Poughkeepsie’s Olympic Speed Star

Poughkeepsie native Clayton DeClemente advanced to the 1,000-meter final at the 2026 Winter Olympics, marking a milestone for Team USA and inspiring young Hudson Valley skaters with his grit and steady rise.

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Stylish Digs

Interior designers Aidan Cassidy and Charles Teti created 9 Academy, a stylish three-suite Salisbury guesthouse that pairs boutique hotel indulgence with residential privacy, contemporary interiors, and authentic rural Connecticut charm.

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March Events in Dutchess County

From spring garden shows and festive pub nights, to hands-on workshops, live performances, markets, and family-friendly outings, March is full of ways to reconnect, recharge, and maybe even try something new. Consider this your official invitation to step into spring—Dutchess County style.

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A Cold Leap for Good

Hundreds brave icy waters across the Hudson Valley in a beloved winter tradition supporting Special Olympics New York athletes and celebrating inclusion, community, and generosity.

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February Events in Dutchess County

Last month was quiet and cold, but February in Dutchess County is packed with romantic dances, creative workshops, music, dining experiences, and winter events that invite residents to get out, connect, and embrace the month with fun and flair.

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Date Night in Dutchess County

With winter in full force across Dutchess County, date nights are practically essential to surviving the winter blahs. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or simply looking for an excuse to get out of the house, these standout restaurants offer cozy escapes, with inviting atmospheres, memorable menus, and plenty of reasons to linger a little longer on a cold night.

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Local Love

Founded in 2001 through Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, NorthEast Dutchess Fund has granted over $5 million to strengthen food access, housing, health care, and essential services across northeast Dutchess County.

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Better at Home

In Better at Home: Recipes for Big Nights In, Colu Henry shares sophisticated yet approachable recipes, cocktails, and seasonal dishes, proving that memorable, restaurant-worthy meals are best created and enjoyed at home.

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A Radical Idea

Amid Civil War debates over freedom and equality, Matthew Vassar founded Vassar College to give women Ivy League–level education, empowering generations to lead and transform higher education.

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Liberty Delayed

In Dutchess County, enslaved people resisted bondage through escape and negotiation, shaping abolition in New York, which at long last legally ended slavery July 4, 1827.

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