The Catskill Mountains, with their rugged, untamed beauty, never fail to ignite my wanderlust. As a seasoned travel and lifestyle photographer, the allure of the unknown and the thrill of capturing the raw magic of natural landscapes have taken me to numerous places. This time, I found myself being drawn towards Big Indian’s “forever […]
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Get ready to shimmy, sashay, and savor, because NYC’s legendary Electro Brunch is electrifying Poughkeepsie on Sunday, February 4th! The iconic queen Tina Burner, fresh off her dazzling season on RuPaul’s Drag Race, brings her fiery brand of humor and high-octane performance to The Academy, promising a brunch experience like no other. Sparkles and […]
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For gay men, life can be a beautiful tapestry woven with joy, acceptance, and community. But it can also hold threads of discrimination, internalized homophobia, and mental health struggles. Fortunately, there’s a powerful tool woven into the fabric of well-being that’s accessible, affordable, and waiting to be unrolled: yoga. Embrace Your Journey: Yoga, Community, and […]
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While handcrafted, natural aromatherapy soap bars are inherently delightful, there are ways to further deepen your sensorial experience and truly unlock their magic. Here are some tips to transform your bath time into a ritual of self-care: Elevate Your Bath Time: Unlocking the Full Potential of Natural Aromatherapy Soaps – Presented by HARD NEW […]
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In the age of streaming marathons and digital overload, wellness and holistic medicine have taken center stage, bringing ancient remedies like acupuncture into the modern limelight. As we navigate the entwining paths of traditional and contemporary health practices, one establishment stands out: The Sunset Healing Collective in New Paltz, NY. The New Wave of […]
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Pride month is just around the corner, and Out Loud Hudson Valley is teaming up with Angry Orchard to bring you a Pride Kick-Off Party like no other. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the famed Angry Orchard Cider House in Walden, NY, this event promises an unforgettable evening of music, entertainment, and celebration […]
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Once upon a time, in a place I call “Before Social Media,” I lived in a world that understood community as face-to-face conversations, hand-written letters, and shared real-life experiences. Then, like a bolt from the blue, a portal opened to a dimension unlike anything we’d seen before: the land of Social Media. Double Tap […]
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The Sunset Healing Collective is a collaborative practice of holistic healers who are on a mission to help shift the modern-medicine paradigm from conventional, pharmaceutical interventions to more holistic, natural, and integrative approaches. We want to transform the consciousness around health and wellness and make seemingly “fringe” therapies more mainstream and accessible to a […]
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As a photographer with a penchant for discovering the most authentic and interesting restaurants throughout the Hudson Valley and Catskills, I recently had the pleasure of visiting The Central Coffee-Bistro-Lounge in Peekskill, NY. Located within the historic Peekskill train station, The Central is not only a unique culinary destination but also a testament to […]
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3 Current Realities of Latinos in Tech Careers (BPT) – From advancements in science, healthcare, civil and labor rights to leadership in government, military, entrepreneurship, and business, the Hispanic community continues to have a profound and positive impact on our schools, our communities, our economy, and our country. Nevertheless, they are still vastly underrepresented […]
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O, or Osun (pronounced “ocean”) Zotique, as our nation’s first openly transgender non-binary congressional candidate, proudly announces the foundation of an exploratory committee for the United States Congressional seat of the 19th District of New York, launching May 18th, 2022. HUDSON, NY | May 17, 2022 With a desire to move forward and […]
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