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Moonrise Bagel Preps for Opening of Poughkeepsie, New York Shop
Hope you're hungry! Moonrise Bagel is preparing to open its second location in Dutchess County this summer. Popular Stuffed Bagel Shop Announces New Poughkeepsie, NY Location. Back in January 2024, Moonrise Bagel made a huge announcement. Ali Chetkof and Jeremy Rhodes, the masterminds behind Moonrise Bagel, shared that they were adding a 2nd location.
Megabrain Comics move: Why Rhinebeck shop is now in Red Hook
Megabrain Comics has moved from its long-held Rhinebeck spot to Red Hook. Owner Jean Michel and his wife, Alexandra Michel, said they decided to move the shop for financial reasons, and believe their new location, at 21 W. Market St., will add to the store's longevity. "Honestly, if we hadn't...
Wild Arts Collective Will Present LIQUID LIGHT FLIGHT in July
Wild Arts Collective presents LIQUID LIGHT FLIGHT— Spring Tide, a 360°outdoor immersive theatrical experience featuring breathtaking acrobats, aerialists, fire performers, live musicians, and stunning analog projections. The night sky and ground fill with performances celebrating the curious wonders of the natural world around us— an immersive experience dedicated to light, flight and the liquid nature of life. Along with this realm of radiant light comes a juxtaposing shadow side, illuminating humanity’s exploitation of nature through overfishing, pollution and greed.
Hudson Valley Cyber Security Summit set for June 18th at Marist College
POUGHKEEPSIE – From repairs to ransom fees, the average cost of a cybersecurity incident in the public sector is $2.6 million, according to a 2023 IBM report. To help those in the public sector avoid a cyber-attack, Dutchess County’s Office of Central and Information Services (OCIS), is hosting its third annual Hudson Valley Cyber Security Summit from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18th at Marist College’s Student Center.
Poughkeepsie man convicted of violent kidnapping
POUGHKEEPSIE – A 50-year-old Poughkeepsie man was convicted of two felony counts of kidnapping and one count of felony robbery following a jury trial in Dutchess County Court on Tuesday. Derrick Woodhouse faces a minimum of 20 years to life in prison when Dutchess County Court Judge Jessica Segal sentences him on August 6, 2024.
FIRST ON 13: Teen daughter allegedly set Livingston home on fire while her dad was inside
New details in the case of a man who died inside his own home, during what police say was an intentionally set fire. The suspect is a teenager charged with murder. Felony complaints and an arraignment memorandum state the victim, Edmund Metz, 58, and the 15-year-old suspect are father and daughter.
John Oliver Planning to Give Kingston, NY Bakery New Equipment But There’s a Catch
Red Lobster has closed 80 + locations across the US with more closures on the way after filing for Chapter 11. 2 Hudson Valley locations were on the chopping block after the initial announcement. The Kingston New York (or Town of Ulster) location has been in the spotlight thanks to talk show host John Oliver.
Ellenville ShopRite To Close: Here's When
The 55,500-square-foot store, located in Ulster County in Ellenville, at 1 ShopRite Boulevard off Route 209, was opened in 1993 by Wakefern Food Corporation in New Jersey. According to Karen O'Shea, the corporation's spokeswoman, the store did not renew its lease and will close on Saturday, Aug. 31. "We thank...
Duo Nabbed After Stealing Belongings From Yorktown Home, Police Say
Dutchess County residents Salvatore Daniele, age 41, and Audra Daniele, age 38, both from Poughkeepsie, were arrested after voluntarily surrendering themselves to Yorktown Police on Thursday, June 6 in connection with an April 2023 burglary, the department announced on Monday, June 10. According to police, on April 15, 2023, the...
Meet New Paltz’s new police chief and lieutenant
As May turned to June, Matt Sutton officially took up the job of police chief in New Paltz, with Carmine Fuoco stepping into the lieutenant’s role. It’s the beginning of what should be a very active time in New Paltz’s police department. The retirement of Robert Lucchesi set into motion a series of promotions and there’s also a number of officers who are coming up to speed to become training officers and instructors in what’s being described as a relatively young department.
New Paltz planners discuss proposed Taco Bell on Main Street
Students at SUNY New Paltz and Crunchwrap Supreme aficionados may soon be rejoicing as the Town of New Paltz Planning Board recently declared itself lead agency for a proposed Taco Bell on Main Street. The Taco Bell, should it come to pass, would include a single story 2,192-square-foot building with...
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