credit Liza Donnelly, This cartoon first appeared on Moms Clean Air Force: Fighting for our Kids' Health.
by Cynthia Owen Philip
New York struggles to define acceptable limits to the developers' thirst for natural gas.
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by Vivian Yess Wadlin
A resident of Highland, Lilly Martin Spencer was a prolific painter of late 19th century every day life.
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by Robin Cherry
How 19th century German romanticism once brought Mayan artifacts to Cruger Island of Red Hook.
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General Interest
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
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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
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.
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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
by M. C. Primiano
When the parents' empty nest gets filled up with stuff: call out the dropcloths!
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by Neil Soderstrom
Ways to nurture and protect your cavity-nesting bluebirds, chickadees, house wrens, and tree swallows.
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Food & Wine
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!
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by Arlene Wege
Our chocolate researcher ventures across the bridge . . .
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Health & Wellness
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.
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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
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A unique clothing boutique featuring runway and showroom samples, bags by Kipling and Whiting and Davis, SugarPlum toiletries, organic mineral make-up by ChaosCosmetics, shoes, belts, scarves, hair ornaments and more. Across from Rhinebeck Firehouse. 71 E. Market St, Rhinebeck 845-876-6729
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Restaurant and Tavern. Homemade, American cuisine in a historic 1788 Grist Mill. Our menu is inspired by Italian and American country cooking, featuring fresh, local artisan products and ingredients of the Hudson Valley. Outside riverside dining. Private space for events. Open for Lunch and Dinner.
A National Historic Landmark 29 Gristmill Lane, Gardiner 845-255-4151
Probably on your way to work! Our name speaks volumes: twelve kinds of bagels, seven kinds of bread/wraps, various muffins, huge sandwich/panini selection, meat & veggie dishes, flavored and unflavored Green Mountain® coffee ready to go, cold drinks, hot drinks, homemade salads, green salads. Main course dishes for lunch or to take home for dinner. All food fresh and waiting to make your mouth water. 3497 Rte 9W, Highland 845-834-3555
4200 sq. ft. multi dealer antique center. Antiques, primitives, vintage. 7 days. Surrounded by other interesting shops. 10 Main St, New Paltz 845-255-1403
The most progressive florist in the area carrying local and imported flowers from globally responsible farms. Specializing in making your everyday floral needs an enjoyable, creative experience. Worth the visit. 2356 Rte 44-55
Gardiner Gables, Gardiner 845-287-5979 or 800-287-5979
Offering gifts for all seasons and all reasons for more than 25 years. Women's clothing upstairs, expanded children's section downstairs includes clothing for infants to 4T, books, toys, games, plush, etc. We now carry Vera Bradley®. Free wrap. Lay-away. UPS shipping. 6 N. Front St, New Paltz 845-255-6277
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Serving Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Treats & Dinner. Tapas Menu and Wine List. Passionate member of Slow Food, committed to serving the finest locally sourced and artisanal ingredients. 10 Plattekill Ave, New Paltz 845-255-3434
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