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June 2009

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Berry Nice

Berry Nice

Pick your own strawberries at one of the Valley’s many fruit farms

Features

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Top Doctors

Top Doctors

Our annual list of the Valley’s finest medical men and women — as chosen by their fellow M.D.s

Fairs and Festivals

Fairs and Festivals

Once again, it’s that lovely and amazing time of year: summer. After a terribly long, icy winter and slow-starting spring, the sun is shining — and the region is bursting with events ripe for...

Summer Style

Summer Style

These looks capture some of the easy, breezy styles that sashayed down the runway for summer 2009: All are simple to create, with a “wow” factor that’s sure to warrant a double-take

Riverside Dining

Riverside Dining

Where to go when temperatures soar and hunger calls? Down by the riverside, of course! That’s where you’ll find cooling breezes, sizzling hot entertainment, and delectable dishes to satisfy...

Illuminating the Hudson

Illuminating the Hudson

Nyack artist John Beerman’s light-filled canvases depict the mighty river discovered by his famous ancestor

Editor's Note

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Cream of the Crop

Cream of the Crop

Mailbox

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Mailbox

Mailbox

No other fork in the road has caused so many to scratch their noggins as the super-sized spear that divides Red Hook and Rhinebeck.

The Pulse

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Take Me Out to Ye Olde Ball Game

Take Me Out to Ye Olde Ball Game

This team from a tiny Catskills town plays America’s pastime in its purest form

June 2009 On the Town

June 2009 On the Town

Homegrown Radio

Homegrown Radio

An all-local station prepares to hit the airwaves in Columbia and Greene counties

Ride of Honor

Ride of Honor

A four-day event in Orange County recognizes veterans’ service

Go Dad!

Go Dad!

Celebrating Father’s Day this year is a walk in the park. Literally!

Shop Talk

Shop Talk

Start the season off right with these great gifts and goodies that’ll keep you in tip-top shape for outdoor fun

God Goes Green

God Goes Green

A new Ulster County church is blessed with eco-friendly design features

Putts Around

Putts Around

Hot spots for summertime fun, the Valley’s mini-golf courses offer challenging — and wacky — entertainment

Reading Room

Reading Room

Summer is the perfect time to read up on the Valley’s history, art, and... ghosts?

The Quadricentennial Puzzle

The Quadricentennial Puzzle

Can you solve Gary Cee’s Quadricentennial crossword quiz?

History

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Party Like It’s 1909

Party Like It’s 1909

This year’s Quad celebrations have quite an act to follow: The 1909 anniversary boasted replica ships, parades, and a visit from Admiral Peary himself

Going Green

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Digging in the Dirt

Digging in the Dirt

Want to garden but don’t have the space? Community gardens offer land — and more — so you can grow-your-own

Great Outdoors

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Water, Water Everywhere — But Can We Swim In It?

Water, Water Everywhere — But Can We Swim In It?

Once the poster child for the pollution that ailed our environment, the Hudson River is now (mostly) clean enough for swimming. Dive right in!

Living Well

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Funny Feeling

Funny Feeling

It’s no joke: One Valleyite uses laughter to help others heal themselves

Out & About

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Polly's Picks

Kid's Korner

The region transforms into a land of the lost as dinosaur shows and wildlife hikes take over the Valley.

Table Talk

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Green Cuisine

Green Cuisine

The Red Devon Restaurant prides itself on its imaginative use of locally grown ingredients served in an eco-friendly setting

Small Bites

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Sweet 'n Sour Summer

Sweet 'n Sour Summer

This new South American cocktail travels north to the Hudson Valley, giving the season a tangy treat

Seeing Red

Seeing Red

Strawberry picking sweeps the region this month

Eating Out

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Eating Out

Eating Out

Eat out at Bistro Brie & Bordeaux in Windham this month

The Back Page

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History Mystery

History Mystery

Where in the Hudson Valley...?

 

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