"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving

Uncover Ulster County's hidden history of unsavory characters and stories of its wicked past.

Situated in the scenic Hudson Valley, Ulster County is a lovely location to make a home and raise a family, but it wasn't always so pleasant. Unsavory characters and immoral events have sullied its name. In the 1870s, the Shawangunk Mountains inspired fear rather than awe, as groups like the Lyman Freer and Shawangunk gangs robbed and terrorized locals, descending from the protection of the wooded peaks. Kingston was torched, arson blazed in Kerhonkson and even the Mohonk Mountain House was threatened by flames. In 1909, the Ashokan Slasher's bloody crimes and sensational trial captured headlines across the country. Discover these and other salacious stories buried in Ulster County's history.

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The Hudson River bridges, iconic structures of the New York State Bridge Authority, are the cornerstone of the Mid-Hudson Valley.

Opened in 1924, the Bear Mountain Bridge was the first vehicular crossing of the Hudson River, south of Albany. Twentieth-century growth in the Hudson Valley can be traced to each bridge opening, the result of grassroot efforts by local residents. The Mid-Hudson Bridge, named for the region these bridges span, was designated an “Engineering Epic” following the tipping of the east caisson that delayed construction for a year while engineers and laborers struggled to right that caisson in the waters of the Hudson River. The plan for the Rip Van Winkle Bridge required the creation of the New York State Bridge Authority, when funding was otherwise impossible during the Great Depression. Three more bridges were built connecting remaining areas of the Mid-Hudson region.The last crossing became the “twin spans” of the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, the New York State Bridge Authority’s most traveled span. In 2010, the New York State Bridge Authority gained ownership of the bridge structure of the Walkway Over the Hudson, a pedestrian walkway built on the old Poughkeepsie Bridge, which opened for trains in 1889.

Kathryn W. Burke, educator, author, and director of Historic Bridges of the Hudson Valley, shares her appreciation and knowledge of these bridges through photograph archives of the New York State Bridge Authority; the Modjeski & Masters, Inc., engineering firm; and the Smithsonian Museum of American History. This is Burke’s second book on the Hudson River bridges.

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Early each summer, rowing enthusiasts flocked to the Hudson Valley and crowded the banks of the Hudson River between Highland and Poughkeepsie, New York, to get a glimpse of the biggest intercollegiate event of its kind. In 1895, Cornell University, Columbia University, and the University of Pennsylvania organized a contest that continued for over 50 years in this historic location. Over its tenure on the Hudson River, other universities joined in the competition, including the famous 1936 University of Washington "Boys in the Boat." At its height, 12 universities vied for supremacy at the regatta with thousands of spectators looking on. Boathouses were built on both sides of the river with "Regatta Row" on the eastern shore at the center of it all. A legacy of rowing began on this famous four-mile stretch and inspired crews to continue rowing here today.

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Complete guide to the best fly fishing streams and stillwaters in New York including detailed information on where to go, current fly patterns, and advice from local experts.

Publisher: Globe Pequot
Imprint: Stackpole Books
Binding: Paperback / softback
Pub Date: Sep 5, 2023

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This volume, by Catskills expert Mike Valla, showcases flies that work well on the water there and pays tribute to the region he knows so well. Though not a tying manual, each fly is featured in a spread that includes a large, easy-to-see image, recipe, and tying notes.

Publisher: Globe Pequot
Imprint: Stackpole Books
ISBN13: 9780811738774
Binding: Hardback
Pub Date: Mar 13, 2020

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From the hauntings of dilapidated country manors and castles, unexplained phenomena along the Valley hillsides, and strange apparitions found lingering within ancient Quaker cemeteries, this collection of stories reveals the otherworldly legacy of the Hudson Valley as a place of ancient spirits.

Publisher: Globe Pequot
Imprint: North Country Books
Binding: Paperback / softback
Pub Date: Aug 1, 2023

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Hand built with a white stoneware clay body.

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Hurley explores the historical area southwest of Kingston that is bounded by the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains. It depicts the town of Hurley – a national historic district – and its individual hamlets of Hurley, West Hurley, Glenford, Morgan Hill, Ashton, and Eagles Nest. It shows stone houses dating back to the late 1700s, famed bluestone quarries of the 1800s, and reservoir construction that swallowed four of the hamlets in the early 1900s. Ships directly from the publisher.

Since its earliest days as a Dutch colony, Hurley, New York, has undergone many transformations: it has been fought over by the Lenape tribe, commandeered by British settlers, and buffeted between Revolutionaries and Loyalists as a strategic stronghold in the Revolutionary War. Local historian Deana F. Decker explores this Hudson Valley town's history with a comprehensive assessment of its notable residents, such as Sojourner Truth, as well as its historical buildings, such as the Bevier House and Hurley Mountain Inn. From its roots as the dangerous Esopus frontier region to its industrial metamorphosis through bluestone harvesting and the Ashokan Reservoir, Hurley chronicles the remarkable story of this Upstate town. Ships directly from the publisher.

A 90-minute session (over Zoom) with an experienced public speaking coach to help you put down the anxiety, step into your confidence, and communicate with impact. And have fun doing it!

Do you have a talk coming up? Want to make the most of this opportunity to advance your career, connect with your audience, and build your reputation? Bring however much of your talk you have - whether it's just an idea, or a full slide deck - and we'll dive into it. From mindset to content to performance tips to warmups, we'll cover all the bases you'll need to give your best presentation yet - from a team update to a big-stage conference talk.

You'll see why clients say things like "Jordan is a public speaking genius and all around amazing human being."

About your coach: Jordan Hirsch, ACC, CPC, is a coach, trainer, and facilitator who loves helping good people step into their confidence and move forward with joy. Jordan has been speaking on stage for over two decades, and has spoken at SXSW five times, where he was voted an audience favorite. He helps people move from "oh no" to "hell yes" when they take the stage, and he does it using gentle yet pinpointed feedback, playful practice, and a coaching stance that empowers his clients.

A one-hour session (over Zoom) with an ICF-credentialed coach who knows what it's like to be stuck, and what it takes to move past it. 

Bring an issue you're grappling with, a change you'd like to make, a place where you’re feeling stuck. In one hour together, we’ll dive into what’s blocking you and illuminate some accessible steps forward to leave you feeling confident and empowered to make a positive change.

You'll see why Jordan's clients say things like "I knocked out a two-year dream list in two days... I did not expect one hour to be so productive!"

All you have to lose is your fear.

About your coach: Jordan Hirsch, ACC, CPC, is a coach, trainer, and facilitator who loves helping good people step into their confidence and move forward with joy. Jordan's coaching builds on his long career in technology consulting, where he learned that most tech problems are really people problems in disguise. He also calls on his deep background in improv comedy to help his clients explore the possible while getting playful. He believes hard work and transformation can actually be fun!

Farrago (noun): a confused mixture. 

Volume 2: Farrago, The Archivists' much anticipated follow-up to their debut album, finds the band in a space where they are sounding both more experimental and cohesive at the same time. Crafting a signature sound from wide blend of influences like its predecessor, Farrago never sits still, weaving in and out of genres while still taking the listener on a cohesive journey. 

Farrago loosely tells the tale of a world on the brink, expressing the internal turmoil of feeling frustrated, angry, apathetic, disappointed, sad, broken, defiant, hopeful, and joyful against all odds in the face of an uncertain future.

Releases March 28, 2025 

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From the appropriately titled lead-off track The Arrival, it is obvious this is a band more mature than their release count would suggest. A winding journey through their various styles and influences, Volume 1 introduces the Archivists as a band that is both meandering and focused. Unpredictable and following ideas where they lead, the album is at times brutally heavy and at others soft and embracing. Tracks like The Arrival, Consolation, and Your Big Mistake refuse to be taken lightly as they rumble and soar with energy, contrasting tracks like The Last One, Hold the Applause, and These Fears that find the duo's varied musical influences shining through, from alt-rock to industrial to grunge to prog. 

Both an art project and a band, The Archivists is a collaboration between long-time friends and hobby musicians Jordan Hirsch and Adam Mitchell. The unknown duo are ready to step into the light with a home grown and self-produced debut album that proves their time in the shadows was spent honing their craft. 

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Begin discovering the story you want to tell about yourself with a story coaching session, including access to a signature story questionnaire, with Amanda, the founder of Mighty Forces, a storytelling company dedicated to amplifying diverse, authentic voices in service of creating a more connected, inspiring world.

Author Amanda Hirsch was 34 years old when she and her husband decided they wanted to have a child. The decision was prompted when her doctor told her, "'Maybe' never turns into 'no,' and it only gets harder as you get older." Bam.

Hirsch found out she was pregnant in the middle of Hurricane Irene, and she chronicles the stormy emotions of pregnancy, from elation, to shock, to sheer terror at the prospect of what having a child will do to her life.

Like all women, Hirsch wears many hats — in her case, the hats include artist, business owner and wife; how will she wear the motherhood hat without sacrificing other parts of her identity that are so important to her? Once her daughter is born, she is overcome with love, and documents the disorienting rush of new motherhood, while showing us how she slowly re-inhabits the other parts of her life.

Motherhood does change her, but it doesn't limit her.

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A guide to creative living, Improvising Adulthood invites you to embrace the idea that life is an improv show — something you create one choice at a time — rather than an exercise in living up to other people’s scripts.

Expect personal stories and creative prompts that help you apply the wisdom of improv to your own life, from the work you do to the people you spend time with and the experiences and places you explore.

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The InQueery’s third print publication! This semi-annual report highlights some of our most cutting-edge research and findings from over the last year, including the tea on hot coffee, a report on this year’s gayest sounds, queer vacation trends, and an open letter from Mermaids to the queer community! This issue features stories and illustrations from 24 contributors.

• Full color
• 32 pages
• 8 inches x 10 inches
• Hand bound with variegated rainbow thread
• Printed in Philadelphia

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The InQueery’s second print publication! This semi-annual report highlights some of our most cutting edge research and findings from over the last year, including a roundup of the gayest species of house plants, a tour of a twisted new theme park ride starring fictional trees, queer tote bag signaling and more! This issue features stories and illustrations from 24 contributors.

• Full color
• 32 pages
• 8 inches x 10 inches
• Hand bound with variegated rainbow thread
• Printed in Philadelphia

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This semi-annual report highlights some of The InQueery’s most cutting edge research and findings from over the last 3 years, including a roundup of the gayest types of bread, an exposé on gayliens, queer jewelry signaling and more! This issue features 13 articles and artwork from 12 illustrators.

• Full color
• 32 pages
• 8 inches x 10 inches
• Hand bound with variegated rainbow thread
• Printed in Philadelphia

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10oz of raw, unfiltered honey. Limited availability (until summer!)

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A Combination of Live-Edged and Milled Lumber Makes Each Rustic Cedar Bench Unique

Bruce Maxson + Cedar Salavge’s benches are handcrafted in the Hudson Valley using an invasive species (Eastern Red Cedar) to make simple, solid garden benches. No attempt has been made to hide the natural features of the cedar, including seams, knots, saw blade marks, etc.

Each bench is unique, and can be inscribed with the name of a famous nature writer (e.g. Edward Abbey, John Burroughs, Henry Beston, etc.)

Benches are treated with a blend of linseed and tung oil, for weathering protection, and to bring out the natural cedar tones without the plastic shine of polyester resins.

Eventually Recyclable: Leopold style benches are designed to last for many seasons, but to eventually be returned to the earth and be recycled.

Please note: This item is available for local delivery and assembly in Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, Columbia, Greene, Putnam counties. Other locations by arrangement only. Fully-assembled benches can also be picked up in Kingston.

Unframed, 12x16 inches matted.

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One-of-a-kind original fine art print of an actual plant. Flowers, leaves, & branches are foraged and brought into the studio where they are inked and pressed between lightweight papers to create each image. Because the plant material quickly breaks down during this process, each print is part of a limited edition of one! The impression captures a moment in time & highlights our relationship to the transient existence of life. Each print uses oil-based ink on acid-free paper & is signed by the artist. Print ships unframed in a sturdy mailer.

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“Leaves from the Meadow- Botanical Monoprint”
Price: $70
Dimensions: 12 ⅛ x 9 ½ inches
Quantity Available: Limited Edition of 1

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