October 2008

Tricks and Treats

There are plenty of ways to stay scared silly this Halloween season — here’s a sampling of Halloween events in the area.

By: Greg Ryan

Tame Halloween Fright with Bark Busters’ Safety Tips for Families with Dogs

Check out these guidelines from the world’s largest dog training company to help ensure your canine companions don’t get “spooked” during the year’s scariest holiday!

By: John and Barbara Fassett

Best of the Hudson Valley 2008

Readers, you have spoken! Back in April, we asked you to cast your ballot in our annual Best of the Hudson Valley poll. We received hundreds of enthusiastic responses detailing your favorite...

By: Jessica Friedlander, Lynn Hazlewood, David Levine, Rita Ross, Greg Ryan, Hilary Sparling, Polly Sparling, and Elizabeth Stein

Sailing Along

Dutchess filmmakers John Sayles and Maggie Renzi chat about movies and more

By: Tom Staudter

Woodstock Film Festival: Sneak Peek

From police dramas to a docu-comedy about a giant T-Rex, check out the wonderful world of the Woodstock Film Festival

By: Jessica Friedlander

Editor's Note

By: Olivia J. Abel

Mailbox

A Model of Mayhem

The secrets behind Headless Horseman’s award-winning scares

By: Greg Ryan

Breathtaking Excursions

The Valley’s bike tours offer scenic views and a satisfying workout

By: Greg Ryan

Bike-and-Buggy

A new rickshaw rules the roads in Albany

By: Greg Ryan

Mr. Clean

Joe Jordan and his company, Enviro Clean, help make the environment a little less messy

By: David Levine

Two Wheel Drive

Hop aboard a Segway Personal Transporter for some environmentally friendly fun in downtown Poughkeepsie

By: Olivia J. Abel

Kid's Korner

Glowing jack-o’-lanterns, cryptic riddles, and ghastly tales of ghosts and lore prep kiddies for a spooky All Hallows’ Eve

By: Greg Ryan

Out & About

Make way for some fall fun with a cider festival, a chili cook-off, and craft fairs

By: Polly Sparling

One Famous Fruit

Where in the Hudson Valley...?

By: Cayla Consaga