1. Tri-County Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics New York Set for Tuesday, May 12
Westchester County, NY — The 2026 Hudson Valley Tri-County Law Enforcement Torch Run will take place on Tuesday, May 12, bringing together law enforcement agencies from Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam counties for the fifth consecutive year. Officers and community members will unite to carry the “Flame of Hope” in support ...
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2. Hanging Baskets Can Thrive All Season with a Little Care
(POMONA, New York) May 6, 2026  — As gardens come alive with color this spring, Down to Earth Living in Pomona, NY is sharing expert advice and inspiration for creating vibrant, thriving outdoor spaces.
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3. Penguin Rep Theatre Announces Its 2026 Season: Four Productions, Including Two World Premieres in Stony Point, NY, Plus an Off-Broadway Transfer
(STONY POINT, NEW YORK) April 27, 2026 – Penguin Rep Theatre, under the leadership of Joe Brancato, founding Artistic Director, and Andrew M. Horn, Executive Director, announced its 2025 season, the nonprofit professional company’s 48th in Stony Point, New York will feature four mainstage productions, including two world premieres.
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4. Native Plants Help Gardens Thrive Naturally and Sustainably
(POMONA, New York) April 28, 2026  — Gardeners across the Hudson Valley, including Rockland and Bergen counties, are increasingly choosing native plants as a sustainable, low-maintenance alternative to traditional landscaping. These plants, well-suited to local growing conditions, typically need less water, fertilizer, and upkeep once established. They also directly support ...
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5. Hummingbirds are Making Their Annual Migration
(POMONA, New York) April 17, 2026  — Ruby-throated hummingbirds have begun arriving in the Northeast, including the Hudson Valley, as part of their spring migration. By late May, they are typically established throughout the region, including Rockland and Bergen counties.
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6. BERGEN 250 REVOLUTIONARY WAR ROUNDTABLE SERIES TO INVESTIGATE LIFE OF PEGGY SHIPPEN ARNOLD
Hackensack, NJ – Bergen250, the Bergen County Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs, and the County of Bergen invite the public and media to attend the 2026 American Revolutionary War Roundtable Series on Wednesday, March 11 at 7:00 PM at the Bergen County Administration Building’s Learning Center, 4th Floor, 1 ...
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7. Beat the Winter Blues: Start Your Seeds Indoors for a Head Start on Spring
POMONA, N.Y. (February 17, 2026) Spring may still feel far off with cold temperatures and snow still covering the ground, Down to Earth Living is encouraging gardeners to make the most of the season indoors by starting seeds early.
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8. Stay Ahead of Spring: Down to Earth Living’s January Garden Checklist for Winter Plant Care
POMONA, N.Y. (January 21, 2026) While January might seem like a sleepy month for gardeners, it’s actually a critical period to give your landscape the care it needs to thrive come spring. In the Hudson Valley, where fluctuating temperatures, snow, and drying winds are the norm, a few proactive steps ...
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9. QuickChek and Kayvon Thibodeaux Champion Youth Empowerment and Food Access in Jersey City
Partnership with America’s Grow-a-Row and Team Walker delivers fresh produce to seniors, along with nutrition education and mentorship to local youth
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10. Six Tips to Keep Plants Thriving During a Heat Wave
(ROCKLAND, New York) June 23, 2025 –  With a heatwave gripping Rockland, Bergen County, and the Lower Hudson Valley, local gardens are feeling the strain of scorching summer temperatures. But with the right care, home gardeners can help their plants survive—and even thrive—despite the extreme heat. Down to Earth Garden ...
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11. Hummingbirds Have Returned: Tips & Supplies to Attract Them from Down to Earth Living
(Pomona, New York) June 4, 2025 — By Late May, ruby-throated hummingbirds, the only hummingbird species to breed in the eastern United States have typically returned to the Hudson Valley, including Rockland and Bergen Counties. These remarkable birds migrate from Central America and southern Mexico every spring with their arrival ...
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12. QuickChek Growing New Jersey Footprint with Second Phillipsburg Store on Dec. 10, and Neptune Township Location to Follow
The two locations allow New Jerseyites to go for more with QuickChek across the Garden State
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13. Celebration Honors Opening of the Inn at Bellefield; Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park Advances Construction to Phase II
Hotel Offers Elite Lodging, Sophisticated Amenities and Hudson Valley Culinary Experiences HYDE PARK, N.Y., May 2, 2024 – A ribbon-cutting Thursday commemorated the opening of the Inn at Bellefield Residence Inn by Marriott International, a 137-room all-suite hotel at Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park. Bellefield, a transformational $1 billion ...
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14. Pediatric Patient Makes Wish to Donate Technology Back to Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital with Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley
Hackensack, NJ – December 27, 2022 – On Monday, December 19, during a private presentation, Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley honored the wish of 15-year-old Shannon of Rockland County (NY), who elected to use her wish to give back to pediatric patients at Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s ...
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15. NY WATERWAY’S ‘SHADES OF AUTUMN’ CRUISES EXTENDED ONE ADDITIONAL WEEKEND THROUGH SUNDAY, NOV 21 OFFERING SPECTACULAR SCENERY ALONG THE HUDSON RIVER
November 12, 2021 – Due to popular demand, NY Waterway’s ‘Shades of Autumn’ Fall Foliage Tours will continue to celebrate the fall season by adding one additional weekend of tours through Sunday, November 21. 
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16. WITH FALL FOLIAGE APPROACHING ITS MIDPOINT, NY WATERWAY’S SHADES OF AUTUMN CRUISES OFFER SPECTACULAR SCENERY ALONG THE HUDSON RIVER
October 14, 2021 – NY Waterway has brought back its ‘Shades of Autumn’ Fall Foliage Tours to celebrate the arrival of the fall season, with the first tours beginning this coming weekend. According to this week’s I LOVE NY Fall Foliage report, the lower Hudson Valley now shows “touches of golden-yellow, red, and ...
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17. Valley Names New Head of Women’s Services
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, October 11, 2021 — Valley Health System is pleased to welcome Dr. Tia Welsh as Chair of Women’s Health for Valley Medical Group and Director of Obstetrics & Gynecology for The Valley Hospital. Her appointment was effective on October 1.
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