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06/09/2025

☕️🌧️ MONDAY VIBES: Embracing the June Gloom
Some folks dread the drizzle... but here in the Hudson Valley, we know how to slow down and soak it in.

Today’s newsletter is a cozy escape into:
🪟 Rainy window views & golden coffee shop vibes
📚 A book rec to curl up with
🗓️ Local happenings that are still on, rain or shine
🌄 Why overcast days might just be the best days to reflect, reset, and reconnect

If you’re the type to throw on a hoodie, sip something warm, and just breathe… this one’s for you.

👉 Read the full issue:
https://www.hvvibes.com/p/monday-vibes-embracing-june-gloom-in-the-hudson-valley

❤️ Like, share, and tag your rainy day crew.

When Mother Nature serves up 60 degrees and rain, we make it cozy — plus your rainy day refuge crawl starts now

06/05/2025

🔥 THIS SATURDAY: BEACON'S MAIN STREET BECOMES A FOODIE PARADISE 🔥

Ready for the Hudson Valley's most delicious day? The Eat Drink Beacon Food Crawl is happening THIS SATURDAY (June 7th, 3-7 PM) and it's about to be EPIC.

🎫 ONE TICKET = 20+ STOPS of pure flavor along Main Street:

Craft cocktails that'll make you forget it's still afternoon
Artisan bites from Beacon's best kitchens
Sweet treats worth breaking your diet for
Exclusive retail deals you won't find anywhere else

This isn't just dinner – it's adult trick-or-treating with zero judgment and maximum flavor.

👟 PRO TIP: Wear comfy shoes, bring an appetite, and maybe skip lunch. You're gonna need the space.

🤤 Why we're obsessed: This crawl is pure Beacon – local businesses showing off, community vibes at their strongest, and flavors that'll have you planning your move to Main Street.
Don't be the person scrolling through everyone else's food pics this weekend.

👉 Get the full scoop + insider tips: https://www.hvvibes.com/p/eat-drink-beacon-2025-the-ultimate-hudson-valley-food-crawl-experience

🎟️ Tickets are moving fast – grab yours before Saturday arrives and you're left with FOMO and takeout.

See you on Main Street, HV Fam! 🍴

STOP SCROLLING. START SALIVATING!This Saturday at 3 PM, Main Street Beacon becomes the Hudson Valley's hottest food destination. Miss this? You'll be hearing about it from friends for months.

05/30/2025

🌟 This weekend is PACKED with amazing Hudson Valley events!

From Woodbury securing $2M for crucial dam repairs to 6 incredible weekend activities including:
🎨 100+ artisans at Field + Supply Market (Kingston)
🛍️ 165 makers at Rhinebeck Crafts Festival
🛶 Hudson River adventures in Cold Spring
🌳 Storm King's $53M renovation reveal

Plus an inspiring story about two 80-year-old women reviving a historic 1914 chapel!

"The Hudson Valley doesn't just show us beauty—it teaches us that communities grow strongest when neighbors become family." ✨

Get all the feel-good details + your complete weekend guide:
👇 https://www.hvvibes.com/p/2m-grant-6-can-t-miss-weekend-events

Discover Hudson Valley's inspiring weekend: $2M dam repair grant, Field + Supply artisan market, and 6 must-attend events celebrating local resilience, creativity, and community spirit.

05/29/2025

🏬 Calling all Hudson Valley Gen Xers! Who remembers spending entire Saturdays at Hudson Valley Mall? 🏬

If you grew up in the Hudson Valley during the 80s and 90s, you probably have vivid memories of this place. Maybe you:
✨ Met your friends by the fountain every weekend
✨ Spent your allowance at Spencer's or the music store
✨ Had your first job at one of the anchor stores
✨ Went on awkward first dates to the movie theater
✨ Practically lived in the food court with your crew

Well, guess what? The Hudson Valley Mall in Kingston has had the most incredible transformation – and it's honestly giving me all the feels! 🥺

The same halls where we hung out as teenagers are now where we're taking our kids for:
🎯 Trampoline park adventures
🍕 Family dinners in the revamped food court
🎬 Movie nights (yes, the same theater!)
🏃‍♀️ Family fitness activities
🎮 Modern play spaces
It's like coming full circle, but in the most beautiful way possible.

🆕 INTRODUCING: HV THROWBACK THURSDAY!
We're launching a brand new weekly series in the HV Vibes newsletter where we explore how our beloved Hudson Valley locations have evolved over the decades. Each Thursday, we'll dive into the stories that connect our past to our present – and discover new ways to make memories with our families in these familiar places.

This week's deep dive into Hudson Valley Mall is just the beginning. We're planning to explore:
🚗 Drive-ins that are still serving families today
🏘️ Main Streets that have transformed (hello, Beacon!)
🌲 Parks and trails where multiple generations have made memories
🏪 Local businesses that have become Hudson Valley institutions

What are YOUR Hudson Valley Mall memories?

Drop a comment below – I'm reading every single one and featuring the best stories in next week's newsletter! Did you work there? Have a memorable first date? Buy your prom dress there? We want to hear it all!

👆 Read the full story here: https://www.hvvibes.com/p/hudson-valley-mall-then-now-gen-x-nostalgia-meets-modern-family-fun-in-kingston-ny

P.S. Don't worry – we're not going full nostalgia on you! HV Vibes will still bring you all the positive Hudson Valley news, upcoming events, and family adventure ideas you love. We're just adding this weekly trip down memory lane because our shared history is what makes the Hudson Valley community so special. ❤️

What Hudson Valley location should we explore next for Throwback Thursday? Let us know in the comments!

Introducing HV Throwback Thursday - Where 1980s Hudson Valley memories create new family adventures. Plus: What other iconic HV spots should we explore next?

05/23/2025

🇺🇸YOUR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SORTED🇺🇸

Hudson Valley is serving up the perfect weekend blend:
🎖️ Honor our heroes at 30+ ceremonies🍷 Wine festivals in Columbia County🎵 FREE music festivals in Orange County🎡 Classic carnival fun for families🌸 Spring festivals & artisan markets

From Westchester to Columbia County - we’ve mapped out EVERYTHING happening May 23-26 ✨

Ready to make the most of your long weekend?

👆 Complete guide in bio!

05/21/2025

🌄 "All that is within me cries out to go back to my home on the Hudson River..." — FDR

This quote still gives us chills, and today's Hudson Valley news will make you just as proud to call this region home!

✨ From a heroic ice cream vendor who rescued a toddler in Rockland County to a record-breaking $4.5 million grant for Nyack's revitalization...

✨ From Columbia County's impressive $1 million+ in clean energy grants to Taniyah Joseph breaking the county track record at Rockland's Championship Meet...

Our 8 beautiful counties are THRIVING with good news that mainstream media often misses!

In just 3 minutes, discover 25+ reasons to love the Hudson Valley today. Get the full roundup in our latest newsletter (link in comments).

What positive news is happening in YOUR corner of the Valley this week? 💬

05/19/2025

✨ SUNSHINE ACROSS THE VALLEY: Your Monday Mood Boost! ✨

Starting the week with good news from across our beautiful Hudson Valley:

• Columbia County launches $500 monthly support for caregivers, helping 42 families thrive 💙

• Seniors in Dutchess County are gaining confidence through free balance classes, with 78% reporting improved daily activities 🧘‍♀️

• Greene County’s hidden gems are getting well-deserved attention, boosting eco-tourism while preserving natural beauty 🏞️

• Orange County’s “Think Differently” month celebrates inclusion with local businesses creating sensory-friendly spaces 💫

• Putnam’s Carmel Street Fair broke records with 5,000 visitors and raised $15K for children in need 🎉

• Rockland honors EMS heroes who responded to 25,000+ calls last year during EMS Week 🚑

• Ulster County meal program now serves 1,200 seniors daily with diverse menu options 🍽️

• Tonight: Cuomo Bridge glows red for Special Olympics, celebrating a relay that raised $50K 🌉

“The Hudson Valley doesn’t just change with the seasons—it transforms us with each visit, reminding us that beauty is always worth the journey.” 💭

What’s giving YOU good vibes today? Share in the comments! ⬇️

05/15/2025

🎉 INTRODUCING: The HV Vibes Referral Program 🎉

🌄 SHARE THE VALLEY LOVE 🌄

We’re turning good vibes into great rewards! Starting today, every time you spread the joy of HV Vibes, you get closer to repping your Hudson Valley pride with exclusive merch. Here’s how it works 👇

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🎁 50 Referrals = Full Merch Pack + Your Story Featured in HV Vibes!

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05/15/2025

🌼 Hudson Valley Spring Highlights – May 15, 2025 🌼

Fresh vibes and sunshine all around ☀️—today’s edition of HV Vibes is packed with local wins, inspiring stories, and events that make the Hudson Valley shine.

🌳 What’s Inside:
✅ Columbia County’s illustrated tourism revival
✅ Dutchess County’s age-in-place success story
✅ Ulster’s beloved pool reopening soon!
✅ “Trailblazing with Byrne” hikes in Putnam
✅ Rockland’s plant sale & Greene’s planning collab
✅ Orange County celebrates inclusion with a smile 😊
✅ Westchester Bar Association turns 125! 🎉

Plus: A beautiful quote from Fiorello H. La Guardia honoring the Valley 🌅

🧡 Read the full vibes here:
👉 https://www.hvvibes.com/p/hudson-valley-spring-highlights-local-events-community-news-for-may-15-2025

🎁 And don’t forget—refer 10 friends and earn your exclusive HV Vibes tee! Details in today’s edition.

Discover County Updates, Outdoor Activities, and Community Celebrations Across Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster, and Westchester Counties

05/14/2025

🌟 The Positive Week so far in the Hudson Valley — All the Good Vibes! 🗞️

From wrestling legends to library adventures, we’ve been spotlighting joy, community wins, and feel-good news across every corner of the Valley. 💙✨

Here’s what we covered this week:

📚 Library Road Trip Takeover!
Road trip + reading = summer goals. Explore 66 libraries and win cool prizes!

💥 WrestleFest Shakes Westchester
Packed crowds, surprise legends, and community energy at the County Center.

🚐 Putnam On-Demand Launches
Need a ride? Putnam just made transit personal, easy, and accessible.

🌱 Wellness All Around
Chair yoga, toddler bonding, senior celebrations & community planning… yep, the vibes are real.

🎉 Plus: Caregiver awards, mental health events, and local school shoutouts 💪

👉 Click the link in bio to catch up on every inspiring edition of HV Vibes!

05/14/2025

💫 Good Vibes Are Flowing in the Hudson Valley! 🏞️

This week’s HV Vibes is bursting with local joy — from wellness jams and toddler yoga to community leadership and animal protection tech. If you needed a reason to smile today, we’ve got several.

🗞️ What’s inside:
🧘 Chair yoga in Columbia & toddler yoga in Dutchess
🌱 Community planning in Ulster
🐾 New animal protection app in Putnam
🎉 Caregiver awards, senior celebrations & family-strengthening programs
💬 Plus, a quote that’ll inspire your day

📬 Dive into today’s joy boost right here:
👉 https://www.hvvibes.com/p/good-vibes-flowing-your-hudson-valley-joy-boost

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Discover the Hudson Valley's joy wave on May 14th: Free chair yoga, parent-toddler wellness, and community initiatives lighting up Columbia, Dutchess, and Greene counties with positivity.

05/13/2025

🚗📚 Ready for an unforgettable summer adventure?
Check out Mid-Hudson Library System and one of the coolest community programs around — the 2025 Library Road Trip!

✨ What’s it all about?
➡️ Visit any of the 66 libraries in Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Putnam & Ulster
➡️ Get your map stamped at each stop
➡️ Win awesome prizes, explore hidden gems, and celebrate lifelong learning with your family 🚀

🎉 Whether you’re a bookworm, a history buff, or just love a good road trip — this is for YOU.

📬 Read all about it in last weekend’s HV Vibes Takeover Edition:
👉 https://www.hvvibes.com/p/hv-vibes-takeover-mid-hudson-library-road-trip-2025

Discover the Hudson Valley's epic 2025 library road trip: 70 libraries, 5 counties, and one incredible adventure celebrating local knowledge, exploration, and community connection.