Hudson Valley Magazine 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 — as chosen by their peers — can help you find the one who’s just right for you

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 swank hotel hot spot, these seven outstanding eateries, all of which have opened in the last two years, are not to be missed. So make your reservations — and get ready to enjoy a dynamic dining experience

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,...

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