This Month’s Featured Articles…

Whenever I see the title for this publication, Main Street Magazine, I think not just of the small businesses on “Main Street,” but of the sidewalks that connect the businesses and are a wonderful place to see familiar faces, be recognized by friends, and meet new acquaintances. There are many people walking among us that, as “ordinary, regular” people, have made significant contributions to making the Hudson Valley such a great place to live. Regular people, just doing their job, positively affecting our lives in [...]

To be at the intersection of Railroad and Main Streets in Great Barrington, MA, today is, for people who know the history of the town, like being at the graduation of one’s child from a Master’s Degree program. Thirty years ago, today’s scene was a dream and a plan. Today, the storefronts are occupied with eclectic and traditional businesses; restaurants and coffee shops abound; the sidewalks are spacious and well taken care of; pedestrian crosswalks are clearly marked and respected; and – what it’s really [...]

As things heat up for summer and life continues to feel like it did pre-pandemic, we’ll all be yearning to go out and have some fun. While we’re reveling in our newfound freedom and embracing the summer season, we’ll want to crank up the music and dance. Whether you’re looking for a fun night out or seeking a talented band to get your party going, you can count on the talent at Rize Up Entertainment based in Millerton, NY. If you’re a musician, you, too [...]

Kingston, NY, is renowned for many things. Most noteworthy, it served as New York’s first capital in 1777. After the Battles of Saratoga, the riverside city was burned by the British on October 16, 1777. In the 19th century, Kingston became an important transport hub after the discovery of natural cement in the region. The picturesque town is also known for its railroad and canal connections. Kingston is also home to the Catskills Mountain Railroad (CMRR), which has a long and varied history in the [...]

Tracing history back to the earliest civilizations, people always found ways of traveling from one point to another. Whether it was by walking, traveling by horseback, or via a car, boat, train, or plane, people have always been on the move. In the same way that former lighthouses have been re-envisioned (such as the Saugerties Lighthouse, which was built in the 1830s and now serves as an area attraction complete with a bed and breakfast experience), some bridges have evolved and been updated to cater [...]