Apr

29

Sustainability? We’ll Drink to That.

Posted by Laura Facchin . Published on 29 April 2010, View Comments Received

Hudson Valley Green Drinks brings networking opportunities to local eco-minded professionals and enthusiasts.

Two years ago, Marie-Celeste Edwards was ready to hightail it out of New York State to a place she thought would meet her personal needs better – Boulder, Colorado. When the housing market crashed, however, she decided to keep her Poughkeepsie home and remain in the Hudson Valley. One day when trying to remember what made her want to move out West, Edwards came to a realization. Click here for full article… »

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Apr

28

Webisode Featuring Dutchess County Businesses Wins Emmy Award

Posted by Laura Facchin . Published on 28 April 2010, View Comments Received

An agri-tourism webisode by EscapeMaker.com that features three Hudson Valley businesses has received an Emmy award.

EscapeMaker.com’s “Tastes of New York” Spring Webisode, which features Dutchess County businesses Inn at the Falls, Remsberger Maple Farm and Apiary, and the Culinary Institute of America, has won the Emmy award in the informational/instructional category at the 2010 New York Emmy® Awards. Click here for full article… »

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Apr

27

Review: Top Choices at TAP NY

Posted by Laura Facchin . Published on 27 April 2010, View Comments Received

Pawling’s Wildcard Brewery owner and beer connoisseur Matt Sullivan reviews his favorite TAP NY beer selections.

When I walked into TAP NY this past Saturday, I was thrilled to be looking at some of New York’s best and brightest breweries with an opportunity to not just taste one, but all of their offerings. Out of all of the brews I sipped, however, a couple stood out above the rest. Click here for full article… »

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Apr

27

Stony Kill Closing? The Online Community Speaks Out

Posted by Laura Facchin . Published on 27 April 2010, View Comments Received

The sign that greets Stony Kill visitors (photo by Ed Spaeth via Facebook)

The local online community is speaking out against the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)’s plan to close Stony Kill Farm for the 2010 fiscal year.

The farm and environmental facility, located on Route 9D in the town of Fishkill, is a 1,000 acre working farm owned and operated by the DEC as an environmental education center. Founded in 1973, Stony Kill has provided visitors with nature and hiking trails, community gardens, and environmental information through the Manor House library and various educational programs. Click here for full article… »

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