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Tag Archives: Hudson River Valley (NY)
Why Farmers Are Getting Priced Out of the Hudson Valley
Farmers are losing properties to wealthy buyers from the city, while leasing land from the new owners can feel like a ‘modern-day feudal system.’
Booze, Biscuits and Bands: Musical Brunch Is Back in New York
Here are six brunches that, after a long pandemic pause, are entertaining and feeding weekend crowds in Manhattan and the Hudson Valley.
Apocalypse Now-ish (Cocktails, Anyone?)
Are we ready for a pandemic novel? Gary Shteyngart, the author of “Our Country Friends,” thinks so.
Legoland Is Now Open. Can Residents of Goshen, N.Y. Learn To Live With It?
When Legoland arrived in Goshen, N.Y., it divided residents into first-time environmental activists or business boosters. Now that the park is open, can neighbors piece together a way to move ahead?
Carbon Neutral Shipping on the Hudson
Against the winds of instantaneous everything, a sailboat crew tries to forge a carbon-neutral supply chain between the Hudson Valley and New York City.
Upstate Motels Make a Comeback, With an Aim to Captivate
Once a convenience of the American road trip, these classic motor hotels are being restored as vacation destinations by a new generation of owners.
A Renewal for IBM Campuses Once Home to Punch Cards and Circuit Boards
When Big Blue left upstate New York, economic pain ensued. But the large complexes left behind are ideally suited for large-scale production and shipping, local officials say.
Inside the Long-Lost Brickyards That Built N.Y.C.
A century ago, brickmaking along the Hudson River was thriving. Then the industry vanished.
How About a Luxury Tour of Your Own Backyard?
Many group tour companies are trading their international itineraries for souped-up domestic trips aimed at nature-loving Americans.
Hudson Valley Real Estate Market Still Overheated
New Yorkers scouring northern towns for second homes have pushed prices up and made it harder for locals to find affordable homes.
Getting to Know You, Again
The pandemic has sent many people back to their parents’ homes, giving both generations new insight and a chance at a different kind of relationship.
Joanne Michaels, Who Sketched the Hudson Valley in Words, Dies at 69
Ms. Michaels found material for her books and public access talk show in the region she loved. She died of Covid-19.
Zosia Mamet’s Week: Log Cabin Living
The former “Girls” star, who played a mordantly comic lawyer in “The Flight Attendant,” spends her days at the barn and her nights with David Sedaris and Meryl Streep.
Welcome to Homeownership
New Yorkers who left the city and bought country homes during the pandemic are discovering there’s a lot to learn (and spend) while taking care of a house.
Halloween’s Not Canceled: Here’s How to Make It Spooky but Safe
Movies, podcasts, cemetery walks and more: Our guide to enjoying a socially distant fright fest.
Glamping for First-Timers
A novice camper needed a vacation. What are the options during the summer of Covid-19?
Kingston: A City Remade by the Coronavirus
A writer who moved upstate for a slower lifestyle fears that the latest wave of migrants, fleeing Covid, will bring their worst instincts with them.
A New Style of Country House Takes Root
More developers are bringing contemporary, sustainable design to the Hudson Valley and rural Connecticut.
There’s No Social Distancing for Dancers. How Can the Show Go On?
Dance, perhaps more than other disciplines, faces an uphill battle with the challenges presented by Covid-19. Our critic votes for patience.
A Run on the Catskills
New Yorkers desperate for more space and fresh air are driving prices up in the mountains north of the city.
Pandemic Lockdown Halts Hudson Valley’s Booming Film Industry
Filmmakers have headed to upstate New York for two decades, using rustic locales to produce some 500 movies, but production has shut down, threatening development plans.
Snow and Cold in May: A ‘Nerve-Racking’ Time for Growers
The coronavirus pademic was already making life on the farm unpredictable, and then came an Arctic blast.
Upstate Will Be First to Test New York’s Arts Appetite
Under the governor’s reopening plan, theaters, museums and community art centers upstate will open well before city venues. Will visitors come?
Small Farms in N.Y. Are Experiencing a Surprising Boom. Here’s Why.
When the restaurants closed, factory farms lost their customers. Local produce is suddenly in demand.