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Drag Queen Story Hour Event In Hudson Valley Sparks Planned Protest Drag Queen Story Hour Event In Hudson Valley Sparks Planned Protest
Drag Queen Story Hour Event In Hudson Valley Sparks Planned Protest A drag queen story hour for children in the Hudson Valley has sparked planned protests at the bookstore where the sold-out event is taking place. The event, "Drag Queen Story Hour With Cookie Doe," will be held in Orange County at the Montgomery Book Exchange Children’s Chapter in Montgomery at 2 and 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 1. Both the town and the Montgomery Police Department said in a joint statement they are expecting protests, both in support and opposition to the event. "While everyone is entitled to their opinion, we remind you that if you do not like the material or do not su…

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by Kathy Reakes
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$2 Million Plaza At Walkway Over Hudson State Historic Park Opens To Public $2 Million Plaza At Walkway Over Hudson State Historic Park Opens To Public
$2 Million Plaza At Walkway Over Hudson State Historic Park Opens To Public Officials have announced the opening of a $2 million plaza outside of the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park. The East Gate Plaza is located outside of the Poughkeepsie entrance of the walkway, according to an announcement from Gov. Kathy Hochul. The state said the new space more than doubles the size of the pathway at the top of the Washington Street Stairs, and it can be used for community events. "Parks remain an incredible resource for families and friends to stay connected safely and The Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park is no exception," Dutchess County Execut…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Family Friendly Fun Event Set For Brewster’s Historic Main Street Family Friendly Fun Event Set For Brewster’s Historic Main Street
Family Friendly Fun Event Set For Brewster’s Historic Main Street The 28th Annual Brewster Fall Festival, which features food, music, games and more, is being called the “community event of the year.” This year’s festival, which is organized by the Cultural Arts Coalition, will take place Sunday, Sept. 8 from noon to 5 p.m and is a free, family-friendly event. The Brewster Fall Festival will feature a huge variety of merchants, community organizations, local businesses, crafters, artists, veterans’ organizations, politicians, historical societies, health and wellness services, jewelry, books, churches, and food vendors, all lining Main Street. There are …

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by Valerie Musson
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Photos: 'Kooky, Spooky' Decor For Halloween Turns Heads In Northern Westchester Photos: 'Kooky, Spooky' Decor For Halloween Turns Heads In Northern Westchester
Photos: 'Kooky, Spooky' Decor For Halloween Turns Heads In Northern Westchester A Northern Westchester County homeowner set up a spook-tacular special treat for his neighbors. Buchanan resident Brian Neurauter has set up a maze and haunted house on 4th Street, complete with all the ghouls, goblins and other Halloween fixings. Hundreds of children from around the area have visited the residence leading up to the holiday, with plenty more expected to take the tour on Halloween afternoon and evening. The experience comes complete with skeletons, zombies, spiders, bats, the undead and plenty of other spooky surprises for all comers. 

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by Zak Failla