November 2009

Fall Cocktails

Need a little something to heat up those chilly autumn nights? Twist in Hyde Park has all the toddies and ’tinis to shake up your social scene this season

Cheap Eats

There’s a cornucopia of culinary bargains to be found in the Valley, and we’re here to help you track them down

By: Lynn Hazlewood

Top Dentists

The days when a trip to the dentist was often as unpleasant as, um, pulling teeth, are fortunately long gone. Modern dentistry offers a vast array of high-tech procedures and products that make...

By: Dale McKnight

A Resident Outraged

One afternoon six years ago, Debra Hall learned the water in her Hopewell Junction home was toxic. The quest she has embarked on since that day has transformed her and her entire neighborhood

By: Greg Ryan

Cheap Thrill

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

By: Olivia J. Abel

Mailbox

See what’s in our mailbox for November 2009

Chatter

Trading a desk job for hands-on work on the Hudson; a thoroughly frightening fish; and a presidential pass-through. PLUS: Where in the Valley and On the Town

Beer for Breakfast

The New Netherland colonists ate a hearty diet of calorie-laden dishes — many of which we still enjoy today

By: Mary Forsell

Clear (and Clean) Sailing

A group of RPI students proves that fuel cells can power a boat up the Hudson River — without any noise or pollution

By: David Levine

Sugar-coating the Facts

Whether it’s a morning latte or an afternoon cola, you are probably consuming more sugar than you should. Here’s what you can do about it

By: Valerie J. Dimond

Out & About in November

Rucker makes a ruckus, Browne moves east, and the circus goes high-tech

By: Polly Sparling

Polly's Picks

Senior Editor Polly Sparling lists her top picks for November 2009

By: Polly Sparling

Kid's Korner

Go wild! This month, the Valley welcomes hungry caterpillars, a wolf, and a rock band singin’ about monkeys

By: Greg Ryan

“Twisted” Cocktails to Toast Autumn’s Arrival

Sally Rich, cocktail designer at Twist, shares some of her favorite drink recipes for fall

By: Valerie Havas

Eating Out

Eat out at Arielle in Rhinebeck and Stissing House in Pine Plains this month

Homeland Security

Cross-country travels prove to one Valley resident that the grass is greener in her own backyard

By: Polly Sparling