Nuvance Health’s Get Fit Challenge returns from June 6 to July 18 while local contestants gear up to start logging fitness activities, compete for leader board status and enter prize raffles. For doing at least 30 minutes of exercise a few times per week, Get Fit participants in the Mid-Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut […]
Given the rural nature of the Hudson Valley and its neighboring miles of countryside in both Berkshire and Litchfield Counties as well as the history of farming and agriculture that remains deeply embedded throughout the area, it’s hard to imagine the keeping of what would be traditionally describe as “farm animals” could be […]
Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro today announced “Dutchess Invests” – providing a broad overview of the priority areas into which the County will direct the $57 million in one-time funding allocated to Dutchess County through the Federal Government’s American Rescue Plan (ARP) over the next two years.
“We have a singular opportunity to address big challenges […]
The latest creation from mastermind Samuel Gold and his long-time creative collaborator Aimee Rabinowitz, RiverTown Trade is a new concept-boutique located in the heart of Amenia, New York. “The shop opened over Memorial Day weekend. Despite the weather being very damp and chilly, we did alright,” says Gold. “Some of the local business owners and […]
What JazzWise Magazine calls “One of the most creative and adventurous saxophonists on the NYC scene,” will bring his otherworldly talents to Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House in Hudson, NY, this coming June. On the weekend of June 5, Hudson Hall will present two performances of the Marcus Strickland Quartet, led by the eponymous […]
After almost a decade in New York State’s Assembly representing District 106, which includes parts of Dutchess and Columbia Counties, it’s easy for residents to feel as though Didi Barrett has been present for most of their lives – and in a way she has. Barrett was […]
Thom Reed
There are times when the universe thrusts a moment upon us that possesses the capability of forever altering the course of our lives. As if thrown by some cosmic legionary, fate’s javelin can pierce a quiet life, leaving difficult choices, harsh lessons and unknown paths […]
There is the realization in exploring the vivid, breathtaking photography of Thomas Blagden, that he is much more than a simple recorder of nature’s most profound and elegant moments. He is part of them. As Jack London declared in his landmark 1903 novel The Call of the Wild “he was sounding the deeps of his […]
As the summer season heats up, we’re all yearning to spend time in the great outdoors. Our leisure time is gleefully filled with a host of fun activities – from kayaking to swimming, camping, biking, and hiking.
By now, the trees are covered in verdant green leaves and the flowers have blossomed in a rainbow of […]
It’s time to get HOT for summer with these top 5 summer romance books. We’ve partnered with Oblong Books & Music to bring you our 5 favorite authors and their books that are sure to raise the mercury.
Bow-chicka-bow-wow!!
These books are sizzlers – you’ve been forewarned – so find a quiet spot, a wine glass in […]