DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at last week's top stories from around Dutchess County.The latest black bear sighting came early Wednesday in the Arlington section of the town of Poughkeepsie near Holy Trinity Church, police said.Two Hudson Valley residents were charged with possession of drugs after Beacon police officers found crack cocaine and heroin during a traffic ...
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the Work Local First Job Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel & Conference Center.The job fair is designed for employers looking to fill full-time, part-time or temporary positions and job seekers looking for a new job.Regional companies and organizations with positions to fill ...
TIVOLI, N.Y. -- The Tivoli Artists Gallery will kick off its new exhibit, the second annual "Tivoli People and Place," on Friday in Tivoli.The exhibit will run through Sunday, Sept. 18, with a gallery reception on Saturday, Sept. 3, from 6 - 8 p.m. It will feature a collection of original paintings and photographs celebrating Tivoli and its people in images.The curators for ...
MILLBROOK, N.Y. -- Vital Opera will host a workshop presentation of scenes from "Unfinished: An Opera," on Saturday at Grace Episcopal Church in Millbrook."Unfinished" is a new opera in development from composer Joshua Groffman and librettist Sarah Heady; it's based on the story of the now shuttered Bennett College in Millbrook. Using a mix of archival materials and ...
MILLERTON, N.Y. -- Harney & Sons Fine Teas will host its Fourth Annual HarneyFest Saturday at its main headquarters in Millerton.The free event will include factory tours, tea tastings and tips, live music, food and fun family activities.Additionally, attendees won't want to miss the famous Tent Sale, which will include special offers on tea, treats and teaware. RSVP is appreciated ...
HOPEWELL JUNCTION, N.Y. -- The East Fishkill Community Library in Hopewell Junction will host a free concert by vocalist Perley Rousseau and pianist Sonny Daye on Sunday, Aug. 14.The concert, titled "Love in any Language ... Amour, Amour, Amour," will feature an afternoon of love songs performed in some of the world most beautiful languages -- French, Spanish, Italian and ...
MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- More than $500 was raised for the Max Cure Foundation for childhood cancer by Tompkins Mahopac Bank’s team during the Westchester 5K SUNY Purchase Corporate FunRun on Thursday, July 14. Fourteen employees from different branches of the bank, which has locations in Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester counties, took part in the evening run/walk at the Performing Arts Center ...
BLAUVELT, N.Y. -- The Historical Society of Rockland County will host a Historical Marker Dedication ceremony for 914 Recording Studios on Thursday, Aug. 18, at Blauvelt Coach Diner. A historic plaque will be unveiled in honor of the legendary Blauvelt-based studio where some of the most iconic rock anthems of the 1970s were recorded, including Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run” and ...
BLAUVELT, N.Y. -- The Historical Society of Rockland County will host a Historical Marker Dedication ceremony for 914 Recording Studios on Thursday, Aug. 18, at Blauvelt Coach Diner. A historic plaque will be unveiled in honor of the legendary Blauvelt-based studio where some of the most iconic rock anthems of the 1970s were recorded, including Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run” and ...
MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- Matthew DeRosa, a graduate of Mahopac High School and sophomore attending St. Anselm College, became the youngest player to get a hole-in-one in Putnam County Golf Course history Friday, July 1.“Being the youngest player to ever get a hole-in-one in Putnam County Golf Course history is truly a great accomplishment,” said Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell. “It is ...
