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Longtime Mexican Restaurant Closes After Almost 50 Years In Orange County
After nearly five decades, El Bandido in Middletown has served its final meal. The well-loved Mexican restaurant, located at 536 East Main St. since 1976, announced on Sunday, March 9, that it would be closing its doors. "For 49 years, El Bandido has been more than just a restaurant. It’s been a home. A gathering place. A place where strangers became regulars and regulars became family," the Tello family shared in their farewell announcement. "I wish I could say we lasted forever. I wish I could say we fought the fight and won. But some battles aren’t about winning o…
Schools
Newburgh BOE Addresses Super Manning-Campbell's Suspension
The Newburgh Enlarged City School District Board of Education has issued a public statement addressing the recent suspension of Superintendent Jackielyn Manning-Campbell, confirming that the decision was made as part of an ongoing investigation and legal proceedings. In a statement made to Daily Voice on Monday, Jan. 27, Board President Christine Bello emphasized the importance of fairness and confidentiality during this process. "The Board understands the concerns and emotions surrounding this decision," Bello said, adding, "Our priority is to ensure fair and thorough proc…
Business
400+ REI Employees Laid Off, Outdoor Retailer Ends Adventure Travel Program
More than 400 employees will lose their jobs as REI closes its Experiences program, ending the adventure travel and outdoor education programs that have been part of the retailer’s identity for 40 years. REI announced the shutdown of its Experiences division in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 8. The decision will result in 438 layoffs for 180 full-time employees and 248 part-time guides as the company shifts focus to its core business. The retail chain cited ongoing financial challenges as the reason for ending the program. Experiences included adventure travel, day to…
Police & Fire
Hudson Valley Police Sergeant Honored With 2024 Hero Of Crisis Intervention Team Award
The National Alliance on Mental Illness has awarded a Hudson Valley police sergeant the 2024 Hero of CIT Award—New York State, recognizing his significant contributions to mental health advocacy. The Clarkstown Police Department announced that Sgt. Christopher Bax’s recent accolade underscores his dedicated efforts in mental health advocacy within the community. The department said that as a Crisis Intervention Team trainer, Bax has shown exemplary leadership and compassion, significantly impacting the lives of those affected by mental illness. "His approach extends beyond training law enf…
Police & Fire
Juvenile Alligator Rescued From Cool Waters Of Creek In Hudson Valley
Yep, an alligator rescued from the cool waters of a Hudson Valley creek is recovering and getting warmed up. The small male gator was found in Rockland County at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, in the Minisceongo Creek near Bridge Street in Garnerville. According to the Haverstraw Police Department, officers responded to a call about an alligator in the water. They assisted in removing the gator from the water with help from the Hudson Valley Humane Society of Pomona. Late Thursday, the Humane Society said a herpetology expert from the Bronx Zoo "was kind enough to come by tonight and t…
Business
Thank You For The Memories': Restaurant In Region To Shut Down
A New York restaurant is asking its loyal customers to visit the eatery one last time before they close next month. Greene County eatery Nat's Mountain House, at 6589 NY-23A in the village of Tannersville, announced on Instagram that it would close following a final service on Labor Day (Sept. 2). Owners said they wanted a chance to say goodbye to the community. We want to extend our deepest thanks to each and every one of you who walked through our doors, supported us online, and became a part of our community. Your loyalty and love have meant the world to us....Thank you …
News
$1.5M To Go Toward New Outdoor Amphitheater In Hudson Valley For Popular Festival
Elected officials have announced $1.5 million in federal funding that will help pay for a permanent home for a Hudson Valley theater festival that attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year. US Senator Chuck Schumer just revealed that the funds were secured in pending legislation to go toward the expansion of an open-air Shakespeare-style amphitheater overlooking the Hudson River in Putnam County. The amphitheater, which the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival will use, will be built on a 98-acre former golf course property in Philipstown that was gifted to the fe…
Business
Eatery To Close Northern Westchester Location: 'I Am Not Giving Up,' Owner Says
A Northern Westchester eatery will soon be closing for good, its owner announced. Blondery, a bakery in Peekskill at 922 Main St., will open for its last day on Sunday, Aug. 25, owner Auzerais Bellamy announced in a blog post. The bakery, which opened in November 2022 as a retail space for the business's online storefront, specializes in gourmet blondies, layer cakes, doughnuts, cinnamon rolls, and dog treats. According to Bellamy, the business's birth in Peekskill came about by happenstance. "In 2021, we were operating out of a shared kitchen space in Br…
Police & Fire
Missing Hudson Valley Girl, 13, Found Safe After Intensive Search, Police Say
A missing 13-year-old Hudson Valley girl was found safe near a Walmart after an intensive two-day search that included large groups of people, drones, helicopters, K9s, and 4-wheelers. The incident took place in Orange County in the town of Newburgh on Saturday, Sept. 16 around 2:10 p.m. According to Town of Newburgh Police Lt. Peter Talarico, it was uncharacteristic for the teen to walk off from her without letting someone know. Police continued their investigation throughout the day and night including interviews, neighborhood canvassing by patrol officers, and …
News
Farmers' Market In Westchester Ranks Among Top 10 In NY In Competition
A Westchester County farmers' market was named one of the top 10 markets in the state in a competition last month. The Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow Farmers Market ranked sixth best in New York State in a competition held by the American Farmland Trust and the Farmers Market Coalition, the TaSH Farmers Market announced on Sunday, Oct. 9. The market reported that it received nearly 550 votes in the annual competition where individuals vote for their favorite farmers' markets. "We are thrilled The TaSH has ranked among the top 10 markets in the state,” Suzanne Sorrentino, co-president of The T…
Police & Fire
Police Department In Northern Westchester Welcomes Future Service Dog
A Northern Westchester police department has welcomed a new furry friend onto the force. The Bedford Police Department announced its newest addition, a future BluePath service dog named Maverick, on Tuesday, Sept. 27, representatives announced. The yellow labrador and golden retriever mix is set to be cared for by the entire department, with officers Andrew Klein, Zach Leone, Mark Montanaro, and Joe Sagliano, serving as lead puppy raisers. Town of Bedford Supervisor Ellen Calves, police officers Mark Montanaro, Joe Sagliano, and Zach Leone, and Police Chief Melvin Padilla with future …
Schools
School Superintendent In Westchester Leaving For New Position In Area
One of Westchester’s top educators has officially been tabbed to take over at the helm of a different district in the Hudson Valley. Dr. Marc P. Baiocco, the current Schools Superintendent of the Elmsford Union Free School District, has been formally voted in by the Board of Education of the Clarkstown Central School District in Rockland County to assume the same position there this summer. Clarkstown had been under the guise of interim Superintendent Jeff Sober since September 2021. “With a gavel and a handshake, the Board of Education formally voted in Dr. Marc P. Baiocco as the Clarksto…
Sports
Topgolf To Open First New York Location
New Yorkers are getting a new way to hit the links. Topgolf Entertainment announced it will be opening its first New York location on Long Island early next year, bringing a new form of golf to the area. According to the company, guests of the new three-level Topgolf venue in Suffolk County located in Holtsville "will soon experience a tech-driven place to play through point-scoring games in the venue's 102 bays, seasonal chef-driven menu items, top-shelf drinks, live music and year-round programming for all ages in a climate-controlled outdoor space.” The new business - which will be loca…
Lifestyle
Deer Rescued In Area After Snout Gets Stuck In Halloween Bucket For Days
A yearling deer with its snout stuck in a Halloween bucket for days was saved thanks to concerned residents and animal control officials. The deer was seen in Putnam Valley by a couple of residents who then called the Putnam County SPCS and state Encon officials who were able to grab the baby and gently work the pumpkin bucket off of its head. Reportedly, the bucket was stuck on the deer for four days, and once it was posted to social media people across the country became concerned about the poor little deer. The community, which sees the yearling and her mother around the area, have name…
Lifestyle
The Coffee Bar Opening Draws Crowd In Area
The grand opening of a new Ulster County coffee bar meant to bring the community together went off without a hitch. Aptly named The Coffee Bar, the Village of New Platz shop held a grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 2, to much fanfare, especially for members of the Bruderhof Communities Church located in Rifton. The shop, located at 9 North Chestnut St., is an effort to create a space where the community experience can happen, said Tim Keiderling, with the church. "It’s going to be an elegant and friendly place to relax -- a place to have a conversation, pick up a new book, or enjo…
Sports
Area Football Players Nominated For 'Heart Of A Giant' Award
A group of student-athletes in New York has been nominated for a prestigious award sponsored in part through the New York Giants. Football players in Freeport and Coram on Long Island, Port Chester in Westchester, Bardonia in Rockland and Newburgh and Wallkill in Orange County have been nominated for the “Heart of a Giant” award, and now need their communities to vote them into the finals. Each week, 10 football players in the tristate area are nominated for voting, and their communities have 25 days to note them in. Six finalists and four honorable mention finalists will ultimately be…
Business
Ocean State Job Lot Celebrates Grand Opening Of Nanuet Store
Ocean State Job Lot is celebrating the opening of a new store in Nanuet. The leading discount closeout retailer headquartered in Rhode Island has stores throughout New England, New Jersey and New York. The new 38,000-square-foot store is located at 122 East Route 59 in Nanuet. A total of 50 new jobs are available as a result of the opening, which makes the 13th location in New York. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Saturday, April 13 and included Clarkstown Town Supervisor George Hoehmann and OSJL executives as they announced a series of donations as part of the celebration. As part o…
Police & Fire
Community, New Windsor Police Attend New DOJ Training
The New Windsor Police Department became the nation’s third police agency to receive a newly developed community-based curriculum and training program through the U.S. Department of Justice. Held in conjunction with the Office of Justice Programs and Office of Community Relations Service, the training focus on strengthing the bond between the community and the police. Titled “Strengthening Police & Community Partnerships: Making Communities Safer,” is designed to bring together local law enforcement officers and community members to open (or continue) a dialogue about community engageme…
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