This Month’s Featured Articles…
Northside Renaissance: How Scenic Hudson’s sustainable and community-centric initiatives plan to reinvigorate a Poughkeepsie, NY, neighborhood
Photo above is an aerial view of Malcolm X Park taken on July 9, 2023, the day of a ribbon-cutting ceremony and family-friendly event celebrating recent park improvements. (Photo: Jeff Mertz / Courtesy ScenicHudson.org) Scenic Hudson, an organization that has safeguarded the region’s landscapes, promoted sustainable development, and protected the Hudson Valley from environmental threats since 1963, has recently been collaborating on multiple projects in the Northside neighborhood of Poughkeepsie, NY. In fact, its transformation of the 58 Parker Avenue property in Northside is [...]
An especially celebratory solstice
December can feel so dominated by the “big” holidays of Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa that the Winter Solstice, which occurs on the 21st or 22nd, depending on the year, is often overlooked. In its profoundly beautiful way, though, it’s a day worth celebrating. The folks at Olana State Historic Site in Hudson, NY, have an especially celebratory and special event planned. How fortunate that this year the actual solstice falls on December 21, which is a Saturday. Put this event on your calendar. What is [...]
Angels of Light provides hope and support for children and families in the Hudson Valley
Angels of Light, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Millbrook, NY, assists children and families with a life-threatening illness living or receiving treatment in the Hudson Valley, or whose life has been suddenly altered by an accident or loss of life. Easing the burden for children and families Angels of Light was first created over 20 years ago by founders Lori and George Decker, though it wasn’t until 2016 that the organization was officially registered as a nonprofit. Lori and George, parents to six children, saw [...]
New festivities on the horizon: The Noble Horizons Auxiliary discusses their ongoing accomplishments and this year’s holiday market
This holiday season, the Noble Horizons Auxiliary will present their first two-day holiday market from 10am to 4pm on Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7. This departure from their popular, quarter-of-a-century tradition, the Festival of Trees, will bring about a new variety of delightful holiday activities and offerings while incorporating well-loved elements from past years. The formation of a community cornerstone Noble Horizons began construction in 1972 thanks to the beneficence of Sharon, CT, residents John and Ethel Noble. The Cobble Road property, situated [...]
Friends of East Gate works to preserve Hillsdale, NY, toll house & share a rich perspective of the local community’s history
Founded in 2016, the Friends of East Gate was launched with the goal of stabilizing, preserving, and restoring the historic East Gate Toll House, which is located alongside the modern-day State Route 23 in Hillsdale, NY. This organization consists of community members, local civic leaders, and historic preservationists who want to see this building saved while also having a positive impact on the area. While the FoEG have purchased the building and made it safe, they have a set of important goals moving forward to [...]
