Interview Al Olender Kingston-based singer/songwriter Al Olender is taking her lyrical, Hudson Valley-infused music on the road.
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.
Interview Danny Potocki Danny Potocki is an entrepreneur and managing director of Accel7, a startup accelerator that provides training and guidance to early-stage tech companies, including many in the Hudson Valley.
Interview Neil Cohen Thirty years ago, Neil Cohen made the cult comedy film Chief Zabu, which sat on a shelf until its acclaimed revival in 2016. Recently, he authored a children's book about gargoyles on a Manhattan skyscraper who scramble to save their home from destruction.
Interview Mike Burdge One of the anchors of Beacon's Main Street is Story Screen — an independent movie theater with cushy seating, old-school concessions, pristine picture and sound, and (coming soon) its own cocktail lounge.
Interview Lauree Ostrofsky Raised in Hyde Park and now based in Kingston, Lauree Ostrofsky is an author, speaker, coach, and founder of Hudson Valley Women in Business.
Interview Brad Teasdale Garrison-based artist Brad Teasdale's unique furniture fuses Hudson River driftwood with concrete made from local materials.
Interview Caroline Crumpacker of Opus 40 As Executive Director of Opus 40, Caroline Crumpacker is steward over one of the most significant earthwork sculptures in the country and a distinctly Hudson Valley landmark.
