Tag: Hudson

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    Saving a shantytown?

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    In old fishing shacks, links to Hudson’s past and an unclear future State officials have concluded that a group of 17 fishing shacks along the Hudson River are historically significant, but city officials in Hudson, N.Y., have yet to decide whether to preserve any of the structures as part of a proposal for a new… read more

    Saving a shantytown?
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    Internet equality for all?

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    Some in region warn of fallout in battle over net neutrality By JOHN TOWNESContributing writer   The future of the Internet is at stake in regulatory changes now being debated in Washington, and the effects of these changes will be felt in local offices, living rooms and libraries, area advocates say. Last month, the Federal… read more

    Internet equality for all?
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    Local flavors with European flair

    Hudson shop’s prepared foods make it a destination By STACEY MORRISContributing writer HUDSON, N.Y.   Kate Arding and Mona Talbott show off some of their wares, including a large wheel of cheese, outside their shop on Warren Street in Hudson. Their focus is producing prepared meals and condiments with a strong emphasis on local ingredients… read more

    Local flavors with European flair
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    N.Y. wine country expands to north

    Cold-hardy grapes, simpler regulations allow vineyards to thrive By EVAN LAWRENCEContributing writer EASTON, N.Y. Vineyards and wineries have lately been spreading northward in the Hudson River valley and beyond, spurred by the advent of new, cold-hardy grape varieties, a booming interest in locally produced food and drink, and newly simplified state regulations. The result is… read more

    N.Y. wine country expands to north
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    Revival set for oldest N.Y. theater space

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    Hudson Opera House begins restoration of long-dormant main hall By JOHN TOWNESContributing writer HUDSON, N.Y.   Restoration work began this spring on the long-dormant main performance hall at Hudson Opera House. When the $8 million project is completed next year, a modern, flexible 300-seat theater will be ready to host performances on the landmark building’s… read more

    Revival set for oldest N.Y. theater space
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    Brush strokes for conservation

    Cambridge artist’s paintings illustrate new book on farming By STACEY MORRISContributing writer CAMBRIDGE, N.Y.   Adriano Monacchio’s oil painting “Almost Time to Cut” is among 28 works he created to help illustrate the new book “On The Farm: The Uncertain Future of an American Legacy.” Ronald G. Dodson says his lifelong interest in farming is… read more

    Brush strokes for conservation
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    Young farmers band together to keep land in agriculture

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    By TRACY FRISCHContributing writer HUDSON, N.Y.   Lindsey Lusher Shute runs Hearty Roots Community Farm with her husband in Clermont, N.Y. Their struggle to find affordable farmland in the Hudson Valley prompted them to help organize the National Young Farmers Coalition, a grassroots advocacy organization based in Hudson. Scott Langley photo Lindsey Lusher Shute and… read more

    Young farmers band together to keep land in agriculture
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    Hawthorne Valley aims for sister store in Hudson

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    By JOHN TOWNES Contributing writer HUDSON, N.Y. Nearly a decade of calls for re-establishing a downtown supermarket in Hudson could soon be answered, as the nonprofi t group that runs the Hawthorne Valley Farm Store considers setting up a sister store in the city.   The Hawthorne Valley Association, which operates the popular farm store… read more

    Hawthorne Valley aims for sister store in Hudson
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    Local airwaves, local voices

    By JOHN TOWNES Contributing writer   HUDSON, N.Y.The motto for WGXC-90.7 FM, the local radio station that started broadcasting to Columbia and Greene counties just over two years ago, is “hands-on radio.” The phrase sums up why WGXC stands out in the era of chain-owned commercial radio stations whose homogeneous programming typically is produced in… read more

    Local airwaves, local voices
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    Helsinki on the Hudson

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    Three years on, club is at center of city’s growing music scene By JOHN TOWNES Contributing writer   HUDSON, N.Y. When Club Helsinki closed its intimate, eclectic performance space in Great Barrington, Mass., and moved west to Hudson a few years ago, its owners hoped to play a role in the ongoing revitalization of their… read more

    Helsinki on the Hudson