Dutchess County:
County parks to be open later beginning Monday
As days get longer, so does the time you can spend at one of Dutchess County’s parks. Starting Monday, February 9, Bowdoin Park, Wilcox Memorial Park and Upper Landing Park will be open until 6pm. dutchessny.gov/parks.
Dutchess libraries to receive $12K, readers to receive more access to e-books
Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino has announced a partnership with the Dutchess County Library Association to expand the eBook and audiobook collection available across all 22 libraries in Dutchess County with a $12,000 Agency Partner Grant to give residents greater access to digital titles.
While convenient and expansive, eBooks and audiobooks create new challenges for local libraries as they are much more costly compared to print copies. To provide digital titles, the Dutchess County Library Association uses Libby, as user-friendly app, but libraries must purchase special licensing to allow them to lend to multiple users. These licenses must be renewed periodically, or after a set number of checkouts, and ultimately cost libraries three to four times more than print editions of the same book.
A valid library card is required to sign in and access book titles within the Dutchess County library system.
Wappingers Falls business creates opportunities for women, and bags for Super Bowl wives
The women of Unshattered are rebuilding their lives after addiction through community support and keen craftsmanship – including designing and making over 100 toiletry bags were shared with the wives and girlfriends of the players.
One of the creators at Unshattered, Cecelia, recently completed her Transition to Employment program and joined Unshattered as a full time employee. She says, “Even in my addiction, I’ve had many jobs but I’ve never built a skill.”
The bags created for the Super Bowl contained Unshattered’s trademark touch: Cecelia proudly sewed gold seams on each toiletry kit – a nod to the art of Kintsugi where pottery is mended with gold – symbolizing that “we are more beautiful for having been broken.”
Read more about Unshattered from our 2024 visit to their headquarters in Wappingers: https://hvny.info/news/2024/unshattered
Ulster County:
24/7 Crisis Support Center Opens in Kingston
Ulster County officials recently announced the opening of a new crisis support center in Kingston that provides “around-the-clock support” for youth and adults in crisis.
The Crisis Support Center, located on the first floor of the Ulster County Center for Well-Being at 368 Broadway, offers “a safe and welcoming space where people can feel comfortable and supported, and will reduce visits to the hospital emergency room.”
Services provided at the site include clinical assessments, intervention, peer support, and coordinated follow-up care.
New York State:
Deadline to change party enrollment approaching
The New York State Board of Elections is reminding residents that only voters enrolled in a political party holding a Primary Election are able to vote in that election. If you'd like to be eligible to vote in the June 2026 Primary Election and need to change/update your party enrollment, the deadline to do so is February 14, 2026.
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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
1 available, Size: Small
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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
One of a kind
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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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