Tony’s Pizzeria Building Bought by the Owners of Ollie’s Pizza
In late March, the team behind High Falls bought the building that houses Tony’s Pizzeria on Broadway in Kingston. After renovations to the pizzeria and adjacent two retail spaces, the team plans to open a bistro-style restaurant in the old Tony’s spot, next door an Ollie’s slice shop, and a provisions market/commissary kitchen.
The Future of Work Is Green
This story is Part III of a series on local business and climate solutions, sponsored by the Solutions Journalism Network. Part II covered the schooner Apollonia and sail freight shipping on the Hudson, and Part I covered solar grazing and the revival of sheep farming in New York. We are seeking reader feedback via a…
Crab a Bag: Seafood Boil in a Bag Comes to Newburgh
Next time you find yourself in Newburgh with a hankering for mussels—or crabs or shrimp or any kind of seafood—swing through Crab a Bag, where Ronnie Maisonet and family dish up a variety of options, including their specialty: seafood boil in a bag.
Hudson Valley Spring Arts Preview
The spring event season is heating up in the Hudson Valley with these world-class shows.
PBS to Premiere “We Remember” in April
We Remember: Songs of Survivors” will premiere on April 26.
CHPE: Not the Green Energy We Want
The Champlain Hudson Power Express, or CHPE (pronounced “chippy”), is a high-voltage transmission line project we should all care about. It is the fastest-moving energy project grasping for a share of the New York energy market. Developed by Transmission Developers Inc. (TDI), a subsidiary of the private equity company Blackstone, it would bring hydroelectricity to…
Superchunk at Colony in Woodstock
The influential indie rockers will perform with openers Torres.
April Culture Calendar: 14 Hudson Events That You Can’t Miss
From Betty LaVette to Shovels & Rope, Hasan Minahj to Josh Gondelman, here are the Hudson Valley events we’re looking forward to in April.
Three-Day “Gilt & Fanfare” Steampunk Fair at Blackthorne Resort in East Durham
The Gilt & Fanfare Magical Market will take place at the Blackthorne Resort, April 8-10.
Great Life Brewing Purchased by Red Maple Vineyard
After a six-year run in an industrial warehouse in Kingston, Patrick Clancy of Great Life Brewing is packing up shop. He sold the brewery to his West Park neighbors the Stone family, who run Red Maple Vineyard. In 2023, RMV plans to open a taproom featuring Great Life beers, brewed onsite, as well as estate…
Momo Valley is Now Open in Beacon
From the base of Mt Everest to the base of Mt Beacon, new family-run restaurant Momo Valley on Beacon’s Main Street dishes up Himalayan cuisine from the namesake momo dumplings to traditional curries, soups and stews, platters, and beverages.
“Strict Beauty: Sol LeWitt Prints” on View at Williams College Museum of Art
“Strict Beauty,” at Williams College Museum of Art is the most comprehensive exhibition of Sol LeWitt prints ever mounted.
Hudson Valley Left Out of New York Climate Hearings
As a community organizer—and, as of January, a Newburgh city council member—Giselle Martinez knows how tough it is for people who are struggling to make ends meet to get involved in government. “We have families that work double shifts to put food on the table. They’re not going to have the luxury to attend meetings…
Nels Cline, Stardust Reunion Band to Play Colony in Woodstock
The guitar great will play solo before the Stardust Reunion Band takes the stage.
After the Vote Screens at Rosendale Theatre for Filmmakers Series
The documentary examines the work and lives of suffragettes during the early 20th century.
Dirt Farmer Festival Returns to Arrowood Farms in Accord
Tickets are now on sale for the beloved music event, which will take place on May 21.
Electric Vehicles Can Address New York’s Gas Crisis
Western democracies and corporations have rightly ratcheted up sanctions on Russia to hit the warmonger where it hurts most: energy. Big energy companies like BP, Exxon, and Shell are withdrawing holdings in Russia; Germany halted the massive Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline; and this month, President Joe Biden announced a bold ban on Russian…
House SFW in Rhinebeck
Southerners Rachael Stollar, Erin Fearins, and Ward Welch bring their lived-in luxury design sensibility to a retail space in downtown Rhinebeck.
Spring Food & Drink Events in the Hudson Valley
From pig roasts to rose festivals, this spring is primed with premium culinary events in the Hudson Valley.
Students and Educators Discuss the Ongoing Effects of the Pandemic
On March 10, The River held an event sponsored by SUNY New Paltz’s Institute for Disaster Mental Health, in which students and educators talked about the lasting effects and ongoing challenges of the pandemic on learning and social development. Many schools have been back in-person for months now, and some are lifting mask mandates following…
Steely Dan Tribute at Colony in Woodstock
Colony will host the cover band Reelin’ in the Years.
With Mandates Lifted, Small Businesses Face New Challenges
Throughout the pandemic, local businesses have had to ensure their protocols align with masking and vaccination requirements. But since the peak of the Omicron surge in New York earlier this winter, new cases have steadily tapered off, hovering around 1,700 positive cases per day in mid March—a fraction of the 57,000 cases reported at the…
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Announces Its 2022 Season
The revered series kicks off its 37th season and debuts at its new home.
Hrishikesh Hirway and Jenny Owen Youngs Perform Live in Saugerties on March 20
Hrishikesh Hirway and Jenny Owen Youngs will appear at Orpheum Theatre on March 20.
Weird Al Yankovic Plays the Bardavon Theater in Poughkeepsie on April 26
The clown prince of parody brings a much-need booster shot of levity to concert stages with his “Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Vanity Tour,” which will come to the Bardavon in Poughkeepsie on April 26. Emo Philips opens.
Clare de Boer Opens Stissing House in Pine Plains
Stissing House, the 18th-century tavern that has served as a watering hole and meeting place since the Revolutionary War, has reopened under the direction of Clare de Boer, the celebrated chef and co-owner of King in the West Village.
Poughkeepsie High School Refuses to Give Up
Harrison Brisbon-McKinnon leans forward in his seat, asking for a minute to think. Outside, the sound of a leaky ceiling drips into the background of our conversation. Inside, Harrison stands out behind a cascade of motivational posters, the largest of which reads Think Like A Historian! in bold, white letters. He reminisces on his childhood…
New York State Has Identified Disadvantaged Communities
On March 9, New York released the criteria for who is a “disadvantaged community” and must benefit from a goal of 40 percent of state climate spending. This means that as the state works to reach economy-wide net-zero emissions by 2050, it must direct funds to reduce pollution and provide economic opportunity to those who…
Bowie Birthday Bash Returns to Woodstock
Musician Robert Burke Warren and others will pay musical tribute to the late rock icon.
Emily Oliveira Artwork on View in Millerton
“Red Velvet, Orange Crush” is on view through April
What Abortion Prohibition Would Mean for New York
Editor’s note: On May 2, Politico obtained an initial draft majority opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization indicating that the Supreme Court had voted to strike down Roe v. Wade. In light of that news, we are resharing this story, which reports on what New York has done—and still needs to do—to protect…
“Ted K” Screens at Upstate Films in Rhinebeck on March 31
Hudson-based filmmaker Tony Stone screens his new biopic about Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber, at Upstate Films in Rhinebeck on March 31.
The State of Cannabis in the Northeast
Thomas Winstanley, VP of Marketing for Theory Wellness, talks about the state of the marijuana ecosystem in Massachusetts, the ongoing rollout of marijuana legalization in New York, and what repercussions federal legalization might have on craft cannabis.
Animal Collective Comes to Mass MoCA
The experimental pop quartet will appear live on March 11.
Help Quit the Plastic Habit
Almost any plastic on land has the potential to reach the oceans via rivers and streams. Every year, up to 15 million metric tons of plastic reaches our oceans. A 2020 study by Science Advances found that the United States generates more plastic waste than any other nation in the world, some 42 million metric…
Chef Wes Dier’s Warren & Vine Pairs Wine by Glass with Adventurous Small Plates
Warren & Vine is the first restaurant in Hudson for chef Wes Dier. Here a rotating selection of wines by the glass pair with adventurous small plates, charcuterie boards, and farmstead cheese platters. Soon the restaurant will begin dinner service on Friday and Saturdays inside and, when warm, in the charming gated front garden.
Assembly Candidate Sarahana Shrestha Is Tired of Waiting
The incumbent Sarahana Shrestha is primarying in Assembly district 103, Kevin Cahill, has such deep roots in the district straddling Dutchess and Ulster counties that when volunteers from her campaign regrouped after a canvass on February 13, they realized that two different pairs of them had knocked on the doors of two of his sisters.…
Darlings: A Southern Restaurant and Bar to Open in the Old Postage Inn in Tillson
Set to open this spring in the old location of the Postage Inn in Tillson, Darlings is the latest bar/restaurant from from the owners of Huckleberry in New Paltz.
An Open Letter on Funding the Climate Act to Assembly Member Barrett
Dear Assembly member Barrett, We are writing to you as constituents, friends, and allies. Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent budget address spoke of responding to the climate crisis and of remedying its disproportionate impact on the poor. Yet nearly three years after the passage of the landmark Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), which you…
ShoutOut Saugerties Announces its 2022 Season
ShoutOut Saugerties begins its 2022 programming on March 26 with a concert by violinist Lara St. John at the Reformed Church of Saugerties.
COVID Appears to Worsen Brain Function in Dementia Patients
The elderly and the immunocompromised have been the two groups most victimized by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Of the more than 950,000 individuals who have died of COVID-19 in the US as of March 2, about 75 percent have been people aged 65 or older. A large number of the elderly who have survived COVID have…
New York’s Heat Pump Program Is Drying Up
If you want to see one of the world’s most potent weapons against climate change, you can pay a visit to North Chestnut Street in New Paltz, where Rycor HVAC has a warehouse full of them. Scott Arnold, Rycor’s founder and owner, is a big believer in heat pumps. “This is absolutely what’s next,” he…
Capricorn Horoscope | March 2022
You’ve been laying a groundwork for your goals for a long time, and you finally get to taste some success.
Sound Check: Susie Ibarra’s Listening Picks | March 2022
Drummer Susie Ibarra shares what music she’s been listening to lately.
Album Review: Amy Helm | What the Flood Leaves Behind
Michael Eck reviews Amy Helm’s new album What the Flood Leaves Behind
Taurus Horoscope | March 2022
You’re in sync with the universe right now, which brings you bring extra value to the table.
Album Review: Flor Bromley | Pachamama
Haviland S Nichols reviews Flor Bromley’s latest album Pachamama.
Virgo Horoscope | March 2022
Bring courage and honesty to the fore this month as the spotlight focuses on romantic love and idealism.
Artist Catalina Viejo Lopez de Roda Brings Her Self Care Series to Hudson Hall
Painter Catalina Viejo López de Roda’s work has changed since the pandemic—and since moving to Hudson. Pieces from her Self Care Series are on display at Hudson Hall in a group exhibit through April 10.
Saugerties: Where the Wise Owl Nests
Rocky the stowaway owl brought Saugerties national attention back in 2020, but its the town’s creative and entrepreneurial residents that really fuel its fire.
Esteemed Reader: The Glorious Day | March 2022
Jason Stern reflects on the lessons from a glorious winter day following an ice storm.
Editor’s Note: A First Time for Everything, Again | March 2022
Brian K. Mahoney is holding out for a hero.
5 Places to Eat & Drink in the Hudson Valley | March 2022
From a new seafood spot in Newburgh to luxe accommodations and farm-to-table fare at a new Windham hotel, here are 5 places for your Hudson Valley culinary outings this month.
Gemini Horoscope | March 2022
Your influence and reputation are due for an upgrade, but don’t promise more than you can deliver.
Pandemic Charm Quilt
Arlena Armstrong and Matt Petock transformed an overly colorful contemporary cabin in Accord into a stylish refuge.
Libra Horoscope | March 2022
Everything begins at home. Avoid drama for drama’s sake and treat your own family with kindness and compassion,
Hudson Valley Seed Company’s Art Packs on View at Cornell Creative Arts Center
Currently on view at Cornell Creative Arts Center is an exhibit featuring art from Hudson Valley Seed company’s seed packs.
Astrological Forecast | March 2022
This month universal concerns eclipse private needs. Remember it’s not about you.
Aquarius Horoscope | March 2022
Time’s are changing, don’t take it personally and let your individuality shhine.
Leo Horoscope | March 2022
This month, your ego, good luck, and reputation get supersized.
Aries Horoscope | March 2022
While others may sometimes underestimate, this month your courage shines bright.
6 Hudson Valley Books to Read in March
Jane Kinney Denning reviews The Accomplice, the latestcrime thriller set in the Hudson Valley from Lisa Lutz.Plus short reviews of Knocked Down: A High-Risk Memoir by Aileen Weintraub; Essays Two: On Proust, Translation, Foreign Languages, and the City of Arles by Lydia Davis; Spitting into a River by Mary Altobelli, Hearts Blooming: Through Intuitive Mentoring…
Sagittarius Horoscope | March 2022
You’ve been putting others ahead of yourself for a long time. In March, you are front and center.
Cancer Horoscope | March 2022
You’ll get some fresh insight and, with it, the desire to parse the important from the trivial.
Scorpio Horoscope | March 2022
A quick slideshow of your past will show you what to bring forward and what to leave behind.
Bard Unveils 2022 SummerScape Schedule
The celebrated series Bard Summerscape with its 32nd season in summer 2022.
13 Hudson Valley Events to Pencil in This March
From the region’s best live music shows to film screenings and readings, here are the best Hudson Valley events in March 2022.
