Meet Nate McMurray, the Happy Warrior Vying to Unseat New York’s Most Corrupt Congressman
There’s nobody quite like Nate McMurray in Congress–at least, not yet. His earnest disposition, upbeat, energized persona, and diverse background make him a truly idiosyncratic political figure, even based on the high standards set by the colorful personalities that dominate Capitol Hill. Indeed, McMurray, the 43-year-old town supervisor of an island just downstream from Niagara…
Debate Over Term Limits Goes Local
Since this spring, the Ulster County Legislature has been mulling a proposed law that would limit the terms of the county executive, comptroller and county legislators to 12 years. The proposition was the brainchild of Ulster County legislator Joe Maloney, a recently elected legislator from Saugerties who ran as an Independence Party member before switching to…
GoFundMe Page Set to Help Woodstock Guitarist Peter Walker After Fire
The influential musician’s beloved home, the Ark, was destroyed on October 21.
Shelter House Cafe
The Shelter House Cafe in Newburgh signals a resurgence of long-neglected Downing Park.
Bury Me Green
In the young hardwood forest that is the Natural Burial Ground in Rhinebeck, Warren Reiss lies buried next to a tree with a hanging vine. Nothing like a conventional cemetery with its manicured plots, Reiss’s final resting place is more like Bambi’s woods, spiked with ferns and carpeted with moss, the stuff of verdant fairytale.…
Policing in the Hudson Valley
In March 2012, Newburgh police officers shot 22-year-old Michael Lembhard nine times in his family’s living room. Lembhard was wanted for not reporting to court on a domestic violence charge, and when they went to apprehend him, police said he lunged at them with a kitchen knife. Michael Sussman, the family’s lawyer, said 20 shots…
Enjoy the Golden Hour with Wine & Cigars at Whitecliff Vineyard
Few things are more enjoyable than pairing a great wine and a decent cigar. Add to that watching the sun set over the Shawangunk Ridge, with the last rays of the day lighting up the spectacular autumn foliage, and you have yourself a perfectly indulgent Friday evening. You can do exactly that next Friday, November 2…
Felice Brothers Come Home to Bearsville Next Month
The band will play a special local Thanksgiving Eve concert.
Hudson Valley in the Lyme-Light
The Hudson Valley is a hot spot for Lyme, and for the eight-legged menace that carries it: Ixodes scapularis, also known as the blacklegged or deer tick. Our region is also a center for Lyme expertise. One of the brightest lights in investigative journalism on Lyme disease is a longtime Hudson Valley local: Mary Beth Pfeiffer, a 30-year…
“The Virginia Project: Chagall in High Falls”
High Falls resident Tina Barry partnered with 14 female visual artists in a collaborative project that pairs Barry’s poems with visual works inspired by the poems. “The Virginia Project” will open at the Wired Gallery in High Falls on October 27, and will remain on view through November 25.
Garth Hudson Plays in Kingston This Sunday
The Band’s keyboardist will perform live soundtracks to the films of Harry Smith and Jordan Belson.
Reynolds & Reynolds
Reynolds & Reynolds bills itself as a tap room. This conjures images of dark, wooden interiors, underground rathskellers, and male-dominated spaces of old. The reality of this woman-run Woodstock establishment is quite the opposite. Large windows bring in a generous amount of light, and clean lines delineate an open eating plan that fosters conversation. The light…
Underground Coffee & Ales
Highland, generally thought of as a culinary desert, is an unlikely craft beverage destination. But Underground Coffee & Ales is putting this small town on the map with their expertly curated list of NYS beers and ethically sourced coffee, not to mention their yummy high end pub eats.
Bard College’s China Now Music Festival Kicks Off This Weekend
The inaugural event presents concerts
Women’s Work: Election 2018
Fears for her children’s future led Tistrya Houghtling to seek political office. “I want my daughters to have the same rights and opportunities as my son and the right to decide what happens to their bodies,” says Houghtling, who won the Democratic primary for New York’s 107th Assembly District in September. “I want my biracial…
Industrial Music Pioneer Adi Newton Plays SUNY New Paltz on Thursday
The founder of influential UK dark wave band Clock DVA will perform at the Parker Theater.
“Brick by Brick” at ArtsWestchester
From tanning to cement mining, the Hudson Valley was built on industry. A new exhibition at ArtsWestchester’s gallery in downtown White Plains takes a closer look at one of the region’s historical occupations—brick-making. “Brick by Brick: The Erie Canal and the Building Boom,” which opened on September 30, features the installations of 12 contemporary artists,…
IHOPS: A Pumpkin Pancake Stout from Keegan Ales & IHOP
Keegan Ales has released a limited edition seasonal pumpkin pancake stout called IHOPS, in collaboration with the International House of Pancakes. Go get it before it’s gone.
Indian Classical Duo Comes to Albany
The Mohan Brothers will perform at the Egg on October 13.
Hudson River Contamination Sparks Action
While locally we’re all well aware that nine and a half million New York City residents drink from the vigilantly protected, pristine reservoirs of the Catskills (what the New York Times calls “the champagne of drinking water”), many people aren’t sure where those communities in the Catskills get their own drinking water. The Hudson Valley sips from…
Can New York Pull Off Single-Payer Healthcare?
About 10 years ago, when she was 44, Eve Madalengoitia had a hunch that something was wrong. She was experiencing concerning symptoms of the lady sort, and her doctor said it’s probably nothing, but let’s get you an MRI to be sure. At the time, she was working as a consultant from her home base…
Food Justice For All
The rolling farmland of Columbia County extends in all directions with fruit orchards and vegetable fields, dairy farms and livestock, and acre upon acre of golden grain. It’s hardly the place you’d expect to find a food desert. Yet in towns like Hudson, the county seat, access to farm-fresh, nutrient-dense foods can be tantalizingly out…
Basilica Hudson Benefit Celebrates Courtney Love
The Hole front woman, Michael Stipe, Chloë Sevigny, Natasha Lyonne, the National’s Aaron Dessner, and others will appear at the October 27 gala.
Pittsfield CityJAZZ Fesitval Kicks Off This Weekend
Bassist Christian McBride will headline the event’s closing night.
The Heroin Trap, Part II
Five years ago, fueled by heroin addiction, Kasandra Quednau pursued drugs the way a CEO chases a high-stakes business deal. The adrenaline flowed, and the thrill of the hunt had an aura of consequence and glamour to it. “As much as the drug itself, you also crave the lifestyle,” says Quednau, 26. “It’s fast, it’s fun.…
The Heroin Trap
Five years in recovery from opioid addiction, Kasandra Quednau has an intimate understanding of the depth of a crisis that is ravaging our communities, not just locally but nationwide. Every day 78 people in the US die from heroin and painkiller overdoses, while many more narrowly escape death with the anti-overdose drug Narcan—now a must-have…
The 2018 Woodstock Luthiers Showcase
Musicians and luthiers will gather on October 26-28 for the 2018 Woodstock Luthiers Showcase.
October Astrology Forecast: Roap Map to Intimacy May Contain Detours
The Sun in Venus-ruled Libra through October 23 challenges us to maintain our balance when Venus in Mars-ruled Scorpio begins her retrograde on October 5, tossing aside a slightly wilted bouquet and kicking a box of semi-stale chocolates to the curb. It’s time to cut the romance and get real, and in this case “real”…
Clear Brook Farm: An Enchanting Catskills Compound
Plan your fall getaway at Clear Brook Farm.
The 2018 FilmColumbia Festival
FilmColumbia celebrates modern filmmakers with 9 days of screenings in Chatham.
SUNY Ulster Serves Adult Students
Learn about SUNY Ulster’s extensive collection of adult education programs.
Live Music in the Hudson Valley | October 2018
Concerts in the Hudson Valley this October
Trotwood at Glens Falls House: Farm-Fresh Food in Greene County
Legendary resort Glens Falls House’s restaurant Trotwood is open all year round.
19th Annual Woodstock Film Festival
The 2018 Woodstock Film Festival kicks off on October 10.
Steven Strauss’s Geese Paintings
A geese painting inspired by recent events in Cornwall
Scorpio | Hudson Valley Horoscope October 2018
SCORPIO (October 23–November 21) Venus in Scorpio’s retrograde begins October 5 and runs through mid-November. Venus in Mars-Ruled Scorpio is the great and terrible Queen of Heaven in all her glorious battle array, ready to slay the forces of evil, or, on an earthier level: “Venus in Furs.” Jupiter in Scorpio super-sizes the drama and…
Aries Horoscope | October 2018
ARIES (March 20–April 19) Partnership issues dominate during October as Sun in Libra through October 22 creates harmonious conditions for sharing intimacy. Venus and Jupiter in the “other” Mars-ruled sign of Scorpio enhance your ability to go beyond the superficial in relationships, inspiring you to dig deeply into the wellsprings of your own consciousness to…
Anger Management Treatment in the Hudson Valley
Psychotherapist David Haviland talks about the best ways to manage anger.
Sagittarius | Hudson Valley Horoscope October 2018
SAGITTARIUS (November 22–December 22) October proves Sagittarius knows how to get by with a little help from their friends—and how to be a friend to those in need. Sun in Libra and Mars in Aquarius inspire Sagittarius with fellowship and camaraderie, reminding you how good it feels just to love and be loved for yourself.…
Taurus | Hudson Valley Horoscope October 2018
TAURUS (April 19–May 20) The Sun in Libra through October 22 inspires romance, while Venus in your solar opposite of Scorpio stations retrograde on October 5, cautioning you to examine emotional choices you’ve made and what they may have cost you in terms of sovereignty, independence, and your individual identity. Taurus needs peace and comfort…
Halloween Events in the Hudson Valley
Here’s eight Halloween-themed experiences for every level of spook.
Change is A’Comin: What’s New in New Paltz
The college town of New Paltz, New York is a center for arts, nature, and education in the Hudson Valley.
Halter Associates Realty: Kinder, Gentler Real Estate
When Lisa Halter started her own real estate agency in 2014, she did it with a clear mission—to open a “kinder, gentler real estate office.” She brought over 15 years of experience in Hudson Valley real estate and a forward-looking approach to Halter Associates Realty. In just four years, the company has expanded to 27…
6 News Headlines You May Have Missed from September 2018
The rise of STDs, climbing retail vacancies in Manhattan, olive oil as a cure for erectile dysfunction, and other juicy tidbits.
The Sixth of November
Larry Beinhart sends a rhyming note reminding everyone to exercise their democratic franchise on Election Day.
Capricorn | Hudson Valley Horoscope October 2018
CAPRICORN (December 22–January 20) All the positive momentum you gained this summer is carried forward in October as Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter in supportive Scorpio sextile Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn. The First Quarter Moon in Capricorn on October 16 reveals the budding of seeds you’ve sown by careful planning this past summer. Promising preliminary…
Tips for Growing Dahlia Flowers
Tim Steinhoff of Germantown Blooms offers tips for growing and storing Mexico’s exquisite national flower— the dahlia.
The 2018 Field + Supply Design Fair
Head to Hutton Brickyard for the return of Field + Supply on October 5 through 7.
American Film History—Be Content with Your Light, Child | Album Review
Mike Campbell reviews the new music release from American Film History.
Gemini | Hudson Valley Horoscope October 2018
GEMINI (May 20–June 21) Your ruling planet, Mercury, is busy this month, zipping from Libra to Scorpio on the October 9 and to Sagittarius on the 30. Your need for speed and stimulation finds satisfaction digging for details October 26–28 as you make “precision” your watch-word, eschewing the superficial in favor of verifiable truths, which…
The 50th Anniversary of Auroville & Matagiri on 10/20
In honor of the 50th anniversary, two prominent Aurovillians will speak at Matagiri.
Cancer | Hudson Valley Horoscope October 2018
CANCER (June 21–July 22) Changes you’ve implemented since early July are tried on October 2 and tested by the 16. The two-week period between the Last Quarter Moon in Cancer and First Quarter Moon in Capricorn confirm your resolve to continue the positive path you set out on in July, giving you the opportunity to…
Bobby Previte—Rhapsody | Album Review
Michael Eck reviews new music from Bobby Previte.
Aquarius | Hudson Valley Horoscope October 2018
AQUARIUS (January 20–February 19) With Mars direct in Aquarius you’re moving quickly in the right direction, which is always forward. Co-rulers Saturn and Uranus in an Earth Trine ground you in practical wisdom and real-world capabilities, equipping you to make a tangible change with your recently upgraded wisdom. Normally comfortable with the theoretical, you now…
Leo | Hudson Valley Horoscope | October 2018
LEO (July 22–August 23) Couplehood issues that may have unearthed disturbing insecurities recede from view as your normally robust self-confidence returns, not with a roar but a long, luxuriant purr of satisfaction. Trust that may have waivered is restored. Expert advice you quietly sought mid-summer, which shed light on your hidden fears becomes valuable when…
Geezer—Psychoriffadelia | Album Review
Jeremy Schwartz reviews new music from Geezer.
Pisces | Hudson Valley Horoscope October 2018
PISCES (February 19–March 20) Pisces gets a lot of support from the transits of Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter through your fellow Water Sign of Scorpio this month. You communicate best in the realm of feelings. Some of your best speeches have been entirely silent, made up only of gazes, caresses, and sighs. Mercury’s trine to…
Virgo | Hudson Valley Horoscope October 2018
VIRGO (August 23–September 23) Environmental concerns are always part of your top-of-mind awareness, and it vexes you when others do not share this priority. This month you have the power to put your outstandingly organized skill set to the task of upgrading the consciousness of your friends and neighbors. Mercury’s transit through Scorpio, October 9–30,…
New Paltz’s New Denizen Theatre Opens First Show
The brand new Denizen Theater at Water Street Market in New Paltz opens with “Cal in Camo.”
Contractor Aaron Bollman’s Renovated House in Saugerties
Explore the classic cottage of Aaron Bollman in Saugerties.
Libra | Hudson Valley Horoscope October 2018
LIBRA (September 23–October 23) Venus, your ruling planet, goes Retrograde in Scorpio on October 5, unearthing buried secrets. The Sun and Mercury meet the New Moon in Libra on October 8 and 9, igniting a brief but spectacular display of beauty and harmony. Idyllic pleasantries meet practical concerns during the Full Moon in Venus-ruled Taurus…
Pulse of the Planet Anniversary Tour Kick-Off 10/5
Radio producer Jim Metzner celebrates the 30th anniversary of his documentary series “Pulse of the Planet” at Stone Ridge Library.
Emo Philips at the Beverly on October 19
Comedian Emo Phillips performs in Kingston this month.
10 Food & Drink Events in October
The fall harvest is here and with it, an abundance of food and drink events this October.
New York State Now Requires Mental Health Education in School Curriculum
A look at New York State’s new mental health education mandate, a pioneering law that requires mental health education in school curriculum.
Editor’s Note: Eventually Quarter-Century
Join us for Chronogram Conversations on November 1 and our 25th birthday party on November 10.
On the Cover: O+ Festival Kingston
If a visitor to Kingston from a decade ago returned today, she would find a city fairly similar to the one she knew, with one great exception: the large murals that now festoon the city. These public installations are the work of artists laboring under the aegis of the O+ Festival, a three-day art, music,…
Win Morrison Realty: A Legacy of Potential
“Kingston is the best kept secret in New York State,” declares the Hudson Valley’s doyen of real estate, Win Morrison. He would know. As owner and founder of Win Morrison Realty, he has nearly 40 years of experience in the local real estate market. Since the ’80s, his agency has thrived selling and developing properties…
Elizabeth Phelps Meyer Exhibits at Art Centro
“Each Day, Water” by Elizabeth Phelps Myers is on display at Art Centro in Poughkeepsie this month.
EMPAC Holds 10-Year Anniversary Festival
RPI celebrates EMPAC’s 10-year anniversary with the 10YEARS festival.
Chronogram Poetry | October 2018
A selection of poems submitted by readers and edited by Phillip X. Levine.
