Hudson Valley Magazine November 2008
Hudson Valley Magazine's issue for November 2008
State-of-the-art technology has made a visit to the dentist easier and more comfortable than ever. And whether you need a simple checkup or a root canal, our list of the Valley’s finest dental specialists — ...
Two local politicians go head-to-head to claim the 20th Congressional District seat. Plus: local races
A Rockland County nurse recalls her trip to Brazil as part of a Hudson Valley medical mission team
New restaurants pop up throughout the Hudson Valley all the time. (Although the economy has certainly slowed that trend a bit.) But which ones are really worth a special trip? From an Italian trattoria to ...
A funnyman stands up, Frankenstein frowns, and a folkie’s famous feast
At first glance, you might think that this stone memorial is an old fountain, or perhaps a large and elaborate flower box. In fact, it is a horse trough, used to water thirsty steeds after ...
Treasure hunting goes 21st-century in the gadget-filled game known as geocaching
Hudson Valley Community College leads the way in preparing students for environmentally friendly “green-collar” work
A new book describes how the Civilian Conservation Corps helped families survive the Great Depression — and transformed the local landscape in the process
New platforms use breakthrough sensor technology to monitor the Hudson’s waters
A local photographer comments on the pressures of modern life through an unusual art project
This right-winger is a published author — and he’s not even old enough to vote
Hiking club members keep Catskill trails in shape
For Putnam County resident Zev Shlasinger, playing games is big business
Write us at edit@hvmag.com Where in the Hudson Valley…? Readers sure know their apples from their oranges. We received dozens of responses about the “Apple Rock” on Route 212 in Woodstock, which commemorates New York’s ...
As we were working on our Best New Restaurants cover story this month, those of us in the editorial department began reminiscing about some of our most memorable meals. Creative Director Bob Supina recalls having ...
Fly a kite, write a poem, or rock out to some toddler-friendly tunes
Radio host — and crossword constructor — Gary Cee tests our local knowledge with this Valley-themed puzzle