Like most years, 2013 has had its ups and downs. Here in the Valley, we’ve had good news (the opening of new stores, restaurants, and breweries), bad news (layoffs, fracking woes), and downright weird news (a massive noggin drifts up the Hudson).
Retail Group of America Opens 22 New European Stores in Local MallsShopping spree: European fashion brands invade our malls |
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The Bocuse Restaurant Opens in Hyde ParkThe Culinary Institute of America reinvents the French dining scene with the opening of its latest eatery |
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Marist College, ESPN, and WGNY Launch New Sports Program “The Classroom”Sports radio, college-style |
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Walkway Over the Hudson State Park Builds Elevator, Launches Mobile Web Tour, and Connects Dutchess County Rail TrailThe Walkway continues to wow |
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt Presidential Library RenovationRoosevelt Library gets a face-lift |
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Edward Diana Retires as County Executive for Orange CountyAfter 12 years at the helm of Orange County, the local politician retires due to health issues |
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Jimmy Fallon, Saugerties Native, Promoted to the Tonight ShowFunny man: Jimmy Fallon takes over as host of the Tonight Show in February 2014 |
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WPDH (101.5FM) Radio Deejay Mark Cooper Passes AwayLongtime DJ Mark Cooper dies |
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Giant Head Found Floating in the Hudson River; Recovered by Marist Crew TeamHeads up: A seven-foot-tall Styrofoam head sculpture has locals doing a double take |
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Craft Brewing in the Hudson Valley BoomsThe craft brewing industry goes into overdrive |
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Towne Crier Cafe Relocates to BeaconThe iconic live music venue says goodbye to Pawling and hello to Beacon |
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Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking) Banned in Several Hudson Valley Towns — For NowNo fracking way: Drilling gets the thumbs-down |
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IBM Announces Global Workforce Reduction, Lays Off 697 Dutchess County EmployeesMore layoffs are headed to IBM’s Dutchess County facilities |
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New York Yankees Play Exhibition Game at West Point on March 30, 2013Put me in, coach: The Bronx Bombers and Army Black Knights revive an 86-year-old tradition |
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Joann Nichols Murder Mystery Solved After 28 YearsAn ice-cold case solved: The remains of a 55-year-old school teacher are finally found |