The Hudson Valley just endured a record-shattering heat wave, with Poughkeepsie hitting 97 degrees on May 19—the earliest that temperature has ever been recorded in the region.
Amidst the sweltering heat, the region celebrated a major cultural milestone as the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival officially opened its new campus in Garrison. Meanwhile, community spirit remained high as the 11th annual Hudson Valley Gives fundraiser mobilized regional nonprofits, and the VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System secured critical federal funding for facility maintenance.
The region's profile continues to draw high-profile transplants. Rachel Hollis recently addressed her relocation to the area on The Rachel Hollis Podcast, jokingly admitting that her move was inspired by the desire to live a lifestyle reminiscent of Martha Stewart. As Hollis noted, "You'd almost think that I watched it so many times that I moved my entire family from the West Coast to the Hudson Valley because I wanna live Martha Stewart's life." She clarified, "I don't wanna be Martha Stewart, I just want her farm."
While Hollis keeps her focus on personal growth and pop culture, the local athletic scene is buzzing with a different energy. The Saugerties varsity baseball team just clinched their first Mid-Hudson Athletic League title in 15 years, proving that the region’s current heat isn't the only thing worth tracking.
