Haldane's Destination Imagination Winners Recognized by County Legislature
$45,000 NYS Quadricentennial Commission Grant to be used toward Cold Spring dock
The Haldane Elementary/Middle School Destination Imagination Team, 7 DIers in Search of a Challenge, having won 1st Place at the Regional, State, and Global Competition in Tennessee, returned home to receive recognition from the Putnam County Legislature at their July 1, 2008 meeting. Full Story
Paid Parking in Cold Spring Gaining Momentum
Mayor Phillips proposes reviving Community Day in 2009
Paid street parking in Cold Spring continued to gain momentum as it again dominated the discussion at the weekly workshop of the Board of Trustees on July 1, 2008. Declaring he had received "95% positive feedback from the community so far," Trustee Gordon Robertson urged his fellow board members to "work towards making it an option for the village. Full Story
Historic Tompkins Corners Church Redefining Itself
Preserving 173-year legacy of prayer and music is the goal
The Historic Tompkins Corners Church in Putnam Valley has weathered change since it was built in 1835. Now, after 173 years, it finds it must once again redefine itself while still trying to maintain its legacy of prayer and music. Full Story
Applications Being Accepted for the $10,000 Hudson Valley Fitness Challenge
Hudson Valley Fitness, a fitness training service based in Beacon, has announced the application phase of the Hudson Valley Fitness Challenge. The Hudson Valley Fitness Challenge is a competition between six Hudson Valley residents to see who can achieve the greatest improvement in overall health and fitness over a four month period. Full Story
Paddlers from 2 Countries and 7 States are Experiencing the Great Hudson River Paddle
Philipstowners from Philipstown's Building Bridges Building Boats are participating
It's time once again for the GHRP! The Eighth Annual Great Hudson River Paddle (GHRP) runs from Thursday, July 3 through Sunday, July 13, 2008. This premier event entices kayaking enthusiasts from across the country and around the world to experience the Hudson Valley's historic waterway. Full Story
Professional Baseball Steals Limelight From Local Teams
11-12-year-old Philipstown Little League team loses in tournament
Major League Baseball is totally out of whack right now. Alex Rodriguez, the A-Rod, the most sought-after man on the planet, is allegedly spending quality time with Madonna, the Material Mom and '80's pop icon. Full Story
Obituaries
None this week, please check our index or search for a name with the search function. Full Story
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