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Things worth doing nearby Chronogram · 21m ago
Hudson Valley Dining Guide | September 2026 An octopus dish from the Bruynswick Inn. The Dining Guide is a spotlight for noteworthy offerings ranging from the brand new eateries on the block to those well-loved spots that keep their fans coming back for seconds. Garvan’s Gastropub215 Huguenot Street, New Paltz(845) 255-7888 Garvans.com Set amongst locust trees in a historic building dating back to 1759, Garvan’s Gastropub is a destination […] The post Hudson Valley Dining Guide | September 2026 appeared first on Chronogram Magazine .
Chronogram · 21m ago
Caleb Stein’s “Down by the Hudson” Captures Life Along Wappinger Creek Men with husky, photography by Caleb Stein, 2018. Photographer Caleb Stein’s new book Down by the Hudson documents more than a decade of swimming, friendship, and transformation along Wappinger Creek. The post Caleb Stein’s “Down by the Hudson” Captures Life Along Wappinger Creek appeared first on Chronogram Magazine .
Chronogram · 21m ago
American Dance Legend Brenda Bufalino is the Subject of a New Documentary Bufalino is a famous tap dancer who now lives in New Paltz. The Rosendale Theater will host a work-in-progress screening of The Woodpecker on September 27 at 4pm. There will be a Q&A with Brenda Bufalino and director Tony Waag after the film. The post American Dance Legend Brenda Bufalino is the Subject of a New Documentary appeared first on Chronogram Magazine .
Hudson Valley One · 4h ago
Saugerties channel embraces fresh leadership and community focus Lighthouse TV23 charts a new course... The post Saugerties channel embraces fresh leadership and community focus first appeared on Hudson Valley One .
Hudson Valley Post · 13h ago
Ulster County’s Hidden Gem Has a Spiral House, Sculptures & More The Saugerties attraction is known for being an art, nature and sculpture park that has so much to offer! Continue reading…
Kingston Wire · 2d ago
Kingston Football is Back! - First home game coming soon Kingston High School football players are practicing their plays again, and getting ready for the new fall season! The team’s
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Chronogram · 21m ago
Hudson Valley Dining Guide | September 2026 An octopus dish from the Bruynswick Inn. The Dining Guide is a spotlight for noteworthy offerings ranging from the brand new eateries on the block to those well-loved spots that keep their fans coming back for seconds. Garvan’s Gastropub215 Huguenot Street, New Paltz(845) 255-7888 Garvans.com Set amongst locust trees in a historic building dating back to 1759, Garvan’s Gastropub is a destination […] The post Hudson Valley Dining Guide | September 2026 appeared first on Chronogram Magazine .
Chronogram · 21m ago
Caleb Stein’s “Down by the Hudson” Captures Life Along Wappinger Creek Men with husky, photography by Caleb Stein, 2018. Photographer Caleb Stein’s new book Down by the Hudson documents more than a decade of swimming, friendship, and transformation along Wappinger Creek. The post Caleb Stein’s “Down by the Hudson” Captures Life Along Wappinger Creek appeared first on Chronogram Magazine .
Chronogram · 21m ago
American Dance Legend Brenda Bufalino is the Subject of a New Documentary Bufalino is a famous tap dancer who now lives in New Paltz. The Rosendale Theater will host a work-in-progress screening of The Woodpecker on September 27 at 4pm. There will be a Q&A with Brenda Bufalino and director Tony Waag after the film. The post American Dance Legend Brenda Bufalino is the Subject of a New Documentary appeared first on Chronogram Magazine .
Hudson Valley One · 4h ago
Saugerties channel embraces fresh leadership and community focus Lighthouse TV23 charts a new course... The post Saugerties channel embraces fresh leadership and community focus first appeared on Hudson Valley One .
Hudson Valley Post · 13h ago
Ulster County’s Hidden Gem Has a Spiral House, Sculptures & More The Saugerties attraction is known for being an art, nature and sculpture park that has so much to offer! Continue reading…
Kingston Wire · 2d ago
Kingston Football is Back! - First home game coming soon Kingston High School football players are practicing their plays again, and getting ready for the new fall season! The team’s
Kingston Wire · 3d ago
KHS Welcomes a New Freshman Class This week, Kingston High School’s brand-new freshman class got an introduction to the school year at Freshman Orientation. Students got
Hudson Valley One · 3d ago
Natalya Khorover Opening Reception in Kingston this Sunday Trash into testimony... The post Natalya Khorover Opening Reception in Kingston this Sunday first appeared on Hudson Valley One .
Hudson Valley Post · 4d ago
Mysterious Paint Marks on Poughkeepsie Street Explained The curious patterns of colorful paint on a City of Poughkeepsie roadway may be hard to make out today, but were once huge news in the Hudson Valley. Continue reading…
Kingston Wire · 5d ago
Kingston BESS Update: Why We Still Need Time to Get This Right The Editorial Team is happy to announce the beginning of a new collaboration between Kingston Wire and KingstonCitizens.org. Since
Hudson Valley One · 5d ago
CoWork Kingston anchors growing remote work ecosystem in Ulster County The landscape of work across the Hudson Valley has undergone a profound transformation, with remote work shifting from a temporary alternative into a permanent economic driver. But that shift has also sharpened disparities between remote workers, many of whom earn salaries tied to higher-paying metropolitan markets, and local workers whose wages are more closely tied […] The post CoWork Kingston anchors growing remote work ecosystem in Ulster County first appeared on Hudson Valley One .
Upstater · 27d ago
A Colonial Beauty With Eco-Friendly Updates, in the Heart of the Hudson Valley This majestic 222-year-old colonial farmhouse is positioned on 2.73 park-like acres (including a recently renovated writing cottage/creative studio). With 3,110 finished square feet, five bedrooms, and two full bathrooms, the house is positioned in the hamlet of Beekman (Hopewell Junction zip code), less than 30 minutes from Beacon, 20 minutes from Millbrook, and under 15 […] The post A Colonial Beauty With Eco-Friendly Updates, in the Heart of the Hudson Valley appeared first on Upstater .
Upstater · 41d ago
1855 Farmhouse Renovated for Modern Living in Elizaville Looking for the Hudson Valley everyone else is searching for? Imagine leaving the city on Friday afternoon and, 90 minutes later, pulling into a beautifully restored 1800s-era cottage where weekends begin with coffee in the garden, evenings end beneath the stars, and Rhinebeck, Red Hook, Stissing House, farm stands, wineries, and hiking trails are all […] The post 1855 Farmhouse Renovated for Modern Living in Elizaville appeared first on Upstater .
Upstater · 55d ago
Endless Opportunities in Saugerties: Homestead, Bed and Breakfast, Retreat The Chapel House is set on a quiet country road approximately 15 minutes to Woodstock Village and close to the Hunter Ski Mountain. Steeped in history and character, this property is currently a single family homestead residence and is also zoned as a bed and breakfast. Lending itself to perfect yoga retreat, celebrations, or company […] The post Endless Opportunities in Saugerties: Homestead, Bed and Breakfast, Retreat appeared first on Upstater .
Hudson Valley One · 10h ago
Behind the scenes of the Ulster County Hall of Records Managing a territory spanning nearly 1,200 square miles generates a massive administrative footprint comparable in geographic scale to the entire state of Rhode Island. At the Ulster County Hall of Records, key officials, including Ulster County historian Eddie Moran, county archivist Jonathan Palmer and deputy county clerk Michael Quimby, navigate a dual mandate: streamlining daily […] The post Behind the scenes of the Ulster County Hall of Records first appeared on Hudson Valley One .
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The Highlands Current · 4d ago
Dutchess Commissioners Sue Comptroller Battle over records request escalates
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The Highlands Current · 5d ago
HHFT Abandons Overflow Parking Dutchess Manor lot faced opposition
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Hudson Valley One · 5d ago
Ulster explores grant funding for Brigham Lane Mobile Home Park improvements Laying the groundwork... The post Ulster explores grant funding for Brigham Lane Mobile Home Park improvements first appeared on Hudson Valley One .
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Chronogram · 21m ago
Sound Check: Ric Orlando’s Music Recommendations Ric Orlando, a chef and restauranteur who recently opened Accord Social. It’s exciting to see that the Beatles suddenly have incredible momentum on Spotify and other platforms because young people are discovering the Beatles through YouTube reaction videos and documentaries. The Beatles are hot again, go figure. I’ve been listening to some older Beatles. I’m really digging the Help! soundtrack and the later stuff, like Magical […] The post Sound Check: Ric Orlando’s Music Recommendations appeared first on…
Mid-Hudson News · 13h ago
Dennis Maher named new Mount Saint Mary College tennis coach NEWBURGH – Former Newburgh Free Academy (NFA) boys’ tennis coach Dennis Maher has been named Mount Saint Mary College’s new men’s and women’s tennis coach. Maher coached at NFA from 2012-2022, leading the Goldbacks to seven league championships in nine seasons. In addition to his high school coaching experience, Maher has remained heavily involved in […]
Hudson Valley Post · 16h ago
Catskill Mother Still Missing Decades Later A nurse left work one night in 2002 and never made it home. More than twenty years later, her case still haunts the community. Continue reading…
Hudson Valley Post · 17h ago
Newburgh’s New Chipotle Opening Has Been A Major Headache Newburgh finally got its new Chipotle, but the opening weekend wasn't exactly smooth sailing. Did you stop by yet, and how was your experience? Continue reading…
Mid-Hudson News · 20h ago
Housing and jobs go hand in hand, says Partnership president GOSHEN – The need for housing in the Hudson Valley is tied to filling the job market, especially as existing businesses expand and new ones enter the market. Orange County Partnership President Connor Eckert said the job pipeline in his county alone is about 2,600 new positions, and with them comes the need for housing […]
Hudson Valley One · 4d ago
Locust Grove Music Festival returns to Milton this weekend 16-band lineup... The post Locust Grove Music Festival returns to Milton this weekend first appeared on Hudson Valley One .
Upstater · 41d ago
HighFell—An Architect-Designed Courtyard House on 3.5 Acres in Stone Ridge HighFell is the first of three residences at RidgeVale—sited on the highest, most open clearing on the ridge, on three and a half acres with filtered Catskill views to the horizon. Designed by INC Architecture & Design and to be built by Rondack Construction, the house is a single, deliberate volume wrapped around a private […] The post HighFell—An Architect-Designed Courtyard House on 3.5 Acres in Stone Ridge appeared first on Upstater .
Chronogram · 21m ago
5 Books by Hudson Valley Authors to Read in September 2026 POW!: When UK Punk Went Pop, 1980-84Tony FletcherTrouser Press Books, 2026, $22.94Tony Fletcher was barely out of adolescence when he found himself at the center of Britain’s post-punk explosion. In POW!, the Catskills-based music journalist and biographer recounts the dizzying years from 1980 to 1984, when his fanzine Jamming! grew into a magazine and opened […] The post 5 Books by Hudson Valley Authors to Read in September 2026 appeared first on Chronogram Magazine .
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Chronogram · 21m ago
Berkshire Road Trip | September 2026 An autumnal road in the Berkshires. From historical destinations to idyllic mountain views, the Berkshires blend natural beauty with a bevy of enriching arts and cultural experiences. A bucolic mecca to outdoor adventurists, the region is also home to a strong sense of community, a lively arts scene, distinctive dining, and public institutions that have served residents for generations. Berkshire Taconic […] The post Berkshire Road Trip | September 2026 appeared first on Chronogram Magazine .
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Chronogram · 21m ago
Jack Algiere on Farming, Consciousness, and “Seeding Hope” Algiere is the director of agroecology at Stone Barnes. Center. Photo courtesy of Margaret Fox. Jason Stern: For people who aren’t familiar with you or your work—your partnership with Dan Barber and Blue Hill and Stone Barns—can you say a little bit about the background of that work? Jack Algiere: Sure. My wife, Shannon, and I were referred to Stone Barns during its infancy, while the place was still being […] The post Jack Algiere on Farming, Consciousness, and “Seeding Hope” appeared first on Chronogram Magazine…
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Chronogram · 21m ago
Book Review of Paul Yoon’s New Novel “Etna” Etna, Paul Yoon, Scriber, 2026, $28 While I’m not big on trigger warnings, dog lovers, take note: Paul Yoon’s Etna has a canine protagonist, but its hero’s journey owes more to Heart of Darkness than Marley & Me. This is a war novel about what happens to a soldier after the war has finished with him. The soldier in this case […] The post Book Review of Paul Yoon’s New Novel “Etna” appeared first on Chronogram Magazine .
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Spectrum News Hudson Valley · 7h ago
Counties urge Hochul to act on federal SNAP cost shift About 2.7 million New Yorkers receive the food benefit known as SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Spectrum News Hudson Valley · 7h ago
Met Council CEO urges extension of Social Care Networks: 'The best healthcare program…most New Yorkers don’t know about' About 2.7 million New Yorkers receive the food benefit known as SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Hudson Valley One · 8h ago
Massive wetland restoration set for Kleine Kill to heal habitats and defend against floods Duck Pond dam to be torn down... The post Massive wetland restoration set for Kleine Kill to heal habitats and defend against floods first appeared on Hudson Valley One .
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Mid-Hudson News · 9h ago
Assemblyman Maher returns home after nine-month deployment STEWART AIRPORT – State Assemblyman Brian Maher (R, Walden), a reservist in the Navy, will return home after a nine-month deployment to the Horn of Africa and Middle East on Saturday, September 5. The petty officer second class is expected to arrive at New York Stewart International Airport at approximately 11 a.m., where he will […]
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Hudson Valley One · 10h ago
Levon Helm Studios blames prior management for delayed ticket refunds after mass show cancellations Levon Helm Studios ticket holders still await refunds for more than a dozen canceled shows in the wake of a leadership change while the new management puts the blame on musician Amy Helm and her former team. The post Levon Helm Studios blames prior management for delayed ticket refunds after mass show cancellations first appeared on Hudson Valley One .
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Kingston Wire · 10h ago
Stranded on 'Heat Island': State, Utilities Wrangle Over Rules A recent order from the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) is providing customers living in “heat islands”— areas, usually
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Mid-Hudson News · 13h ago
Erika Rodriguez joins Walden Savings Bank as Community Mortgage Loan Originator MONTGOMERY – Walden Savings Bank has welcomed Erika Rodriguez to its residential lending team as a Community Mortgage Loan Originator. Rodriguez has more than two decades of experience in banking and financial services, including extensive experience in residential mortgage lending. Throughout her career, she has worked closely with customers to understand their financial needs, guide […]
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Mid-Hudson News · 13h ago
Letter to the Editor: Orange County deserves a Sheriff focused on local priorities As a retired Director of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Division of Law Enforcement and a Democratic candidate for Orange County sheriff, I believe the Sheriff’s Office should remain focused on its most important responsibilities: protecting our communities, providing exceptional service and operating a safe and secure County Jail. That is why […]
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Kingston Wire · 14h ago
Letter: Now's the Time For Pat Ryan to Condemn Hasan Piker To the Editorial Team: We urge Congressman Pat Ryan (D-New York’s 18th Congressional District) to speak out against Hasan Piker
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Mid-Hudson News · 15h ago
County departments now in court battle with each other POUGHKEEPSIE – Less than a month after Dutchess County Comptroller Dan Aymar-Blair, a Democrat, issued subpoenas to the Dutchess County Board of Elections (BOE), the elections commissioners have sued the comptroller in Dutchess County Supreme Court. The commissioners are seeking to have the subpoenas quashed by a judge. The controversy began when Aymar-Blair notified the […]
Hudson Valley Post · 17h ago
New York Experts Warn About The World’s Deadliest Creature They're tiny, they're everywhere, and they can carry some very serious illnesses. The world's deadliest creature is currently spreading lethal viruses in New York. Continue reading…
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Hudson Valley Post · 17h ago
NYC Mayor Mamdani Spotted At These Upstate New York Hotspots Mayor Mamdani's secret "Upstate New York" vacation plans were announced. Turns out he was in the Hudson Valley. Continue reading…
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Hudson Valley Post · 17h ago
Trump Renamed Lake Ontario, So These NY Landmarks Could Be Next President Donald Trump has officially decided that Lake Ontario isn't American enough. Could these New York landmarks be next? Continue reading…
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Hudson Valley Post · 17h ago
New York’s Most Expensive Grocery Store Is 1 Of The Most Popular A new study says New Yorkers could pay dramatically more at one of the state's most popular supermarket chains. Continue reading…
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Hudson Valley Post · 18h ago
Pulp Fiction Star Spotted at the Dutchess County Fair The Pulp Fiction star made a surprise appearance at Rhinebeck's county fair, proving her Hudson Valley roots run deeper than most realize. Continue reading…
Spectrum News Hudson Valley · 19h ago
New FFA building unveiled at the New York State Fair Visitors to the new building can find displays from students, colleges and aquatic animals.
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Hudson Valley Post · 19h ago
Why The Great New York State Fair Is Breaking Records The 2026 Great New York State Fair is having a monster run, but some attendees are dealing with issues. Continue reading…
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Hudson Valley Post · 20h ago
New Yorkers Headed To Washington D.C. For A Massive Showdown A large group of New Yorkers rushed to Washington D.C. to rally against President Donald Trump. Continue reading…
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Mid-Hudson News · 20h ago
Hands join across Walkway Over Hudson in peaceful protest HIGHLAND — Nearly 1,000 people held hands across the nation’s longest pedestrian bridge on Sunday in solidarity against what they call the Trump Administration’s anti-democratic policies. The peaceful, political rally at the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Site was organized by a coalition of nine Indivisible Groups from across the Hudson Valley, looking to […]
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