Samantha Spoto

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Bartlett House

A historic hotel and barroom now serves baked goods and brunch

A Pool of Knowledge

How two women transformed a former Albany YMCA into an educational and empowering space for those in need

Honoring Our Heroes

Hudson Valley Honor Flight sends its 1,000th veteran to the nation’s capital

Going the Extra Mile

How and where you can celebrate National Disability Awareness Month

Meet Our October Hudson Valley Hero, Susannah Grange

How one woman is helping four families get back on their feet

Where in the Valley Contest: Spooky Plots

Can you identify this spooky spiritual spot?

Expert Advice: Pumpkin Carving Tips and Tricks

Michael Natiello, creative director of The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze, tells all.

Lagusta’s Luscious Commissary!

Lagusta Yearwood charms the vegan community and beyond with the creative confections inside her culinary outpost in New Paltz.

Besting Beer Terminology

From sessions to sours, we define the growing list of lingo you need to know

Our Best of Hudson Valley ballot is open through March 31!

Unveiled: A Boutique Bridal Brunch is February 25!

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