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A GOLDEN CONCERT & BOOK SIGNING EVENT- ALL IN ONE
Poet Gold’s new book, ‘Be The Poem’ has come to say in poetic form, thank you and let’s move forward together! (Photo Caption: Attendees...
Cassandra Clarke
Aug 112 min read
Newburgh’s National Night Out, 2025 Addition!
The City of Newburgh went all out on National Day Out for the members of its community. The fun and activities started at 5:00pm with...
Cassandra Clarke
Aug 62 min read
Good Caribbean Vibes On The River Front In Poughkeepsie
Beautiful bright fans and flags waving in the air as the Hudson Valley Caribbean Festival began on Saturday, Aug 2, 2025, at Waryas Park...
Nile Clarke
Aug 42 min read
Good Charity On The Go!
Have you heard of JD&L Mission International Corp? It’s a fairly new nonprofit that started in 2022, in Poughkeepsie, NY. JD&L is...
Nile Clarke
Jul 312 min read
Honoring Our Neighbors & Supporting Women
Honoring Our Neighbors & Supporting Women
Nile Clarke
Jul 182 min read
What is the Poughkeepsie Q&A Program?
New Article Alert With Video: The Goodie Drop has a new article and video about a local program collecting oral histories. The Goodie...
Nile Clarke
Feb 5, 20231 min read
Yes, Poughkeepsie Is Awesome!
The Awesome Poughkeepsie Foundation hosted it's first Pitch Contest last year! Article Credit: Lydia Sena of The Goodie Drop Media...
The Goodie Drop Media Internship Program
Jan 1, 20232 min read
APJ Gets Poughkeepsie Back In The Ring
A giant black, red and blue boxing ring took over Gold’s Gym for the day in Lagrange, NY. Boxers from the APJ Boxing Club climbed into...
Nile Clarke
Oct 14, 20222 min read
CIA Chef Brandon Walker Cooks With Heart
The Hudson Valley has a variety of delicious eateries in Dutchess County. One place that's great to enjoy a meal for any occasion is...
Nile Clarke
Oct 2, 20221 min read
The New Beacon Spirit
The new 'Spirit of Beacon, New York is alive and well in the community! On September 25, 2022, the City of Beacon had a parade, live...
Nile Clarke
Sep 28, 20222 min read
Prepping Kids For A SUCCESSFUL School Year in 2022!
Many organizations and individuals in the Hudson Valley took time out to collect and distribute school supplies for the 2022/2023 school...
Nile Clarke
Sep 20, 20222 min read
Balloon Pilots Return To Tymor Park To Take Flight
Hot-Air Balloons Pilots gathered at Tymor Park in Lagrange, New York for the 31st annual Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival. The Hot...
Nile Clarke
Sep 18, 20223 min read
Poughkeepsie Porch Fest Brings It Home!
In the heart of historic Poughkeepsie, the front porches of many homes became stages for musicians and artist to perform at the 3rd...
Nile Clarke
Sep 6, 20222 min read
64 New Freshly Painted Squares Ready For A Queen!
A brand new wooden chessboard has just been built outside of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Mansion Street in Poughkeepsie, New York. The...
Nile Clarke
Sep 4, 20222 min read
Oaxacan Traditions Celebrated At La Guelaguetza 2022
Hundreds of attendees made their way to Waryas Park in Poughkeepsie, New York for the 15th annual La Guelaguetza celebration! The 2022 La...
Nile Clarke
Aug 14, 20222 min read
Paws With A Mission
A new organization called the ‘Guardian Revival’ has emerged out of the Hudson Valley with a ‘Boots and Paws’ program to support our...
Nile Clarke
Aug 12, 20222 min read
Fabric of Oaxaca
Vibrate fabrics and photographs about the Oaxaca Mexican culture were on display at the Trolley Barn during Oaxaca Week in Poughkeepsie,...
Nile Clarke
Aug 5, 20221 min read
Frederick Douglass’ College Hill Message Endures for 2022
The "Celebrating The African Spirit" organization, also known as C.A.S. organized the second annual Frederick Douglass Event at College...
Nile Clarke
Aug 1, 20222 min read
It's Call Time For Powerhouse Theater Season 2022
Last weekend, Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” was adapted and directed by Shaun Patrick Tubbs into a short play that was performed by...
Nile Clarke
Jul 23, 20222 min read
Discovering New Artists And Art Spaces With Open Studio
There are so many artists in the Hudson Valley, that sometimes it’s hard to keep track. Events like Poughkeepsie Open Studio make it...
Nile Clarke
Jun 28, 20223 min read
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