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Dutchess County Colleges Open Dorms for COVID-19 Care Recovery

Dutchess Community College leads the way in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, with Vassar and Marist Colleges ready to help in Poughkeepsie. There’s long been a link between Hudson Valley colleges and medical centers. ...

7 CBD Goodies to Soothe Your Senses in the Hudson Valley

The wellness trend pops up locally in lotions, tinctures, cocktails, and even chocolate.

How Do Gun Permit Laws Vary Throughout Each Hudson Valley County?

As gun sales spike amid the coronavirus pandemic, we look into just how difficult it is for local residents to purchase a firearm.

These Hudson Valley Gyms Are Streaming Fitness Classes Online During the Pandemic

In the wake of the temporary closure of gyms throughout the tri-state area to slow down the spread of the novel coronavirus, fitness studios and gyms across the Hudson Valley are turning to technology to ...

Shop Online and Local With These Deals While Staying Safe at Home

Skip the Amazon order and stock up on entertainment and essentials from local businesses instead. Online shopping is the name of the game in the Hudson Valley (and entire United States) right now. With everyone ...

Coronavirus in the Hudson Valley: What You Need to Know

The latest COVID-19 updates in the Hudson Valley and upstate New York.

Is Hand Sanitizer a Good Replacement for Handwashing With Soap?

A breakdown on the perfect (and eco-conscious) sanitizers for your baby’s little paws

11 Hudson Valley Longform Reads for the Coronavirus Quarantine

Need a break from Netflix? Give this list of local stories a go. 10 Unsolved Mysteries of the Hudson Valley Feeling confused about the pandemic? From buried treasure and unsolved crimes to missing persons and ...

Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Is Postponed

The dining event scheduled for March 16-29 will take place at a future date following Governor Cuomo’s takeout-only announcement.

The Top Summer Camps for Kids and Teens With Autism in the Hudson Valley

Kids on the spectrum from Albany to Westchester will love crafting, creating, and playing at these summer programs.

Fire on Breakneck Ridge: Scenes From the Hudson Valley Blaze

Local firefighters and first responders calmed the flames that broke out between Beacon and Cold Spring.

The Coolest Laundromat in the Hudson Valley Is an Instagrammable Delight

With its sunshine yellow exterior, the Wes Anderson-inspired Germantown Laundromat promotes sustainability with bulk refills and green cleaning programs.

Finding a Job Without a 4-Year Degree in the Hudson Valley

Amid shifting economic and cultural dynamics, Hudson Valley educators, entrepreneurs, and legislators are helping to pave alternative paths to employment for the 21st century workforce.

3 Woman-Owned Hudson Valley Bookstores for All the Good Reads

Find your next page-turner at these female-owned-and-operated used bookstores in the region. View this post on Instagram There's a door in here somewhere 📚📚🚪📚📚 Open 11-5 on this gray drizzly first day of February ☔ ...

Mike Tyson Began His Boxing Career at This Hudson Valley Gym

Cus D’Amato Gym in Catskill is where it all began for the heavyweight champion. In March 1985, Mike Tyson won his first professional fight en route to becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history. ...

One Vassar Professor Tackles the International Refugee Crisis Locally

Vassar College historian Maria Höhn founded Vassar Refugee Solidarity as a way for the Poughkeepsie campus to support those in need across the globe. In 2015, the historian Maria Höhn was visiting Germany, where she ...

Where in the Valley: A Tale of Two Cities

Can you locate this multicolored mural in the Hudson Valley? In this mural are portraits of two historical figures from the city in which the painting is found. The painter is an alumnus of the ...

This Famed Hypnotherapist Got His Start in the Hudson Valley

Photo by Emily Roberts After growing up in the Catskills, Lucas Handwerker makes a name for himself as an acclaimed healer, spiritual counselor, and storyteller across the nation. As far as coming of age stories ...