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Go for a walk every Thursday morning ...make some new friends...

Submitted by Felicia on Thu, 2011-09-22 09:11

The Dutchess County Division of Aging Services has started a senior walk group that meets every week. Senior Rail Trail Walkers  meet every Thursday morning at 7 at the entrance to the Poughkeepsie side of the Walkway Over the Hudson for an early morning jaunt (parking is free before 8 a.m). Be sure to dress in layers as the Walkway can be windy. Groups take an easy-paced walk that will last about one hour. Bring a bottle of water. All ages are invited.

Kids Expo Partners with Walkway for 2 Day Festival 10/ 1, 2

Submitted by Felicia on Thu, 2011-09-15 09:50

This year, Kids Expo, a two-day family festival at the Poughkeepsie waterfront at Waryas Park, collaborates with the Walkway Over the Hudson on Saturday, October 1 and Sunday, October 2, with activates from 10am-4pm both days. The Walkway, the latest NYS Park, marks its 2nd anniversary with festivities in which all can participate!

Food Bank of the Hudson Valley's Walk to Fight Hunger on the Walkway

Submitted by Felicia on Wed, 2011-09-14 11:20

The Food Bank of the Hudson Valley located in Cornwall-on-Hudson, will be hosting its 9th annual Walk to Fight Hunger on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 10 a.m. at the Walkway over the Hudson in Highland. This is a sponsored walk, and participants who raise $25 or more will receive a locally-designed t-shirt. It is free to come and walk, and there will be food and refreshments for all walkers.

Walkway reopened on Tuesday after inspection.

Submitted by Felicia on Thu, 2011-09-01 11:39

We are all glad Irene didn't stop for long, the simple pleasure of walking over the mighty Hudson on this splendid senior.

A bit of our Hudson River history from a great source-- www.openwaterpedia.com

Submitted by Felicia on Sun, 2011-08-28 11:47

Spelling out all the great reasons to live, work and play here!!

The Hudson River is a 315-mile (507 km) river that flows from north to south through eastern New York. It is the venue of choice of numerous open water swimming competitions and informal events.
The Hudson River rises at Lake Tear of the Clouds, on the slopes of Mount Marcy in the Adirondack Mountains, flows past Albany, and finally forms the border between New York City and New Jersey at its mouth before emptying into Upper New York Bay. Its lower half is a tidal estuary which occupies the Hudson Fjord.

Folks gather storm provisions, hope for best

Submitted by Felicia on Sun, 2011-08-28 11:40

Excerpt from : Times Herald-Record 2:00 AM 08/28/11
Rain and wind likely to batter area on Sunday
One potential disaster spot in the region could be the Walkway Over the Hudson pedestrian bridge connecting Highland and Poughkeepsie.
While all the region's vehicular bridges can withstand 135 mph winds, officials say the Walkway currently can sustain just 80 mph winds; and Irene's winds currently exceed that velocity.
For that reason, 150 Poughkeepsie families living under or near the Walkway were evacuated Saturday morning. The bridge will remain closed until at least Tuesday.

Hurricane Irene: Walkway over the Hudson neighbors urged to evacuate

Submitted by Felicia on Sat, 2011-08-27 12:28

Poughkeepsie Journal 08/27/2011
With Hurricane Irene on its way, City of Poughkeepsie and state Bridge Authority officials are asking city residents who live within 500 feet of the Walkway Over the Hudson to evacuate their homes by 7 a.m. Sunday after a study found the pedestrian span might not be able to handle winds higher than 80 mph.
Officials said city police officers and firefighters began notifying residents in the affected area Friday evening.

Out of the Darkness Walk to Prevent Suicide

Submitted by Felicia on Thu, 2011-08-25 09:40

October 15th,2011, On the Walkway Over the Hudson, Highland and Poughkeepsie sides.
Walk begins at 11:30AM. Registration begins at 9:30am.
Join the Hudson Valley American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Chapter for a walk "Out of the Darkness" to prevent suicide. Proceeds will benefit the AFSP. You will be walking with thousands of others to increase national awareness about depression and suicide. Money raised will be used for AFSP's vital research, education, suicide prevention programs and to support survivors of suicide loss.

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