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Hudson Valley's Riverside Restaurants Can Serve It Up.

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on July 22, 2015 - 4:22pm

The Hudson Valley Riverfront restaurants in Highland, Poughkeepsie, Kingston, and Newburgh are the summer hot spots for great food and fun.  Boating on the Hudson and dining in these casual waterside eateries is almost heaven!

Mariner's on the Hudson - Highland 

With their large extended deck that runs right into the river and free docking you can order meals right on your boat or enjoy live music and the tiki bar outdoors.  845-691-4711

River Station Restaurant - Poughkeepsie 

The oldest continually operating restaurant in Poughkeepsie.  They offer free shuttle service to the Walkway Over the Hudson and the Mid Hudson Bridge. You can park your boat at the public dock and your dog is also welcome outdoors.  845-452-9207

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Many Opportunities to Buy New Construction in Dutchess County

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on July 20, 2015 - 5:43pm

Are you a potential home buyer in the Mid-Hudson Valley who just can't find the right home?  Well you're not alone.  There are lots of frustrated buyers out there who have already looked at everything in their price range but just haven't found the home that makes them want to pull the trigger.

There is some good news this Spring and Summer.  Builder confidence is up.  This means more builders (and their banks) are investing in new subdivisions.  This has created many more opportunities for buyers.

In Dutchess County alone there are hundreds of opportunities to either purchase a newly-constructed home that is 'nearly' completed, get on the ground floor of a home that has just been started, commit to build with the builder in a new subdivision, or purchase raw land and hire your own builder.  

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Well-Done (no pun intended) CIA Video in Hyde Park NY

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on July 20, 2015 - 1:50pm

Take a minute to watch this video produced by the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park NY.  It showcases the beauty of our Mid-Hudson Valley area as well as the appeal of the large, well-manicured campus.

Real Estate Market Update June 2015

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on July 15, 2015 - 9:54am

 . . . and the good news continues for the real estate industry.  Watch this short video for the highlights.

 

Don't Miss the Fireworks From The Walkway Over The Hudson

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on July 2, 2015 - 4:42pm

Don't miss the Poughkeepsie fireworks display at dusk on Saturday, July 4th.

View the fireworks from the Walkway Over the Hudson.  There’s no better place to watch the incredible fireworks display than 212 feet above the Hudson River! The walkway opens to ticket holders at 6:30 pm, so bring your chairs, flashlights, snacks and make an evening of it!  

Tickets are $12.50 and children 5 & under are free.

See all the 4th of July Weekend Events in Dutchess County and make your weekend plans.

From all of us, to all of you, have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

Dover Stone Church, Dover Plains, NY

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on July 2, 2015 - 11:02am

A unique (and wet) place to get married?

A visit to the Dover Stone Church in Dover Plains, NY.  There is so much natural beauty in our Hudson Valley region!  The author has a series of videos of different hikes in around the Dover Plains area, and they are all worth watching.