WOTS – Word on the Street
Backyard Chickens: Local Towns Seek Balance in Managing Trend of Uncommon Pets
Given the rural nature of the Hudson Valley and its neighboring miles of countryside in both Berkshire and Litchfield Counties as well as the history of farming and agriculture that remains deeply embedded throughout the area, it’s hard to imagine the keeping of what would be traditionally describe as “farm animals” could be seen as something relatively controversial. However, as [...]
Molinaro Announces “Dutchess Invests”
Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro today announced “Dutchess Invests” – providing a broad overview of the priority areas into which the County will direct the $57 million in one-time funding allocated to Dutchess County through the Federal Government’s American Rescue Plan (ARP) over the next two years. "We have a singular opportunity to address big challenges and make important investments [...]
Hudson Hall Presents: The Marcus Strickland Quartet
What JazzWise Magazine calls "One of the most creative and adventurous saxophonists on the NYC scene,” will bring his otherworldly talents to Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House in Hudson, NY, this coming June. On the weekend of June 5, Hudson Hall will present two performances of the Marcus Strickland Quartet, led by the eponymous GRAMMY-nominated jazz saxophonist and producer. [...]
Critically Acclaimed Local Author Phoebe North Adds Strange Creatures to Celebrated Young Adult Collection
Writing from their home in the Hudson Valley, author Phoebe North, graduate of the University of Florida’s MFA program in poetry, gears up for the release of their brand-new young adult fiction novel Strange Creatures in June. North’s latest outing focuses on the characters of Annie, her older brother Jamie and later Vidya - Jamie's first girlfriend. Annie and Jamie [...]
Glamping Tents Appear at Iron Mine Pond: Local Petition Garners Support
Longtime residents of the Village of Millerton and the Town of North East suddenly found themselves face-to-face with tourist-driven vacation tents erected on the trail running along the historic Iron Mine Pond area in New York State's Taconic State Park this week. New York City based Tentrr, the company responsible for the presence of the vacation tents, established the rentals [...]
