Hudson Valley Magazine June 2012

Party pictures and photos of Breakfast of Champions Event at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, NY on June 20, 2012

This week’s best shopping deal (June 7-13): Up to 50% off footwear at Pegasus Shoes, Woodstock NY

Is there evidence that the elusive half-man, half-ape lives in the Valley’s woods and caves?

Summer’s in full swing, and the Valley is buzzing with events for all ages

Pair your entrée with this delicious side dish, courtesy of the Culinary Institute of America

Combine these recipes — glazed duck, sweet corn, and a banana split — for a memorable meal prepared entirely on the grill

Spruce up the barbecue with these Valley-made condiments

Give Dad some nifty gadgets to help him get his grilling game on

Our region has proven to be a welcoming place for members of the gay and lesbian community. This series of articles includes profiles of local gay couples raising families, a look at the LGBTQ Center in Kingston, and how a Poughkeepsie student helped to form a gay-straight alliance at his school

Solid credentials, proven skill, and a compassionate bedside manner — these qualities are the hallmarks of a top-flight physician. Here are 145 local doctors in 38 specialties who — according to their peers — make the grade