took their home and everything inside. It’s the second tragedy to hit the Whittaker family this year. Their friends, Jill O’Connell and Carol Greene, who are also their neighbors, are now stepping up to help, hoping the community will do the same. They’ve started a GoFundMe for the family.
Dietz Stadium construction continues
KINGSTON – The $22 million renovation project at Kingston’s Dietz Stadium, announced in 2021 continues, despite rain that has kept the Hudson Valley dampened for months. In March, Kingston Mayor Steven Noble said that nearly all the renovations would be completed by Fall 2024. The Dietz Stadium Improvements...
9 Graduation Gifts Any Hudson Valley Grad Would Love
Not sure what to get for a graduation gift? With colleges and universities holding commencement festivities over the next month or two, and high schools to follow, we’re sure you have at least one graduation party to attend. Since this time of year is so busy, it could be a challenge to get creative with graduation gifts. Never fear! We have you covered with a guide to gifts any Hudson Valley grad would adore.
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...
Germantown girl, 11, becomes sheriff for the day
You might have seen an unusually young member of the sheriff’s department trying out equipment in Hudson today. An 11-year-old girl quickly rose through the ranks to become sheriff right away. Kelsey Mergenthaler is a fifth grader at Germantown Elementary. She won the contest to be sheriff for the...
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