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Safety tips for a safe 4th of July
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) reminds New Yorkers to keep safe while celebrating Independence Day. As we celebrate this annual tradition with festivities ranging from fireworks, picnics, parades, family gatherings and barbecues, let’s also remember basic safety tips that apply to everyone.
 How to raise kind and caring children
At some point, many parents will likely find themselves encouraging their children to “be kind” or “be friendly.”
Keeping pets safe in the garden
If you have pets that enjoy spending time outdoors, it’s important to make sure your yard is a safe place for them to be.
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Best Ice Cream Shops
From old-fashioned ice cream parlors to farms high in the mountains, the Hudson Valley is filled with some of the best Ice Cream anywhere. So if it's ice cream you are craving these hot summer days- we have the list for you!
 Places to play mini golf
Challenge your kids to a fun game of mini golf with our list of the best places in the Hudson Valley to go
 Best of pick your own berries in the Hudson Valley
We put together a list of places for your family to go and pick those fresh berries that grow so well in the Hudson Valley. Please call to confirm before you visit.
 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 these 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.
 Public swimming pools in the Hudson Valley
Summer is officially here! The season of warm weather, cool foods, and fun in the sun! But when the sun gets too hot for fun, grab your swimmies and go for a dip at any of these public pools in the Hudson Valley.
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Grocery store savings hacks
As people continue to eat more meals at home, shoppers everywhere are feeling the pinch of increasing prices on nearly every item at the grocery store.
Simple tips to attract hummingbirds to your yard
Throughout the warmer months, many backyards play host to a variety of birds, including hummingbirds.
But where do the socks go
There are two laundry mysteries that plague most people – one, where do those missing socks go, and two, how do bed sheets get so knotted and tangled? This summer if you’re tackling the task of teaching your kids to do laundry you might also be questioning how they managed to shrink everyone’s clothes or dye them an interesting shade.
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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
Family fun See the best places where the whole family can have a good time Family fun
New York campgrounds, educational centers and other facilities offer many recreational opportunities for people with disabilities, including camping, picnicking, fishing and nature viewing. DEC's regional offices and education centers have been renovated to facilitate wheelchair travel from parking lots into buildings (when available).
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