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Students uncover more mastodon bones in NY backyard. See what they found
The mastodon bones were found at a site near Middletown where a resident discovered mastodon teeth in 2024.
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Adirondacks named best fall foliage destination in U.S. for 2026
Fall foliage in the Adirondacks earned the top spot in Priceline’s list of the 10 best destinations for autumn leaf-peeping.
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Rockland Bakery breaks world record with 41-inch croissant
The croissant was baked Aug. 24 by Rockland Bakery head baker Sean McConnell and the team at New York City restaurant Serendipity3 for content creator The Mannii Show.
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Could New York become home to the U.S. Space Academy? State lawmaker makes pitch
A New York state lawmaker is urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to consider a Hudson Valley airport as the home of the proposed U.S. Space Academy.
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Westchester’s Winter Wonderland tickets go on sale Oct. 15. What to know
Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza, one of the Lower Hudson Valley’s biggest seasonal attractions, is returning to Kensico Dam Plaza.
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‘No Kings’ protests return to Hudson Valley with focus on early voting
One goal of the No Kings protests is to encourage early voting, ensure eligible voters understand all voting options, and make sure voter voices are heard.
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What NY residents need to know about Social Security retirement age
A Senate-approved bill could soon change the names used to describe Social Security retirement ages.
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5 scenic drives in New York for your next road trip
Travelers looking to take a trip through spectacular spots in the Empire State should look no further than these five scenic drives in New York.
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New York landlord accused of ‘holding hostage millions of dollars’ of wine
A New York landlord is reportedly sitting on a stash comprising thousands of bottles of high-priced wine sits in the basement of a Blue Hill Plaza building.
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It’s nearly peak fall foliage. How long it will last in Hudson Valley
AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Tom Kines told us if you’re looking to do some leaf peeping, hop to it, because the fall foliage won’t last long.
