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The Loop Over the Mid-Hudson Bridge	Instead of walking the length of the Walkway, then turning around and heading back, you can take a loop that returns over the Mid-Hudson Bridge. I don't recommend this for the casual walker.
You must experience Franny Reese State Park-- next door to the WALKWAY.	Park at Johnson/Iorio Park which is north adjacent to the Mid-Hudson Bridge landing on the Highland side. Walk to the bridge 50 feet and take the stairs down to UNDER it. I didn't notice a helpful arrow or sign for Franny Reese Park at Johnson Iorio to help you get there. This really isn't an exhausting walk from the Walkway. And if you've already walked OVER the Hudson a few times you may want to try viewing it from a a different perspective. It is a bit of a walk up the first hillside to get the views but once there you will be astonished.
$45,000. Grant builds on collaborative history	POUGHKEEPSIE, Released Jul 28, 2011– The Dyson Foundation has awarded Scenic Hudson a $45,000 grant that enables the organization to spearhead a planning effort to maximize the economic, social and recreational benefits that surrounding communities derive from Walkway Over the Hudson. The grant builds on the Dyson Foundation's financial and institutional leadership in development of the Walkway and Scenic Hudson's track record of connecting people with the region's natural and historic treasures.
May this tragedy never happen again.	Walkway Over The Hudson jumper identified as New Paltz man From www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article 8/3/2011 A man who died after jumping off the Walkway Over the Hudson has been identified as 27-year-old Craig Wishnick of New Paltz. Police were first notified of the incident by a Walkway alarm around 10 p.m. July 27. Several of Wishnick's belongings were later found on the City of Poughkeepsie side of the Walkway.
Walkway Over the Hudson & Pulaski Park, Poughkeepsie, site of a weekly Farmers Market	2011-08-06 Find Farm Fresh Produce, Wine Tastings, Maple Syrup, Ice Cream and more all within a one block radius of Pulaski Park and the Walkway Over the Hudson in Poughkeepsie EVERY FRIDAY FROM 3-7PM. So jog on over from the Highland side, get an ice cream and lose the calories on the way back ... This is a win win!!! Free Parking at Walkway, Pulaski Park, and street parking on Washington St. Both locations accept CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS, EBT(Food Stamps), WIC, FMNP Checks.
Walkway Community Night with Music & Dance 8/12/11	Walkway Over the Hudson’s fourth 2011 Community Night this Friday, Aug. 12- “Celebration of Music & Dance” will feature Vanaver Caravan Dance Company, Hudson Valley Community Dancers, and lots of family-friendly performances and entertainment. This FREE Walkway Celebration will feature an appearance by the talented Rosemary Rye Band. STARTS at 4 p.m. ENDS at 8 p.m. At the Walkway’s eastern approach area in the City of Poughkeepsie, near the Washington Street stairs.
Help make fallen officer's memorial bench on The Walkway a reality.	MILTON, N.Y. The family and friends of fallen officer John Falcone have found to honor the 18-year police veteran. Falcone was killed in February 2011 while responding to a domestic dispute in Poughkeepsie near the train station. They are trying to keep his memory alive high above the Hudson Valley by raising money to have a memorial bench dedicated to him on the Walkway Over the Hudson. "John loved the river and his dad just thought a place to sit overlooking the river would be very fitting and also the bridge connects the east and west side of the river, where he lived then worked."
Earthquake jolts the nerves but all's safe on the Walkway Bridge	poughkeepsiejournal.com The impact of an earthquake that struck Virginia yesterday, 09/23/2011, at approximately 2:00 in the afternoon, reached residents of Dutchess County, but aside from giving folks a jolt, the impact was minimal. The 5.9-magnitude earthquake briefly shut down rides at the Dutchess County Fair, damaged a gas line at Sam’s Club in Fishkill and prompted employees to evacuate buildings on their own.
Out of the Darkness Walk to Prevent Suicide	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.
Hurricane Irene: Walkway over the Hudson neighbors urged to evacuate	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.