Hudson Valley Fire Departments Are Looking for Your Support

The Firehouse event calendar is filling up with all kinds of events in June. If your firehouse has something going on that you want me to include, be sure to send it my way.

Good Will Fire Department in Newburgh Is Collecting Clothes and Household Items

Sunday, June 1st, 2025 - Good Will Fire Department at 1 South Plank Road in Newburgh, New York, is holding a clothing drive from 10 AM to 2 PM. Don't throw it away when you can donate it. They are collecting clothes, shoes, household items, and accessories. Arrangement can be made for pickup if you can't drop off.

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Port Ewen Fire Department is Giving Away A Griddle

Saturday, June 7th, 2025 - The Port Ewen Fire Department is holding a raffle on June 7th. Tickets are available now to win a Blackstone 4-Burner Propane Griddle with Air Fryer. The night of the drawing, it appears they will also be serving up fresh fried dough from 4 PM to 8 PM.

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Middletown Fire Department Is Holding a BBQ Dinner

Saturday, June 7th, 2025 - The Washington Heights Fire Department in Middletown has a BBQ Chicken Dinner planned from 2 PM to 5 PM. Tickets are $20 and include half chicken, pasta salad, baked beans, a roll, and water.

West Hurley Fire Department To Hold Their Annual Touch A Truck

Sunday, June 8th, 2025 - The West Hurley Fire Department is doing a Touch A Truck event on Sunday, June 8th from 10 AM to 2 PM, at the firehouse located at 24 Wall Street, West Hurley. This is a family event, open to the public, for children of all ages. They get to be hands-on with an opportunity to see, climb in, and explore many different types of vehicles. Everyone is welcome. There will be activities for children of all ages, face painting, a food concession stand, various vendors, and more.

Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department Car Show

Saturday, June 21st, 2025 - The Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department is holding a car show at 17 Luccaro Lane in Mahopac Falls. If you want to be a vendor, contact fundraising@mahopacfallsvfc.com for information. Time is yet to be determined. Follow the Firehouse on social media for updates.

Freehold Volunteer Fire Department Holds a Food Truck Monday

Monday, June 23rd, 2025 - The Freehold Volunteer Fire Company is holding Food Truck Monday from 5 PM to 8 PM at 9502 Route 32 in Freehold. You are encouraged to bring family and friends, and of course, your appetite. Four different food trucks will be on hand that night. Savory and sweet will be represented. You can expect At First Bite LLC, Mac Factor, Tom's Diggity Dogs, and Hole in the Wall Donuts to serve delicious eats!

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Clintondale Fire Department Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, June 29th, 2025 - The Clintondale Fire Department is holding a Pancake fundraiser at the firehouse at 1063 Route 44 55 in Clintondale from 7:30 Am to 11:30 AM. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, French toast, coffee, tea, and OJ.

30 Outrageous Fireworks Names That Sound Fake, But Are Actually Real

In states where fireworks are legal to purchase, stores have to rely on creative names to entice buyers. It's not like they can just go out and light off a test rocket to show customers.

Here are some of the best fireworks names we found when searching leading industry stores' online inventory.

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Camping Resorts in the Hudson Valley

The Hudson Valley is a camping destination for so many people, including those of us who live locally. It is a great way to have a summer vacation every weekend close to home. Many places offer a seasonal rate for you to save money on your stay. You pull the trailer in for the summer and park it for the season, usually late April to the end of October. And now you can camp at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.

Gallery Credit: Paty Quyn