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This New York Beetle Isn’t Harmful But It Does Want to Live In Your Home
A recent post in the New Paltz Community Facebook Group got people talking about an "alien-like" bug spotted near one New Paltz resident's home. So, what is this wacky-looking bug and is it worth worrying about?. "Alien-Like" Beetle in New York. This little guy is known as a click beetle....
Popular New Paltz Gift Shop Closing; Listed On Craigslist
KonTiki Trading Post is set to close and its contents are for sale on Craigslist. KonTiki Trading Post has been a labor of love for owner MaryAnn Tozzi, who has lived i New Paltz her whole life. "I love that new paltz was such an amazing place to grow up. I have nothing but love and respect for the Montesa's who owned the store for the 30 years prior to me taking it over. She took over the business in 2019 with a business partner and they parted ways over creative differences in 2021. Tozzi says she always wanted a "small LOCAL store" ... for locals run by locals. "This store was truly my heart and soul. The covid shutdowns are really what started the downfall. Not being able to make the income wiped out all the store savings and the shoppers just never came back in the pre covid numbers."
Best Spots to See Eagles in New York
We are fortunate in the Hudson Valley and throughout New York that we are able to see and enjoy so many wildlife species from something as common as a cardinal to something as special as a bear or bobcat. I will say nothing I have encountered has taken me back more than seeing a bald eagle.
Hudson Valley’s Funniest Showcase: Prepare To Laugh!
Prepare for an unforgettable evening at Hudson Valley's Funniest Showcase, hosted by Laugh It Up Comedy Club on Friday, July 19th, at 8:00 PM (Doors open at 7:00 PM). This event promises to deliver top-tier comedy from the region's most talented comedians, all under one roof. Stellar Lineup of Comedic...
Local Shelter Launches Affordable Essential Pet Services Clinic
Pet owners know just how fast necessary veterinary care services can add up. Especially when our four-legged besties are in need of their regular preventative care like vaccines and wellness exams. A well known local rescue and adoption center, who over the years have expanded to serve the area with...
Dine in Wine Cellars at These Hudson Valley Restaurants
If you consider yourself an amateur sommelier of sorts, these Hudson Valley restaurants with wine cellars are worth the trip. Not only can you pick your favorite red or white straight from the shelf, but you can experience an intimate meal in an ambiance unlike anything else. From expertly paired, multi-course chef dinners to small plates and a la carte glasses of wine, these eateries with wine cellars offer something for every kind of vino lover in highly unique settings.
Culinary Institute Launches Meal Prep Service in Hudson Valley
No time to make dinner? Don't worry, the chefs at the Culinary Institute in Hyde Park have you covered. We all know how frustrating it can be to not only cook every night but also attempt to come up with a recipe you haven't made hundreds of times before. Being stuck in a dinner rut can have terrible consequences like meatloaf, breakfast for dinner and picking up burgers at the drive-thru.
Art, Fashion, Escapades…and Soccer
Artist Eugene Stetz discusses his upcoming solo show at the Kingston Pop Museum (KPM). And we talk with KPM founder, John Stavros, whose adventurous life in the worlds of fashion, sports, music, and movies weave a very entertaining personal story, including interactions with legendary artistic figures. (ex. John was the stage manager at the Pavilion in Flushing Meadow Park (Queens) for Iggy & the Stooges’ first New York performance!)
Book Picks - The Golden Notebook and The Odyssey Bookshop
This week we welcome Jackie Kellachan from The Golden Notebook in Woodstock, NY and Joan Grenier from Odyssey Bookshop in South Hadley, MA for our selections this week. Nothing: John Cage and 4'33 by Nicholas Day and Chris Raschka (event 7/27 at Maverick Concert Hall) My Mama, Cass by Owen...
Joseph’s Italian Steakhouse – A Manhattan Style Steakhouse In Hyde Park
Joseph’s Steakhouse offers an exceptional Manhattan-style dining experience, serving lunch and dinner. In addition to its delicious steaks, the restaurant offers a wide selection of fresh seafood, Italian cuisine, homemade desserts, and a thoughtfully curated wine list. The large taproom and outdoor patio feature unique menus and specials, creating an inviting atmosphere for guests.
Region’s libraries offer summer reading regimens
As students through North East leave school behind for the summer, their teachers are hoping they will return in the fall with all their hard earned reading skills in tact. But like most, NorthEast —Millerton Library Youth Services Director and retired Webutuck elementary school teacher Lynn Buckley knows that without some sort of intervention, the dreaded “Summer Slip” could take away some of that progress for too many students — particularly for those whose gains were hardest fought.
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