Resources Royalty-free Hudson Valley drone video for everyone The ConnectHV library of 4K drone videos of the Hudson Valley is now public-domain.
Interview Al Olender Kingston-based singer/songwriter Al Olender is taking her lyrical, Hudson Valley-infused music on the road.
Thoughts My attempt to build software with a sense of place How my Hudson Valley projects have gotten me thinking about how to imbue software with local flavor.
Thoughts Digital terroir and media ecology The field of media ecology can inform how we think about using software to reinforce a sense of place.
Thoughts What do I mean by “software with a sense of place?” Can software feel rooted in the place where it was made?
Thoughts Digital Terroir at CatskillsConf The original conference talk I gave about Digital Terroir introduced many of the ideas I'm still thinking about, from software & place to the dangers of monoculture.
Thoughts Thinking about Digital Terroir Is it possible to build software that respects and reinforces a “sense of place,” rather than regressing to some placeless, generic style?
Interview Sloop Clearwater For over 50 years, the Sloop Clearwater has sailed the Hudson River, building awareness and advocating for the region's precious environment.
Interview Dana Jones, Founder of Accessadoor Recent Marist graduate Dana Jones founded a company that makes doors more accessible using a mobile app.
Interview Ned Sullivan of Scenic Hudson As president of Scenic Hudson, Ned Sullivan helps steward the Hudson River's incredible natural beauty and environmental resources.
Interview Jalani Lion Recording artist and visual artist Jalani Lion recently painted the incredible Black Lives Matter mural in Kingston.
Interview Jon Bowermaster Intrepid adventurer, award-winning journalist, prolific writer and filmmaker, and six-time grantee of the National Geographic Expeditions Council.
Interview NeeNee Rushie of The Big Takeover Powerhouse singer/songwriter NeeNee Rushie fronts The Big Takeover, the roots reggae band that’s become a Hudson Valley institution.
Interview Jimmy DeCicco of Super Coffee From their origins in Kingston, brothers Jimmy, Jake, and Jordan DeCicco have gone on to found Super Coffee, a keto-friendly energy drink that's available in supermarkets and gyms everywhere.
Interview Bryan Meador Kingston-based Bryan Meador is an artist, designer, and founder of the sustainability-focused design firm Plant Seads.
Interview Rikki Snyder Rikki Snyder specializes in bright and colorful food, lifestyle, and interior photography for publications, ad campaigns, and books.
Interview Easton LaChappelle Easton LaChappelle is the founder of Unlimited Tomorrow, a company revolutionizing the world of medical prosthetics.
Interview Marva Allen Entrepreneur, technologist, author, and teacher Marva Allen lives in Beacon and runs four businesses.
Interview Jesse Brown Jesse Brown is a co-founder of HUDSY, an online video platform that showcases local storytelling and a cooperative model.
Interview Amber Spiegel From her studio in Kingston, Amber Spiegel's tutorials and stunning creations reach millions of followers.
Interview Julia Green In addition to her career as a freelance illustrator, Julia is a songwriter and musical comedian.
Interview Natalie Forteza With strong Hudson Valley roots, singer-songwriter Natalie Forteza fuses textural acoustics with influences of soul, world, R&B, and indie pop.
Interview Maryline Damour Maryline is an interior designer and founder of the Kingston Design Showhouse, an annual event showcasing designers and artists in the Hudson Valley.
Interview Deana Burke Hudson Valley native Deana Burke is democratizing Bitcoin as her startup Gracias drives cryptocurrency adoption among young women and teens from diverse backgrounds.
Interview Stella Abrera Stella Abrera is principal ballerina of the American Ballet Theatre and the newly-installed artistic director at Kaatsbaan, a renowned cultural park for dance in Tivoli.