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3 ways to save the planet in your own backyard
“Think globally, act locally” is a motto that everyone should take to heart. It emphasizes the importance of real actions you can take at home and in your community, while stressing the fact that every creature on planet Earth is connected.
 New York State Parks Welcomes Harry Potter
New York State Parks today announced that “Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience,” a nighttime adventure for all ages, will be coming to Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park – filling the park with magical creatures and wonder celebrating the “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Beasts” films. Beginning Saturday, October 22, this family-friendly attraction will leave visitors spellbound as they wind through the woods along an illuminated light trail while discovering more of Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park in Westchester County, approximately 40 miles north of New York City.
Back-to-school solutions that save time in the kitchen
Create some extra time for special moments with the special people in your life by prioritizing easy yet delicious dinners that can help refuel parents and students.
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Best of the Hudson Valley Swimming Holes and Beaches
Looking for place to cool off this summer? Let nature be your guide!
 Visit cool sculpture parks in the Hudson Valley
Visit fun and educational sculpture gardens in the Hudson Valley. Sculpture Parks and their gardens are a unique way for families to appreciate and enjoy art. The open spaces are wonderful for kids of all ages. Most locations offer space to roam and enable us to enjoy the these unique pieces at our own pace.
 Spend the day at one of these waterparks
4 water parks where your family can cool off, enjoy rides and even grab something to eat
 Pick sunflowers in the Hudson Valley
A list of places to pick sunflowers in the Hudson Valley
 Best of pick your own peaches in the Hudson Valley
We've put together a list of places for your family to go pick juicy peaches! Get ready to make peach jam, salsa, chutney, and cobbler.
 Recreation destinations with access for people with disabilities
New York campgrounds, educational centers and other facilities offer many recreational opportunities for people with disabilities (and the rest of us), including camping, picnicking, fishing and nature viewing.
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Time-saving weeknight meal solutions
Calling on quick and easy mealtime solutions can be just what your family needs to ensure dinners together are always on the menu.
 Newburgh Free Library Launches "Library of Things"
The Newburgh Free Library is now offering a "Library of Things". Patrons can borrow tools, games, tech gear and more.
 Wake up refreshed
Instead of waking with dread to face another hectic morning, consider these tips for a healthier way to ease into your daily rituals
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WHAT KIDS SAY ABOUT GOING TO COLLEGE
Last year we interviewed Arlington High School seniors in Dutchess County, NY. They talked about who they are and what they do as well as their plans to navigate getting off to college
Women's Health The mental health crisis of moms: What you need to know Women's Health
A new survey reveals that the mental health of American moms is going largely unattended, with many living under a near-constant state of stress and few seeking support to ease the burden.
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