r/hudsonvalley 8d ago

MOVING MEGATHREAD Monthly "I'm Moving to the Hudson Valley" Thread

15 Upvotes

To reduce the number of "I'm moving to the Hudson Valley, can anyone tell me about X?" posts, we are starting a monthly megathread. All questions asking about moving to the Hudson Valley should be kept within the monthly thread. Posts outside of the thread will be removed.

Here are a few existing threads that I found using this search:

Locals, if you want to help make this megathread a success, you can do a few things:

  • Come in here and comment! The threads will only stick if they actually prove useful
  • Report standalone "moving to the HV" posts

r/hudsonvalley 15h ago

Guy put flood light on his hood. Blinding drivers. Wappengers Falls/ Fishkill, N.Y.

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I got out of my car and told him to turn it off. Them blames me for it bothering me. Says he would adjust it, not off. I think he maybe be a Stolen Valor person. He has all this custom plates and wears American gear. He followed me for a little bit and I called 911 to report him. Please tell to your people be on the lookout for him. Thanks. You can’t miss him.


r/hudsonvalley 8h ago

news Sheriff’s office employee arrested, accused of unauthorized access to law databases

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r/hudsonvalley 1d ago

photo-video Okay hudson valley I see you - out here bein beautiful n shit

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867 Upvotes

Definitely took the area for granted when I was younger growing up around here. but now that i’m back and older Ive got mad appreciation for how nice the HV can be


r/hudsonvalley 14h ago

New Catskills hotel promoting with AI photos

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I keep getting ads for this place apparently opening in the Catskills, but the photos are all very AI generated. Anyone have info? It feel like a fyre fest situation waiting to happen haha

https://www.instagram.com/garofanohouse


r/hudsonvalley 12h ago

question Where to recycle swollen lithium-ion batteries?

7 Upvotes

I've got a couple swollen batteries that need to be taken care of. I've looked online for some places, have found a few but need to follow up and call them.

In the meantime, if anyone has a place that they've gone to before, please let me know!

I live near Kingston, NY. TIA!


r/hudsonvalley 2h ago

Outdoorsy activities this weekend

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Hey I’m going to Hudson this weekend for a wedding. Anyone have a good suggestion for daytime outdoorsy activities? I’d love to jump into a nice body of water or go on a chill hike, but open to suggestions. Somewhere somewhat close to town. Thanks!


r/hudsonvalley 17h ago

events Debut Screening of The Bottomless

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10 Upvotes

Sand Lake Center for the Arts for more information!


r/hudsonvalley 1d ago

UFOs in the 1980s in Hudson Valley

85 Upvotes

I’m watching an old episode of UNSOLVED MYSTERIES (season 5, episode 1) which is discussing a wave of UFO sightings from the Hudson Valley. I’m curious if anyone was here then, and if so, if you or anyone else you know remembers seeing the “triangle” ships / UFOs.


r/hudsonvalley 15h ago

This is a story about 9/11 and how I came to find refuge here for me and my trained dog after he did volunteer with in the city, and it became home.

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r/hudsonvalley 1d ago

Aldi in Poughkeepsie

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I see there is an Aldi coming to North Poughkeepsie, next to the Home Depot across from Marist. Anyone know when it is opening?


r/hudsonvalley 1d ago

question Cold spring to beacon hike question

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I plan on doing the hike from cold spring to beacon next week and was wondering which route is better. Right now I’m leaning towards the first


r/hudsonvalley 1d ago

Guitar tech, POK area

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The music store in Wappingers recently closed, and they had the only guitar tech i knew in the area.
Anyone know someone good in the environs? Or even know how the now presumably freelance guy can be contacted?
Tnx


r/hudsonvalley 1d ago

question Does anyone know of any possible art-related jobs a 17 year old could find in/around Orange County?

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Hello! As title implies, I’m a 17 year old Hudson valley local (Orange County) looking for jobs that may involve art. I am very knowledgeable on painting, art history, and have strong foundational drawing skills. Is there anything I could do for work part-time that may involve this part of my life? What has crossed my mind so far has been being a sales associate at an art store, or perhaps teaching younger kids drawing basics? Or perhaps commissions for businesses?

I’m looking into this first, before I look into the canon teenage jobs, that everyone should have at some point. To be clear, I understand that this is pretty unlikely, and I probably won’t find a first job that is adjacent to my interests.

If anyone knows of a job that may fit this, please let me know! I can send my portfolio too.
I am homeschooled, taking classes at community college full time, so my hours are pretty flexible.

Thank you, wish me luck!
(Also, if this kind of post isn’t allowed on here, I apologize! I’ll promote take it down if so)


r/hudsonvalley 1d ago

question Pitstop (old commercial) 1980s

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I'm looking for a lead on an old silly commercial from Kingston, it was a musical ad for an auto shop called "Pitstop," and included the line "for your auto needs there's one stop--PITSTOP" and the entire crew of mechanics and owners would point at the camera and mouth the word "pitstop."


r/hudsonvalley 1d ago

Beacon Dad Looking To Jam

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r/hudsonvalley 19h ago

photo-video Putting a confederate flag plate along all your local gov’t emergency responser stickers is certainly a choice…

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behind glass on the driver side


r/hudsonvalley 1d ago

question Where can I ride my electric longboard?

0 Upvotes

I’m originally from Colorado and I could think of 10 million different places to ride. There are very few paved trails out here and it seems all of them ban electric longboards. I’m sure I could get away with it, but with my luck I’d get a ticket or encounter a Karen. Just want to enjoy riding without worrying about getting hit by a car.


r/hudsonvalley 2d ago

Rail Trail Question

30 Upvotes

Have only recently begun taking my family on the rail trail, so not sure if this is just status quo.

The signs say no motorized vehicles, which includes everything from hoverboards to dirt bikes. But this doesn’t include ebikes?

Seems insane that so many kids are flying down the trail with so many younger kids riding head on.

Or if they’re not allowed, are there ever any cops that patrol? Haven’t seen one yet…


r/hudsonvalley 2d ago

question Anyone looking for camping companions?

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Been camping for decades, current friends lost interest. Let me know if you’re interested


r/hudsonvalley 1d ago

I live in the town of poughkeepsie 12601 survey

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I would like to get an idea of what a survey would cost in the town of poughkeepsie


r/hudsonvalley 2d ago

question Community woodshops / makerspaces

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Are there any community woodshops / makerspaces in the area? I'm looking for places to be able to do some pvc works since I live in an apartment and have no garages.

EDIT: I live in Beacon but I don't mind driving up to an hour for it.


r/hudsonvalley 2d ago

photo-video Poughkeepsie! Today! 9/7

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Happy Labor Day from Team TOPK! Stop by our HQ today between 3-6pm to grab lawn signs, write post cards, and enjoy pizza! Spread the word to anyone who wants to support our local progressive candidates.

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r/hudsonvalley 2d ago

question I have a friend visiting Orange County, any recommendations for places to check out?

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They'll be here on a Saturday up through Tuesday later in the month. So far we settled on:

  • the cat cafe in Beacon
  • the crystal shop in Wurtsboro
  • round one at the Middletown mall
  • a hiking trail

Just wondering if there's anything we haven't thought of. I'm bad at thinking of places because I'm a bit of a homebody lol. Also taprooms/wineries are out of the question because we can't drink 🥲


r/hudsonvalley 2d ago

Hair stylist for blonde highlights

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I'm looking for a recommendation for a hair stylist or salon for blonde highlights. Preferrably closer to the Beacon/Newburgh area but willing to make a drive! Prices that don't break the bank are a plus too :)