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At 99, World War II Veteran Ron Gibbons on Finding Joy and Working at Lowe’s

On Mondays and Fridays, Ron Gibbons waters flowers and chats with customers in the lawn and garden section of Lowe’s in Kingston. At 99, the World War II veteran hasn’t slowed down. “If you rest, you rust,” Gibbons said in an interview at his home in Hurley, reflecting on his life ahead of Veterans Day. […] The post At 99, World War II Veteran Ron Gibbons on Finding Joy and Working at Lowe’s appeared first on The Overlook .

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Country Herald

Catskills, NY Snow Alert: 5 Inches Possible by Friday Nov 13

Winter Weather Advisory targets higher elevations of Greene and Ulster counties through Friday.

Greene County, NY · 2d

Secret NYC

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The ‘Polar Express’ train ride in Upstate NY starts tomorrow, just 2 hours from NYC, with golden tickets, dancing chefs & a visit from Santa

All aboard! Starting tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 13 , the Catskill Mountain Railroad is bringing the classic children’s book to life with its annual Polar Express train ride in Kingston, just two hours north of NYC. Running through Wednesday, Dec. 30 , the hour-long ride loads families, many of them in their pajamas, into 1950s vintage coaches for a trip to the “North Pole” and back. Tickets have sold out quickly in past years, so if you’ve got your heart set on a December date, now’s the time to book! Here’s what you can expect on the once-of-a-lifetime journey! What happens on board The ride follows the story beat for beat: Golden tickets: the conductor walks through each car punching your golden ticket. Hot chocolate and cookies, served by dancing chefs. Story time: passengers read along with Chris Van Allsburg’s book, “The Polar Express”. Santa at the North Pole: Santa and his elves board the train, and every rider gets a silver sleigh bell, the “first gift of Christmas”, to take home. Carols on the way back, led by characters in every car. The round trip covers less than 10 miles and lasts about 70 minutes, and you’ll ride forward one

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Democrat Kate Leon flips a longtime Republican seat by narrow margin

Did last week’s national blue wave help propel Democratic newcomer Kate Leon to a narrow victory in the Ulster County Legislature? Leon was elected to represent District 3 by a slim margin and says she’s committed to serving all her constituents. “I’m excited to serve our county and...

Ulster County, NY · 2d

WKTV

Adirondack Mountains, NY · 1d

Rain Changing to Snow Thursday Night

This evening remains dry as temperatures slowly fall into the 40s. Scattered showers develop as low pressure works in from the west, turning more widespread during the daytime Thursday. Later in the day, colder air enables the rain to transition over to wet snow, starting in the hilltops in the...

Times Union

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After community outcry, Kingston cancer support house gets a reprieve

After months of community advocacy, WMCHealth will keep the Reuner Cancer Support House open and invest in renovations.

The Overlook

Phoenicia Plaza’s New Owners Want a ‘Little Village’ on Route 28

The family that bought Phoenicia’s Route 28 shopping center in 2025 wants to turn its 10 acres into a community hub. “We’re trying to make a little village,” said Sam Veitch, one of the owners of the family business, Plaza 28 Corp. The company has been selective about which businesses it lets into the plaza. […] The post Phoenicia Plaza’s New Owners Want a ‘Little Village’ on Route 28 appeared first on The Overlook .

Shandaken, NY · 11h

wanderlustingk.com

14 Coolest Restaurants In New York That Belong On Your 2027 Foodie Bucket List

One of the restaurants on this list used to be a village hall and a jail. Today, the old lockup serves duck, hanger steak, and sticky toffee pudding. I love that kind of plot twist. Another pick welcomes diners into a historic estate overlooking gardens and a lake, complete with afternoon tea.

New York · 1d

hudsonvalleyone.com

Catskill Mountain Railroad, trail advocates make their pitches

Catskill Mountain Railroad told a county committee it can extend the railroad to Basin Road with a trail at minimal taxpayer cost, while trail advocates pushed for a trail-only option. CMRR President Ernie Hunt told the Ulster County Legislature’s Housing and Transportation Committee how much tourism the railroad brings with...

Ulster County, NY · 3d

hudsonvalleyone.com

Mid-Hudson Valley event guide for 11/12-18

Discover the most comprehensive weekly calendar of events in Ulster County and the Hudson Valley. Whether you’re searching for local events, weekend festivals, live music, art shows, or family-friendly activities, we’ve got you covered. We gather hundreds of events from local venues every week, offering a complete list of the best activities the region has to offer.

Ulster County, NY · 2d

The Overlook

Tannersville Gets Its Sugar Fix

Locals and visitors to Tannersville this summer may have spotted Serhiy Yevtushenko sitting outside the storefront at 5941 Main St., assembling giant ice cream cones, gummy bears, and macarons. Those oversized sweets now form the arch leading into Sugarville, a dessert shop that opened in late August as a hangout for locals. Yevtushenko first came […] The post Tannersville Gets Its Sugar Fix appeared first on The Overlook .

Tannersville, NY · 13h

Mid-Hudson News Network

Kingston Common Council president runs for mayor

KINGSTON – A second candidate has announced her intention to seek the Democratic nomination to run for mayor of the City of Kingston next year. Common Council President Andrea Shaut threw her hat in the ring days after Council Majority Leader Michelle Hirsch announced her mayoral bid. Mayor Steven...

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Times Union

Foreland opens Catskill waterfront, announces new shops and eateries

The 85,000-square-foot complex has opened a creekside walkway and welcomed new tenants, with a restaurant, antique shop and Scandinavian home goods store on the way.

Catskill, NY · 1d

101.5 WPDH

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An Injured Bald Eagle Gets A Ride To An Animal Hospital From Two Local EMTs

Not every patient has a call sheet. Two Wallkill EMTs spotted an injured bald eagle, worked with Newburgh police, and got it to an animal hospital for treatment.

Ulster County, NY · 3d

The Wolf

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New York's Brightest Christmas Tree to be Lit in Hudson Valley

A Christmas tree with more lights than Rockefeller Center is getting ready for its dazzling Hudson Valley return.

Poughkeepsie, NY · 3d

The Overlook

Big Indian-Oliverea Fire District Works to Address Oversight, Procedural Missteps Raised by State Audit

The Big Indian-Oliverea Fire District said it’s on track to submit a plan by Christmas to address concerns raised by a state audit about inadequate oversight and procedural missteps in its financial operations and commissioner training, even as officials push back on findings they said were too narrowly focused. The state comptroller’s report, released in […] The post Big Indian-Oliverea Fire District Works to Address Oversight, Procedural Missteps Raised by State Audit appeared first on The Overlook .

Big Indian, NY · 11h

bluestonepress.net

Brooks' House of Bar-B-Q chicken dinner in Stone Ridge, pre-order by November 15

Tasty chicken dinners from Brooks' House of Bar-B-Q of Oneonta will be available for drive-up take-out, 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Marbletown Reformed Church, 3750 Main St., Stone Ridge. Each $16 dinner, paid by cash or check only, includes half a chicken, coleslaw, baked potato, dinner roll and dessert. There will also be Brooks' bottled Bar-B-Q sauce available for purchase. Pre-order (recommended) by Sunday, Nov. 15 at 845-687-3057. For more information, visit Marbletown Reformed Church on Facebook.

Stone Ridge, NY · 2d

hudsonvalleypress.com

Da’Ron Wilson is Now Interim Superintendent

POUGHKEEPSIE – Da’Ron Wilson has been a teacher’s assistant, a teacher, a sergeant, a coach, a principal, a veteran, an administrator, a mentor and a city councilmember. While his journey in the 33 years and roughly 130 days since graduating Poughkeepsie High School has been varied, his experiences have been guided by a philosophy:

Poughkeepsie, NY · 2d

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