Author Archives: Mary Lukens
DINING WITH A VIEW
Summertime beckons for a dining experience along the Hudson River. Find a memorable meal with a view on the River’s east or west bank. Below is a link to some of the area’s waterfront restaurants. http://www.lohud.com/story/life/food/restaurants/2015/05/19/waterfront-restaurants-westchester-rockland/27588945/ Read More
HUDSON VALLEY HANDMADE
The Village of Warwick features an open air market of handmade arts and crafts by local artisans from New York’s Hudson Valley from May through October. Makers Market is where artists show and sell their wares, and a place to find unique, original, handmade items. Dates for the upcoming events can be found at http://hudsonhandmade.com/... Read More
TOUR THE VALLEY’S WINERIES
Touring the region’s vineyards is a terrific way to spend a day in the Hudson River Valley. There are over a dozen wineries open for tours, picnic lunch and sampling. For more information on wineries and lodging in the area, visit the links below. http://www.orangetourism.org/lodging http://www.hudsonriver.com/hudson-river-wineries Read More
NYACK’S STREET FAIR
The streets of Nyack come alive on Sunday, July 12 with the annual Summer Street Fair from 10am to 5pm, featuring hundreds of vendors, great food, music and NO admission. For more info, visit http://acadaofnyack.com/. Read More
FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS CAN RECEIVE $ FROM FANNIE MAE
Fannie Mae has recently announced a new program that will allow first-time homebuyers to receive up to three percent of the purchase price in closing cost assistance. The HomePath Ready Buyer Program will require an online education course. For more information on the course and to sign up, visit https://www.homepath.com/ready_buyer.html Read More
6 REASONS TO BUY A HOME NOW
Why buy now? Lower interest rates, loan qualifications less restrictive, and higher rents are just a few. Read on for more sound advice. http://realtytimes.com/consumeradvice/buyersadvice1/item/34070-20150403-if-you-dont-buy-a-house-now-youre-stupid Read More
FIRST TIME HOME BUYER?
So much to consider when buying your first home. Click on the link for some mistakes to avoid, from financing to appraisal. http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2015/03/28/5-first-time-homebuyer-mistakes-to-avoid.aspx Read More
Stony Point Named Sixth Safest “City” in New York
Safe Choice Security, a home security company that does business in all 50 states, has published rankings of “safe cities” in New York State and Stony Point landed number six on the list. Suffern also made the list, one notch higher at number five. Safe Choice Security described Stony Point as such: “Stony Point is... Read More
EXPLORE ART
Rockland and Orange Counties have a history of attracting artists of all kinds. Whether you’re looking to tour a gallery, take a class, exhibit your art or send your child to art camp, the Rockland Center for the Arts and Orange County Arts Council are two non-profit organizations with established roots in the community for... Read More
FIND YOUR INNER ARTIST IN NANUET
Always wanted to try to paint but never knew where to start? Or need a fun evening out with the girls or place for a private party? Pinot’s Palette is where anyone can be creative .. and where you can “Paint. Drink. Have Fun.” The studio offers group classes, where in 2 or 3 hours,... Read More
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