Joan MacDonald

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Eat for Free — or Make a Donation — at People’s Place Café in Kingston

The restaurant, which opened on October 2, is a community café, housed in the same building as the well-stocked People’s Place thrift shop.

Eat for Free — or Make a Donation — at People’s Place Café in Kingston

The restaurant, which opened on October 2, is a community café, housed in the same building as the well-stocked People’s Place thrift shop.

Silvia’s Rustic Woodstock Fare Promotes the Bounty Of Local Farms

The restaurant’s success promotes a micro economy of healthy food production, local farms, and purveyors.

A Hip Antique Shop Finds a New Home in Kingston

Stuff unpacks vintage treasures and retro goodies inside its uptown location.

A Look at the Dangerous Glamour of The Mudd Club

From Bowie to Zappa, Kinderhook resident Richard Boch recalls memories of the madcap downtown scene.

Steve Carell Will Play a Kingston Resident in This Upcoming Film

The new Robert Zemeckis movie brings to life the riveting story of a Hudson Valley artist.

A High Falls Filmmaker Preserves Her Father's Legacy

Hudson Valley resident Hanna Sawka spreads the word about her dad's historic impact.

Black Creek Mercantile Expands Its Elegant Designs in Kingston

The Hudson Valley homegoods brand attracts shoppers locally and globally.

Poughkeepsie Non-Profit The Art Effect Promotes Art Education

The diverse careers enjoyed by graduates of The Art Effect illustrate the rather surprising effect of nurturing artistic abilities.

George Washington Slept at This Bed & Breakfast and Now You Can, Too

The Brinckerhoff Inn's design marries historical accuracy with modern convenience.

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