News across Dutchess County

Blood center urges donations after nor’easter
NEW YORK- The recent nor’easter resulted in the cancellation of blood drives and the loss of about 1,000 blood donations across New York and New Jersey, prompting the New York Blood Center to urge eligible donors to give blood this week. The storm came during an already difficult…

Pets rock! UCSPCA beats thousands to win $2,000 national contest
A senior dog who has spent more than seven years waiting for a home at the Ulster County SPCA in Kingston has earned some national recognition — and $2,000 for the shelter — after being named one of three winners of Bret Michaels’ nationwide “Dress Your Pet Like Bret 2026”…

Managing Director at Shakespeare to Step Down
Kendra Ekelund joined HVS in 2022

23 Marketing Group celebrates new office and redesigned website
FLORIDA – 23 Marketing Group celebrated the grand opening of its new office location in Florida, New York, on Wednesday, Sept. 23, alongside the launch of its newly redesigned website. Local business leaders, community partners, and regional officials, including Orange County…

Section 9 football rankings: League play heats up in Week 4
The first big rivalry games of the season are in the books, and Section 9 football now moves deeper into league play with several important matchups on the schedule. Several undefeated teams will try to keep their seasons perfect, while others look to rebound from early losses…

Verizon looks to end landline phone service
HUDSON VALLEY- With a declining number of landline users and excessive cost of servicing copper wires, Verizon has filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission seeking approval to end Plain Old Telephone Service in nine states, including New York. In its…

Letters to the editor: September 30, 2026 (Ballot box, Groucho Marx, BESS and more)
Read what your friends and neighbors have to say... The post Letters to the editor: September 30, 2026 (Ballot box, Groucho Marx, BESS and more) first appeared on Hudson Valley One .

Farmers’ Markets Launch Teeny Greenies
Coupons provide access to local food

Beacon Obituaries
Tim Morgan, Moose O'Leary, Anna Strickland


Undaunted by storm, New Paltz’s Elting Library holds 69th annual book fair
A leaf in the wind — watch how they soar... The post Undaunted by storm, New Paltz’s Elting Library holds 69th annual book fair first appeared on Hudson Valley One .

Subject of weekend manhunt was allegedly drunk driver from Long Island
FISHKILL – The motorist who led Town of Newburgh police on a chase Sunday and eventually was involved in a head-on collision was allegedly drunk, according to the state police. Town of Newburgh police had attempted to stop the motorist near the former Newburgh Mall on Route 300…