Places & heritage
Shuttered Pinegrove Ranch to be Resurrected
An archived report on plans to purchase and renovate a Kerhonkson tourist attraction after its closure.
Culture & Life
Lifestyle
An archive of stories about regional traditions, arts, recreation, seasonal gatherings and the people and places that give Hudson Valley communities their character.
From the archive
These stories preserve moments from earlier community life. Dates shown below identify when each archived report appeared.
Lifestyle archive
Seasonal traditions
Lake Katrine Church Brings Christmas Story to Life
A look back at a community presentation centered on the Christmas story and local outreach.
Community
Saugerties Family Dazzles in Bid for Nation’s Best Christmas Lights
An archived account of one family’s experience taking its holiday display to a wider audience.
Traditions
Accord Christmas Tree Farm Inspires Love, Tradition
A seasonal archive story about annual family visits and personal milestones at a tree farm.
Community program
Lake Katrine Church to Host Living Nativity
The archived preview described a drive-through seasonal presentation featuring costumed scenes and music.
Health & community
Broadcaster Headlines Go Red for Women Luncheon
A retrospective listing for a panel discussion focused on heart health.
Film & youth
Reel Expressions Teen Film Festival Set for Poughkeepsie
The festival archive highlights youth-produced narrative, animated, experimental and documentary films.
Music
A Star Is Born in the Town of Ulster
An archived local-interest story about a spontaneous performance that found a broad audience.
Living history
Redcoats Invade, Torch, Destroy Kingston
A look back at a historical reenactment commemorating a defining chapter in Kingston’s past.
Public health
Federal Funding Debate Focuses on Child Health Program
An archived report on calls for Congress to renew a health insurance program serving children.
Using the archive
How to read these stories
1. Check the context
Each item reflects the circumstances documented when the original report appeared.
2. Note the date
Archive dates help distinguish historical coverage from current event information.
3. Verify plans
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About this section
Everyday life is part of the regional record
Hudson Valley News Network’s lifestyle archive collects stories about arts, seasonal customs, recreation, community programs and local places. Together, they provide a record of how residents gather, create and maintain regional traditions.
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