Circa 1820 Historic Federal

This elegant side hall Federal house, in the historic village of Kinderhook, has distinctive Carpenter Gothic porch that shelters the front door framed by shuttered sidelights, etched fanlight and pediment. Inside, the wide front hall opens to a graceful parlor with Adam decorated mantel and twin alcoves, one on each side of the fireplace. The hallway leads to the large keeping room (also with Adam mantel and fireplace), which is connected to the newly renovated kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances and tiled cook-stove alcove.

A formal dining room connects to the hall and keeping room by French doors, while a second set opens to the lush gardens. On a double lot, 15 minutes to Hudson, 20 to the Capital District, under two and a half hours to Boston or NYC.  $439,000
Peggy Lampman Real Estate, 518-851-2277

Rivertown Film Society Presents Film PEGGY GUGGENHEIM: ART ADDICT

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Rivertown Film Society is presenting the film PEGGY GUGGENHEIM: ART ADDICT at the Nyack Center on Wednesday, June 8th at 8pm.

A discussion will follow with Karole P. B. Vail, granddaughter of Peggy Guggenheim and Dr. Jennifer Patton, Executive Director of the Hopper House Art Center. Karole Vail is a curator at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, where she has worked since 1997.

The heiress Peggy Guggenheim’s life was intertwined with art. During her travels, she fell in with the Dadaists in Paris in the 1920s, and is credited with introducing Britain to Modern Art. Back in New York, she gave first shows in her gallery to every major Abstract Expressionist. A shrewd collector, she moved to Venice where she bought a palazzo and created a museum of her works.

A sleek portrait of the ultimate arts patron. Directed by Lisa Immordino Vreeland, 2015, Italy/USA/UK, 96 minutes, documentary.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Rivertown Film

Community Partners: Edward Hopper House Art Center, Rockland Center for the Arts

Eight Hanging Lights that Shine

Original Posting: On the Drawing Board, May 2016 Newsletter, Crisp Architects

Author: James Crisp, Crisp Architects Blog

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Hanging light fixtures are almost always both decorative and functional. A pendant or chandelier can set the mood of a room and help define the decor. We seldom use hanging lights as the only source of light in the room but they are often the focal point.

An important point to remember when choosing hanging lights, is that these fixtures can sometimes weigh over a hundred pounds. It is important to let your contractor know, in advance, if you plan on using a very heavy light, so the structure supporting the light can be designed accordingly.

Pizza Newburgh

Original Post Date: July 27, 2015

Author: Ann Stratton, NewburghFoodJournal.com
Photography: Ann Stratton

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Hmmm…where to go for pizza in Newburgh?  A few months ago I started asking this question of friends and acquaintances and, to my surprise, the answers were extremely varied.  Everyone had “their” place and there wasn’t one overall favorite among them (maybe there was, but I don’t do favorites).  I am not a connoisseur of pizza. In fact, I don’t even like pizza. So for me to do a blog piece on pizza, I had to rely solely on public opinion and my husband (of course). Why was there such diversity in pizza preferences among Newburgh-ers?

I counted 15 pizza places within the city limits of Newburgh (there may even be more that I haven’t run across). Some have been here since the beginning of time and have classic pizza choices. Others are newer and offer artisanal-style pizza. Then there are the places in between that offer a variety: Neapolitan, deep-dish, New York style, Sicilian and gourmet (think gluten-free crust). This assortment of pizza choices is the reason for the diversity, duh. Everyone has a favorite type of pizza. And, I found, they are somewhat militant about it.

Without picking a favorite (since I don’t have one), I decided to highlight a few places in Newburgh that showcase the different varieties of pizza and toppings. This list is not in any order of popularity. Please forgive me if I didn’t include your go-to place. I am sure I will get to it down the road. Also, can someone please tell me what the fascination is with ranch dressing?

Note: This is a very small sampling of what the pizzerias seen here have to offer. Of course, all of them serve more options of toppings and crusts. If you didn’t find your true-love slice here, I’m sure it’s out there. Oh yeah, I almost forgot…most of them deliver (Cafe Pitti is the exception). Buon appetito!

Stella’s Pizzeria
283 Broadway, Newburgh, NY
(845) 562-8188

J&F Pizzeria
474 Broadway, Newburgh, NY
(845) 565-3430

 

Cafe Pitti
40 Front St, Newburgh, NY
(845) 565-1444

Washington Heights Pizzeria
102 S Lander St, Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 563-0388

 

Pizza Shop
27 Water St, Newburgh, NY
(845) 565-7467

Johnny’s Deli and Pizza
74 North St, Newburgh, NY
(845) 562-5700