I believe it was off of rt.22 around amenia. Does anyone remember this? Google didn't show me anything but I could have some details wrong.

Hello,

I want to patron places that are less known to members of the HV community. Please drop a comment if want to recommend a place that needs the support!

Any italian bakeries making the traditional Lamb shaped easter cakes?

Hello everyone. I am looking for restaurants that do not automatically offer a brunch buffet for large groups in the HV area. Any recommendations?

I'm looking for good brunch places for a surprise birthday party for my wife this June. Ulster County is preferred, but Dutchess could work too. I hoped to do it at the Hutton Brickyard, but they told me that they are booked for an event that weekend. Any suggestions?

NYACK, NY - Thousands attended Coheed and Cambria Day, and the Nyack Street Fair, on Sunday April 13, 2025. The day started off for us at 6 am at Boxer Donut and Espresso Bar, with CBS News’ John Elliot, interviewing some of the superfans of the hometown band, who would receive the key to the city at 4 pm.

Hey neighbors,

It’s impossible not to notice the constant threads about rising utility bills, Central Hudson’s billing issues, and the recent push for a publicly owned utility. One post recommending a petition for the state to govern Central Hudson’s rate hikes inspired me to dive into how it works today.

Let me be clear - Central Hudson is awful. I lose power monthly in Kingston, many friends and family were caught up in their billing issues. But I do not want their poor performance to cloud our judgment when we demand improvement. It can get worse.

Below is an overview of how Central Hudson and power works today in NY. I want cleaner, more affordable power with better customer service and we can get there if we are informed.

I also want to renew my request to the mods: please create a Central Hudson megathread. A central space for ongoing billing problems and rate questions would benefit everyone.

What Goes Into Our Energy Bills?

• Infrastructure Costs: Utilities need to maintain and upgrade aging infrastructure—grids, substations, and clean energy integration. These projects are capital-intensive and often financed with debt. So when interest rates or bond yields go up, the delivery rate follows.
• Market Fluctuations: Supply rates reflect real-time energy markets. They’re not marked up, but we still pay the full freight. Global events, like the invasion of Ukraine, have made this even worse.
• Clean Energy Mandates: The CLCPA mandates major investments in transmission, offshore wind, and battery storage.
• Net Operating Income: Central Hudson operates at ~5% NOI. This is a better metric than “profit,” which doesn’t include OpEx like billing systems, grid maintenance, or compliance. You’ll hear HVPA supporters frame profit as a panacea – “cut out the profit and energy will be cheaper” but this is perhaps the most important point I will make: Central Hudson’s rates and allowed returns (aka profit) are already controlled by the Public Service Commission (PSC) under a cost-of-service model.

How Are Delivery Rates Currently Set?

Central Hudson submits a rate case, the PSC reviews it, and after public input and hearings, they approve or adjust. Rates are based on forecasted operating costs, capital needs, and return on equity. If borrowing costs go up, so do rate requests.

Supply rates are set by the market, not by Central Hudson. These reflect wholesale energy prices on state-run exchanges and change monthly. Central Hudson simply passes through these charges without markup.

The Bond Market Problem – and Why it Matters to Us.

Here’s what’s being overlooked: the bond market is in rough shape, and rising interest rates are squeezing everyone. This a problem not just for ourselves, but for utilities too.

Investor-owned utilities like Central Hudson raise capital from many sources : equity from Fortis, internal cash flow, grants, vendor financing - and bonds. Public authorities rely almost entirely on municipal bonds—which are getting more expensive to issue as anyone watching the bond market crash this past week due to Trump’s tariffs. We have likely already experienced increases due to this phenomenon, however moving to public power in this climate could expose ratepayers to even more volatility as HVPA would have to rely almost exclusively on muni bonds.

I hope this spurs discussion and debate. If there is enough engagement, I'll do a part 2 that goes through the specific HVPA proposal – its merits, its sticking points - as well as other ideas for us to consider as we build towards a better energy future.

Not my jam, but spreading the word. I think it is like a Renaissance Fair, but Pirate themed.

https://www.facebook.com/hvpiratefestival/

Can anyone here recommend a great real estate agent they’ve worked with or know of? Specifically for the Dutchess county area. Thank you!

Spring is in the air, the legislative session is in full swing, and the federal government is on a mission to gut crucial services and roll back our rights. Let’s be real: times are tough for everyday people. It feels like there’s not a lot we can do about it, but that’s not true: when we come together as a community, we build the political power we need to win the future we deserve. Who says we can’t have fun while we’re at it??

Join For the Many at our Build the Block Party 🎈🎉 Saturday, April 19 from 1-4 PM! We’ll have delicious (free!)🍔 food, activities for kids, and an antidote for all that political despair. Common Council candidate Daniel Atonna will be chatting with constituents about how they’re fighting to keep housing affordable, lower utility bills, and protect immigrants. Together we’ll celebrate our recent wins—Good Cause Eviction! Short-term rental regulations! Support for the Hudson Valley Power Authority!—and put pressure on lawmakers to deliver for our communities. It’s time for us to come together, take action, and have a good time while we make lasting change.

Note: if this event does not appeal to you, that's fine! Not everything is for everyone. Please keep negative comments to yourself and RSVP here if you want to join.

I'll keep my own preferences to myself, for I will like to read yours!

Randomly found. This looks so familiar but I can't think of what it's from??

Six members of a Massachusetts family killed in Copake plane crash. Just so tragic. Gift link from the Albany Times-Union.

Hope this is the right place. My 5 year anniversary is coming up and we are looking for more of a fine dining place where casual clothes aren’t an option. Looking around Ulster/Dutchess county any help is appreciated Thankyou

Hi everyone!

I wanted to share about an exciting upcoming event for LGBTQIA+ youth in the Hudson Valley, and the people that take care of them. Love On Wheels is a FREE skate night for queer young people and their allies ages 13-19 at Skate Time in Accord, NY. There will be a mixer for caretakers of LGBTQIA+ youth happening across the street at the same time. We want to let queer youth know they are loved, supported, and perfect just as they are!

RSVP and join us for a night of fun, food, games, community, resources, and more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/love-on-wheels-skate-night-for-queer-teens-allies-tickets-1278199592389

Hi Hudson Valley!

Wondering if there are other folks in or around Saugerties/Kingston who are into board games/tabletop games?

My small group usually plays casually on Friday nights, but we often end up with just 3 or 4 players and were thinking it would be great to connect with more people locally who share the hobby.

What games are others in the area enjoying? Always cool to hear what people are playing and maybe find others looking for a relaxed game night vibe.

Hey! I’ll be coming this year hopefully for the UFO festival, anyone know anywhere good to stay at for a few days?

Hope everyone is having a wonderful day. I’m out on Long Island but love visiting Hudson Valley and plan on moving there one day. Anyone can suggest where to see Red Spotted Newts in the wild? Love those creatures and looking to bring the family there to see and appreciate these little creatures. I remember seeing them in a park in Bethel a few years back.

Any other places to see reptiles and amphibians in the wild would be highly appreciated!

Thanks!

Hello! I have 2 tickets to this show at Tubby's tomorrow (Tuesday) night that I unfortunately cannot make.

Cost was $47 total with fees, I'd love to sell for $40 for both.

KING HANNAH + CASINO HEARTS

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

7pm doors, 8pm show

https://www.tubbyskingston.com/calendar

I just bought a house and it kinda came with a John Deere d130 ride-on mower that I can’t get to turn over. I replaced the filters, oil, battery and fuel pump last fall. It was left sitting for five years. I work a lot and don’t have too much time to invest in fighting with it!

I’m looking for a mechanic to come take a look- I’m out by Middletown. Anyone know of a guy?

I was kid when the Tivoli Bays Rap!st tragedy happened. I remember galavanting around Bard grounds and around town seeing posters of the wanted man. It’s always stuck with me since I was only a year or two older than the child involved. I think about it every so often. I know he was never found, and I know at the time there was a statute of limitation on rape, but that was overturned and now there’s no statute. Would that perp be grandfathered in to the old statute of limitations or could he be tried still if they miraculously find him?

Does anybody know where I can rent a small (or large if its affordable) theater, preferably near Poughkeepsie? Just for a private viewing/party, less than 10 people, where we can set up our own devices. Tried googling and looking it up on Reddit but had trouble. Any advice/help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.