April 2010

Sale of the Week: Apr. 29-May 5

This week’s big sale: Be Green Kids Consignment Sale at Fishkill Recreation Center

By: Jessica Friedlander

Sale of the Week: Apr. 22-28

This week’s big sale: Green to the max at Mrs. Max Boutique in Newburgh

By: Jessica Friedlander

Sale of the Week: Apr. 15-21

This week’s big sale: Go nude at Pegasus Shoes in Woodstock

By: Jessica Friedlander

Sale of the Week: Apr. 8-14

This week’s big sale: Spring sale at Next Boutique in Kingston

By: Jessica Friedlander

Sale of the Week: Apr. 1-7

This week’s big sale: Fashion fools get great finds at Five and Diamond Vintage in Hudson

By: Jessica Friedlander

10 Top Towns

Settled by the Dutch, Quakers, or Huguenots, nestled in the Catskills or on the river’s banks — these 10 Valley communities all have one thing in common: They’re great places to call home

By: Greg Olear

Hospital Update

From Albany to Yonkers, the Valley is fortunate to have more than two dozen hospitals offering top-notch treatment for all types of illnesses and injuries

By: Dale McKnight

It Takes a Village

A word from Hudson Valley Editor in Chief, Olivia J. Abel

By: Olivia J. Abel

Mailbox

See what’s in our mailbox for April 2010

Chatter

One man’s winning set of wheels, author Tobias Wolff visits the Valley, Spa Week and Earth Day return PLUS: Where in the Valley and On the Town

Glass Half Full

Celebrate spring with these fragile but functional pieces

By: Jennifer Leba

Legend in Leather

In the 19th century, a strange person known as the Leatherman wandered endlessly through the Valley and Connecticut. Curiosity about his odd life continues to this day

By: Polly Sparling

Out & About in April 2010

Olympic gold medalists skate on Albany ice, Elvis Costello hits the stage in Purchase, and New Paltz displays Warhol’s photos

Polly's Picks

Senior Editor Polly Sparling lists her top events picks for April 2010

By: Polly Sparling

Kid's Korner

Colorful clothing, upbeat music, and fun outdoor activities: What better way to welcome spring?

By: Melissa Esposito

Art à la Carte

Albany chef Dale Miller creates visual and gastronomic masterworks at his eponymous downtown restaurant

By: David Levine

Happiness in a Bag

A local baker charms us with her all-natural cookies

Noodle Nirvana

A NYC transplant brings classic Asian fare to Putnam County

Rock of Ages

For one Valley couple, planting a few backyard flowers turns into a geological nightmare

By: Kathleen Norton