Shop small. Shop local.

A few months ago, there was a bit of buzz about shopping small. Back in late February, the media blasted a message encouraging shoppers to participate in an “economic blackout.” Consumers would refrain from spending at major retailers such as Target, HomeGoods, and Lowe’s and would opt to spend at local businesses instead. 

On that […]

By |2025-06-06T14:25:06-04:00June 2nd, 2025|Business, Featured Article, Out and About|

Hudson Valley Jane brings cannabis education and community to Beacon

Hudson Valley Jane, a cannabis farm and micro-dispensary, is dedicated to bringing farm-to-main street cannabis to Hudson Valley communities. The farm itself is located off of Route 82 in Ancram, NY, and the Hudson Valley Jane dispensary will open its doors on Main Street in Beacon, NY, on June 7. 

Co-founders Stacey […]

London from a newbie’s perspective: Hitting all of the famous hotspots and finding some hidden gems

As you may already know, Lindsey is incredibly familiar with London. She had been there for a two-week class trip and studied abroad through Marist there for an entire semester! I, however, had never been to the city. Personally, I was thrilled to have a personal tour guide. I loved that I didn’t […]

By |2025-05-15T13:36:05-04:00May 16th, 2025|Main Street News, Out and About, Travel|

Sailing the seas in Norway: Witness spectacular vistas while sailing Norway’s coastline aboard Havila Voyages

Beyond what one typically associates with a “cruise” is the magnificent journey and exotic experience one gets aboard Havila Voyages. We sailed the contemporary ship, Havila Castor, built only four years ago, from the northern port in Kirkenes to Bergen in the south. It even travels […]

By |2025-05-08T13:46:30-04:00May 15th, 2025|Main Street News, Out and About, Travel|

Shakespeare meets HBO’s Succession meets dystopian warzone: Jonathan Bailey stuns in Bridge Theatre production of Richard II

I’ll start off by saying what’s on everyone’s mind when they walk out of a performance of Richard II at Bridge Theatre: if Jonathan Bailey is an incredible actor on-screen, he is truly a force to behold in-person. 

But let’s back up a little bit. When I saw […]

By |2025-04-22T14:57:22-04:00April 24th, 2025|Backstage, Main Street News, Out and About, The Arts, Travel|

Mohonk Mountain House’s Spring Tulip Festival returns at the end of April

The Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, NY, is hosting its annual Spring Tulip Festival from April 28 through May 9. Experience a kaleidoscope of color as Mohonk Mountain House’s garden springs to life with over 30,000 vibrant red, yellow, pink, and purple tulips.

Tulip passes are $35 per adult, $30 per […]

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