Remember the “old swimmin’ hole”? Well, many are still there and they are still lots more fun and naturally beautiful than a chlorinated swimming pool! SwimmingHoles.info focuses on moving, fresh water spots – like creeks, rivers, springs and waterfalls. Also listed are some selected hot springs (in the west) and other swimming places [...]
Archive for the ‘New York News’ Category
24 May
Daily Freeman Reports: Rhinebeck High School ranked again among Newsweek’s top 1,000
RHINEBECK, N.Y. — Rhinebeck High School again is listed among Newsweek magazine’s top 1,000 high schools in the United States Read On: http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2012/05/24/news/doc4fbd952406399957195957.txt
16 May
NY Heritage Weekend May 19th-20th, 2012
There’s something for everyone during the 2012 NY Heritage Weekend. We invite everyone from New York City, north to the Canadian Border. Read On:http://www.heritageweekend.org/home.aspx Heritage Weekend events can include special programs, discounted or free admission, or any event that celebrates national, state or local heritage. Historic sites, museums, architecturally significant buildings, local historians and historical [...]
16 May
Local Hike : Ferncliff Forest Game Refuge
Come Climb The Tower Located on Mount Rutsen Road in northern Rhinebeck, Ferncliff Forest Game Refuge and Forest Preserve is a 200 acre forest known as the second-best old growth forest in the Hudson Valley. The forest is available for hiking, camping, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, and picnics at no charge. Along the 4 miles [...]
10 May
Daily Freeman Reports: Reduced hours proposed for rural post offices
The latest proposal to save the debt-ridden U.S. Postal Service millions of dollars won’t close any facilities, but many small rural post office branches would have reduced operating hours Read On: http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2012/05/10/news/doc4faba5c11be22940742553.txt?viewmode=fullstory 12574-9800 RHINECLIFF PO NY 8 6
5 May
Memorial Day Parade May 28th, 2012
The Village of Rhinebeck will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday May 28, 2012. Ceremonies will begin at 9:15 A.M. in the hamlet of Rhinecliff. The American Legion Firing Squad commanded by Dennis McGuire will salute the honored dead followed by a brief lag raising ceremony. Line up for the [...]
1 May
New York State Police News: Rhinebeck
On Monday, April 30, 2012, at approximately 8:40 a.m., Troopers from SP Rhinebeck were dispatched to Morton Road in Rhinebeck for a reported trespass complaint. Upon Troopers arrival, it was determined that William Lundell, 46, of Clinton Corners, NY, and Robert Lundell, 21, of Salt Point, NY, were trespassing and stealing scrap metal from the property. [...]
1 May
One World Trade Center
One World Trade Center is now the tallest building in New York City, measured to the top of the roof. The building, still under construction surpassed the Empire State Building on Monday New York State News
13 Apr
“OPERATION HANG UP”
New York State Police News: Major Michael A. Kopy, Troop Commander for Troop “K” today announced troopers will be stepping up enforcement of cell phone use and texting while driving violations in an attempt to prevent crashes by changing driving behaviors. During “Operation Hang Up”, April 23-29, 2012, troopers will blanket area roads targeting drivers using [...]
6 Apr
Citizen Scientists Set to Track Record Number of Hudson River Eels
DEC Reports: High school students and community volunteers throughout the Hudson Valley are engaging in research on migrating juvenile American eels in Hudson River tributaries as part of New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) American Eel Research Project, the agency announced today. Read On: http://www.dec.ny.gov/press/81316.html
4 Apr
Homeowners warned to avoid mortgage settlement scams
New York State News Reports: NEW YORK– New York homeowners are advised to beware of phone solicitations from scam artists claiming to provide assistance related to the recent national mortgage servicing settlement. Following reports of scammers impersonating bank officials or government officers to lure homeowners into providing personal or financial information, the Attorney General issued [...]
20 Mar
Northern Dutchess Regional Trails Conference ~ April 21st, 2012
Winnakee Land Trust to Host First Northern Dutchess Regional Trails Conference Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Marist College’s Cornell Boathouse Register at www.winnakeeland.org On April 21, 2012, Winnakee Land Trust, in partnership with Hudson River Valley Greenway, Dutchess County Dept. of Planning and Developmenet, National Park Service, Harlem Valley Rail Trail Association, and Parks & [...]
19 Mar
New York State News: State Parks urges boaters to be wary of cold water
ALBANY – The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation reminds boaters of the dangers of sudden unexpected cold water immersion associated with early season recreational boating outings, especially on small boats. Read On: http://www.empirestatenews.net/News/20120317-5.html
19 Mar
New York State News: Senator wants “pink slime” out of school lunch meat
WASHINGTON DC – With ground beef laced with ammonium hydroxide known as “pink slime” included in more than 100 million pounds of ground beef served to 32 million schoolchildren enrolled in the National School Meal program, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling on the USDA to pull the treated beef from meals served to children [...]
7 Mar
Online initiative to get New Yorkers involved in school reform
New York State Reports: ALBANY – An online initiative to get parents, students and New Yorkers involved in pushing for local implementation of the new statewide evaluation system that will soon be taken up at the school district level, was launched Tuesday. The initiative comes as the State Education Department has released new guidelines for [...]
26 Feb
State sets up eBay store
New York State News Reports :http://www.empirestatenews.net/News/20120225-5.html ALBANY – The Office of General Services (OGS) will launch “NYSStore,” a new eBay-based online platform to sell unneeded state vehicles and other excess state assets. NYSStore will offer a spectrum of surplus state goods including office supplies, computers, cell phones, furniture, medical equipment, cameras, generators, tools, and [...]
9 Feb
Lottery scam involving mail
New York State News Reports: http://www.empirestatenews.net/News/20120209-5.html ALBANY – A lottery scam involving mail containing fraudulent checks that appear to have been issued by New York State has surfaced. “An offer of easy money is usually too good to be true and that is the case here,” State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said. “If you receive [...]
26 Jan
Senator claims legislation could hurt upstate hospitals
Empire State News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Charles Schumer called on Congress to reject legislation that would cut Medicare funding for Upstate NY hospital clinics by $494 million over the next ten years. The plan under consideration would severely restrict patient access to health care services throughout the state Read On: http://www.empirestatenews.net/News/20120126-2.html
19 Jan
Poughkeepsie Journal Reports: County fairgrounds general manager ‘terminated’
RHINEBECK — Dutchess County Fairgrounds General Manager Bob Grems has been terminated from his position, he said Grems out as fairgrounds boss:
4 Jan
Donations wanted at our local food banks 2012
New Yorkers looking to donate or volunteer should visit the following website to locate a local food bank: http://www.foodbankassocnys.org/find-food-bank.cfm The Church of the Messiah 6436 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 (845) 876-3533 http://www.rhinebeck-episcopal.org/ Please call for drop off times. Thank You! http://rhinebeck.wordpress.com/2010/06/01/food-pantry-needs-church-of-the-messiah/ Items in highest demand at food banks include: Canned meat (chicken, turkey, tuna [...]
3 Jan
“The Spotlight on Seniors.”
Dutchess County Government The Dutchess County Division of Aging Services publishes a quarterly newsletter for senior citizens called “The Spotlight on Seniors.” Click On Link: http://www.co.dutchess.ny.us/CountyGov/Departments/Aging/spotlightwinter1112.pdf
27 Dec
History of The “George Clinton” Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge
The “George Clinton” Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge Fast facts * History * Engineering * Photos * Bridgewalk* Local Links * Senator Arthur Wicks of Ulster County and Senator Ernest Hatfield of Dutchess County joined forces in January of 1944 to sponsor legislation authorizing $50,000 for a survey of the area to address the need for a bridge [...]
27 Dec
Bridge, Thruway authorities would be merged with State DOT under state proposal
New York State News: ALBANY – The Governor’s Spending and Government Efficiency Commission has recommended that the New York State Bridge Authority and Thruway Authority be merged with the State Department of Transportation as a means of streamlining operations and saving money. The Bridge Authority operates the five Mid-Hudson crossings over the Hudson River while the [...]
27 Dec
“Move Over” law to be expanded in 2012
New York State News: ALBANY – The “Move Over” traffic safety law will be expanded on New Year’s Day to include tow truck operators and other authorized personnel involved in roadside assistance or highway maintenance. The law requires that, when possible, motorists must change lanes when they approach an incident where there is a vehicle [...]
24 Dec
Rhinebeck Democrats Take the Majority on Town Council
Elizabeth Spinzia Emerges as Winner in Upset Victory December 23rd, 2011 After all the absentee votes were counted, Democratic candidate Elizabeth Spinzia emerged as the winner of one of two seats on the Rhinebeck Town Council. Her victory over Republican candidate, Debbi Mimoso, gives Democrats a majority position, completing a lineup that includes two other Democrats, Gina [...]
23 Dec
Bridge Authority approves toll hike~ 2011
YNN ~ Commuters across the Hudson Valley might want to start saving some quarters. The cost of crossing the bridges over the Hudson River is going to go up. The new toll prices go into effect January 30th. Read on/See video : http://hudsonvalley.ynn.com/content/top_stories/568021/bridge-authority-approves-toll-hike/
5 Dec
State police issued more than 800 tickets for texting-while-driving violations over the Thanksgiving Holiday
Empire State News Reports: http://www.empirestatenews.net/News/20111202-1.html ALBANY – New York State Police issued 816 tickets for texting-while-driving violations over the Thanksgiving holiday. Approximately 330 of the tickets were issued as a direct result of “Operation Hang-Up,” an enhanced enforcement campaign that was conducted from November 23-27. The additional tickets were issued by State Police conducting normal patrol [...]
15 Nov
Historic Hyde Park Sites Announce Holiday Open House Events
Historic Hyde Park Sites Announce Holiday Open House Events VANDERBILT MANSION HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE December 4, 2011 FREE HOLIDAY EVENTS AT FDR LIBRARY AND HOME, VAL-KILL December 10, 2011 Children’s Reading Festival, Holiday Open House, Live Music, Holiday Cards for Troops, Pictures with Santa Holiday Open House: December 4, 2011 – Vanderbilt Mansion Children’s Reading [...]
14 Nov
Rhinebeck BOE Adopts 2012-13 Budget Development Calendar
On Tuesday, November 8, 2011, the Rhinebeck Central School District Board of Education adopted their budget. 2012 – 2013. Read On: http://www.rhinebeckcsd.org/news.cfm?story=85457
