Poughkeepsie, NY
Lifestyle
Poughkeepsie's New Logo Leaves Some Wondering What It Means Poughkeepsie's New Logo Leaves Some Wondering What It Means
Poughkeepsie's New Logo Leaves Some Wondering What It Means Poughkeepsie residents will soon see a new logo -- PKGO -- popping up around the city and attached to special events and might wonder what it means. It's pretty simple really, PKGO stands for "Poughkeepsie Go!" and is meant to symbolize that the city is a place on the go, with great people and businesses. "It's a fresh branding start for Poughkeepsie," said Paul Hesse, the city's Community Development coordinator. "It's also a chance for residents and businesses to let people know why they love the city." Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rolison touched briefly on the n…

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by Kathy Reakes
New City, NY
Business
SUEZ Extends $1 Lease Agreement On Stony Point Town Pool Property SUEZ Extends $1 Lease Agreement On Stony Point Town Pool Property
Suez Extends $1 Lease Agreement On Stony Point Town Pool Property  SUEZ and the Town of Stony Point announced an agreement this week to extend a land lease by 20 years on a 42-acre parcel used by the town for its pool. The $1 annual lease allows the town to continue to operate the pool on the 42-acre property until 2038.  The lease agreement has been in place since 1984.  Under the terms of the new agreement, the town is responsible for all activities related to the maintenance of the property and facilities. Stony Point Supervisor Jim Monaghan said the new lease agreement allows the town to invest $100,000 to upgrade the facility. The town also uses t…

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by Jon Craig
Rye, NY
Schools
Rye Neck Voters Approve $27.6M Schools Bond Referendum Rye Neck Voters Approve $27.6M Schools Bond Referendum
Rye Neck Voters Approve $27.6M Schools Bond Referendum Voters in Rye Neck overwhelmingly approved the school district’s proposed $27.6 million capital improvement bond spending plan. With a vote of 733 to 153, voters approved Proposition One, which includes a $6.28 million plan that will replace antiquated roofs across the district’s three buildings. Proposition B, which passed 608 to 278, includes an expansion to the middle and high school that will add eight new classrooms. According to the Rye Neck school district’s bond presentation, a Rye Town home assessed at $835,000 will see tax increases peak in 2021-22 at $144 for Proposition One and …

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by Zak Failla
Middletown-Wallkill, NY
Lifestyle
Port Jervis Native Taps Into Craft Beer Movement Port Jervis Native Taps Into Craft Beer Movement
Port Jervis Native Taps Into Craft Beer Movement Matt Curtin has been homebrewing for more than 20 years. Now, the Port Jervis native is about to take the plunge with his own place. Curtin is a partner -- and head brewer - in the soon-to-be-opened Sing Sing Kill Brewery (SSKB) in Ossining. The new business -- set to start pouring its beers sometime later this month -- is all about paying homage -- and celebrating—local history. Hence, the name -- and reference to the famous prison. “Naming ourselves Sing Sing Kill Brewery is about embracing our local heritage," explained Eric Gearity, Head of Operations.  "Sing Sing Prison is …

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by Jeanne Muchnick