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Where to go rock hunting in New York, from Herkimer diamonds to hidden fossils
Where to dig for garnet, Herkimer diamonds, and fossils across New York—and what to know before you go rock hunting in New York.
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This summer, there’s a rise of food closures in Westchester, Rockland
A rash of food closures in Westchester and Rockland are marking this summer’s dining landscape.
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Five essential summer experiences in the mid-Hudson Valley for 2026
There are a handful of essential summer experiences in the mid-Hudson Valley — the fairs, festivals and activities you have to do during the warm weather months.
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Rochester General hit with second $100K nurse staffing penalty
An independent arbitrator ruled Rochester General Hospital has to pay a $100,000 penalty to registered nurses represented by the Rochester Union of Nurses & Allied Professionals.
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Perseid meteor shower 2026: Peak dates, best viewing times in New York
One of three active meteor showers in July, the Perseid meteor shower is set to peak in mid-August.
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‘End the torture’: Home care workers stage sit-in outside Julie Menin’s home
Speaker Menin vowed to end the 24-hour shift for everyone. Workers say her rewrite excludes union members from that protection.
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First Westchester girls soccer summer league draws rave reviews
The Westchester Girls Soccer High School Summer League, which launched in June, is the first Westchester girls soccer summer league.
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Cool off at these Lower Hudson Valley ice cream shops
This list of Lower Hudson Valley ice cream shops has gotten bigger with five newcomers and more than 35 oldies but goodies.
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A historian’s guide to exploring the Hudson Valley
A gem of the Empire State and full of history from presidents to music fests, read on for a guide to exploring the Hudson Valley.
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The ultimate Hudson Valley summer bucket list
Explore our Hudson Valley summer bucket list: a new Shakespeare theater, waterfalls, world-class art and more—nine stops to hit this season.
