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Things worth doing nearby Kingston Wire · 29m ago
Hudson Valley Caribbean Festival Seasoned Gives will host the 7th Annual Hudson Valley Caribbean Festival at Kingston Point Beach (49 Delaware Ave, Kingston), bringing
Kingston Wire · 35m ago
Junk-in-the-Trunk Yard Sale The Saugerties Animal Shelter is hosting a community yard sale at Cantine's Field (207 Market St, Saugerties). It's a chance
Hudson Valley One · 8h ago
Historic Huguenot Street to offer “free admission” weekend to New Paltz residents Flavors of Change... The post Historic Huguenot Street to offer “free admission” weekend to New Paltz residents first appeared on Hudson Valley One .
Hudson Valley One · 8h ago
New Paltz planning board drops objection Solar showdown... The post New Paltz planning board drops objection first appeared on Hudson Valley One .
Hudson Valley Post · 12h ago
Dutchess County Welcomes Second Five Below Location The 2nd Five Below location in Dutchess County is finally open at the old Jo-Ann Fabric location in the Poughkeepsie Plaza. Continue reading…
Chronogram · 13h ago
The Hudson Valley Woman’s Guide to a Simple Daily Beauty Routine Living in the Hudson Valley offers a unique and vibrant rhythm to daily life. Between exploring the shaded hiking trails of the Catskills, browsing weekend farmers’ markets in Kingston or Beacon, and commuting to creative workspaces, the demands of upstate living call for a regimen that feels both practical and intentional. The local microclimate also […] The post The Hudson Valley Woman’s Guide to a Simple Daily Beauty Routine appeared first on Chronogram Magazine .
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Kingston Wire · 29m ago
Hudson Valley Caribbean Festival Seasoned Gives will host the 7th Annual Hudson Valley Caribbean Festival at Kingston Point Beach (49 Delaware Ave, Kingston), bringing
Kingston Wire · 35m ago
Junk-in-the-Trunk Yard Sale The Saugerties Animal Shelter is hosting a community yard sale at Cantine's Field (207 Market St, Saugerties). It's a chance
Hudson Valley One · 8h ago
Historic Huguenot Street to offer “free admission” weekend to New Paltz residents Flavors of Change... The post Historic Huguenot Street to offer “free admission” weekend to New Paltz residents first appeared on Hudson Valley One .
Hudson Valley One · 8h ago
New Paltz planning board drops objection Solar showdown... The post New Paltz planning board drops objection first appeared on Hudson Valley One .
Hudson Valley Post · 12h ago
Dutchess County Welcomes Second Five Below Location The 2nd Five Below location in Dutchess County is finally open at the old Jo-Ann Fabric location in the Poughkeepsie Plaza. Continue reading…
Chronogram · 13h ago
The Hudson Valley Woman’s Guide to a Simple Daily Beauty Routine Living in the Hudson Valley offers a unique and vibrant rhythm to daily life. Between exploring the shaded hiking trails of the Catskills, browsing weekend farmers’ markets in Kingston or Beacon, and commuting to creative workspaces, the demands of upstate living call for a regimen that feels both practical and intentional. The local microclimate also […] The post The Hudson Valley Woman’s Guide to a Simple Daily Beauty Routine appeared first on Chronogram Magazine .
Hudson Valley Post · 16h ago
These Items Are Banned At The Dutchess County Fair in New York Going to the Dutchess County Fair? You might want to check your bag, car and pockets before heading to Rhinebeck. Continue reading…
Mid-Hudson News · 19h ago
Ellenville NAACP hosts annual backpack give-away (VIDEO) ELLENVILLE – The Ellenville NAACP helped local students get ready for the new school year this past Saturday with its annual Back-to-School festival and Backpack giveaway. Hundreds of free backpacks filled with essential school supplies and personal care items were handed out to ease the financial strain on area families. The community gathering featured music, […]
Kingston Wire · 1d ago
KPD Honors New Officers The Kingston Police Department recognized four new officers last month. Each completed important milestones and are now ready to serve
The Highlands Current · 3d ago
Beacon High School Pool Reopens April rescue forced closure
Kingston Wire · 3d ago
Salvation Army Hosts Backpack Drive The Salvation Army Kingston Community Center, located at 35 Cedar Drive, is hosting a Back-to-School Backpack Drive, providing children and
Chronogram · 3d ago
Restored Honus Wagner Baseball Card Sells for $1.3M in Kingston The front and back of the restored T206 Honus Wagner card, which sold on August 8 for $1.337 million through Kingston-based Love of the Game Auctions. Once cut down to little more than Wagner’s figure, the card was painstakingly reconstructed and authenticated by CGC as “Authentic—Restored.” Kingston-based Love of the Game Auctions sold a restored T206 Honus Wagner baseball card for $1.337 million after its remarkable rediscovery. The post Restored Honus Wagner Baseball Card Sells for $1.3M in Kingston appeared…
The Highlands Current · 4d ago
Dungeons in the Attic Role-playing troupe investigates Beacon history
The Highlands Current · 4d ago
Welcome Table Fareground hosts weekly community dinner in Beacon
Hudson Valley Post · 4d ago
Mohonk Mountain House Announces Exciting New Outdoor Experience The new Sports Center at Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz has something for everyone! We can check out the courts, go on adventures, shop their merch and more. Continue reading…
Hudson Valley One · 5d ago
Kingston Motel safety strains fuel clash between Town of Ulster and County officials Tensions between municipal officials and Ulster County leadership over emergency housing conditions flared this week as local leaders renewed calls to halt social services placements at the Kingston Motel. The ongoing dispute comes amid growing public safety concerns, an escalating strain on first responders, and broader debates over transitional housing developments moving through the town’s […] The post Kingston Motel safety strains fuel clash between Town of Ulster and County officials first appeared on Hudson…
Hudson Valley One · 5d ago
Woodstock celebrates Volunteers’ Day with fireworks this Saturday “A Day of Gratitude” The post Woodstock celebrates Volunteers’ Day with fireworks this Saturday first appeared on Hudson Valley One .
Kingston Wire · 5d ago
Big Cleat Energy Brings Comradery and Spirit to Kingston’s Women’s Softball For Kingston’s newest all-women softball team, their name, Big Cleat Energy, supposes that they bring high-intensity to the pitch. Though
Kingston Wire · 6d ago
Reher Center to Host Poet Laureate Ulster County Poet Laureate Mike Jurkovic will be at the Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History (101 Broadway, Kingston)
Upstater · 13d ago
A Colonial Beauty With Eco-Friendly Updates, in the Heart of the Hudson Valley This majestic 222-year-old colonial farmhouse is positioned on 2.73 park-like acres (including a recently renovated writing cottage/creative studio). With 3,110 finished square feet, five bedrooms, and two full bathrooms, the house is positioned in the hamlet of Beekman (Hopewell Junction zip code), less than 30 minutes from Beacon, 20 minutes from Millbrook, and under 15 […] The post A Colonial Beauty With Eco-Friendly Updates, in the Heart of the Hudson Valley appeared first on Upstater .
Upstater · 27d ago
1855 Farmhouse Renovated for Modern Living in Elizaville Looking for the Hudson Valley everyone else is searching for? Imagine leaving the city on Friday afternoon and, 90 minutes later, pulling into a beautifully restored 1800s-era cottage where weekends begin with coffee in the garden, evenings end beneath the stars, and Rhinebeck, Red Hook, Stissing House, farm stands, wineries, and hiking trails are all […] The post 1855 Farmhouse Renovated for Modern Living in Elizaville appeared first on Upstater .
Upstater · 41d ago
Endless Opportunities in Saugerties: Homestead, Bed and Breakfast, Retreat The Chapel House is set on a quiet country road approximately 15 minutes to Woodstock Village and close to the Hunter Ski Mountain. Steeped in history and character, this property is currently a single family homestead residence and is also zoned as a bed and breakfast. Lending itself to perfect yoga retreat, celebrations, or company […] The post Endless Opportunities in Saugerties: Homestead, Bed and Breakfast, Retreat appeared first on Upstater .
The Highlands Current · 3d ago
Real Estate Market Report (July) The latest data on home sales, listings and prices in the Highlands
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Hudson Valley One · 4d ago
Ulster lawmakers pause new positions, approve emergency response and housing spending Facing tight fiscal projections, potential federal funding cuts and rising operational expenses, the Ulster County Legislature’s Ways and Means Committee took decisive, unanimous action Thursday evening to balance fiscal restraint with public safety and human services investments. The committee demonstrated a bipartisan front, passing a high-profile moratorium on new county positions alongside major departmental contract […] The post Ulster lawmakers pause new positions, approve emergency response and housing…
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Hudson Valley One · 4d ago
Rangers and volunteers rescue 12 lost hikers in two Ulster County searches Forest Rangers and volunteer rescuers announced today they assisted a dozen lost hikers in two Ulster County wilderness searches on Aug. 5 and 6, including nine people who descended the wrong side of Peekamoose Mountain without maps or lights. Both searches ended with the hikers safely returned to trailheads, according to the state Department of […] The post Rangers and volunteers rescue 12 lost hikers in two Ulster County searches first appeared on Hudson Valley One .
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Kingston Wire · 4d ago
Ulster County Nationalization Ceremony Cancelled Again - How To Get Future Citizens ‘Across the Finish Line’? Ulster County Clerk Taylor Bruck’s office planned to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United State’s independence with four large-scale
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Kingston Wire · 5d ago
UCSPCA Fill the Van The Ulster County SPCA is collecting donations at Adams Fairacre Farms (1560 Ulster Ave, Lake Katrine). Bring pet food, supplies
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Kingston Wire · 6d ago
Open For Business: The Kingstonian Shows Signs of Life For years naysayers and local chattering classes claimed the mixed-use development for Uptown, called the Kingstonian, was dead. So much
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Mid-Hudson News · 7h ago
Cornwall grad Leonard named CAA Offensive Player of the Week Former Cornwall standout Caigan Leonard is making an early impact for the Division I University of North Carolina at Wilmington women’s soccer team. Leonard scored in each of UNC Wilmington’s first two matches, helping the Seahawks open the season with a pair of victories. Her efforts earned the speedy forward Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Offensive […]
Upstater · 27d ago
HighFell—An Architect-Designed Courtyard House on 3.5 Acres in Stone Ridge HighFell is the first of three residences at RidgeVale—sited on the highest, most open clearing on the ridge, on three and a half acres with filtered Catskill views to the horizon. Designed by INC Architecture & Design and to be built by Rondack Construction, the house is a single, deliberate volume wrapped around a private […] The post HighFell—An Architect-Designed Courtyard House on 3.5 Acres in Stone Ridge appeared first on Upstater .
Kingston Wire · 14m ago
Balkan Mountains Music Festival The Phoenicia Library will present the 2026 Balkan Mountains Music Festival at Glenbrook Park (48 Rte 42, Shandaken), celebrating the
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Kingston Wire · 41m ago
A to C: Antique to Contemporary Clothing, Textile & Accessories Market Ball & Claw Antiques (213 Broadway, Port Ewen) is debuting "A to C: Antique to Contemporary Clothing, Textile & Accessories
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Spectrum News Hudson Valley · 7h ago
Learning at home serves as an alternative to traditional school Home school mom from Jamestown opens up about teaching her own kids.
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Kingston Wire · 11h ago
City Making Another Bid to Find Someone to Fix Uptown Facades The city will try again to find a contractor to repair building façades at properties impacted by the removal of
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Hudson Valley Post · 11h ago
Have You Seen the New Mail Trucks? Mail carriers can now stand inside the truck to grab packages without stepping outside. That one change alone makes a big difference on a long route. Continue reading…
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Kingston Wire · 13h ago
Gravity's Rainbow: Downhill Derby Dazzles Downtown One of the highlights of summer in this city, the annual Kingston Artists Downhill Derby brought both derby-design excellence and
Mid-Hudson News · 14h ago
Letter to the Editor: Byrne’s record shows commitment to constitutional rights, public safety As a longtime Putnam County resident, an NRA certified firearm instructor, a Putnam County Firearm Owners Association founding member and a first responder, I write to strongly endorse the re-election of County Executive Kevin Byrne. I have known Kevin for nearly 15 years. He was one of the very first members of the Putnam County […]
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Spectrum News Hudson Valley · 15h ago
Buffalo's waterfront transformation built on decades of state investment Buffalo's present-day waterfront shows how years of investment can be used as an example for waterfronts across the state.
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Hudson Valley Post · 15h ago
Thomas Rhett Surprises Bethel Woods Fans With Brand New Song WATCH: Thomas Rhett surprised fans at Bethel Woods...The country star debuted a brand-new song during his Hudson Valley concert. Plus he shared a family update too! Continue reading…
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Hudson Valley Post · 15h ago
New York State Could Stop Businesses From Scanning Your Face New York lawmakers want to ban businesses from using facial recognition information of customers. Continue reading…
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Hudson Valley Post · 15h ago
These New York Hometowns Have Cameras That Track Every Vehicle Some call it "Big Brother on steroids." Continue reading…
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Hudson Valley Post · 15h ago
Golden Blooms in NY Signal Winter is Near The Farmers Almanac has a saying worth knowing this time of year. Goldenrod blooms, frost follows in six weeks. Continue reading…
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Hudson Valley Post · 16h ago
President and Governor Agree: New York Crime Is Historically Down It's rare when the President and Governor agree on something about New York. Continue reading…
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Hudson Valley Post · 17h ago
Trump’s $2,000 Tariff Checks: What New Yorkers Need To Know Here's where that idea actually stands and what it would mean for your wallet. Continue reading…
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Hudson Valley Post · 19h ago
Alarming Allegations Target Bar in New York’s Most Irish Town State Officials say a Hudson Valley bar had 60 underage customers inside, including several who were 16 or 17-years-old. Continue reading…
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Mid-Hudson News · 19h ago
Moody’s upgrades Port Jervis city credit rating PORT JERVIS – Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the City of Port Jervis’ credit rating from A3 to A2. Mayor Dominic Cicalese said the upgrade is good news for city taxpayers and reflects the city’s commitment to responsible budgeting, maintaining healthy reserves, and strengthening its long-term financial position. “This is a significant accomplishment for the […]
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Mid-Hudson News · 19h ago
Children’s Committee kicks off 2026 appeal COLD SPRING – The Putnam County Children’s Committee 2026 Fund Drive is underway. Founded in 1917 by Mrs. Fredric Osborn of Cold Spring, the nonprofit grew from her belief that children from struggling families needed an alternative to the county’s “poor farm.” She united concerned residents from across the county to launch work that continues […]
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Mid-Hudson News · 19h ago
Kingston downhill derby rolls along for three decades KINGSTON – It has been a tradition for 31 years in the southbound lane of lower Broadway in Kingston as the artists find creative ways to travel down the steep slope leading to the Rondout Creek. The Kingston Artists Downhill Derby drew dozens of people Sunday to watch motion and creativity collide, spectators who would […]
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