134 guns exchanged for gift cards during Kingston event – 24 assault weapons, 76 handguns, and 18 long guns were some of the firearms recently turned in during a community gun buyback event in Kingston. Participants received gift cards of varying amounts for turning in the weapons.
‘Hudson River Protection Act’ passes House – On May 15, the Hudson River Protection Act introduced by Congressman Pat Ryan, which would permanently ban the creation of additional anchorages in the Hudson between Yonkers and Kingston, passed the House of Representatives. The Hudson River Protection Act, part of the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act, passed by a vote of 376 to 16. The bill now heads to the Senate, where it is expected to get a vote in the coming months. “This is a victory for everyone across the Hudson Valley who came together to demand that big corporations are never again allowed to turn our cherished Hudson River into a parking lot for dangerous barges,” said Congressman Pat Ryan.
See Beakoncé and Taylor Swoop on the Tapp! Third graders from Ms. Tolomeo and Ms. Ingram’s class at Greenvale Elementary School in Scarsdale have helped name one of the four peregrine falcon chicks that recently hatched on the former Tapp/Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. In addition to Beakoncé, students helped pick new nomenclatures for the falcons: Estrella, named by Mrs. O’Brien’s fourth graders at Park Avenue School in Port Chester; Taylor Swoop - named by fourth graders at the Cottage Lane Elementary School in Blauvelt; and Jet - named by Mr. Pease’s fifth grade class at Bedford Hills Elementary School. Nearly 200,000 votes were cast to name the new chicks. Watch the peregrines grow on the NYS Thruway live feed: https://www.thruway.ny.gov/falcon/
Rare tricolor heron spotted in Orange County – A rare, tai-colored heron (Egretta tricolor) was spotted at Beaver Pond near Glenmere Lake last week. The bird was spotted hanging out near a glossy ibis (Plegadis falcinellus), another unique sighting. “It was a little jarring to see this beautiful bird right here in Orange County,” Matt Zeitler. This is only the second documented siting of this species in Orange County. According to the Hudson River Almanac, The tricolored heron (Egretta tricolor) is uncommon to rare in the Northeast. They are common but with restricted range in the southeastern U.S., mainly along the coast. More widespread in Central America and northern South America (eBird). Dutchess County has three known records occurring from 1978-2019. The previous tricolored heron was found by Ken McDermott in Cornwall Bay in 1982.
Saturday, June 1 is The World Fish Migration Lower Hudson & Harbor Fish Count – World Fish Migration Day is a global celebration to create awareness about the importance of migratory fish and free-flowing rivers. On World Fish Migration Day, organizations from around the world coordinate their own event around the common theme of: Connecting Fish, Rivers, and People. Environmental organizations of the Lower Hudson and Harbor have come together to put on our own family-friendly, free fishing events for the public to engage in the wonders of the Hudson River. Event times vary by site (Piermont to Staten Island), so please check the details.
This week’s New York Blooms Report: iloveny.com/things-to-do/nature/blooms/ + while you’re here: Send your best photos of Spring around the Hudson Valley to photos@hvny.info. Best photo wins HVNY goodies + brief internet fame!
Acrylic on canvas, 14 x 11 in. Original painting. Only one available.
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Acrylic on canvas, 4 x 4 in. Original painting. Only one available.
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A 5”x 8”, Handmade, copper ginkgo leaf mounted over top of a piece of burnt, shou sugi ban cedar. The copper is untreated. It will arrive with a high shine and patina with time.
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Wooden clock with laser-etched fish design and iridescent painted finish that shimmers from blue to indigo when viewed from different angles. The small wooden fish in Wanda's belly is a lively swinging pendulum. Laser-etched painted wooden clock dial. Quartz clock movement requires one AA battery, included. (16"l x 6½"w x 2"d)
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Hand-painted wooden background with a black-to-blue fade reminiscent of the sky at dusk. Face and swinging pendulum are textured stainless steel painted with subtle crescent moons. Celestial hands are textured navy blue. Quartz clock movement requires one AA battery, included. 20"l x 6"w x 2"d
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Square background of hand-painted wood with a textured stainless steel face painted with a subtle crescent moon. Raised silver dots at the quarter hours. Textured black celestial hands. Quartz clock movement requires one AA battery, included. 12"l x 12"w x 2"d
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Artist’s note: The art of botanical dyeing is so unique because each piece is different from one another. The magic of nature is that there's no way to replicate it.
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Hand dyed silk bandanas. Artist’s note: The art of botanical dyeing is so unique because each piece is different from one another. The magic of nature is that there's no way to replicate it.
21”x 21”
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Hand dyed silk bandanas. 21”x 21” Artist’s note: The art of botanical dyeing is so unique because each piece is different from one another. The magic of nature is that there's no way to replicate it.
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1:1 DTG printed garment
1 available, Size: Large
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Reproducible DTG garment
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Screen printed, one available. Size L/XL
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Naturally hued by wood ash and airflow, this tiny bowl measures 4.5×4.5× 1.5” and would serve perfectly as a salt bowl or trinket dish. One of a kind.
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A tall woodfired mug with warm, natural color variation and a smooth, comfortable handle. Subtle ash patterns and a small slippy drip make this piece completely one of a kind. Functional, sturdy, and made for everyday use.
16 oz capacity
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This one-of-a-kind handmade mug showcases delicate crystal formations and soft, natural hues developed over four days in a wood kiln. Shades of cream, pink, and warm ash settle across the surface, creating a quiet, layered palette. Subtle drips and crackle textures add depth, making this piece a one-of-a-kind example of what fire and time can create.
4 × 5.5 × 3.5”
12 oz capacity
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Custom hand-drawn graphite portraits in a variety of sizes: 5×7, 8×10, and 11×14; multiple pets per portrait available!
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Fine art print, 8.5×11
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Fine art print, 13x19
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Fine art print, 13x19
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A spooky holographic sticker for those who know how haunted the Hudson Valley is. Show off your spooky NY state pride with these weatherproof vinyl stickers that look good on anything you can stick them to. Size: 3"
Designed by: © Bee Reckless, @RecklessReads.
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Magick is within all of us! In this book, Bee Reckless focuses on ways to tap into your inner magick. Along with the magick within you, she brings spells, rituals, and more that any level of witch can benefit from by incorporating into their craft.
Featuring:
✦ Guides to tapping into your own magick
✦ Spells & Rituals
✦ Kitchen Witch Recipes
✦ Reference Information & Cheat Sheets
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If witchcraft seems overwhelming, you’ve come to the right place. In her debut witchcraft book, Bee Reckless shares spells and tips from five-plus years of dedication to the craft that any level of witch can benefit from. So, fire up that cauldron and charge those crystals… It’s witchcraft time, baby!
Featuring:
• Witchy life-hacks
• Rituals & Spells
• Kitchen Witch Recipes
• Reference Information & Cheat Sheets
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Acrylic on canvas panel. 4×6”.
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Acrylic on canvas panel. 6×8”.
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A creative book on how to use flowers and natural elements to dye fabric and paper through a process called Tataki Zome, or leaf hammering. Local author Michelle Moore discusses all of the elements of working natural dyes from pre-treatment through mordants to the process of hammering flowers. Ships directly from the author + price includes the cost of shipping
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2025. Acrylic on canvas, 20 x 10 in. Original painting. Only one available.
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