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Poughkeepsie to host Independence Day fireworks
POUGHKEEPSIE – Independence Day is going to be a blast in Poughkeepsie again this year. The city has announced it will once again host its annual Independence Day Fireworks show on Thursday, July 4, shortly after nightfall. Traditionally, the show kicks off with a bang around 9:20 p.m., with hundreds of people watching the show for free from Waryas Park where Main Street meets the mighty Hudson River.
Putnam ERT receives obsolete school bus from Carmel Schools
CARMEL- The Carmel Town Board has thanked the Carmel School District for donating an obsolete school bus to the Carmel and Kent Police Departments—a vehicle that will be converted into a mobile command post for the Hostage Negotiation Team of the Putnam County Multi-Agency Police Emergency Response Team (ERT).
Silly Nice’s Diamond Infused Flower Returns to Big Gas Dispensary in New Paltz
Exciting news for cannabis aficionados: Silly Nice’s Diamond Infused Flower is back in stock at Big Gas Dispensary in New Paltz. Located at 98 N Chestnut St., New Paltz, NY 12561, this dispensary is a celebrated spot for those who embrace the cannabis lifestyle. Big Gas Dispensary is more...
Demolition begins on Fortress of Fun
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- The demolition of the Fortress of Fun playground in Newburgh is now underway. Earlier this year, the Parks Board announced that an assessment of the playground showed underground rot as well as other structural issues. Officials say that they have been working over the past year to design a new playground. When […]
Mayor set to splash at new pool house
POUGHKEEPSIE – The City of Poughkeepsie will open both of its pools on Saturday, June 29, beginning with a ribbon-cutting to dedicate the new pool house at Pulaski Park, the city announced on Thursday. The Pulaski Pool was closed last year to make way for the construction of the new pool house.
Putnam celebrates collectors and collections on Putnam Day
CARMEL- Putnam County celebrated its 212th birthday in a special way Wednesday by recognizing individuals and organizations for their collections of memorabilia resulting in a recorded history that will last for generations. Tilly’s Table in Southeast was the backdrop for the 90 minute event emceed by Putnam Historian Jennifer Cassidy...
Residents growling over cat in city park (VIDEO & GALLERY)
POUGHKEEPSIE – When City of Poughkeepsie Councilman Ernest Henry was seeking office last year, he heard from several residents on and around North Perry Street regarding a “feline invasion” at the partially abandoned city park on the street. Since taking office, Henry has been working on several issues including the park cats that are forcing neighbors to growl.
Silly Nice’s Frosted Hash Balls Return to Black Market Cannabis Dispensary in Poughkeepsie
Exciting news for cannabis aficionados in Poughkeepsie: Black Market Cannabis Dispensary has restocked the much-loved Frosted Hash Balls from Silly Nice. Located at 89 Main St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, this dispensary is a premier destination for top-quality cannabis products tailored for adults. Black Market Cannabis: Your Local Dispensary. Nestled in...
Juneteenth in the Lower Hudson Valley: Events you won't want to miss June 14-16
Communities across Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties are ready to celebrate freedom for all this June with dozens of events in time for Juneteenth. Juneteenth National Independence Day, which falls on Wednesday, June 19, is the anniversary of the day when enslaved Africans in Galveston, Texas, learned they were freed from slavery by the Emancipation Proclamation. Although it has "long been celebrated in the African American community," reads the National Museum of African American History & Culture's website, it was first declared a federal holiday in 2021 when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act.
Newburgh City Hall closed again as computers are held hostage
NEWBURGH – City Hall will remain closed on Thursday, June 13, after being closed on Wednesday following a computer network breach that has locked city employees out of their computers. City officials indicated on Tuesday that they were experiencing a “network security incident” but did not indicate the nature of the breach or the amount of the network being affected.
State pushes public comment period for Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail to early fall
FISHKILL – Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail, Inc. (HHFT) says the DGEIS public comment period for the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail has been shifted by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to early fall 2024 to allow for thorough data collection and review by affected municipalities, including Fishkill, Beacon, and Cold Spring. The data collection includes pedestrian counts, traffic study, and visitation projections for the trail.
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