Newburgh NY ~~ The First Snowstorm of Winter   Snow is never my favorite topic, but it does interfere in my life so of course the first storm of winter 2012 would be something to chat about. It appears that Mayor Bloomberg of NYC also thought the same way. Not sure why as we only had about 4 inches here in Newburgh, and less in Manhattan. It would seem the NEWS  had nothing much else to speak of with the exception of the weather and how the snowplows were doing their thing. The press was making this small storm sound like a storm of the century. I just shut off the TV and that ended the torture. Of course when a storm is over there is always the temptation to get out of the house to see just what mother nature left behind. The temperature is cold and venturing out a bit painful until I ... 01/21/2012

 Search New Homes ~~ Newburgh NY    Many buyers are out there looking to purchase a new home. The weather this winter has been remarkably dry and snow free. With temperatures above normal for so much of the winter, it has been easy for buyers to get around and look at just what homes are available for sale.  New Construction homes are always a favorite. The inventory of new construction homes that are complete and available is quite limited. These few that are built and not already sold are loaded with options. The value of a new home is amazing.  When purchasing a resale home updates and changes are always inevitable. Buy now, and fix after. Two things happen with that strategy. After the ordeal of moving and getting settled, projects seem to take the backseat for years. The other scen... 01/19/2012

  A COLD Day in the Hudson Valley       01/18/2012

Newburgh, Was That The First Snow of the Season?   While Newburgh, New York had a major snow storm this past October, it was just that…in October.  It was a snowstorm that graced us a few weeks early for it to actually be  considered winter.  Enormous as it was, and with the amount of damage that it caused, the storm was still considered to have happened in autumn. It is now January 17th and the first few flakes of the winter were falling last night. If you blinked an eye you missed the flakes falling.  With the temperature so low though, the surfaces were covered almost instantly. A blanket of the tiny white stuff, quickly covered just about everything here.  Snow in Newburgh is not uncommon most winters. In parts of the Hudson Valley we average 40 something inches each and every year.... 01/17/2012

Hollenbeck Pest Control is a family owned company servicing the Greater Hudson Valley.  Recently voted Hudson Valley's finest by the Sentinel and Orange County Post.  Fully insured and licensed by the New York State DEC.  Quality pro and green pro certified by the National Commerce.  Hollenbeck can protect residential or commercial properties from rodents, insects, birds, nuisance wildlife, termites, vegetation, and more.  Contact them today to set up your appointment for your free estimate so you can protect your home or business year round.   Hollenbeck Pest Control   54 Grand Street   Newburgh NY  12550   845-542-0000   01/16/2012

   Life on the Hudson River - Newburgh, NY   One of the magical things about the Historic City of Newburgh is that even during a busy day in our hectic modern lives you turn a corner and a beautiful visage is right before you. The sun hits the water every afternoon at just about 3pm and from the west coast and shines on the mountains and the church steeple with beautiful contours.  Even in the winter months we are enchanted by this picturesque setting that reminds us an early spring is just around the corner. At least I hope it will be an early spring. We have been lucky enough to have almost no snow this winter. Even so, with naked trees and the lack of color the sun fills in to make the river ever so beautiful each and every day. A simply stunning day with abundant sunshine makes me s... 01/12/2012

New Construction Homes for Sale in Newburgh NY Four Brand New Homes Ready for their New Owners! Come visit these well appointed and perfectly priced homes in the Hudson Valley.  These spacious homes are distinguished with thoughtful detail, inside and out. Complete with features that are so in demand, the builder’s finishing touches reflect just what the new owner has in mind.  Scenic locations are just the beginning of what these homes have to offer. Convenient accessibility offers the ultimate in commuter location second to none.  Call now for your private showing on these affordable homes today.  New Homes Are Now More Affordable Than Ever! Interest rates have never been lower!   Maybe you don’t see exactly what you like?  Search for Homes in the MLS !        01/10/2012

  NO Snow is Making Me Happy With the winter well underway, we have been most fortunate to have temperatures in Newburgh this weekend as well as this past week, that have been above normal. The fact is we have been experiencing some fabulous weather for those of us that are not fond of snow all this winter. The four seasons all have their special attributes, but winter with the cold and ice is not my favorite. Newburgh, New York usually will have about 40 plus inches of snow in the winter. This winter we not had any so far in this area. Weather has been a bit unusual for many parts of the country and Newburgh is certainly seeing that trend. We had a major blizzard this past October that put a good deal of the population in winter mode before the leaves even fell off the trees. Unusual w... 01/08/2012

Start Your Day Each Morning with a Smile and a Sunrise      When looking for a home in Orange County New York, would you consider purchasing a home on the river? Living on the west coast of the Hudson River has the special advantage of providing you with a fabulous sunrise. What could be more beautiful or picturesque than living close to a body of water? When I first started real estate the broker I was with would talk at great lengths of the value of land and different homes frequently. Of course, this was a real estate office. He was attempting to enlighten my perception of price and value though. These two features can be very different. The market at that time was heading upward, and just about anything was selling. He talked about value and how not to make a mistake of location whe... 01/07/2012

"Bring the Kids" A Family Concert in Newburgh NY Saturday, January 14th 2012 3:00 p.m.  330 Powell Avenue, Aquinas Hall    Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, NY The Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra is a musical tradition entering into its 17th year here in the Hudson Valley. What a great contribution to our community and an afternoon of music that is sure to interest the entire family. The symphony is directed by Woomyung Choe. The musicians are known area professionals and some local outstanding students also participate. We are fortunate to have a symphony of this caliber right in our backyard. Eric Tusch narrates newly authored verses of Holly Weiss to accompany Bizet’s delightful  Jeux d’Enfants. Violinist Jina Choi and violist Nancy Wegrzyn, , are both soloists in Mozart’s lyri... 01/06/2012

 Quality of Life and When Should You Buy a Home? Are you in the market for a new home? Or are you looking to sell your home and want the best price? If so, how often do you wonder if the housing market has hit bottom? Are you watching the stock market hoping for some gains for the year? The housing market affects how the country goes forward from this recession. Pundits talk and talk about what has happened, what could happen, and they attempt at a prediction of what will happen and when. Nobody seems to agree and time keeps marching on and on.  If you are on the sidelines and looking for a place to live you wonder if the time is now, and second if you can make it work for you. A big part of the leap into home ownership is how to find out just where you fit into the picture. Putting all... 01/05/2012

New Year’s Eve Celebrations 2012 - Newburgh, NY Where Were You Last Night? There were many different celebrations all around the area lasst night. Something available for all ages. Newburgh has so many different things to choose from. Some choose an elegant dinner in town. Others find a  more casual setting to dine with family and friends. Bars by the waterfront hosted events that were enjoyed by many. Dancing was availablea til the wee hours of the morning. Families with children took a more age appropriate route of bowling and movie going. Most people found an activity that suited their expectations and their budget. Of course New Year’s Eve happens but once a year, marking new beginnings for us all. Many of us find different ways to celebrate. Those that were looking for something mo... 12/31/2011

Downing Film Center - Newburgh, NY                                                   The Downing Film Center is a small independent movie theater, located near the Newburgh Waterfront. This theater offers films that are not always easily found in our local area. As a not for profit theater, it is dedicated to enhancing the film experience by providing quality films that are neither endorsed nor censored. The Downing Film Center presents a large variety of independent and art films offering great cultural exposure for our community.  The theater is located in the Yellow Bird Building, a renovated furniture factory from the early 1900’s. An intimate theater of just 60 seats, the Downing Film Center is a charming theater with the most comfortable movie theater seats around. Looking for ref... 12/27/2011

    Community Candle Lighting Ceremony Newburgh, New Windsor & Cornwall, New York The Festival of Lights A Schedule for Chanukah Candle Lighting:  December 20, 21,22, 2011 The miracle of Chanukah occurred many years ago in a time when there were rules about certain religious practices being illegal. In order to enforce these rules, a tragedy resulted in the destruction of a major religious temple. This temple that the Jews worshiped in daily was basically destroyed. After all was thought to be lost, a small urn of oil was found.  This holy oil was only enough for one day to be used on the altar. The miracle was that it lasted for eight days. During this time of oppressions the people saw that the darkness of the time turned into light and thus giving the people a sense of hope for the f... 12/13/2011

   "Newburgh’s Got Talent!” On Cable Monday, 7:30pm Channel 23 December 12th, 2011  “Newburgh’s Got Talent!”  Amazing and talented local students performed in a competition at the Ritz Theater, in Newburgh, NY on Sunday, November 20th, 2011. Seventeen of the most talented students in the area competed in the 3rd annual talent show in Newburgh.  This is truly a fabulous location for performance. The Ritz Theater, a beautiful Art Deco building hosted the competition. This historic venue was once graced by legends including  Lucy & Ricky Arnez, Frank Sinatra, and Ella Fitzgerald to name a few.  Performances were of varied music styles. Violin, piano and vocalists were able to show off their years of practicing which has brought them to the competition. Now you too, can see them on TV. Time... 12/11/2011

 Hudson Valley Restaurants: My Top Ten Favorites!  Okay… so I’m a vegetarian here in the Hudson Valley. We are few, but we are not people that just eat lettuce and cucumbers all day. Rabbit food is for rabbits. Good food is what I love! My husband is not a vegetarian, so we look for restaurants that feature great choices and value. Not many restaurants here are strictly vegetarian, so we look for those that are just “vegetarian friendly”.  It works for us, and these are my Top Ten Favorites! 10.  Cosimo’s Restaurant & Pizza   A great Italian Restaurant which features dinners and Oven Fired Pizza.  Good wine selection too! My favorite here is the Margarita Pizza and Half Salad!1217 Route 300 Union Avenue, Newburgh, NY  845-567-1556 9.  China Green- When looking for quick Chinese food thi... 12/06/2011

Newburgh, New York: A Hudson Valley Holiday Music Event for Opera Fans! Tonight… don’t miss this Holiday Music Event!  Met Stars Gala Benefit Concert Saturday, December 3rd, 2011 7pm *To purchase tickets call (845-565-4148)     Being so close to New York City affords us the talent of the Met and some of the greatest Opera singers in the world. This event helps to keep programs in our area available here at the local level. The Opera Company has performances throughout the year with talent not only from Manhattan, but right from our neighborhoods. I was lucky enough to have my daughter work with the director many years ago when she was in her early teens! This company has evolved through the years, and although not actually hosted in NYC, it has talent not to missed.  OPERA COMPANY OF TH... 12/03/2011

  A HOLIDAY EVENT NOT TO MISS The Candlelight Tour of Newburgh, New York is an annual event that is sponsored by the The Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and the Highlands. The location is an in the Historic District of Newburgh and travels through some of the most beautiful homes and architecture in the country. Newburgh has so much to offer in this tour of 9 private homes and a bonus of an additional rarely open public space. This annual event begins at the Crawford House on Montgomery Street in the heart of the Historic District. This is certainly one of those events that is on the NOT to miss Holiday Events! Call for details and pricing on this and other programs run by the Historical Society of Newburgh. http://newburghhistoricalsociety.com/Events/20111211-CandlelightTours This y... 11/29/2011

  Newburgh, New York:  Major excitement for the Community! NFA Football Team makes it all the way to  Syracuse in the Playoffs for the State Championship! The Newburgh community is still talking about the game from yesterday with  the Newburgh Free Academy Goldbacks and the football team from Orchard Park High school, in upstate New York. Sunday November 27th, 2011. This is the first time that Newburgh has ever been at the championship Class AA tournament game. The playoff game for NFA is something they have been working towards for many years. This is their first ever chance for showing the state just how determined the team has been. Hard work and discipline go a long way. The fans can attest to that. It shows a sense of community. This is a team to be proud of for Newburgh! Sunday ni... 11/28/2011

  Homes for Sale Orange County NY When purchasing a Home for Sale, most buyers use a Real Estate Agent.  A question for thought would be, “What qualities does a home buyer look for in a real estate agent?”  A recent study shows that the top three requirements that consumers are looking for in an agent are Honest A Good negotiator Availability on cell and email …almost 24/7   A Simple basic concept?? Maybe, but I am sure that there are many more qualities! Clients have the right to take their time and do the research necessary to make the right purchase. We are there to help and do so much more to assist them in purchasing that special house they will call home. Providing quality service and education to our clients is a must! It is certainly a goal I have with each and every client or c... 11/09/2011