A wintertime favorite is back! The Oakdale Plunge returns March 4th at noon and once again intrepid plungers, many in ridiculous attire, will throw themselves into the ice cold waters of Oakdale Lake. It’s probably Hudson’s goofiest event, but this community fundraiser also has a serious side: it helps all of us play safe in and around…
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Chef Tommy Carlucci Replaces Chef Jamie Parry at Columbia County Recovery Kitchen
Chef Tommy Carlucci is taking over the kitchen at Hudson’s Christ Church Episcopal where, under the auspices of Columbia County Recovery Kitchen, he prepares almost 1150 meals weekly. Volunteers deliver the meals to food insecure individuals and families throughout Columbia County. Carlucci brings a wide breadth of experience to this position. He got his start…
Hudson Receives $32,075 Ecological Restoration Grant
The City of Hudson’s Conservation Advisory Council (CAC), in partnership with Hudson Development Corporation (HDC), is pleased to announce the award of $32,075 toward the planting of new street trees in Hudson, NY. The grant money is received from the Partners for Climate Action Hudson Valley. “The HDC is delighted to partner with the CAC…
Hudson Festival Orchestra awarded $50,000 by the New York State Council on the Arts
Hudson, NY, Hudson Festival Orchestra, Inc. announced today a grant awards totaling $50,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the recovery of the nonprofit arts and culture sector. Following New York State’s historic investment for the arts, NYSCA has awarded $90 million since Spring 2022 to a record number…
The Flow Chart Foundation Awarded $69,500 from the New York State Council on the Arts
in Organizational and Recovery & Regrowth Support
Hudson, NY: The Flow Chart Foundation has received a Regrowth and Capacity grant of $20,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts. This grant will support the organization’s infrastructure and payment to artists, as they continue their ongoing recovery from pandemic challenges. This generous award is in addition to a 2023 organizational support…
Hudson 2023 Predictions
Following is a list of 2023 predictions from local Hudson businesses: As an insurance agency, we’ve seen more employers hiring, offering comprehensive benefits packages and looking for creative solutions to attract top talent. As fiber internet continues to expand in Hudson, and around the county, I think we’ll continue to see this growth. I look…
Winter Walk Windows 2022
Lisa Durfee, 524 Warren StreetA Humble Hamptons Holiday Award“Get lost in the cozy holiday you wish you were having. Walking down the stairs with the stiff elegance only a doll can muster.”
Ruth Piwonka Student Scholarship Award
The Jacob Leisler Institute for the Study of Early New York History is presenting a $500 scholarship in memory of local historian Ruth Piwonka to a student in Columbia County looking to further their education in history. To honor Ruth Piwonka, Trustee Emeritus of the Board of the Jacob Leisler Institute, the Institute has established an annual scholarship in…
Winter Walk “Chilly” Dinner
Hudson Hall celebrates the 26th Anniversary of Winter Walk on Saturday, December 3, with the return of a post-fireworks chili dinner in honor of the naming of long-time board members Elena Mosley and Ellen Thurston to Board Members Emeritae. Guests are invited to head to Hudson Hall’s beautiful 1855 performance hall following the spectacular fireworks…
Columbia County Recovery Kitchen Holds Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Karen Rostang and Jan Wallace Over seventy volunteers including cooks, distributors, drivers, and texters gathered at Hudson’s Christ Episcopal Church on November 12th, to meet one another, share experiences, and hear about the Columbia County Recovery Kitchen’s (CCRK) plans for the future. Established in 2020 by Carole Clark and Pam Kline, CCRK was founded to…