The annual Oakdale Plunge helps to raise funds for two important groups in Hudson – the Hudson Youth Center and the Hudson Fire Department Water Rescue and Dive Team. In 2002 the Hudson Fire Department (HFD) took the first steps to increase its capability for water rescue when a child drowned in the Hudson River….
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Groundhog Saw Its Shadow
From the looks of it, folks, the groundhog saw its shadow, and rushed back into its hole for six more weeks of winter. Luckily, there’s a whole bunch of stuff to do, from home, and within walking distance in our fair, friendly city! Hudson-based singer and musician Chris Garneau performs LIVE from Hudson Hall on…
History of the Underground Railroad in the Capital Region
The Hudson Area Library, as part of its series of local history talks, presents People of Courage, People of Hope, Seekers of Justice – The Underground Railroad Revisited, Thursday, February 25, 6-7:30pm. CLICK HERE FOR THE EVENT LINK AND MORE INFO. Paul and Mary Liz Stewart of the Underground Railroad Education Center, independent researchers and…
Word Power Mural
NaQuera Roach talks about the new Youth Center Word Power Mural From the Word Power press release: The Word Power mural project was born at the Hudson Youth Center. Bindlstiff’s Cirkus After School has been offering free, high-quality out-of-school programming at the Hudson Youth Center since 2009. At each Cirkus After School meeting, staff and…
Oakdale Plunge – 4th Annual
THE OAKDALE PLUNGE RETURNS FEBRUARY 27!! Lockdown getting you down? Need to bust out of quarantine (safely)? Or just wanna scream? We feel you! Join us February 27th for the 4th Annual Oakdale Plunge and let it all go for two great causes! This year we’ll be playing it HUDSON SAFE. There will be no…
Marcia Makes A Cocktail
Marcia Curran is the FABULOUS juggling bartender of Chatham! Unfortunately, due to COVID, the wonderful Mac-Haydn Theatre in Chatham, is temporarily taking a break from live performances. However, to keep us in the partying mood, the infinitely talented Marcia Curran, known for bartending opening parties at Mac-Haydn, is featured in a variety of how-to videos….
Operation Unite Gala
Saturday, December 19th starting at 6:30pm, Operation Unite is holding its Gala fundraiser on-line. The Gala helps raise funds for youth programs in Hudson. One of the programs this year includes a special workforce education classes with Columbia-Greene Community College. Fifteen Hudson High School students will be able to take computer classes and receive a…
Hudson Winter Wonderland
Hudson post-snowstorm, Thursday, December 17, 2020
Hudson’s Winter Wonderland
Hudson Home – Warren and 4th Winter Walk 2020 continues throughout the month of December. Daylight or evening, stroll Warren Street and see some of the amazing window displays. Here’s a few:
Happy Hanukkah – Menorah Lighting!
Thursday, December 10 was the first night of Hanukkah. Hudson’s twelve-foot menorah in 7th Street park had it’s first candle lit around 4:30pm. There will be another ceremony on Sunday, December 13th at 6pm at the menorah. In 7th Street Park, you will also find the “Hanukkah Hut”. Hudson is a wonderful place for Hanukkah,…