Why Are Accessory Dwelling Units Stalled in Albany?
America is gripped by a housing crisis. The nation as a whole is short at least seven million single-family housing units caused by decades of underbuilding, and especially short of smaller “starter homes” affordable for younger and less-well-paid residents. A year ago, I wrote Yes in My Backyard, published here on The River. In that…
The Working Families Party Wants Your Vote
The United States faces a deeply polarizing midterm election this November, as a worsening economic outlook signals weak enthusiasm for Democrats and a slew of far-right candidates appears likely to take power across the country. This national political clash is playing out locally in New York, where the most high-profile race is the increasingly close…
7 of the Hudson Valley’s Top Museums to Visit
These seven heavy-hitting museums in the Hudson Valley and the Berkshires are worthy weekend destinations for your fall and winter adventuring.
Urgent Care in the Mid-Hudson Valley and Capital Region
Columbia Memorial Health and Albany Medical Center have joined forces to create a robust network of urgent care centers.
6 Craft Breweries, Cideries, and Distilleries to Visit this Fall
The Hudson Valley is home to nearly 150 craft beverage producers. (There are over 1,000 statewide.) From wineries to breweries to distilleries to cideries and even meaderies, there’s a vast bounty of locally made tipples to sample in tasting rooms and onsite restaurants across the region. Since you can’t sample it all in one trip,…
The Reinvisioned Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum
The switch from the Mid-Hudson Childrens Museum to the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum is more than just a name change—it represents a more focused approach on STEAM learning with interactive exhibits for kids and young people.
8 New Hudson Valley Restaurants to Try this Fall
These eight new Hudson Valley restaurants are dishing up tasty, locally sourced eats from artisanal bread and sandwiches to Southeast Asian inspired cuisine.
The Great Western Catskills: 6 Towns to Visit in Delaware County
From Andes to Delhi, Delaware County has many sweet towns to explore between outdoor adventures in the Great Western Catskills. Here are six to check off the list.
7 New Hudson Valley Hotels for Your Fall Getaway
These seven new Hudson Valley inns and resorts offer cozy, elevated accommodations and amenities for your next fall upstate getaway or staycation.
8 Sustainable Fashion Boutiques in the Hudson Valley
An estimated 92 million tons of textile waste are created every year by the fast fashion industry—a number that could rise to 148 million tons by 2030. Increasingly, industry defectors are turning to slow fashion—as designers, shoppers, and curators—opting for sustainably crafted garments that boast quality craftsmanship, natural fibers, and social responsibility. The Hudson Valley is…
Top Mountain Biking Trails in the Hudson Valley
In recent years, the Hudson Valley has seen a huge investment in the creation and redesign of mountain biking trails. Rather than a single large destination, the region has a network of smaller trail systems that offer options for everyone from beginner to advanced, technical mountain bikers.
