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"A little over two months ago, production crews were setting up shots in locations around Dutchess County, including Poughkeepsie and Beacon, for shows that included HBO's "Pretty Little Liars" and Apple TV's "Severance."
The last of Hollywood's costly COVID restrictions had been removed earlier this year and Gov. Kathy Hochul had passed a budget expanding tax incentives meant to attract more of these productions to the state.
The summer months, from July through September, are the busiest when it comes to filming. Hotels are flooded with out-of-town extras and crews, and local restaurants have geared up to feed all of them.
But not this year.
In July, the Screen Actors Guild announced a strike, a few months after the Writer's Guild of America went on strike, shutting down productions across the country. Streets and neighborhoods where trailers stood and where dozens, in some cases hundreds, of teamsters and extras milled around went quiet, as did the sound studios.
Over the past decade, the film industry's interest in the Hudson Valley has grown because of its palette of picturesque locations from farm lands to Main streets. It is hard to calculate the strike's total economic impact, but those inside the industry believe it could be near $25 million.
"The second quarter was on par with 2022 numbers at $23 million," said Hudson Valley Film Commission Executive Director Laurent Rejto. "Losses are not just related to crew members and cast. Last summer, more than 3,000 background extras were hired, mostly for 'Poker Face.'"
Production studios — basically giant warehouses — stood empty long before the strike was announced. Productions were wary of signing a contract to rent out the space under the circumstances.
"(Business) didn't die in July, it died six months before," said Eric Michelson, owner of Michelson Studio 3 in Wingdale. His studio is losing an estimated $200,000 a month and his staff is on temporary leave.
Between 2017 and 2021, about 18 qualified production facilities, or QPFs, have opened within the Mid Hudson region. This includes Upriver Studios in Saugerties, which opened in 2020, and the expansion of Newburgh's Umbra Stages in 2021.
This fiscal quarter last year, there were more than 50 locations used in Dutchess County for filming, about 15,000 hotel rooms were occupied and about 160 local crew members were hired, according to Rejto.
Hotels are one of the few industries that have been able to recoup their losses because the strike took place during their busier seasons with families traveling for vacation, though they will be impacted if the strike lasts through the winter.
Rejto's agency was working with about a dozen productions before the strike began, many which have been postponed to 2024. Commercials are still allowed to film, as are certain independent movies that receive a waiver.
No work for extras
Dario Saraceno has been working as an extra, and now an actor, for about eight years. The town of Wappinger resident still goes on auditions and spends time reading scripts while he waits for the strike to end.
Saraceno's clean-shaven, broad build look — he's just over 6 feet tall — means he frequently lands law enforcement roles. Some weeks he'll work two or three 12-hour days, other weeks there won't be any work.
The strike has allowed Saraceno to spend more time focusing on his music. He is in the process of finishing up a CD and he also teaches. Like many extras, Saraceno can't rely on one income because of the "feast and famine" nature of his work. In the past, he has taken odd jobs painting or bartending.
"I have a few things that might be coming in but nothing is written in stone, so I'm not working," said Saraceno. He still gets calls, mostly from agencies projecting to start work months from now.
Big productions are known to hire thousands of extras, many of them locals. Last summer, Saraceno was one of more than 3,000 extras hired to work on projects including Peacock's "Poker Face."
During the third quarter of 2022, the Hudson Valley hosted several big productions such as Amazon Studio's "Fallout," HBO's "Full Circle," Netflix's "Manifest" and the independent movie "Sing Sing," which was filmed in Fishkill and hired hundreds of extras.
"Even though people don't work full time, they pay their property taxes with the money they make, or they pay their school taxes and it has an impact," said Rejto."
"That nip in the air means it's nearly time for Hudson Valley Restaurant Week. The biannual event, which runs in the fall and spring, goes from Oct. 30 to Nov. 12 and includes prix-fixe lunches and dinners — for both dine-in and takeout — at $24.95, $29.95, $39.95 or $44.95.
Reservations are now open.
The tiered pricing was added after the pandemic and is the same as this past spring. It allows diners and restaurants more flexibility while also taking into account rising costs.
This year, there are more than 130 dining establishments to choose from across Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Ulster, Orange, Sullivan and Dutchess counties. Among the newbies to this fall's list: 1730 Wine Bar and Eats in Mount Vernon; Argonne Rose Brewing Company in Mohegan Lake; Bistro de Ville in Scarsdale; Our Place Kitchen & Bar in Yorktown Heights; Red Horse by David Burke in White Plains; and The Tav'ery in Bronxville.
According to Mike Martinelli, Today Media’s Hudson Valley group publisher, the event highlights the bounty of our region's culinary greatness. "We’re excited to have more restaurants participating and with four different price points, diners will have a variety of options to choose from," he said.
Started in 2006 by Valley Table magazine, which is now part of Today Media, the two-week event reports a regional impact of $10 million in estimated sales revenue, with 92% of HVRW participants showing a 25% increase in sales.
"New stores, restaurants and a hotel are among the highlights of a proposed expansion at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets.
The proposal is pending approval from the Village of Woodbury Planning Board.
Here's what is included in the proposal.
What’s planned at Woodbury expansion
The proposal includes 155,000 square feet of new restaurant and retail space, a 200-room hotel and a second parking deck with more than 3,000 spaces.
Additional amenities will include a pedestrian-focused design with new walkways, improved crosswalks and enhanced wayfinding, as well as a new children’s play area and new landscaping features.
Woodbury Common Premium Outlets manager David Mistretta declined to release specifics including the timeline and brands being targeted for the new space at the Orange County outlets.
What jobs are available at Woodbury Commons
Between the new shops, restaurants and hotel, the proposed expansion is expected to add about 1,000 jobs to the local economy, plus nearly 2,000 direct and indirect construction jobs.
The outlets are currently home to 250 restaurants and stores, which collectively employ 5,000 full-time and part-time workers during peak season.
“Woodbury Common Premium Outlets has been proud to be a dynamic source of economic growth generating hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenue and thousands of jobs, as well as being a caring community neighbor,” Mistretta said. “This visionary proposal will further energize Woodbury Common, Orange County and the entire Hudson Valley as a world-class shopping and tourism destination that is so crucial to the region’s economic success today and in the future.”
Thanks for the updates, @ckhthankgod. :-) It's amazing that Woodbury Commons wants to do such a significant expansion again. Yeah for the local economy. Not so good for the local traffic. I wonder what traffic midagations will be incorporated.
"They’re a Hudson Valley fall favorite. For some, a necessity as the weather turns colder.
Apple cider doughnuts draw on New York's apple-producing prowess and the fall season's call for all things cozy and warm.
Here are a few of the places where you can find apple cider doughnuts before the season runs out.
Tantillo’s Farm Market
Where: 730 State Route 208, Gardiner
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily until Nov. 23. Closed Wednesdays.
More information: 845-256-9109 and tantillofarm.com/
Tantillo’s will “never sell a doughnut that isn’t fresh,” according to Jeannine Ridgeway, the third generation of Tantillo to run the family farm. Even those with slight imperfections are thrown out as they come out of the fryer.
The cider doughnuts are made fresh throughout the day using cider pressed at Minard Farms in Clintonvale from apples harvested at a variety of local farms, including Tantillo’s.
Hot doughnuts are tossed in cinnamon sugar and served warm from a sliding-door display case that offers only fleeting glimpses of the near-constant doughnut-making operations in the back, which are primarily led by Ridgeway’s husband, Jamie.
Jeannine Ridgeway took over farm stand operations a few years ahead of the retirement of her parents, Len and Beverly Tantillo, in 2020. Now in their 80s, the Tantillos are retired in name only, still helping out almost daily. Their son, Frank, manages the orchards and oversees U-pick operations on the weekends.
The roadside farm stand also offers ice cream throughout the summer and is famous for sundaes made with fruit harvested seasonally on the farm.
Ice cream pies and Tantillo’s signature Ridge Bars – named as an ode to both Ridgeway’s contributions to the business and the scenic Shawangunk Ridge visible on the horizon beyond the farm – are available even after the summer season has ended.
The farm stand offers fresh vegetables including tomatoes, peppers and eggplants while in season. In addition to cider doughnuts sold individually or by the dozen, Tantillo’s also offers made-to-order pies of all kinds, and is now accepting Thanksgiving orders.
More information: 845-795-4037 and duboisfarms.com
Billing itself as one the few first-generation farms in the Hudson Valley, DuBois Farms opened to the public in 2006. The 54-acre plot offers extensive pick-your-own opportunities throughout the summer and fall, including strawberries, nectarines, plums, peaches, grapes, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, pumpkins and flowers.
In addition to the signature cider doughnut, DuBois’ bakery also offers handmade pies, complemented by fresh ice cream also available on site. Visitors can dine at the farm market café and pizzeria, and the Tavern at DuBois Farms features a variety of local hard ciders, craft beers and wine.
Dressel Farms
Where: 271 State Route 208, New Paltz
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
More information: 845-255-0693 and dresselfarms.com
Operated by three generations of the Dressel family on a farm purchased in 1954, Dressel Farms features 20 different varieties of apples available for U-pick on more than 300 acres.
Each year, the farm ships more than 100,000 bushels of apples – the equivalent of 4 million pounds – to grocery stores along the East Coast.
The Dressels press their own cider using an antique rack-and-cloth press and a UV sterilization process to help preserve the juice flavor. Hard cider varieties are available at the on-site Kettleborough Cider House from May through November.
The farm kicks off the growing season in June with pick-your-own strawberries, followed by raspberries, blueberries and cherries. The Dressels grow their own zucchini, summer squash, tomatoes and green beans to stock the roadstand throughout the summer, with peaches added as they ripen throughout the summer. In the fall, the farm harvests its own pears, pumpkins, squash, decorative gourds and chestnuts.
Dressel Farms offers apples and cider year round from its winter location just behind the road stand, though cider doughnuts are only available through November."
"New Paltz, the most bustling gateway town to the Shawangunk Ridge, has a population of 14,000. But as the site of SUNY New Paltz, the town also hosts more than 7,000 students when college is in session, and its dining scene has been heavily influenced by this significant presence.
The “casual dining” section of this guide is bursting at the seams, and there’s a slew of popular watering holes catering to the younger set. However, you’ll find something for everyone listed here, from breakfast to midnight and beyond. New Paltz provides sustenance across the board — but it also knows how to party.
Breakfast/brunch
Main Street Bistro has been running since 1993 and is the town’s most beloved breakfast and brunch spot, a status confirmed by the length of its weekend lines — waits of 30 minutes or more are the norm. There’s no breakfast or brunch classic that this spot doesn’t serve up with friendly aplomb. And Main Street Bistro is justly famous for its bargain breakfast special: two eggs, home fries and toast for $4.50!
59 Main St., 845-255-7766 and mainstreetbistro.com
Mudd Puddle. Located in Water Street Market, New Paltz’s pedestrianized village within a village, Mudd Puddle is a classic coffee shop whose kitchen knocks out salads and sandwiches from Thursday through Monday. Co-owner James Walsh runs Yard Owl Brewery, so you can also pick up a four-pack of their ale from Mudd Puddle, as well as his perfect, punchy beer mustard, which is highly recommended.
10 Main St., #312, 845-255-3436 and muddpuddlecoffee.com
B-Side Grill. If you can’t bear the wait for Main Street Bistro, B-Side stands directly across the road and serves breakfast all day, including build-your-own omelets, chicken and waffles, and four types of eggs Benedict. As the name suggests, B-Side is record-themed, its walls and ceilings covered in vinyl discs so that it feels like you’re dining inside a polka dot-covered hat.
62 Main St., 845-256-0100 and bsidegrill.com
Also, Dry Fly, a modern coffee shop located right off the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail — plus they sell loaves of their exceptional bread; The Bakery, another favorite local breakfast hangout; and Lagusta’s Luscious Cafe, where everything is vegan — including the phenomenal chocolates, which can be bought by the piece.
Casual dining
Mountain Brauhaus. If Main Street Bistro is New Paltz’s breakfast queen, then The Brauhaus, as it’s known to locals, represents its lunch/dinner king. While technically in neighboring Gardiner, just a stone’s throw over the town’s border, Mountain Brauhaus has been attracting scores of New Paltzians since 1955. It serves up classic German beers and comfort food, and although the regular fare is satisfying, pay extra attention to their specials menu, which offers imaginative dishes, frequently featuring local/seasonal ingredients.
3123 Route 44, Gardiner, 845-255-2527 and mountainbrauhaus.com
P&G’s. New Paltz is spoiled for choice when it comes to bars and bar food, but P&G’s is the clear standout for classic pub fare. The building opened as a casino in 1900, later becoming a bar, Pat and George’s, in 1947. Its nickname among locals, P&G’s, became the spot’s official name in the ’80s. P&G’s atmosphere is always warm, the service forever friendly and its food as reliable as the sunrise. Salads, burgers and chili are superb, and a dozen-plus battered offerings are guaranteed to please, plus there’s also great pasta and a wide range of beers. When receiving your check, which won’t break the bank, you’ll probably break out in a smile that says, What’s not to like?
91 Main St., 845-255-6161 and pandgs.com
Burger Box. Aptly named, this cubby-like joint turns out some seriously great burgers. It would be a gargantuan feat to evaluate every burger in the Hudson Valley, but I’d be amazed if the offerings at Burger Box weren’t in the top three and vying for best of the bunch. (I’ve overheard several customers take one bite and proclaim their burger “the best ever.”) The buns are brioche and the beef is 100 percent grass-fed from Kilcoyne Farms in Hudson Falls. But Burger Box also offers two vegetarian patties, the Impossible Burger and a chipotle-black bean concoction that made our list of the best veggie burgers in the area.
125 Main St., 845-633-8637 and burgerboxrox.com
Also, Lola’s Cafe for sandwiches and salads; Main Course for eat-in or takeaway locavore food; Huckleberry for modern bar food with plenty of vegetarian options; Apizza for sit-down coal-oven pizza and Italian-American fare; iPho for terrific Vietnamese; Pho Tibet for noodle dishes, banh mi and dumplings; La Charla for upscale Mexican; Rubirosa for Latin American food (we wrote about it here Frank’s Fresh Pickling Co. for superlative sandwiches, pickles and the greatest giardiniera; and Moonburger for vegetarian/vegan fast food (we recommended the burger at their Kingston branch here.)
Fine dining
Garvan’s Gastropub is famous for the warmth of its Irish welcome. Garvan McCloskey, from whom the restaurant’s name derives, might be the friendliest host in the state. McCloskey hails originally from Donegal, Ireland, and owns Garvan’s with his wife, Leonie, from Galway, Ireland. They met in the Bronx, naturally! Leonie makes a number of the gastropub’s fine desserts; her banoffee pie (banana and toffee) is outstanding. The building dates from 1759 and the kitchen turns out exquisite modern American food with Celtic touches, served in the cozy Irish-style tavern or one of two graceful dining rooms. There’s also a garden out back, where you can dine surrounded by black locust trees, a spot that feels like a tiny corner of heaven on a warm, dusky evening.
215 Huguenot St., 845-255-7888 and garvans.com
The Lemon Squeeze. The Times Union covered the opening and backstory of this upscale piano bar (Ed Carroll, one of the co-owners, was the TV exec behind “Mad Men” and “Breaking Bad”), and it’s rapidly become a go-to among locals and visitors for cool cocktails, great seafood and sophisticated entrees — plus piano music and singalongs, of course. The interior has both a modern-luxury and ’50s-Sinatra vibe, and there’s an elegant heated deck out back with two firepits. While the scene is laid-back, The Lemon Squeeze is the kind of spot that might make you feel like getting dressed up for fun.
107 Main St., 845-633-8618 and thelemonsqueezenewpaltz.com
RUNA. Owner Clare Hussain, who was born in Bangladesh and moved to Dublin Ireland for school and college, describes her restaurant as “a French(ish) bistro,” a spot that also shows flashes of Asian, North African and Basque cooking. Hussain took over the beloved Village Tea Room, housed in a charming 19th-century building, and has quietly gone about creating something equally beloved. You could start with escargots or gambas al ajillo (Spanish garlic shrimp) and follow that with Asian-influenced kedgeree, or RUNA’s deeply satisfying cheeseburger — two smashed patties and bacon with a spot-hitting side of thick, mahogany fries.
10 Plattekill Ave., 845-419-5007 and runanewpaltz.com
Also, you can dine at the Mohonk Mountain House restaurant ($135 per person for hotel visitors), or secure a spot at the chef’s table as a day guest for $290, or $440 with wine pairings; A Tavola Trattoria is a popular spot with locals for fancy Italian; and The Parish serves New Orleans-style cuisine and killer cocktails in Water Street Market.
Drinking in New Paltz
You could attempt to barhop all of New Paltz’s Main Street, but you might not make it to the end. Starting from the western end, where the bridge crosses over the Wallkill River, there’s Clemson Bros. Brewery, with hearty bar food; next duck into the Water Street Market for wine or a cocktail at the small but exquisite Jar’d; get back on Main Street and you’ll hit Schatzi’s Pub & Bier Garden, with craft ales and German beers; next door is everyone’s favorite dive bar, Snug Harbor; pop briefly around the corner for Bacchus Restaurant, Brewery & Billiards, where you can shoot some racks; back on the main drag there’s McGillicuddy’s (have you ever eaten Irish nachos?); across the road is P&G’s, mentioned above; and if you’re still standing, a cocktail at The Lemon Squeeze (also mentioned above) should finish you off. Finally, it’s a long trek from Main Street, but Garvan’s Gastropub (see above) serves the best drop of Guinness for miles around."
"Dine-in Thanksgiving restaurant options in Hudson Valley
Shadows on the Hudson
Shadows on the Hudson is offering a Thanksgiving Day menu, including fall favorites such as harvest squash soup, oven-roasted turkey and pumpkin ravioli. This will be a family-friendly event, as they are also offering a kids menu. On their dessert list, you will find a “Pie Flight,” including apple, pumpkin and pecan pies. You can make a reservation by calling them at the number below.
Charlotte’s is open for dining in on Thanksgiving, and they are offering a special holiday menu. There are an assortment of options including the regular Thanksgiving favorites, along with some nontraditional offerings. If you have dietary restrictions, they have gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan meals, along with a gluten-free and vegan dessert upon request, so anyone in your family can join the festivities.
Cost: $85 per person or $30 for children under the age of 10
Henry's at the Farm is serving up Thanksgiving buffet style. On their Instagram, @buttermilkfallsny, they have a luxurious menu with a plethora of traditional and nontraditional options. Some of the main courses you will find include "walnut crusted North Atlantic salmon," "slow roasted local turkey," "grilled beef tenderloin with port wine demi glace" and "butternut squash ravioli in a honeyed fig and sage cream sauce."
Cost: $109 each for adults, $49 each for children and free for children 5 and under
Mohonk Mountain House is hosting a "Thanksgiving grand buffet" this holiday, inviting overnight guests and day guests to join. They have a wide variety of options to choose from, including a "charcuterie and cheese display," "seafood display," soups and salads, a "pasta and risotto station," a "carved to order" station, the buffet, and a "deluxe dessert display." Check out their Instagram, @mohonkmountainhouse to see their full menu.
Cost: For pricing, call them at 855-883-3798
Hours: To make a reservation, see their website or give them a call at 855-883-3798
Details: 1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz; 866-858-6646; www.mohonk.com/
P.C.’s Paddock
P.C.'s Paddock has a Thanksgiving Day specials menu for the upcoming holiday. They are offering a French onion au gratin soup, three appetizers and four entrees to choose from, which include roasted turkey, prime rib, ham and seafood stuffed salmon.
Cost: Check their website for updated menu information.
Where to get Thanksgiving takeout in Hudson Valley
Blackbarn Hudson Valley
At the Diamond Mills Hotel, Blackbarn Hudson Valley is holding dine in and takeout this Thanksgiving to suite your needs. For their takeout menu, they are offering a set menu of Thanksgiving necessities, with additions available for a separate charge, which you can find on their menu.
If you are looking for a feast, their dine-in menu is extensive. They have four main course options to choose from including sliced turkey breast, herb crusted prime rib, stuffed rainbow trout and ratatouille.
Cost: Takeout for four to six people is $299 and takeout for six to 10 people is $499. Dining in for adults is $99 per guest and there is a children's menu available for $22 per child 12 and under.
Hours: Pickup from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 22; 9-11 a.m. Nov. 23. Call the number below to secure your dine-in reservation.
If you do not want to cook on Thanksgiving, but still want to eat at home, Mill House Brewing has a “Thanksgiving Feast” that feeds six to eight people, along with a la carte options. Of course, they are also offering adult beverages including some of their popular beers and “Chef’s Boozy Eggnog.” Orders must be placed prior to 8 p.m. on Nov. 16, 2023.
Cost: $300 for “Thanksgiving Feast,” see their menu for specifics on their other options
If you and your significant other do not want to cook this holiday, Blu Pointe is offering a takeout Thanksgiving feast for two. You can place your order ahead of time and pick it up on Thanksgiving day. The meal contains all the classics including turkey with homestyle gravy, herb stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and apple pie.
This holiday, Terrapin is offering a “Thanksgiving Dinner to Go” on Nov. 22. If you place your order by Nov. 16, you will not have to worry about cooking your entire feast this year. They are providing a wide variety of traditional side dishes to accompany your turkey dinner at home.
Cost: Check out their menu to see more about their pricing per side dish and serving sizes
If you place your order by Nov. 15 at noon, you can have your Thanksgiving dinner prepared by Main Course. You can order their "complete dinner," which has all the regular Thanksgiving essentials, but their menu is expansive. They have vegetarian entrées available, an abundance of vegetable and starch side dish options, soups and salads, whole turkeys, along with desserts and more. You can truly customize your Thanksgiving feast with their menu.
Cost: $34 per person for "complete dinner" or see their menu for other options
On the night before Thanksgiving, restaurants including Jason Patricks on 44 in Poughkeepsie and Heritage Food and Drink in Wappingers Falls will be open for a Thanksgiving Eve meal."
"There is a popular debate between family, friends and almost everyone I know — when is the appropriate time to start listening to holiday music?
Some people start decorating and getting into the festive mood immediately after Halloween. Others wait until after Thanksgiving or wait until December.
Whatever your preference, there is something about holiday music that warms our hearts and prepares us for the season of giving.
Saturday, Dec. 9, get in the holiday spirit with the Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra as they perform “Season of Light” at Mount Saint Mary College’s Aquinas Hall starting at 4 p.m.
GNSO believes the power of live orchestral music enriches communities. They provide a place where people from all backgrounds can come together and hear a high-quality orchestra made up of members from their own neighborhoods.
GNSO’s journey began in 1995 by Dr. Woomyung Choe, who assembled enthusiastic community members and local performers who believed Newburgh was a cultural center befitting a good orchestra. After 20 years under the leadership of Dr. Choe, GNSO’s board elected Maestro Russell Ger to the position. Maestro Ger’s energy and colorful programming propelled GNSO to a new level of artistic excellence.
Winner of the prestigious Brian Stacey Memorial Trust Award for Emerging Australian Conductors and the Special Orchestra Prize in the Makris International Conducting Competition in Serbia, Ger is one of the foremost Australian conductors of his generation.
Ger’s broad repertoire spans orchestral, operatic, and choral music. Prior to his appointment at GNSO, Ger toured North America with esteemed violinist Itzhak Perlman, promoting a recording of Jewish art-music made for Sony Records.
Commenting on the "Season of Light" program, Ger says, “The lovely thing about holiday music is that no matter how often we have performed some of these pieces over the years, there always seems to be something new to discover. Beginning with Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s sumptuous fantasy on well-known melodies, we move to Corelli’s touching 'Christmas Eve' serenade from 1690, and then on to Pachelbel’s beloved 'Canon' (which is not technically Christmas music but sounds so fitting!)”
“Next,” Mr. Ger continued, “we will hear an assortment of famous Christmas choral music, as well as the beautiful addition of a new and haunting Hanukkah song called ‘Eight Days of Light.’ We expect this performance to bring down the house, as it has in the past.”
This year’s program has an extra special element, the inclusion of 10 professional singers who will perform some of the most wonderful vocal music of the season.
This program is often sold out and with good reason. How lucky are we to be in an area that has such musical talent, especially around the holiday season? Mark your calendar and get your tickets before they are sold out."
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I wonder what traffic midagations will be incorporated. 
Frank’s Fresh Pickling Co. for superlative sandwiches, pickles and the greatest giardiniera; and Moonburger for vegetarian/vegan fast food (we recommended the burger at their Kingston branch here.)
