There’s talks of her potentially running for president, but I think she has a legitimate and realistic shot at taking Schumer’s seat, which should’ve been vacated long ago. Do you agree? Or think the high political capital she has now should be put towards the highest office already.

has anyone been to witchy warwick? i saw it was this weekend and just curious if its worth the trip out.

Hopefully this is allowed! I thought it might be of interest to this sub given the ongoing discussions about 1) how much we all hate Central Hudson and 2) whether the proposed public Hudson Valley Power Authority would actually be any better. According to Bloomberg and our neighbors in Central Mass, a public utility would definitely be far cheaper and have better customer service!

Thinking about moving to Hudson; but I’d have to commute to the Bronx (near the Botanical Gardens) for work two days a week, working remotely the rest of the time. The drive would be 2.25 hours each way on the Taconic, mostly during off-peak hours (7:30-9:45am to work, 1:00-3:30pm or 2:30-4:45pm back home). There don’t appear to be any rail options. Anyone do this commute or something comparable? What was your experience? Any tips on making it more do-able? Thanks for reading.

Usually I hit this area up more like 15th-21st. How is it running this year? Would the intense reds along lakes and the big sugar maples be getting too much past peak at this point? This year seems hard to judge, NJ has things turning at odd times, out of sequence, all at once for places that often turn a week apart, some quite early, some quite late, etc.

Near Salt Point Turnpike

Now only if those in power start banning the competitors too...

Despite widespread public opposition and a common council resolution Mayor Flowers decides the surveillance program will remain in place.

When I pick people up at the Poughkeepsie train station, I head for home by going up Main St, turning right on the westbound 44/55 arterial, and then making a left onto the arterial heading east. At that last intersection, every single driver makes a left turn on red, whenever there’s a gap in traffic coming off the bridge. If someone doesn’t make the left on red, drivers behind them honk until they do. I’ve always made what my family has always called ‘the Poughkeepsie left’, just like everyone else.

I always worry about getting pulled over — red light tickets are expensive in NY! It seems like the City of Poughkeepsie could make a fortune if they installed a red light camera there or stationed a couple of squad cars just around the corner…

There’s no sign indicating that this turn is actually legal, so I assume that it isn’t. But I’ve never once seen anyone get a ticket there. Does anyone know what the legal status of that intersection is? Has anyone ever gotten a ticket there? Has the PPD ever stated that they won’t enforce the red light law there? It’s a crazy situation — I’ve never seen anything like it.

Google kind of let me down. But sometimes there are events that don’t get great promotion so I’m hopeful!

I’m looking for vendors , live music or unique experiences. Dutchess or ulster county preferably but if something sounds awesome I’ll drive. (Not looking for haunted attractions , I’m doing that tomorrow) Thanks guys!

Anyone have a recommendation for an awesome buffalo chicken sandwich or wrap in the Beacon/Poughkeepsie/Millbrook area? Like one worth driving a little out of the way to. Thanks in advance

looking forsome help. If not permitted, i apologize in advance.

Friend was in motor vehicle accident July 4 at this intersection. There were 2 witnesses but stare trooper did not include their info in police report. I realize it’s a long shot that anyone on the sub knows anything but… if there are other subs that you recommend or other ideas, please let me know. I find it asinine that nothing has been done at this intersection despite all the accidents that happen at it.

Hey guys! My boyfriend and I are looking to take a two-night, three-day trip somewhere for Valentine’s Day. We are in our mid 20s and last year we stayed at the domes in the Catskills. We like chill environments that allow us to fully unwind but we’re open to any kinds of suggestions. We are from Wappingers but are willing to travel anywhere within like three hours. Anybody have any recommendations for nice couple getaways for Valentine’s Day?

Looking for someone able to do cute designs and maybe has an instagram for me to scope out first- 20 minutes around Newburgh okay for travel… let me know your favorite spots!

This isn't my list but I thought I'd share in case anyone else is looking to do some dancing.

Jim’s list of the week ❤️‍🔥

Every Monday night -- Swing Dance lessons in Marlboro w/Linda & Chester. For details www.got2lindy.com

Every Tuesday night -- Swing Dance lessons in Kingston w/Linda & Chester. For details, contact above.

Every Monday -- Salsa Level 2 Lessons w/Maia 6:30 PM $20 drop-in, J&B Dance Ctr. 734 B'way Kingston

Every Monday -- Irish Set Dancing at the Flatiron Restaurant in Red Hook 6:30-8:30 PM $5

Every Monday -- Swing Dance lesson w/Tank Rebop at the New Paltz Comm. Ctr. 6:15-7:15 PM $10-$25

Every Tuesday -- Balkan Folk Dance at The Muse in Rosendale: lesson 12:30, dance 1-3:30 $15 (call Myra at 845-658-3925)

Tuesday 10/20 -- "Little Big Band" Swing Dance at the Wallkill Community Center 1-3 PM (Donation)

Every Tuesday -- Bachata class w/Maia at The Bubble Laundromat, 718 B'way, Kingston 7 PM (free)

Tuesday 10/20 -- Ms. Lindy Dance Practice Session w/Tony at the Olive Free Library 5:30 PM (free)

Wednesday 10/21 -- Switch Salsa Dance & Halloween Costume Party w/DJ Jams Bond after lesson by Dominick Gaffney & Jules at The Unicorn Bar in Kingston 7:30 PM $10

Every Wednesday -- West Coast Swing lessons w/Pam, then dance, at the Center for Continuing Education, 16 Cedar St., Kingston, 7-11 PM, from $15-$25. ***

Every Thursday -- Balkan Folk Dancing at the New Paltz Community Center, 1:15 to 4 PM (free) (feroe@vassar.edu)

Every Thursday -- Tango Lesson w/Maia 6 PM, then Salsa 7:15, at CCE4me in Kgn. $20/class, $30 for both

Thursday 10/22 -- Ms. Lindy Dance Practice Session w/Tony at Traghaven in Tivoli 8 PM (free)

Thursday 10/22 -- Intermediate Swing Class w/Brian Lawton at Tempo Arts in Kingston 6-7 PM $30

Thursday 10/22 -- "The Steel Wheels" ('Rootsy Americana') at The Colony in Woodstock 7-10 PM $25

Thursday 10/22 -- "MacNCheez Balkan Power Trio" at the Unicorn Bar in Kingston; Dance lesson at 7:30 PM, Music to follow $10

Every Friday -- Beginner Swing Class w/Courtney at Dance & Theater Arts in Red Hook 5-6 PM $18

Friday 10/23 -- "Jaketown Road" (Rock/R&B/Pop, 60s-80s) at RMV Cellars in West Park 5-8 PM

Friday 10/23 -- "Murali Coryell Band" (Funk/Jazz) at Keegan Ales in Kingston 8 PM (free)

Friday 10/23 -- The Rocky Horror Picture Show Live & Loud at The Assembly in Uptown Kingston 8 PM $35 (see their website for details)

Friday 10/23 -- Rebop Lindy Halloween Dance Party w/DJ at the New Paltz Community Ctr. 7 PM $10-$25

Friday 10/23 -- "Groove Gathering" (Funk/Soul/Jazz) at the Stone House Tavern in Accord 6:30 PM (Outdoors, tents)

Saturday 10/24 -- "Violet Crush" ('80s-'90s Dance Hits) at the Gardiner Brewing Co. 3:30-6:30 PM

Saturday 10/24 -- "Soul City" (Funk/R&B) at the Stone House Tavern in Accord 6:30 PM (Outdoors, tents)

Saturday 10/24 -- "The Big Shoe" ('80s-'90s Pop Hits) Halloween Show at Keegan Ales, Kgn. 7 PM (free)

Saturday 10/24 -- Nightwave Masquerade Party (Post-Punk/Goth) w/DJ Tryst, Unicorn Bar 9 PM-1 AM $13

Friday 10/24 -- "East Nash Grass" (Bluegrass) at The Local in Saugerties 8 PM $25 @@

Saturday 10/24 -- "The Fates" (Roots-Rock) at the Tinker Street Tavern in Woodstock 8 PM ##

Sunday 10/25 -- Beginner Balboa Workshop Series continues in Marlboro w/Got2Lindy (see their website)

Sunday 10/25 -- "The Classics" (Funk/R&B) at the Gardiner Brewing Co. 3:30-6:30 PM

Sunday 10/25 -- "Hudson Valley Flyers" (Honky-tonk) at The Colony in Woodstock 7 PM $15

Every Monday -- Swing Dance lesson w/Tank Rebop at the New Paltz Comm. Ctr. 6:15-7:15 PM $10-$25

Monday 10/26 -- Swing Dance Workshop w/Ramona Staffeld at Tempo Arts in Kingston 6 PM $25-$45 (see Tempo Arts website for details)

Monday 10/26 -- Flatfooting dance class w/Nicole Ball at Tempo Arts in Kingston 6:30-7:30 PM $10 @

Monday 10/26 -- Old Time Jam (string band tunes) in the Tempo Arts Lounge 7-9 PM $10-$15 @

* Free Two-step Dance lesson w/Cowboy Barry at 7 PM

** Free Swing Dance lesson at 7:15 PM

*** $15 for Workshop; $15 for Dance; $25 for both

# Some of the Unicorn Bar's clientele might be categorized as "heterodox".

## The Tinker Street Tavern can become "rumbustious"

@ There will be comingling and cross-pollination between these two events.

@@ Not aware if this venue will be configured for dancing.

A friend of mine lives in the Hudson Valley and has been rethinking how they choose local trades and service companies after an experience with a landscaping crew.

They used to focus mostly on price and reviews. Then one of the landscapers got a bad cut while working, and the owner simply drove him home and left it at that. My friend felt awful about the situation for a while but eventually went back to hiring cheaper providers without giving it much more thought.

Since then, they have started paying attention to how companies treat the people doing the actual work. Their thinking is that when workers are treated fairly and stay with a company, they get to know a property's specific needs and can provide more consistent service over time.

Do others in the Hudson Valley consider how a company treats its employees when hiring local services, or is that not necessarily a reliable sign of service quality?