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New Restaurant Brings A Taste Of New Orleans To Poughkeepsie, NY
Hudson Valley foodies, listen up! A new restaurant has opened up in Dutchess County bringing us New Yorkers a taste of the south. Eastdale Village in Poughkeepsie, New York is one of the hottest places to live and play in the Hudson Valley. Since 2019, Eastdale Village has been welcoming...
Popular Kingston Restaurant Closing After 50+ Years
A legendary place to eat in Kingston has announced it will be closing its doors after serving the area for more than five decades. Kingston, New York is known for many things. On the history side, it was the first capital of New York State it is one of the only cities in the area that has three districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the uptown Stockade District, the Midtown Neighborhood Broadway Corridor, and the Rondout-West Strand Historic District downtown.
Closing Time: Beloved Hudson Valley Movie Theater Forced To Close
It's the end of an era, the only movie theater in one Hudson Valley hometown is closing. In May, Hudson Valley Post reported on a puzzling plan that would transform the theater into something the area has far too many of. Changes For Showtime Cinemas In Newburgh, New York?. During...
Upstate NY Corgi Racing Has Gone Viral in New Video
A new level of cuteness and chaos has been unlocked at an upstate New York county fair after its corgi race devolved into an absolute free-for-all. County fair organizers certainly know which special ingredients to add to their events to make them memorable. While many Dutchess County, NY residents will tell you that the must-try experience at the Dutchess County Fair are the famous 4-H milkshakes, there was a different star a little further north.
Hudson Valley Antiques Lovers Have a New Place to Shop
Antiques lovers you will be excited to know that there is a new place to shop for treasures in the Hudson Valley and they serve coffee. Ball & Claw Antiques is officially open on Main Street in Port Ewen, New York. Easy to find on Main Street also known as Broadway and Route 9W, Ball & Claw has found a home in a historic building in Ulster County. If you are familiar with this part of Ulster County then I don't have to tell you how great it is that this centrally located building has a new life.
Popular Military Themed Hudson Valley Deli Closes For Good
I was surprised to see that a favorite spot of mine was no more. There are a lot of great delis throughout the area, and living in the city of Poughkeepsie we have a few great options to choose from, but one in particular has been a go-to of mine for the past couple of years.
Lost Older Adults Attacked By Bees Hiking In Upstate New York
The day got much worse for lost hikers in the Hudson Valley when they were "swarmed" and "stung" by bees. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation detailed to Hudson Valley Post what happened in the DEC's latest "DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review." Wilderness Rescue: Hamlet of...
Rare equine virus that can infect humans found in 7 more NY counties
Albany, N.Y. — The state Department of Health said it had confirmed cases of Eastern equine encephalitis in horses in seven more upstate counties this week, days after confirming that a horse in the town of Newburgh had died of the virus last week. Testing confirmed that the virus...
Dutchess County Dog Saved From Awful Hoarding Situation Finds New Home
An awful hoarding situation in Dutchess County has a heartwarming ending for one rescue pup. Over 20 Dogs Saved from Hoarding Situation in Milan, NY. Several local animal rescues were on the scene earlier this year to assist in what some volunteers called the "worst hoarding situation" they have ever encountered.
One Charming Hudson Valley Bookstore Has The Best Gift for Book Lovers
The Hudson Valley is chock-full of quaint bookstores. Readers could practically follow a bookstore crawl through the area, sightseeing while enjoying the delight of strolling through one-of-a-kind bookstores. Notable Bookstores in the Hudson Valley. With the cozy season ahead of us, many will be looking for the next great bookstore...
New Restaurant Opens at Former Tina’s Bar Near Carmel, NY [Photos]
Tina's Restaurant was a popular dive bar that stood at 4081 Route 52 for decades. A popular watering hole for many area residents for years from Stormville, Carmel, and the surrounding areas. Also See: New Meat Market Finally Opens in Poughkeepsie [Photos]. Michelle Andriano grew up in Stormville and with...
Get Ready For New Caribbean Cuisine, Hopewell Junction
Hopewell Junction is getting ready for the grand opening of a brand new restaurant that will bring vibrant Caribbean cuisine to the Hudson Valley. The location of the new restaurant may be familiar to many, as it was formerly the home of Hudson Valley Gyro Grill & Market, which has since found a new home in Wappingers Falls after many locals expressed their concern over where they could find their favorite gyros.
Alan Cumming to Perform His One-Man Show in Pine Plains
Scottish-American actor, singer and provocateur Alan Cumming is set to bring his signature wit and theatrical flair to Pine Plains’ Stissing Center on Sept. 28. The center will present Alan Cumming: Uncut, an evening of music, humor and unfiltered storytelling that will serve as the marquee event for its $10.4 million capital fundraising campaign.
Where to Dine Near the Hudson Valley’s Colleges and Universities
Dining hall fare is great and all — ok, it’s fine — but sometimes a college student needs something more real-deal delicious. If you’re looking for an eatery to enjoy that isn’t just whatever the university cafeteria is dishing up, we’ve got you covered. The Hudson Valley has a vibrant restaurant scene, with many new and classic eateries located around local colleges. So, after settling in for the semester, be sure to check out these locations for a go-to spot to grab a bite.
Walking to and Fro to Eye Dance, Sky and Sculpture
<First published online in the New York Times on July 8, 2008>. BEACON, N.Y.. To return to Merce Cunningham’s choreography, no matter how good or bad any other dance you may have been watching of late, is to have the palate cleansed. At first you just see movement, much of which is neither pretty nor obviously expressive, but it’s always substantial, complex, arresting.
Ohel Bus Will Make Extra Trips for Chof Av
On Motzei Shabbos and Sunday, the Daily Ohel Bus will have expanded hours and added trips to the Rebbe’s Ohel in honor of Chof Av. On Motzei Shabbos and Sunday, the Daily Ohel Bus will have expanded hours and added trips to the Rebbe’s Ohel in honor of Chof Av.
Even Together, Alone: An Ethos of Soloism and Independence
<First published online in the New York Times on May 19, 2009>. BEACON, N.Y.. “Go placidly amid the noise and haste.” The opening words of Max Ehrmann’s “Desiderata” have often come to mind while watching Merce Cunningham’s dances. The fact that some of the scores he uses are babels of conflicting sound has often made for good philosophy and great theater: the dancers proceed through the cacophony collected and unperturbed.
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