Powerhouse continues with new play by Beth Henley, free Shakespeare performances
In a cabin high on a peak, surrounded by the blue mountains and a vibrant, swirling sky, a young woman is visited by a traveling salesman as a lightning storm brews…
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Poughkeepsie hosts Dragon Boat Race & Festival on the Hudson
Saturday, July 20: Decorated dragon boats have been used in special ceremonies in China for over 2,500 years. The sport of international dragon-boat racing began in Hong Kong around 1976. Now, more than a hundred cities in the US host dragon boat races, including our own Poughkeepsie.
Big Indian Park hosts Thunder in the Valley Native American Festival
Saturday/Sunday, July 20/21: Native American dancing, drumming, craft vendors, food vendors, storytelling and audience participation are the fare being served up at the two-day gathering.
NAIL plays Falcon Underground
The versatile keyboard virtuoso Neil Alexander has made a lot of beans via homage and tribute: as a longtime member of the popular Pink Floyd tribute band the Machine; in his labor-of-love Weather Report, Herbie Hancock and Mahavishnu cover projects; and even, one could argue, in the decade or so of his life that he dedicated to developing a technically grueling two-hands piano version of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring. But through it all, Alexander has been a prolific composer and songwriter in his own right, releasing many of his originals under the name NAIL.
Central Hudson warning: Storms, heat wave incoming
Heavy rain is possible Wednesday and Thursday, and will be followed by extremely high temperatures.
Hudson Valley postmaster charged with unlawful surveillance
On Monday, July 15, the New York State Police from the Poughkeepsie barracks arrested Robert L. Simone, 57, of Poughkeepsie,
2019 Rosendale Street Festival schedule
The Rosendale Street Festival returns July 20-21. For more on the festival: See 80 bands in two days at the
Kingston man arrested for assault in frying pan attack
Police arrested a 59-year-old Kingston man following an early morning fight near the traffic circle linking Rt. 28, Rt. 587, Washington Ave. and the exit 19 Thruway tollbooths.
Police investigate apparent accidental drowning of Rosendale woman in Rondout Creek
A 44-year-old Rosendale woman was seen swimming in the Rondout near her residence on Saturday shortly before she was found and pronounced dead.
Longtime Mohonk Preserve president to step down
After nearly 26 years at the helm of Mohonk Preserve, Glenn Hoagland will be leaving the organization to become president and chief executive officer of The Seeing Eye, a New Jersey nonprofit and internationally recognized dog guide school for people who are blind.