A public hearing will be held this week after plans for a 1-gigawatt data center on 137-acres in Dutchess County, set to be the largest in New York State, began to surface last month.

The development of data centers have been rapidly expanding across the country to help assist the increasing need for cloud-based internet storage – for streaming movies, playing online games, using online banking or scrolling through an influx of artificial intelligence-generated content.

According to reports, plans for a data center from the New Jersey-based developer, Treetop Companies, on a parcel located in the Town of East Fishkill, originally slated for a 765,000-square-foot warehouse, would require the use of 1,000-megawatts of electricity to fuel the proposed data center.

To date, Treetop has submitted a request for an assessment from the state to see if the site can support the proposed electric capacity, but no official applications or site plans have been submitted to the Town of East Fishkill, according to the Town Supervisor Nick D’Alessandro.

Local residents have expressed concerns about the proximity of a large data center in relation to adjacent neighborhoods, the impact on the region’s already-sky-rocketing utility bills, the amount of water needed to cool the data center equipment, and whether that would strain critical infrastructure like drinking water for the surrounding communities. An online petition against Treetop’s proposal currently has over 1,877 signatures.

On Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 6pm, the Town of East Fishkill will hold a public hearing on extending the town’s moratorium on industrial development. The town moratorium was first enacted in 2024 “to allow the town additional time to review and evaluate industrial development regulations, zoning considerations, infrastructure impacts, and long-term planning objectives affecting the community,” D’Alessandro said. The town’s current industrial moratorium, which also applies to warehouses, expires on June 30, 2026.

“For too long Big Tech has benefited from under-regulation, writing their own rules on large scale data center development with little accountability or transparency on local impacts,” said New York State Senator Kristen Gonzalez. “Technology should improve peoples’ lives, not drive up our energy bills or exhaust our natural resources and increase pollution.”

The public hearing to extend the town’s moratorium will take place as part of the regularly scheduled Town of East Fishkill Town Board meeting on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 6pm.

17 ground‑level air quality sensors have been installed at libraries, town halls, and community centers across Ulster County, creating the first community-based, street-level air quality network in New York State.

“As we saw with wildfires in recent years, air quality can be surprisingly variable in different areas of the county,” Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger said. “Poor air quality can harm people’s health, especially older adults, young children, and those with pre-existing health conditions. By building this ground‑level network, we’re equipping our residents with real‑time, accessible information to make informed decisions about their exposure to the air outside.”

Residents can sign up to receive text alerts for notifications when your local air quality is poor and again when conditions improve.

Over the past week, first responders in Dutchess County received reports of at least 16 suspected overdoses, including two near-fatal overdoses, and one fatality.

According to the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Drug Task Force, in a timeframe of over 72 hours, areas across the county saw an increase in overdoses, from Fishkill to Red Hook, with the most concentrated reports located in Poughkeepsie and Hyde Park.

Anyone witnessing a suspected overdose should call 9-1-1 immediately and administer Narcan, if available. Under New York State law, a person who, in good faith, seeks help for someone overdosing, will not be charged or prosecuted for certain controlled substance offenses based solely on the evidence obtained as a result of seeking that emergency medical assistance, the DA added.

Primary Election Day
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 from 6am to 9pm. Find your polling place: Link

Community Yoga
June 23, July 14, September 15, 2026 from 5:30 to 6:30pm
Cost of admission: Free with suggested donation of $20
362 Glynnwood Rd, 362 Glynwood Rd, Cold Spring
Join a journey of self-discovery with simple asana, breath and mindfulness practices that support you and community. Dani Locastro of Heartful Yoga will lead us through creative practices on the farm that connect us to our seed source of food for the body, breath for the mind body connection and connections to the outdoors for cultivating a sense of awe that we are part of this miracle of life. Website

Stay Frosty Kingston
June 23-28, 2026; Preview Opening: Thursday, June 25, 2026 from 3-6pm
Cost of admission: Free
ArtPort Kingston, 80 Smith Avenue, Kingston
ArtPort Kingston and BravinLee Programs announce Stay Frosty Kingston, a curatorial collaboration for the second edition of the open-air art event, presented as part of Upstate Art Weekend. Part tailgate, part site-specific exhibition, part trunk show, part art fair, Stay Frosty Kingston transforms ArtPort’s midtown parking lots into a vibrant, unconventional art space. Artists, curators, art spaces, and cultural producers have been invited to transform vehicles/parking spots into self-contained exhibitions. Trunks opened to sculptural installations, immersive experiences, sound works, and artist-led activations, creating a dynamic experience beyond the confines of traditional art spaces. Website

Country Line Dancing
June 23, July 21, August 4, 2026 from 6-8pm
Cost of admission: Free
8000 Mall Walk, Yonkers
Grab your boots and hit the dance floor! Join Cross County Center for FREE Country Line Dancing with Cherko Country Line Dancing. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned dancer, everyone is welcome to step in, learn the moves, and enjoy a lively night out. Select Tuesdays, 6pm – 8pm. (June 23, July 21 and August 4) For the complete Summer Fest schedule and weather-related event updates, please visit Cross County Center Events. All events are open to the public, most are free to attend, and guests can enjoy complimentary parking in Cross County Center’s convenient open-air setting. Whether you’re bringing the family, meeting up with friends, or just coming for the music and entertainment, Cross County Center is where summer happens. Website

Figure Drawing After Hours at Garrison Art Center
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 from 6-8pm
Cost of admission: $35
Garrison Art Center, 23 Garrison's Landing, Garrison
Join Garrison Art Center for a two-hour figure drawing session with a live nude model. Work from a series of short poses and enjoy wine and seltzer as you settle in for an evening of focused creativity. Website

Let’s Go OUTdoors Together
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 from 7-8:15pm
Cost of admission: Free
20 Vassar Farm Lane, Poughkeepsie
Join a peaceful and affirming walk in nature with members of the LGBTQ+ community. Together, slow down, connect with the outdoors, and explore simple mindfulness activities designed to help feel grounded, present, and connected to ourselves and each other. Throughout the walk, pause for guided mindfulness exercises such as breathing practices, sensory awareness, reflection prompts, and quiet observation of the natural environment. This event is open to all experience levels — no prior mindfulness or hiking experience is needed. Move at a relaxed pace and pause throughout for mindfulness activities. The path may be suitable for some wheelchairs and mobility devices, though gravel terrain can vary in accessibility depending on individual needs. Feel free to reach out with any accessibility questions or accommodation requests. Website

Music in the Parks
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 7pm
Cost of admission: Free
Mills Mansion
Featuring The Crew at Mills. Continues July 1 with That Guy Larry and 4 Guys in Disguise at Mills, July 8 with Southern Dutchess Concert Band at Vanderbilt, July 15 with Bosco and The Storm at Mills, July 22 with Matt Jordan at Vanderbilt, July 29 with Flirtin’ with Disaster at Mills, August 5 starting at 6:30pm with the Way Behind The Sun at Mills, and August 12 with the West Point Military Band at Vanderbilt. Rain location: Taconic Offices, 9 Old Post Road, Staatsburg. Updates will be posted on the Hyde Park Recreation Facebook page: Website

Upstate Art Weekend
June 25-June 29, 2026
Hundreds of exhibitions, performances and special events across the Hudson Valley and Catskills. Website

Bard SummerScape 2026
June 25 - August 16, 2026
Fisher Center at Bard, Annandale-on-Hudson
Featuring the world premiere of Suddenly Last Summer, MacArthur Fellow Courtney Bryan’s first work for the stage, with libretto by Gideon Lester and Daniel Fish based on Tennessee Williams’s play; Lucinda Childs: Momentary Reprise, a program of new and landmark work from the groundbreaking choreographer, including a solo danced by Childs – who turns 86 the day of the program’s first performance; The Egyptian Helen (Die ägyptische Helena), Richard Strauss’s rarely staged opera based on the Helen of Troy myth; the 36th Bard Music Festival, and of course, Spiegeltent, featuring the return of fancy-tent favorites Justin Vivian Bond, Martha Redbone, Adrienne Truscott, the Tray Wellington Band, and Chanel Ali, debuts by BenDeLaCreme, and current SNL cast member, James Austin Johnson (already sold out). Website

Visit Artist Jill Duffy's Farm & Field at Upstate Art Weekend
June 25-29, 2026 at 11am
Cost of admission: Free
338 Punsit Road, Chatham
Visit Farm & Field during Upstate Art Weekend for an exhibition of artist Jill Duffy’s work, alongside open studio, pigment demos, guided foraging walk, farm store, and self-guided trails across our 210-acre farm; free and open to the public. Website

Villa Isis: A Nordic-New York Immersive Art Experience
June 25–29, 2026
Cost of admission: Free
618 Plutarch Road, New Paltz
Presented by Villa Isis in collaboration with Oscar Galleri, Norway, and supported by the Norwegian Consulate General in New York. Villa Isis: A Nordic–New York Immersive Art Experience, is a site-specific exhibition and public program taking place during Upstate Art Weekend 2026. Bringing together artists from Scandinavia and New York, the exhibition explores the relationship between moving image, light, landscape, mythology, and contemporary storytelling. Through film, sculpture, sound, installation, and craft, participating artists examine how stories become embedded within place and how contemporary art can reshape our experience of the natural world. Conceived as a living gallery, the exhibition unfolds throughout the house and across its two-acre Hudson Valley property. Several rooms feature dedicated presentations by individual artists, while installations throughout the grounds create a dialogue between landscape, mythology, spirituality, and lived space. Presented in collaboration with Oscar Galleri in Norway, the project fosters cultural exchange between Nordic and American artists while exploring alternative models for experiencing contemporary art beyond traditional gallery settings. Website

ROOTS: A collaborative exhibition with Garrison Art Center & Desmond-Fish Public Library
June 25 - October 25, 2026; Opening Reception June 25 from 5 to 7pm
Cost of admission: Free
Desmond-Fish Public Library, 472 NY-403, Garrison
Garrison Art Center (GAC) and Desmond-Fish Public Library (DFPL) are proud to announce their upcoming collaborative juried exhibition, ROOTS, on view from June 25 through October 25, 2026, at Desmond-Fish Public Library. This unique exhibition brings together the local community to explore the profound intersections of nature, history, and narrative through the medium of printmaking. This collaboration was inspired by the discovery that GAC and DFPL had complementary summer themes—Garrison Art Center’s Rooted: Art and the Natural World for their K-12 Summer Programs and the Desmond-Fish Public Library’s summer reading theme, Unearth A Story. GAC and DFPL aimed to highlight the compelling connections between art, storytelling, and the natural world. Participating printmakers were encouraged to think expansively and approach the concepts of being "rooted" and "unearthing" both literally and conceptually. The resulting exhibition highlights the rich dialogue between visual art and storytelling. Website

The Bannerman Island Grotto Benefit
Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 6pm
Cost of admission: $55
Bannerman Island (departing from 2 Red Flynn Drive, Beacon)
A special fundraising benefit celebrating the completion of the island’s grotto, which was built directly under the Bannerman Stone residence and terrace in the early 1900s. Following a 20-minute cruise to the island, guest will tour the grotto and enjoy light refreshments. Website

Hybrid Lecture: Enoch Crosby, Patriot Spy with Libby Baker
Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 7pm
Cost of admission: Free
Putnam History Museum, 63 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring
After a chance encounter the American Revolution, Enoch Crosby impersonated a Loyalist in order to infiltrate and orchestrate their capture. This talk by Libby Baker will explore what is known about this mysterious spy. Website

Women in Music featuring Sylvia Bullet and Nancy Donnelly hosted by Elly Wininger
Thursday June 25, 2026 from 7-10pm
Cost of admission: $25
Colony Woodstock, 22 Rock City Road, Woodstock
Celebrate the power of women in music with an unforgettable evening featuring the incredible talents of Sylvia Bullet and Nancy Donnelly - featuring Pete Levin on organ, Steve Raleigh on guitar and Dan Hickey on drums. Elly Wininger to host and share some songs. This special event continues the beloved series founded by Judy Whitfield, honoring the voices and stories of women who inspire through song. Grab your friends, feel the rhythm, and be part of a night that celebrates artistry, passion, and empowerment. Website

Opening: Declaring the Revolution: America’s Printed Path to Independence
Friday, June 26, 2026 through December 6, 2026
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, Hyde Park
Historical works from the David M. Rubenstein Americana Collection. Website

Reception: Beacon Open Studios
Friday, June 26, 2026 at 6pm
The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon
Featuring live music by Will Reynolds, a premiere collaborative performance by dancer Skyla Schreter and visual artist Aaron Sanders. Website

Walkway at Night
Friday, June 26, 2026 from 7:30 to 9pm
Cost of admission: $5, free for members and children under 12
Walkway Over the Hudson, Poughkeepsie and Highland
Enjoy Hudson Valley views after dark from 212 feet above the Hudson River. If the weather permits, our friends from the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association will be in the park with telescopes to help everyone view the night sky. Continues July 25, July 31, August 21, September 25 and October 24, 2026. RSVP

2026 Free Fishing Days in New York
The requirement for a freshwater fishing license is waived June 27–28, September 26 (National Hunting and Fishing Day), and November 11 (Veterans Day).  

Community Indigo Dyeing & Shibori Event at Garrison Art Center for Upstate Art Weekend
Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 10am to 2pm
Cost of admission: $10 per item (2 maximum)
Garrison Art Center, 23 Garrison's Landing, Garrison
Come dye with us on Saturday, June 27, in the most captivating hue —blue! Join Garrison Art Center during Upstate Art Weekend for a hands-on indigo dyeing experience. Dip and dye just for fun or try a Japanese Shibori technique. Bring natural fiber items to dye, 2 maximum, $10 per item. Please no large items like quilts, etc. Reservations available on the hour: To reserve a dyeing time, please register on the website: Link

Author Book Talk & Signing, with local botanic artist / writer Wendy Hollender: The Album of Plant Families
Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 10:30 to 11:30am
Cost of admission: $15, free for members
Beatrix Farrand Garden at FDR National Historic Site, 4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park
An Illustrated Exploration of Nature's Beauty and Bounty, author Wendy Hollender Book Talk produced in partnership with Oblong Books. This book is a compendium of botanical art by acclaimed Hudson Valley-based botanical artist Wendy Hollender, coming out in May 2026. This program is part of the Bellefield Garden Talk series. Space limited. Register at Oblong Books. Register here: Link

Let Freedom Ring
Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 11am to 4pm
Cost of admission: Free
296 Fair Street, Kingston
Participate onsite in commemorating American Independence at Senate House! The day will be headlined by a ceremony featuring readings of important speeches on American freedom, from the Declaration of Independence to oratory figures such as Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony, and Harvey Milk. There will be famous American music, re-enactors, crafts for all ages, guided tours of Senate House, and access to the site’s museum featuring two brand new exhibits. This family friendly event is free and open to the public. All outdoor event activities are free and family-friendly. Tour admission to the Senate House and Museum is $7/Adults, $5/Seniors, and Children 12 and under are free. Website

Artist Talk: Surface, Structure and String – Hudson Valley Textile Art Now
Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 11am
Hudson Hall, Hudson
Group exhibition weaving together 23 artists working across fiber-based media, curated by Richard Saja. Website

"Storytelling through Garden Photography" with Lori Adams, Lori Adams Photography Hands-on Workshop Offered by Beatrix Farrand Garden
Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 2-5pm
Cost of admission: $75, $65 members
Beatrix Farrand Garden at FDR National Historic Site, 4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park
Learn more about making strong botanical photographs in our amazing garden. All experience levels welcome. Bring the camera (phone, point & shoot, 35mm) you wish to use and a willingness to experiment and explore. Lori Adams is an experienced botanical and garden photographer. She is a lecturer for the Garden Club of America, an experienced workshop leader and teacher and an exhibiting artist. She uses her photographic storytelling skills in the garden, her studio and beyond. Class size limited. Register at BeatrixFarrandGarden.org

Summer Opening: Nayland Blake and Tschabalala Self
Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 3-6pm
Cost of admission: Free with RSVP required
Art Omi, Ghent
The opening of Nayland Blake’s Haunt: Being the Folly of One Victorya Spectre (2026) and Tschabalala Self’s Pioneer (2023) and two newly commissioned performances. RSVP

Live Music on the Portico: Bennett Harris Ragtime Blues Acoustic Guitar Duo
Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4pm
Cost of admission: Free
Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mills Mansion Dr., Road # 1, Staatsburg
Revel in the sounds of a Gilded Age summer on the grand portico of Staatsburgh, the country home of Ruth and Ogden Mills. Come early to visit the gift shop and enjoy a picnic or hike as you take in the splendid views of the Hudson River from Mill Memorial Park. The performance lasts 1 hour. There is limited seating on the portico. Guests are also welcome to bring a blanket or chair for lawn seating - no reservations required. Please note, parking for this event is in the lower carriage house lot. This program has a rain date of June 28 at 4pm. Website

PFParty – A Dance Party to Support Poughkeepsie Farm Project
Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 5pm
Poughkeepsie Farm Project, 51 Vassar Farm Lane, Poughkeepsie
Cost of admission: $25
Join Poughkeepsie Farm Project for an unforgettable summer evening at the farm for a vibrant night of dining and dancing in one of the most beautiful settings around. Bring your friends, grab a seat (or a whole table!), and settle in for a golden-hour picnic turned joyful celebration. Pack a picnic or grab food from local food trucks and enjoy the DJ. Wine and cider available for purchase. Website

Tangent Theatre Company presents Edward Albee’s Three Tall Women
Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 6pm and Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3pm
Cost of admission: Free with RSVP required and donations welcome
The Spark of Hudson, 502 Union Street, Hudson
Set in the affluent home of the main character, the play examines the arc of a woman's life - youth, middle-age and the end, with tautness and even humor - and asks, "what is the happiest time?" Website

1970'S Sci-Fi Horror Double Feature
Saturday, June 27, 2026 with doors at 6pm, clip show at 6:30pm, film at 7pm
Cost of admission: $14
The Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street, Rosendale
Featuring Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970) The horrifying first film to depict what might happen if AI is allowed to control man's destiny. Dr. Charles Forbin (Eric Braeden) and his team have built a supercomputer buried deep inside a mountain intended as the perfect defense against nuclear attack. Of course, all goes well until... Plus, The Sentinel (1977) Brooklyn is the setting where fashion model Alison Parker (Cristina Raines) moves into an old brownstone that's occupied by a bizarre group of tenants. Terror follows as Cristina slowly learns the truth about the mysterious occupants all around her! Website

Mission Impossible (1996)
Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:30pm
Cost of admission: Free
Dockside Park, Cold Spring
Kick off of the Cold Spring Film Society’s annual summer film series. Bring chairs or blankets. Website

ArtsWestchester Mobile Art Workshops
Select Sundays – June 28, July 12, July 26, August 9, 2026 – from 11am – 2pm
Cost of admission: Free
8000 Mall Walk, Yonkers
Cross County Center is Westchester’s go-to summer destination, offering a full lineup of events, entertainment, shopping, and dining all season long. For the complete Summer Fest schedule and weather-related event updates, please visit Cross County Center Events. All events are open to the public, most are free to attend, and guests can enjoy complimentary parking in Cross County Center’s convenient open-air setting. Whether you’re bringing the family, meeting up with friends, or just coming for the music and entertainment, Cross County Center is where summer happens. Website

History Hike: Denny Mine
Sunday, June 28, from 2 to 4pm
Cost of admission: $15, $12 members
Intersection of Dennytown and Sunken Mine Roads, Putnam Valley
While exploring the area surrounding Denny Mine, this guided hike will explore the discovery of iron within the park and Putnam County as a whole, the role the mines played during the Civil War, and the last-ditch effort to revive iron mining at Fahnestock by Thomas Edison. Website

The legendary Kim Gordon reverberated off Maya Lin’s Wave Field and the firefly-speckled sculpture grounds of Storm King Art Center in New Windsor on Saturday night to kick off the art park’s summer concert series. (The security guards couldn’t even help smiling at each other when the 70-plus-year-old Sonic Youth guitarist began to absolutely shred.) The Storm King Art Center’s summer concert series continues on July 11 with the Devonté Hynes Ensemble, and August 15 with Sun Ra Arkestra. More in the HVNY calendar. Find more events in the HVNY calendar + check for a video from the night on the HVNY Instagram page.

Deadline to submit your best shot of spring around the Hudson Valley is Sunday at midnight! Email your (1) best photo to photos@hvny.info. Original photographs from 2026 only. Please limit any filters/retouching, and include your full name + location, if it’s a public place.