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Hudson River Ruins

by Robin Cherry  

How 19th century German romanticism once brought Mayan artifacts to Cruger Island of Red Hook.

SOS Hydrofracking

by Cynthia Owen Philip  

New York struggles to define acceptable limits to the developers' thirst for natural gas.

Lilly

by Vivian Yess Wadlin  

A resident of Highland, Lilly Martin Spencer was a prolific painter of late 19th century every day life.

General Interest

Bertolozzi's Bridge Music

by Vivian Yess Wadlin  

After you’ve strolled over Walkway Over The Hudson, drive or walk to Haviland Road’s abrupt end at the Mid Hudson Bridge. There, be prepared for Bertolozzi’s percussive serenade, known simply

Susan Kayne, The Horse’s Advocate

by Rob Rubsam  

Susan Kayne of Unbridled TV and Clermont Farms is determined to change the horse culture of New York State . . . the sooner the better.

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Local History

Greetings from Stone Ridge

by Vivian Yess Wadlin  

Images of Stone Ridge take us back in time and point out the underlying texture of history still visible in this lovely village.

The Lobotskys of Wonderland

by Teresa Vilardi  

For almost a century this family has been farming the precincts along White School House Road in Rhinbeck.

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Building & Home

The Space Race

by M. C. Primiano  

When the parents' empty nest gets filled up with stuff: call out the dropcloths!

Birdhouse Savvy

by Neil Soderstrom  

Ways to nurture and protect your cavity-nesting bluebirds, chickadees, house wrens, and tree swallows.

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Food & Wine

The Tastes of Spring

by Laura Pensiero  

Spring's arrival, says Laura Pensiero, means put away the stew pot and pull out the sauté pan and think fava beans, peas & ramps!

The Chocolate Wars? Part III: Ulster County

by Arlene Wege  

Our chocolate researcher ventures across the bridge . . .

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Health & Wellness

Fibromyalgia: A World of Pain

by Naomi Kennedy  

Whether considered a disease or a disorder, the musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points of fibromyalgia are a very real phenomenon to the millions who suffer from them.

The Perils of Plastics

by Kathryn Matthews  

Plastics are everywhere in our kitchen and around our foods . . . but at what cost to health?

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Featured Community Businesses

Let one of the lovliest spots in the Shawangunk Valley be the site for your glorious wedding. At Audrey's Farmhouse, a historic 1700s inn set against a magnificent mountain backdrop, you can have the wedding of your dreams. Take your vows holding hands & hearts at our famed Wedding Rock, then let the party begin on our private and luxurious lawns. Dance beneath the stars with friends and family and then retreat into our quintessential Wedding Suite at the close of a perfect day. Our staff is ready at every step to help in preparation of the special event and to treat you like royalty throughout the event. Opt to reserve the grounds only for your wedding & post wedding celebration. The best caterers & the most welcoming of hosts - true romantics - await the day! idyllicweddings.com

2188 Bruynswick Rd, Wallkill
845-895-3440

Founded in 1975, Oblong Books & Music is the largest independent bookseller in the mid-Hudson Valley. With a vibrant children's book & toy section, a large bargain books selection, and a knowledgeable staff, Oblong is sure to have something for everyone. Open daily. Author events calendar at oblongbooks.com.

6422 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck
845-876-0500

Creating Spaces and Places of Lasting Beauty. Rick Alfandre, Architect, AIA. Architecture and Planning. Guiding the design of environmentally senstive, energy and resource efficient buildings.

22 North Front St, New Paltz
845-255-4774

Students (ages 3 to 100+). Bright large studio for drawing, illustration, manga, painting, clay, sculpture, Japanse arts, crafts, etc. Art history & world culture. Year-round Classes, Summer Camp, Workshops, Art Parties & Events!

The Chocolate Factory 54 Elizabeth St., Red Hook
845-758-9719

Rhinebeck Artist's Shop offers the finest of fine art materials, beautiful cards and clever gifts as well as the services of our fully-equipped professional frame shop for all your framing needs.

188 Main St., New Paltz
845-255-5533

Fresh flowers from around the world beautifully arranged in vases, baskets, or artistically wrapped. Large selection of dried and permanent arrangements, green and flowering plants. Personalized weddings, large and small. Local deliveries and world wide wire service.

20 New Paltz Plaza, New Paltz
845-255-5502

Fun - Affordable - Dance in GARDINER! Air Conditioned Facility includes 2 Studios, Dancewear Store, ANYTIME parent viewing, Homework Center, N.P. school bus stop, KinderDance, Tot Classes, Tap, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Ballroom, Line Dance. Birthday Parties, Demo Team, Private Lessons, Workshops and MORE! Ages 3-Adults!

28 Osprey Lane, Gardiner
845-255-6434

A super clean, super friendly, full-service drop off, or self service coin operated laundry. 4:30am-11pm every day. Easy parking. Senior citizen discount. First time drop off discount 10%. Donna, the manager, is on premises M-F, 10am-3:30pm. Free refreshments. New management. Also visit us at the Park Ave Laundromat, Wallkill.

14 New Paltz Plaza, New Paltz
845-255-5449

At the Top Hair Co-op is a beautiful and bright salon in the very heart of Rhinebeck. Ginny and Charles Robinson, Heather Besze, Tina Messina, Heather Craig, Dennis Fox, annemichelle, Jeannie Dorrer, Laura Cullen and Shannon are all members of the professional hair team. On staff: wedding & prom specialists, make-up artist, colorist, perm specialist.

6400 Montgomery St 2nd floor, above Rhinebeck Department Store, Rhinebeck
845-876-0330

Dry stone walls, stone patios, arches, fireplaces, etc. We specialize in creating high quality masonry work; matching historic or building new. We have been working with native stone 32 years, please visit our website. Anything is possible with stone! Fully Insured, significant references. BBB member, A+ rated.

845-758-4088

Contractors and builders since 1924. New construction, additions, renovations. Local references throughout the Hudson Valley.

845-236-4031 or 914-755-8814

House cleaning offered by an experienced professional. Can arrange for window cleaning. Reasonable rates. Call for references.

518-965-2363 or 518-537-5507

Peaceful, non-traditional country getaway-perfect for quiet retreats. Mountain Studio Apt-queen loft, or full sofa-bed, ground level; efficiency & private deck. Garden Room-double, AC summer & patio. Each with private bath. Non-smoking. On 2+ acres with paths, benches, labyrinth, pastureland and mountain views. Sauna, massage, energy balancing, other services.

12 Ramah Lane, New Paltz
845-255-2278

Durants is a local rental company with a vast assortment of party rentals to suit any event from barbeque to black tie, collegiate to corporate, disco to debutante . . . Durants Party Rentals . . . the company to keep.

1155 Route 9, Wappingers Falls
845-298-0011

Lessons, instruments, rentals, repairs. For all your musical needs!

1 Milton Ave, Highland
845-691-2701

AboutTown Ulster: PO Box 474, New Paltz, NY 12561, 845-691-2089  EMAIL US
AboutTown Dutchess/Columbia: The Chocolate Factory, 54 Elizabeth Street, Suite 11, Red Hook, NY 12571, 845-758-3616  EMAIL US
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