About Thorunn Kristjansdottir

Thorunn Kristjansdottir is the principal, editor, publisher and designer of Main Street Magazine. She founded the magazine in January of 2013, because she found a niche: there wasn’t any magazine specifically for this area. Yes, there were numerous magazines that covered the area, but they also covered everything from Poughkeepsie to Vermont. Thorunn thought that there was a need for a magazine for just this area, featuring stories about the people, businesses, and curiosities that are to be found in this corner of the world. Having done this before (she was the co-creator, editor and publisher of another similar magazine), she went to work to create Main Street Magazine for Millerton and it’s surrounding area in late 2012. A magazine that is high-end in every aspect, from the content, writing and articles to the photographs and advertisements, from the layout to the printing. She strives for perfection at each step of the way.

Imagine a world…

Imagine a world full of peace. A world full of joy and acceptance. A world where, despite differences, people would work together for the greater good and discuss the beliefs and thoughts that they have different opinions on. A world that celebrates happiness, progress, differences, health and wellness, and is safe for all.

Imagine such a […]

By |2024-11-01T11:54:22-04:00November 1st, 2024|Main Street News, Op-Ed|

Hammertown explains why it’s important to have a long-term plan and work on a path to growth

Hammertown is a lifestyle store and interior design service. With three locations – Pine Plains, Rhinebeck, NY, and Great Barrington, MA, – Hammertown has become a destination for customers from all over the northeast. They offer everything one might need to decorate a home, from furniture, rugs, and lighting to tabletop, decor, antiques, […]

By |2024-10-29T12:03:55-04:00October 29th, 2024|Main Street Presents Aditorial|

Four Silos Land Management advises looking for needs and trends and carrying as little debt as possible

Ancram, NY-based Four Silos Management LLC., was founded in 2020 by Mason Berlinghoff, and has since served Northern Dutchess, Columbia County, and surrounding areas. They focus on creating a refined product using their specialized equipment. They pride themselves on being efficient and ecologically oriented land stewards.

Their approach centers around forestry and excavation that starts […]

By |2024-10-29T12:01:50-04:00October 29th, 2024|Main Street Presents Aditorial|

Elyse Harney Real Estate emphasizes cultivating a tradition of trust and hard work

One can hardly travel anywhere today within our tri-corner area without seeing a property listed for sale by Elyse Harney Real Estate. Elyse Harney founded her real estate firm in 1987. “My husband, John, and I had been the innkeepers at the White Hart in Salisbury, CT, for over 23 years and were blasting […]

By |2024-10-29T12:00:12-04:00October 29th, 2024|Main Street Presents Aditorial|

Berlinghoff Contracting Inc. says creating a great team and growing with your clients is pivotal

Berlinghoff Contracting Inc. was founded over 20 years ago by Tim and Viviann Berlinghoff. It is located in the heart of Pine Plains, NY, and provides all aspects of electrical service for both commercial and residential properties, Kohler generator sales, and service for all generator makes and models. 

“Tim had worked in the electrician […]

By |2024-10-29T12:00:38-04:00October 29th, 2024|Main Street Presents Aditorial|

Associated Lightning Rod’s key to success: Focus, work hard, and take care of your employees

Associated Lightning Rod Company based in Millerton, NY, provides lightning protection for both residential and commercial structures. Owner Rob Cooper reports the company has over 60 years and three generations of experience: “My father started the business in the 1950s, and I came on board in 1987,” Rob said. “In 2002 I took over […]

By |2024-10-29T11:54:22-04:00October 29th, 2024|Main Street Presents Aditorial|

Dear Main Street Magazine Readers

Dear Main Street Magazine readers,

First off, thank you so much for reading this issue that has turned into our largest issue to date at 84 pages. It was last spring that Viviann Berlinghoff called me up and asked if I’d ever consider featuring young entrepreneurs because she’s very passionate about the topic. After some brainstorming […]

By |2024-10-29T11:48:05-04:00October 29th, 2024|Featured Article|

Fibromyalgia: An Invisible Medical Syndrome

Fibromyalgia (FM) is characterized by chronic and widespread body pain. It affects about 2% of the population, or about 4 million adults in the US, according to the CDC. The National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA) however states that it affects anywhere between five to eight million Americans. It is one of many medical syndromes that I […]

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