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Town Partners with Renegades, Little League to Benefit Food Pantry

The Town of Fishkill has announced a partnership with the Hudson Valley Renegades and Fishkill Little League to benefit the Fishkill Food Pantry, the largest food pantry serving southern Dutchess County.

The partnership, called Fishkill Serves, was announced Monday at Dutchess Stadium, the result of a coalition kickstarted by Councilman Brian Wrye, the town’s official liaison […]

By |2022-03-16T09:00:14-04:00March 16th, 2022|WOTS|

Local Volunteer Rallies Support for Ukraine

For Millerton, NY resident Andrzej Wlodarczyk, time is of the essence. Over the course of one week, the Polish immigrant has gone from enjoying the prospect of Spring in the Hudson Valley, to finding himself in the center of an urgent humanitarian effort. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine last week, many in […]

By |2022-03-14T10:50:33-04:00March 4th, 2022|WOTS|

Future Farmers of America

In the January issue of Main Street Magazine Dutchess County Legislator, Gregg Pulver, indicated that the FFA organization (Future Farmers of America) played a crucial role in his development as a leader. We hear of the “farm-to-table” movement, the desire for fresh/local food and the need for […]

By |2022-03-07T12:30:19-05:00February 25th, 2022|Featured Article|

Real Estate Has Gone to the Dogs

The real estate market isn’t the only home-related business that is currently exploding. With the pet industry nearing 50 billion dollars, homeowners are always looking for a way to make their pets more comfortable. For their part, dog owners are willing to go the extra mile to protect man’s best friend from the backyard’s outdoor […]

By |2022-03-08T13:41:46-05:00February 25th, 2022|Real Estate|

Inner Vision

“To the artist, from Santa.” KK Kozik has fond memories of a childhood  punctuated by that Christmas morning when none other than venerable Saint Nick validated the sensitivity she had to form, color, and things beautiful. She had been recognized as an artist. The package contained supplies that have informed her remarkable career.

Born to parents […]

By |2022-02-25T21:39:09-05:00February 25th, 2022|Featured Artist|

Local Leaders Seek Changes to Bail Reform Legislation, Discovery Rules to Protect County Residents.

Citing an increase in crime over the past year and the need to protect Dutchess County residents, County Executive Marc Molinaro and Acting Sheriff Kirk Imperati were joined Wednesday by New York State Senator Sue Serino, County Legislature Chairman Gregg Pulver, County Legislator Mike Polasek and law enforcement officials at the Dutchess County Law Enforcement […]

By |2022-02-24T11:35:59-05:00February 24th, 2022|WOTS|

Staff Shortages Create Unease for Public Schools

The month of January has meant something different for society over the past two years. Traditionally, the New Year celebration includes genial notions of health, happiness and career ambitions for many. Recently, geniality has been replaced by a greater sense of desperate hope. Thus far, 2022 has been no different as widespread anxieties continue to […]

By |2022-02-23T10:03:24-05:00February 23rd, 2022|WOTS|

Revisiting Slavery in Columbia County

It’s February, Black History Month, and we’ve revisited and updated our 2021 post about slavery in the Hudson Valley. New sources helped us to better understand not just how widespread and tenacious the institution of slavery was in the Hudson Valley, but also to appreciate the magnitude of the struggle for freedom fought by those […]

By |2022-02-21T11:39:18-05:00February 21st, 2022|History, Main Street|
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