Hudson Valley

Buying Snowblowers at Lowe's in Butler, N.J. (credit: Marla Diamond/WCBS 880)

With Wintry Weather & Snow On Its Way, Tri-State Residents Say ‘It’s Nuts’

Starting Saturday afternoon, a wintry mix is expected to hit the Tri-State Area.

2011/10/28

Chris Pawelski with the onions (credit: eBay)

Orange County Farmer Selling Bag Of Onions For $150K To Save Farm

Desperate times call for desperate measures. Such is the case for a farmer in Orange County.

2011/10/20

Apples at Montgomery Place Orchards - Annandale-on-Hudson, NY - Sep 22, 2011 (credit: Deborah Rodriguez / WCBS 880)

Fall Means Apples In The Hudson Valley

Autumn has fallen upon us and nothing says fall more that a nice, crisp, tart apple.

2011/09/23

Outside NYC: Bed & Breakfast Inns Of Hudson Valley

Just outside of New York City is historic Hudson Valley, home to some of the finest bed and breakfasts around. Here is our list of the top B&B choices outside NYC.

CBS New York–2011/08/21

Stephen Shand Faces Murder, Sex Assault Charges In Killing Of Kathryn Filiberti

The indictment says Shand raped, strangled and drowned the teen, a Dutchess Community College freshman and star gymnast in high school.

2011/08/18

Bannerman Castle (file / credit: Catherine Cioffi / WCBS 880)

Repair Funds Needed After Storms Damage Bannerman Castle

Two walls have collapsed and now the Bannerman Castle Trust is looking to raise $500,000 to save the building.

2011/08/16

Shoppers make their way down the sidewalk in downtown Rhinebeck, New York. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

One Year After Chelsea Clinton Wedding, Rhinebeck Still Seeing Boom In Business

You can forget about finding a parking spot in the historic village of Rhinebeck on a weekend and good luck getting a 7 p.m. dinner reservation.

2011/07/30

FILE -- Image of a rattlesnake (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

Environmentalists Say Be Careful Of Rattlesnakes In Hot Weather

Officials say when it gets hot, rattlesnakes like many other animals, look for places to stay cool and that means you’re more likely to run into a rattlesnakes on a hot day.
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2011/07/22

George Washington Bridge - Fort Lee, NJ (file / credit: Evan Bindelglass for WCBS 880)

8 Bridges Hudson River Swim Kicks Off Friday Morning

The mighty Hudson River has eight major bridges starting from the mouth in New York harbor up to Catskill in the Hudson Valley.

2011/07/07

Arthur Davis, 5, of Durham, N.C., cools off in the Washington Square fountain. (credit: Mary Altaffer/AP)

Hot, Muggy Weather Hits New York; Air Quality Alert Issued

It’s the heart of summer, when people can’t wait to get outside. But, today might be a day to limit your time in the sun.

2011/07/06

2 Dead After Small Plane Crashes In Hudson Valley

Dutchess County Sheriff’s Sgt. Jonathan Hughes said the plane went down at around noon Tuesday in a field just south of the county airport.

2011/06/28

Men fish on the Hudson River across from the Indian Point nuclear power plant March 18, 2011 in Buchanan, New York. (credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Entergy’s Siren Test At Indian Point Nuclear Plant Meets Federal Standards

All but two of the 172 emergency sirens around the Indian Point nuclear power plants have sounded as expected during a test.

2011/05/11

Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant (credit: Flickr)

NRC Chief, NY Congress Members Tour Indian Point Nuke Plant

Nuclear Regulatory Commission chairman Gregory Jaczko called his tour of Indian Point “very good.”

2011/05/10

The Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg (bottom-top) Bridges are seen in New York City - Jul 1, 2007 (credit: STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

Hudson Valley State Senators Want East River Tolls Instead Of MTA Payroll Tax

Five Republican New York State Senators say ditching the payroll tax in favor of East River tolls would bring in another $100 million for the MTA next year.

2011/04/26

Tick-Borne Disease Babesiosis Spreads In Hudson Valley

Lyme Disease is still the most prevalent tick-borne illness in the Hudson Valley, but doctors at the New York Medical College in Valhalla are warning about another disease.

2011/04/15

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