Blue Moon rising over Ferncliff Forest Tower, by James Perez-Rogers.

HUDSON VALLEY: TODAY we are participating in @hvgives to raise crucial funds for the animal rescue we do right here in your backyard! Head to the link in our bio to see what your contribution makes possible for the animals at the Sanctuary! 🐇🐄🐐🦃🪿🦆🐓🐖❤️ #whywoodstock #hvgives

Bannerman Island opens TODAY! Join us this evening for our first tour of the year, or for any of the EIGHT tours of the island that we'll be hosting this weekend, all departing from the waterfront in Beacon, New York. We look forward to seeing you here! For reservations, visit: BannermanCastle.org

Bannerman Island on the Hudson River in New York opens ONE WEEK from tonight for walking tours, live theatrical and music performances, movie nights, dinners and more! Reserve your experience now: BannermanCastle.org Photo: @johnmorzen.com

Happy Earth Day! We're blessed to live in one of the most beautiful places on the planet, and it's up to all of us to ensure it stays that way. Photo: View from Minnewaska, by @johnmorzen.com

The Hyde Park Drive-in will be reopening soon with a new operator!

Bannerman Island on the Hudson River in New York will be opening soon for tours, performances, dinners, movie nights and more! If you have any questions about our upcoming season, feel free to ask below!

It's the first *full* day of spring! What are you looking forward to this season?

Tonight's the first time we heard the spring peepers, this year!

Fun Fact: The Oscar statuettes are made right here in the Hudson Valley!

Apparently today was National Pizza Day! What's your favorite pizza place in the Hudson Valley?

This morning likely marked the last single digit temperatures that we'll have, for a long time!

Congratulations to Marist graduate, Jason Myers, and his team the Seattle Seahawks on winning Super Bowl LX!

As of today, we only have the last 46% of winter ahead of us. We've gotten through most of it so far!

Admin Note: Huge thanks to the two Town of Poughkeepsie police officers who were incredibly helpful in the rescue of a cat, that I discovered collapsed in the middle of a long stretch of road last night. It's wonderful to witness that sort of compassion.

How much snow did you end up getting in your part of the Hudson Valley?

Fun Fact: Statistically, there's a direct correlation between those who say they like snow, and those who aren't shoveling so much of it.

How is everyone?

SNOW REMOVAL ROLL CALL: If you offer snow removal in our region, reply with ALL relevant information about the services you provide, where you provide it and how folks in our community can best reach you.

***IMPORTANT INFORMATION - BE SURE TO SHARE*** A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the entire Hudson Valley, and surrounding area. Most areas can expect 12–18" of snow, with some spots possibly reaching up to 2'. Snowfall rates may exceed 1 inch per hour. A State of Emergency has been declared.

Reply with the best local photo you've taken, this year.

How much snow did you get in your part of the Hudson Valley?

If you know of someone who may be unable to shovel out their walkway or car - if you can, please consider taking a few moments to help them shovel out. A simple act of kindness can make someone's day a whole lot brighter; maybe even help keep them safer! We're all here together.

Know of someone in the snow removal profession that you'd recommend to the members of our community? Feel free to share their service area, the sort of service they offer (snow blowing, plowing, shoveling), followed by any relevant contact information (name, phone number, site, etc), here!

It's 12:25:25 on 12.25.25.

After today, each day will have more daylight, until almost the middle of next year.

How much snow did you end up getting in your part of the region?

Happy 100th Birthday to Dick Van Dyke! As you may know, The Dick Van Dyke Show was set in Westchester County, and featured an episode that took place in the Catskills! (Although, it was filmed in California.)

We've *already* experienced our earliest sunset of the year! The sun will now be setting later every day, into June of next year.

Take a moment to stop what you're doing, and look at the Moon. It's the last supermoon of the year.

What are the current weather conditions like in your part of the Hudson Valley?

What locally-based non-profit group do you recommend supporting today?

For anyone who's hiring locally!

Happy Small Business Saturday! What's one of your favorite local businesses?

Happy Thanksgiving! What are you thankful for this year?

It's 11:25:25 on 11.25.25

Know of a local organization in our area in need of donations or volunteers for Thanksgiving? Share info here!

The Aurora Borealis seen over the Bear Mountain Inn last night, by Danny Wild.

AURORA POSSIBLE AGAIN 11-12-25! We saw what happened last night. The Aurora Borealis may be viewable again tonight! The red line going below New York indicates the southern extent of where it might be seen on the northern horizon. The most likely time to see it is between 10pm and 2am.

It's 11:11 on 11/11.

ANOTHER AURORA POSSIBLE TONIGHT. The Aurora Borealis may be viewable from our region. The red line going across our region indicates the southern extent of where it might be seen on the northern horizon. The most likely time to see it is between 10pm and 2am.

KEEP AN EYE ON THE SKY TONIGHT. The Aurora Borealis may be viewable from our region (the red line going across our region indicates the southern extent of where it might be seen on the northern horizon).

Who else is appreciating this full moon tonight?

This might be the most interesting 25-hour day we've had in 2025!

Tomorrow is the LAST DAY OF THE YEAR to visit the island! We hope to see you there: bannermancastle.org/tours-events...

We're peaking! Here's the current Fall Foliage Report, from I Love New York! iloveny.com/seasons/fall/foliage-report Love The Hudson Valley? Join us! hudsonvalley.email

LAST CALL: If you've been wanting to visit the island this year, our last tours of the season are this weekend! bannermancastle.org/tours-events...