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May 26, 2019

GIANNETTA SALON & SPA

Newburgh native Janet Ruggiero knows Giannetta Salon & Spa is the true entrance to Beacon. “You cross the Newburgh–Beacon Bridge, the sun is shining and, suddenly, there it is,” she says....

May 28, 2019

Catskill might not be the first destination that comes to mind when one imagines authentic Mediterranean food and drink, but manager Denise McCarroll and chef Salah Alygad, founders of 394 Main Medite...

May 30, 2019

RONDOUT SAVINGS BANK

A great community bank is a huge community asset: They don’t forget their roots, they treat the small depositors as carefully as the large ones, and they find ways to leverage their capabilities to ...

May 27, 2019

HIGH FALLS FOOD CO-OP

In Ulster County, the High Falls Food Co-op is a beloved staple for affordable, locally grown produce. Its organizational structure is a true labor of love, says Kerry Malak, the Co-op’s assistant g...

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Clove Cottages

Clove Cottages is the offspring of a proud husband-and-wife team who’ve chosen to share their sense of creativity and environmentally-friendly hospitality with the public.

The Nest Egg Country Store

We are an old - fashioned country store, located in Phoenicia, NY in the heart of the Catskill Mountains. We offer relaxed shopping and mountain hospitality. We are packed to the rafters with fun, practical, and hard-to-find merchandise. Come visit u...

A&P Bar

For this charming and casual town, A&P Bar is a change of pace, offering top-notch drinks—with an impressive array of homemade shrubs, bitters, and syrups—and a comforting yet eclectic menu for urban dining in the country.

Handmade and More

A place for grownups and kids alike! Look through our kaleidoscopes at a wondrous universe. Play our instruments - made for non-musicians who love to improvise. We carry a variety of unique handmade crafts that are sure to tickle your fancy and de...

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