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How PBMs Are Squeezing Independent Pharmacies in the Hudson Valley—and What We Can Do About It Village Apothecary’s Neal Smoller explains how PBMs bleed small pharmacies dry—and why a stalled NY bill could be the lifeline independents need to survive.

Independent pharmacies across the Hudson Valley are being squeezed by Pharmacy Benefit Managers—corporate middlemen who reimburse them below cost—threatening their survival.

NEA Funding Cuts Hit Hudson Valley and Berkshires Art Organizations The NEA, under the Trump administration, has rescinded funding from MASS MoCA and several Hudson Valley arts groups, citing national interest—jeopardizing diverse cultural programming across the regio...

The Trump administration has found yet another axis of grievance: art.

How Hudson Valley Businesses Are Responding to Tariffs For many small businesses in the Hudson Valley, the last two months have been filled with unpredictability: rising costs, supply chain delays, and difficult discussions about the future.

Small Hudson Valley businesses—from toy shops to wine importers—are facing rising costs and supply chain uncertainty as new tariffs take effect.

Trump Administration Defunds Indigenous Art at MASS MoCA The National Endowment for the Arts says Jeffrey Gibson's exhibition, “no longer serves the interest of the United States.”

The NEA, under the Trump administration, has rescinded a $50,000 grant to to MASS MoCA for Jeffrey Gibson’s exhibition “POWER FULL BECAUSE WE’RE DIFFERENT,” citing that the show “no longer serves the interest of the United States.”

Bare Bodies and Bawdy Bashes: The Hudson Valley Burlesque Business is Booming Burlesque is booming in the Hudson Valley, blending glamor, satire, and subversion—offering radical joy, community, and escape in an increasingly repressive cultural climate.

The Hudson Valley burlesque scene is booming, with performers like Ginger Maraschino and Kate Beyond bringing bold, sold-out shows to venues like Unicorn Bar, Darlings Roadhouse, and Night Swim.

Kingston's Unicorn Bar Celebrates One Year of Queer Joy & Nightlife Tonight! Unicorn celebrates its one-year anniversary tonight, May 1, with Queer Line Dancing, live music, and the rollout of the spring/summer menu.

Unicorn Bar in Midtown Kingston marks one year tonight with queer line dancing, live music by the Unicorn Brass Band, and a performance by Lady Slipper.

May Day Strong Rallies Planned Across the Hudson Valley to Defend Workers' Rights, Immigrants, and Public Services from Trump-Musk Billionaire Agenda Workers, families, and immigrants will rally across the Hudson Valley this May to demand fair wages, union rights, and public services—and push back against billionaire-driven austerity.

Across the Hudson Valley organizers are gearing up for a month of May Day Strong rallies, part of a nationwide movement pushing back against what they call a billionaire-led assault on working families.

Unearthed Negatives Reveal 1950s Kingston in New Photo Exhibit A forgotten trove of 1950s Kingston negatives by Edward Budney debuts in a new exhibit at Friends of Historic Kingston, May 2 to October 31.

A newly opened exhibit in Kingston offers a rare glimpse into the city’s post-war life through the lens of Edward Budney, an amateur photographer whose archive of 10,000 black-and-white negatives was discovered at a tag sale.

Lilly Screens in Saugerties with Patricia Clarkson and Thomas Sadoski Q&A to Follow Patricia Clarkson stars in Lilly, the powerful true story of equal pay activist Lilly Ledbetter. Screening May 22 at the Orpheum Theater with Q&A to follow.

Lilly, a powerful biopic about equal pay activist Lilly Ledbetter starring Patricia Clarkson, screens at the Orpheum in Saugerties on May 22. A post-film Q&A with Clarkson and co-star Thomas Sadoski will follow.

Weird, Wonderful Warren Street: 8 of the Strangest Items for Sale in Hudson There's some jaw dropping and head scratching stuff for sale here.

Where in the Hudson Valley can you find a 19-foot-tall taxidermied giraffe? Only in Hudson. Known for its luxe antiques and high-end design, the city also has a taste for the weird and wonderful.

Kingston Common Futures: A Community-Led Funding Program Grant applications are now open for the new initative Kingston Common Futures, which proposes to allocate funding for community projects in a transparent, democratic process.

Applications are now open for Kingston Common Futures, a first-of-its-kind, community-led grant program investing $150,000 into Kingston-based projects.
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Upcycled Kantha Fashion Brand Namai Studio Moves to Kingston Namai Studio, fashion industry veteran Bianca Kuttickattu's line of upcycled kantha jackets and accessories, has taken off since launching in 2020. With a new studio in Midtown Kingston, the spot is p...

Namai Studio, the upcycled kantha fashion brand founded by Bianca Kuttickattu, has moved from Sullivan County to Kingston’s Hasbrouck Avenue.

10 Art Shows to See in the Hudson Valley in April | Visual Art | Hudson Valley | Chronogram Magazine Ten must-see Hudson Valley art shows this April explore the uncanny, the mythic, and the everyday—through ink, paint, photo, and protest. Beauty gets strange, and strangeness gets beautiful.

April in the Hudson Valley, and the art gods are feeling generous.
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Scenes from the Hands-Off! Rally on April 5 in Kingston | Social Justice | Hudson Valley | Chronogram Magazine Despite pouring rain, thousands gathered at Kingston’s Academy Green for the national “Hands Off!” protest, rallying peacefully against attacks on democracy, public services, and civil liberties.

On a drenching Saturday that would’ve sent most folks burrowing under blankets with a pot of tea and a streaming backlog, a few thousand Hudson Valley residents gathered in Kingston’s Academy Green Park for something a bit more elemental: the defense of democracy.
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Sandra Bernhard Brings New Show "Shapes and Forms" to Peekskill April 24 The indefatigable trailblazer of comedy, music, and storytelling is bringing her new live show, to Paramount Hudson Valley.

On April 24, Sandra Bernhard brings her latest show, "Shapes & Forms," to Paramount Hudson Valley in Peekskill, offering an evening of sharp-witted social commentary, music, and unscripted moments that have long defined her stage presence.

One week until THE WOODS haunts The Avalon Lounge! ⚡️ Don’t miss this locally shot indie horror from Sarah Lyons. Big thanks to @chronogram.bsky.social for the shoutout!

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Highways and Hitchhikers: Artist Kirkland Bray's Surrealist Journeys Kirkland Bray’s Gathering series transforms found materials into surreal landscapes, blending abstraction and nostalgia.

Kirkland Bray’s surrealist landscapes come to life on the cover of Chronogram’s April issue. Hitchhiker Gathering, part of his Gathering series, depicts peculiar masses hitchhiking in opposite directions along Route 66.

Berkshires Rallies Support for LGBTQ+ Community Amid Turmoil Local organizations and governments have come out in force since Trump's election.

In recent months, a growing number of Berkshire County organizations and municipal groups have intensified their efforts to support LGBTQ+ rights.

Hy’s Fried in Egremont: Hallucinatory Chicken Shack, Dance Club, and Future National Chain The chicken at Hy's Fried is driving people crazy. More than a restaurant, it way be about to take over the country.

Hy’s Fried in South Egremont is a roadhouse revival serving up gluten-free fried chicken, vinyl-fueled dance parties, and a surreal, Wes Anderson-inspired aesthetic.
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Goddess Party Goes Unplugged in Saugerties | Music | Hudson Valley | Chronogram Magazine The all-women art choir will perform on March 21 and 22.

The Goddess Party returns with “Goddess Party Unplugged” at the Odd Fellows Temple in Saugerties on March 21 and 22. Over 30 performers blend ethereal harmonies, Bulgarian field songs, and punk anthems, with immersive “pink ’80s prom” visuals by BA Miale.
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These Hudson Valley Restaurants Dish Up Underrepresented Cuisines | Restaurants | Hudson Valley | Chronogram Magazine These Hudson Valley restaurants, many opened in the last year or two, are shaking up the local food scene with culinary offerings from far-ff countries ranging from Afghanistan to Palestine and the Phillipines.

A wave of new restaurants is bringing underrepresented cuisines to the Hudson Valley, expanding the region’s diverse dining landscape.
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Caramoor Turns 80 with a Showstopping Summer Season in Katonah | Music | Hudson Valley | Chronogram Magazine Caramoor’s 80th season (June 15–August 3) features Beethoven, early opera, jazz, roots music, and cutting-edge performances in a stunning outdoor setting. Highlights include Yo-Yo Ma, Arturo O’Farrill, and Lyle Lovett.

This summer, Caramoor celebrates its 80th anniversary with an expansive season (June 15–August 3) that blends classical icons, genre-bending innovators, and a generous helping of fresh discoveries.
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Festival Founder Gary Chetkof on the Return of Mountain Jam in June | Music | Hudson Valley | Chronogram Magazine WDST owner and Mountain Jam founder Gary Chetkof on the history of one of the Northeast's best-loved music festivals.

With its return in 2025, Mountain Jam promises to deliver a revitalized experience, celebrating music, community, and the enduring spirit of the Catskills.
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New Field Guide to Columbia County Released by Hawthorne Valley Ecology Program | Outdoors | Hudson Valley | Chronogram Magazine From the Hudson to the Taconics is a new field guide that helps readers identify and engage with 36 distinct habitats found throughout the region.

More than a mere taxonomy of flora and fauna, From the Hudson to the Taconics is a cultural and ecological love letter to the region, one that asks readers not just to observe but to engage.
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Hudson Valley’s Top Startups Compete for Funding in Kingston | Art of Business | Hudson Valley | Chronogram Magazine The Hudson Valley Venture Hub will showcase the region’s most promising startups at Senate Garage on March 20, awarding $20,000 in funding and fostering investment and innovation.

On March 20, the Hudson Valley Venture Hub at SUNY New Paltz hosts "The Most Promising Companies in the Hudson Valley" at Senate Garage in Kingston. Ten startups, including Moonburger, will pitch for $20,000 in non-dilutive capital.
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Gemela to Replace Early Terrible & Mud Club in Woodstock | Restaurants | Hudson Valley | Chronogram Magazine On track to open in May in the buildings formerly housing the Mud Club and Early Terrible in Woodstock, Gemela will offer a blend of casual daytime dining, evening bar service, and grab-and-go options.

After eight years in Woodstock, Mud Club and Early Terrible are closing as the Ballinger brothers shift focus downstate. In their place, Lisa Choi and Craig Leonard—of Silvia and Good Night—will open Gemela in May.
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Hudson Photographer Rebecca Conroy's Staged Memories | Visual Art | Hudson Valley | Chronogram Magazine The Hudson-based photographer Rebecca Conroy’s work straddles the line between documentary realism and staged dreamscapes.

Featured on Chronogram’s March cover, Rebecca Conroy's solo exhibition Going Places runs at Basilica Hudson from March 15 to April 1, capturing fleeting moments of adolescence in surreal yet familiar settings and blurring the line between realism and dreamscape. www.chronogram.com/a...

2025 Farm Finder: Find Your Hudson Valley CSA | Farms & CSAs | Hudson Valley | Chronogram Magazine Looking for a CSA from a Hudson Valley farm? Here is a complete list of local growers offering comunity supported agriculture shares to enjoy the region's bounty all season long.

From vegetable farms and dairies to flower growers, livestock operations, and herb specialists, from Westchester to Greene County—here is a complete roundup of 2025 season CSAs in the Hudson Valley to stock your pantry with local goods.
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Comedian Patton Oswalt Brings His "Effervescent" Tour to Great Barrington This Month | Comedy | Hudson Valley | Chronogram Magazine Known for his sharp wit and keen observations on American society, Patton Oswalt will bring his distinctive brand of comedy to the Mahaiwe Theater in Great Barrington on March 22 as part of his “Effervescent” tour.

Known for his sharp wit and keen observations on American society, Patton Oswalt will bring his distinctive brand of comedy to the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington on Saturday, March 22 as part of his “Effervescent” tour.
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Colin Quinn Brings the Laughs (and the Wisdom) to Woodstock | Comedy | Hudson Valley | Chronogram Magazine The veteran comedian returns to the Hudson Valley for a benefit show supporting the Woodstock Land Conservancy.

On March 16 at 6 pm, Colin Quinn will bring his distinctive blend of satire and storytelling to the Woodstock Playhouse for a benefit performance in support of the Woodstock Land Conservancy.
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