Cat Syman

1 month ago | timesunion.com | Cat Syman |Maria M. Silva

The Hudson Valley has a rich LGBTQ+ history. In 2004, the village of New Paltz hosted some of the first same-sex marriages in the country at Peace Park, seven years before same-sex marriage was legalized in New York. The event led to the arrest of former Mayor Jason West and brought national attention. Since then, New Paltz has led the region in celebrating Pride month with the annual Hudson Valley Pride March and Festival in June, now in its 21st year.

Nov 29, 2024 | timesunion.com | Maria M. Silva |Cat Syman

Arts Mid-Hudson 696 Dutchess Turnpike, PoughkeepsieArts Mid-Hudson’s mission is to support thriving and diverse arts in the mid-Hudson Valley. Volunteers can pitch in for single events or on an ongoing basis. To apply, fill out an online application or download a paper application and send it to [email protected]. The organization can also be reached at 845-454-3222. Learn more.

Oct 17, 2024 | star-telegram.com | Cat Syman

The midpoint of the season has set in throughout upstate New York, with many regions at peak foliage and much of the Catskills and Adirondacks are past peak, according to this week's fall foliage report from the Empire State Development Division of Tourism's I Love NY program. The Times Union is recapping the fall foliage report every week. This week's report is the sixth of the season. Here's where to see the changing colors.

Aug 5, 2024 | star-telegram.com | Cat Syman

Aug. 5-From Aug. 30 to Sept. 1, the 33rd annual Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival will be held in Union Vale. Thousands of visitors from around the world make their way to the Hudson Valley to enjoy a weekend of live music, food trucks, vendors and hot-air balloon rides. Here's what you need to know before you head to the festival. The basicsWhere: Tymor Park, Union ValeWhen: Friday's schedule begins in the afternoon, but on the weekend there's an early morning and an afternoon schedule.

May 21, 2024 | timesunion.com | Cat Syman

Time and date: 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 27 More info Time and date: 4 to 6 p.m. cookout, 6 p.m. parade Friday, May 24 More info Time and date: 5 p.m. Thursday, May 30 More info Time and date: 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25 More info Time and date: 9 a.m. Saturday, May 25 More info Time and date: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 21 More info Time and date: 10 a.m. Saturday, May 25 More info Time and date: 6:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 More info Time and date: 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 27 More info Via...