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Real Estate
Going Once: Hotel In Poughkeepsie To Be Sold At Auction Going Once: Hotel In Poughkeepsie To Be Sold At Auction
Going Once: Hotel In Poughkeepsie To Be Sold At Auction After several years of being operated by a management company, a popular, well-appointed hotel in the region is being auctioned next month. According to Ten-X, the 121-room Holiday Inn Express in Dutchess County on Route 9 in Poughkeepsie will be auctioned on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The company-owned property was originally put up for sale in 2020, but it was pulled due to the pandemic and market plunges.  Ten-X says the property is offered unencumbered by management and debt. A price or starting bid was not announced.  The company added that buyers will need to be able to relicense…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Oldest Pizzeria In Hudson Valley Still Going Strong Oldest Pizzeria In Hudson Valley Still Going Strong
Oldest Pizzeria In Hudson Valley Still Going Strong The oldest pizzeria in the Hudson Valley also comes with an impressive view. Located in Dutchess County at the foot of the Walkway Over The Hudson in Poughkeepsie, Aloy's Italian Restaurant served its first pizza in 1929 and has remained virtually unchanged since. Only three people have owned the restaurant since opening.  Hey, when you are voted the top thin-crust pizza in the Hudson Valley by "Hudson Valley Magazine" and recognized by NewYorkUpstate.com as the #1 pizza in Dutchess County, why change perfection?  The point hits home when you check the five-star ratings on …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Police ID Man Whose Body Washed Ashore On Hudson River Police ID Man Whose Body Washed Ashore On Hudson River
Police ID Man Whose Body Washed Ashore In Poughkeepsie The New York State Police and the State Medical Examiner's Office have confirmed that the remains of a missing area man washed ashore in the Hudson Valley over the weekend. Related: Seen Him? Missing Man Last Spotted In Poughkeepsie According to Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police, the body of Nicholas Faust, age 43, formerly a resident of both Ulster County (Marlborough) and Northern Westchester (Peekskill), has been identified as the body found on the Poughkeepsie shoreline on Saturday, May 4.  The investigation has determined that there was no evidence of foul play…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Body Recovered After Person Jumps From Hudson Valley Walkway Bridge Body Recovered After Person Jumps From Hudson Valley Walkway Bridge
Body Recovered After Person Jumps From Hudson Valley Walkway Bridge A body was recovered from the Hudson River shortly after firefighters responded to a report of a person jumping from a bridge. The incident took place in Dutchess County around 1:50 p.m., Wednesday, April 26 on the Walkway Over The Hudson in Poughkeepsie. According to City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department Deputy Chief Vinny Parise, the department launched Marine Unit 2 and within minutes the body was recovered north of the walkway. Additional information, including the identification of the person pulled from the river, has not yet been released. This is a developing story. Check back to D…

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by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
Lifelong Hudson Valley Resident Who Died At Age 58 Remembered For Her 'Loving Spirit' Lifelong Hudson Valley Resident Who Died At Age 58 Remembered For Her 'Loving Spirit'
Lifelong Hudson Valley Resident Who Died At Age 58 Remembered For Her 'Loving Spirit' A lifelong resident in the region who worked for nearly two decades at an area surgical center has died at the age of 58. Dutchess County resident Elizabeth "Tiki" Rodgers, of Hyde Park, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 29, in Poughkeepsie, according to her obituary. She was born in Poughkeepsie and graduated from Poughkeepsie High School. Rodgers worked for Dutchess Dutchess Ambulatory Surgical Center for nearly 20 years, her obituary said. "Tiki loved entertaining, concerts, the outdoors, and her family," her obituary reads. "She is remembered among her family and friends for her l…

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by Nicole Valinote
Real Estate
In-Depth New York Times Profile Cites Hudson Valley Hamlet's 'Feel-Good' Spirit In-Depth New York Times Profile Cites Hudson Valley Hamlet's 'Feel-Good' Spirit
In-Depth New York Times Profile Cites Hudson Valley Hamlet's 'Feel-Good' Spirit A new in-depth report from The New York Times has described the "feel-good" spirit of a Hudson Valley municipality that has seen a population increase over the past few years. The news outlet reported that the Ulster County hamlet of Highland has received a population boost during the COVID-19 pandemic as New Yorkers moved out of New York City seeking more space. The profile shares a variety of insights into the price of homes, the schools, and the history of the hamlet.  The Times also spoke with residents and people who work in Highland. "You have the beautiful views, the fantastic…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Man Dies After Jumping From Bridge In Area Man Dies After Jumping From Bridge In Area
Man Dies After Jumping From Bridge In Area A local man was killed after he jumped from an area bridge. The incident took place around 6:05 p.m., Saturday, April 24 in Dutchess County when 37-year-old Brendan J. Paredes, of Wappinger, jumped from the bridge on the Walkway Over the Hudson in the City of Poughkeepsie, said New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks. State Police, New York State Park Police, City of Poughkeepsie Police Department, Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, and the City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department all responded to the bridge in an attempt to rescue Paredes, Hicks said. Paredes' body was recovered around 6:30 p.m…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Hudson Valley Is Trending Airbnb Destination In New Rankings: Here's Why Hudson Valley Is Trending Airbnb Destination In New Rankings: Here's Why
Hudson Valley Is Trending Airbnb Destination In New Rankings: Here's Why Airbnb has quickly become something of a staple for travelers on a budget, and the Hudson Valley ranks high on the online home-sharing marketplace’s list of trending destinations for 2019. The Hudson Valley, combined with the Catskills, ranked No. 11 of the 19 top trending locales on Airbnb, which also include destinations in Mexico, China, Scotland, Italy, Spain, and more. The Catskills, which Traveller.com dubs “The Brooklyn of the Mountains,” provides a scenic and cultural experience rolled into one. From German-style beer halls to breathtaking nature and hiking trails, this region truly…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Suicidal Man Holding Onto Walkway Over Hudson Railing Pulled To Safety Suicidal Man Holding Onto Walkway Over Hudson Railing Pulled To Safety
Suicidal Man Holding Onto Walkway Over Hudson Railing Pulled To Safety In a dramatic rescue, a distraught man who had climbed over the Walkway Over the Hudson and was dangling over the water clinging to a railing was pulled to safety by City of Poughkeepsie police, and a firefighter. The incident unfolded around 3:40 p.m. Tuesday when City 911 received a call reporting a suicidal male on the walkway, at approximately mid-span, said City of Poughkeepsie Police Det. Lt. Matt Clark.  A check of the walkway camera’s confirmed a man had climbed over the railing on the south side of the walkway, he said. A park employee and several officers began talking to the man…

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by Kathy Reakes
Sports
Walkway Race Series In Hudson Valley Canceled For This Year Walkway Race Series In Hudson Valley Canceled For This Year
Walkway Race Series In Hudson Valley Canceled For This Year To the dismay of many, the Walkway Over the Hudson nonprofit organization and Dutchess Tourism, Inc. announced they have canceled the 2018 Walkway Race Series originally slated for Saturday, June 9.  The organizations said race partners were up against a number of scheduling and logistics difficulties that impacted this year’s race planning and execution. Trying to put a good face on the blow, officials said that despite the cancellation of the race founded nine years ago to bring visitors to the area, there were still "many exciting programs and events during 2018 that will help Dutch…

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by Kathy Reakes