July 2012

Sangria Margarita Cocktail (Recipe)

A unique blend of two well-loved drinks, courtesy of La Puerta Azul Restaurant in Millbrook, NY

By La Puerta Azul

Hudson Valley Punch: Hudson Valley Magazine’s Signature Cocktail (Recipe)

Hudson Valley magazine’s first signature cocktail, designed by mixologist Kristen Schaefer for Shadows on the Hudson

By Kristen Schaefer

Vineyards and Wineries of the Hudson Valley, Upstate NY

Sure, there are grapes being grown, but that’s just part of the attraction these days at our local wineries. Better quality wines (and spirits), an ever-growing number of events (from pig roasts...

By Jennifer Leba & Dale McKnight

Hudson Valley Magazine’s 40th Anniversary

40 years of people, places, and events that shaped the Hudson Valley from 1972-2012

By Melissa Esposito, Rosemary O’Connor, and Polly Sparling

Hudson Valley Home: Summer 2012

English country-style décor graces a townhouse in Hudson, and seven must-have accessories to spruce up your summer

By Lynn Hazlewood

A History of Hudson Valley Magazine by Publisher Ralph Martinelli (Editor’s Letter)

A word from Hudson Valley Publisher, Ralph A. Martinelli

By Ralph A. Martinelli

Letters to the Editor in July 2012

Read our letters to the editor for July 2012, including our Where in the Valley “Church Revival” contest answer

Local News Stories in the Hudson Valley in July 2012

A Newburgh triple-jumper heads to the Olympics; and profiles of two female trailblazers PLUS: Where in the Hudson Valley Contest and On the Town party pictures photo gallery

ECOBAGS by Sharon Rowe of Ossining Makes Reusable and Recyclable Shopping Bags

More than 20 years ago, a Westchester entrepreneur started the now-ubiquitous practice of carting your groceries in a reusable shopping bag

By Rosemary O’Connor

Eco-Friendly Pro Printers Company in Hudson Goes Green with Recyclable Paper and Printing

Clean copy: The owner of Hudson’s Pro Printers goes the extra mile to reduce the company’s environmental impact

By Rosemary O’Connor

Arnoff Moving and Storage Company Installs Solar Farm in Millerton

Dutchess County’s Arnoff Moving and Storage installs a solar farm on the roof of their Millerton warehouse

By Dale McKnight

Events: Out & About in July 2012

Opera echoes on Bannerman Island, and the Bard beckons from Boscobel

By Polly Sparling

Events: Polly’s Editor’s Picks in July 2012

Senior Editor Polly Sparling lists her top event picks for July 2012

By Polly Sparling

Events: Kid’s Korner in July 2012

Join the Revolution, look at lizards, and belt out some music

By Rosemary O’Connor

Liberty Public House Restaurant Review in Rhinebeck: American Comfort Food and Dining in Dutchess County

Celebrating the past: An old-time setting matches the American comfort fare at Liberty Public House in Rhinebeck

By Lynn Hazlewood

Hudson Valley Punch: Hudson Valley Magazine’s First Signature Cocktail by Mixologist Kristen Schaefer and Shadows on the Hudson, Poughkeepsie

Cheers to us: Say happy anniversary with the all-new Hudson Valley Punch

Where to Drink Sangria in the Hudson Valley

Sangria fiesta: This traditional Spanish concoction is perfect for summer nights

By Rosemary O’Connor

Senior Editor Polly Sparling Swims Newburgh-Beacon Hudson River Race (The Final Word Opinion Column)

Water resistant: A mid-life crisis plays out in the middle of the Hudson during the Newburgh-Beacon Hudson River Swim

By Polly Sparling