Fall Lineup: Dates, Participating Eateries Revealed For Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Fall Lineup: Dates, Participating Eateries Revealed For Hudson Valley Restaurant Week
Fall Lineup: Dates, Participating Eateries Revealed For Hudson Valley Restaurant Week The lineup of restaurants has been unveiled for Hudson Valley Restaurant Week for Fall of 2023. HVRW celebrates top restaurants, giving diners the opportunity to enjoy exceptional dining at an approachable price point.  During the two weeks of Restaurant Week, diners may choose from 140-plus restaurants with prix fixe lunches and dinners for $24.95, $29.95, $39.95, or $44.95 (the price is set by participating restaurant). This year's festivities are scheduled for Monday, Oct. 30 to Sunday, Nov. 12. Restaurants participating represent the following counties: Westchester Rockland Put…
Support Rises For 14-Year-Old 'Beautiful Soul' Killed In Alleged Drunk Driving Crash In Region Support Rises For 14-Year-Old 'Beautiful Soul' Killed In Alleged Drunk Driving Crash In Region
Support Rises For 14-Year-Old 'Beautiful Soul' Killed In Alleged Drunk Driving Crash In Region The community is pulling together to help the family of a young honors student who was killed in a suspected drunk driving crash in the region. A’Mon Willis, age 14, of Albany, died in the wreck that happened just after 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, on I-890 in Colonie, according to New York State Police. Troopers said the Albany High School student was one of four teens in the car when the 17-year-old driver lost control while speeding, rolling the vehicle several times. The car then struck a westbound vehicle, killing the boy. Earlier Report: 14-Year-Old Honors Student Killed In Colonie …
Yowza: $1M Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Convenience Store In Region Yowza: $1M Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Convenience Store In Region
Yowza: $1M Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Convenience Store In Region It wasn’t quite the billion-dollar jackpot, but a lucky player from the region still hit it big in the latest Powerball drawing. In Saratoga County, a second prize-winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold in Ballston Spa, at the Stewart’s Shops located at 2467 Route 9. The incredibly lucky ticket was purchased for the drawing held Wednesday night, Oct. 11, the New York Lottery announced. A smaller yet still impressive third prize-winning ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Saratoga Springs, at the Friendly Fuel Stops located at 54 Church Street. Wednesday’s winning numbers were 22-…
Powerball Ticket Worth $50K Sold in Dutchess County Powerball Ticket Worth $50K Sold in Dutchess County
Powerball Ticket Worth $50K Sold in Dutchess County Well, they might not have won millions, but two Hudson Valley Powerball players won $50,000 each in two third-prize tickets.  According to the New York Lottery Office, 14 people across the state won third-prize cash. The two in the Hudson Valley were sold in Dutchess County in Hyde Park at the Smokes 4 Less store on Albany Post Road. Orange County in Middletown at the 302 Petroleum Inc. located at 2580 Route 302. The prize-winning numbers were 22, 24, 40, 52, 64, and a Powerball of 10. To win a third prize, players need to match four correct numbers and the Powerball. The winning nu…
'Bleak' Golf Course Restaurant In Region Gets Gordon Ramsay Makeover On 'Kitchen Nightmares' 'Bleak' Golf Course Restaurant In Region Gets Gordon Ramsay Makeover On 'Kitchen Nightmares'
'Bleak' Golf Course Restaurant In Region Gets Gordon Ramsay Makeover On 'Kitchen Nightmares' Thanks to Gordon Ramsay, In The Drink is now out of the bunker. Ramsay helped give the northern New Jersey restaurant a much needed facelift on the Monday, Oct. 9 edition of "Kitchen Nightmares," while also improving the managing of the struggling restaurant, which was said to be $250,000 in debt. Last week's episode tackled Bask 46 and its "Culinary Gangster" head chef, who has since left the business. The episode called "In The Drink," located at Preakness Valley Golf Course in the Passaic County township of Wayne, portrayed George, the owner, as an absentee owner struggling to run the…
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Convenience Store In Region Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Convenience Store In Region
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Convenience Store In Region A winning lottery ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a convenience store in the region. The third-prize winning Powerball ticket was sold in Albany County in Latham, at the Airport Mobil located at 1114 Troy-Schenectady Road. It was sold for the drawing held on Wednesday, Oct. 4, New York Lottery announced. Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 11 p.m. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize money. Players can check their numbers on the New York Lottery website.
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Convenience Store In Region Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Convenience Store In Region
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Convenience Store In Region A winning lottery ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a convenience store in the region. The third-prize winning Powerball ticket was sold in Albany at the Stewart's Shops located at 406 Albany Shaker Road It was sold for the drawing held on Monday, Oct. 2, New York Lottery announced. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize money. Players can check their numbers on the New York Lottery website.
New York's Own Theresa Caputo Returns To TV With New Series New York's Own Theresa Caputo Returns To TV With New Series
New York's Own Theresa Caputo Returns To TV With New Series The blonde-bouffanted medium is slated to re-appear on screens nearly five years after her iconic TLC television show ended. She talks to dead people! Hicksville’s own Theresa Caputo, who launched into fame in 2011 with the TLC show “Long Island Medium,” is reviving her television career with the announcement of her new show, which is set to debut in early 2024. “Therese Caputo: Raising Spirits” will be aired on the Lifetime channel, and much like her original series will follow the 56-year-old as she meets clients and allegedly speaks to their deceased loved ones, bringing them comfort…
Support Swells For Son Of Band Director Killed In I-84 Bus Crash: 'Carry On Gina's Legacy' Support Swells For Son Of Band Director Killed In I-84 Bus Crash: 'Carry On Gina's Legacy'
Support Swells For Son Of Band Director Killed In I-84 Bus Crash: 'Carry On Gina's Legacy' As students, colleagues, and loved ones gather to say their final goodbyes to a beloved high school band director killed in a New York bus crash, the community is coming together to ensure that her only child is taken care of financially. Gina Pellettiere, age 43, of Massapequa, died Thursday, Sept. 21, when a charter bus carrying students from Farmingdale High School on Long Island to a band camp in Greeley, Pennsylvania crashed on I-84 in Orange County. The rollover wreck also killed 77-year-old Farmingdale resident Beatrice Ferrari, a retired social studies teacher and longtime camp cha…
Poughkeepsie Is Most Underrated Locale In NY, New Rankings Say Poughkeepsie Is Most Underrated Locale In NY, New Rankings Say
Poughkeepsie Is Most Underrated Locale In NY, New Rankings Say Much like famed comedian Rodney Dangerfield, this New York locale just “don’t get no respect,” according to a new ranking. Of the nearly 1,000 towns and cities dotting the Empire State, Dutchess County's centuries-old Poughkeepsie was named the most underrated in New York by the financial blog Cheapism. To come up with its list, the website looked at online reviews and rankings to find desirable locations in each state that often go overlooked but offer visitors and locals “tremendous value.” Each selectee boasts a range of cultural attractions, outdoor activities, and great dining and sh…
Hudson Valley Teen Gives Judges Goosebumps On 'The Voice' With 'Dream A Little Dream' Cover Hudson Valley Teen Gives Judges Goosebumps On 'The Voice' With 'Dream A Little Dream' Cover
Hudson Valley Teen Gives Judges Goosebumps On 'The Voice' With 'Dream A Little Dream' Cover A 13-year-old girl from the Hudson Valley is turning chairs on NBC's "The Voice." Orange County resident Julia Roome, of Warwick, wowed judges on the Tuesday, Sept. 26 episode of the popular singing show, with a cover of Ella Fitzgerald's "Dream A Little Dream" (scroll for video). "The fact that you're 13 and you sing like that makes me want to vomit," Niall Horan said. "In a good way." Gwen Stefani was so impressed that she got up to give her a hug. According to the bio on her website, Julia has been performing since the second grade and released her first original "Steel Glass" at 10 y…
New Restaurant In Region Praised For Food, Atmosphere New Restaurant In Region Praised For Food, Atmosphere
New Restaurant In Region Praised For Food, Atmosphere Puerto Rican fusion is on the menu at a new restaurant in the region earning high praise just weeks into business. Rensselaer County eatery Viejo San Juan, located in Troy at 697 Hoosick Road, held its grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 9. The business also carries Hispanic grocery items and offers catering services. Adorning its menu are a rotating selection of entrees including jerk chicken, sweet and sour chicken with pineapple, and pastelon, made with thinly sliced plantains, ground beef, and cheese. Interior of Viejo San JuanFacebook/Viejo San Juan In Troy Diners can also opt for …