November 24, 2025
Veronica Choroco
4:34 PM
Hello... Ok, I need recommendations. I'm looking for someone in the Capital Region to do seat pillows for chairs. I'm currently working with Calico (Chappaqqua), but would love to have a name or two of places a little closer (Greene & Columbia County or Albany). Figure there may be someone here that knows an interior design/upholster place. Thanks!
December 1, 2025
Kristen Thorne
7:37 PM
Hello All! Reaching out from Opus 40 in Saugerties, NY. We're planning a Winter Solstice Stargazing Celebration on December 20th and are looking for a few volunteer astrologers & tarot card readers to offer glimpses into the New Year. (Volunteers will be offered a complimentary membership for their contributions.) Is this you or someone you know? Please contact <mailto:[email protected]|[email protected]> for more information. 🌟
Opus 40 is a world-famous 6.5 acre earthwork sculpture and museum created by Harvey Fite with 50 acres of meadows, forested paths and bluestone quarries in the heart of the Hudson Valley in Saugerties...
Opus 40
December 5, 2025
PJ Gray
3:14 PM
looking for more people to help test my app Back2Back. it is an ai-based DJ app, or deep research for music discovery. you create a DJ persona (or use one of my built in personas), and the DJ will make selections, match to Apple Music, then validate the selection fits.
i posted about it a while back when I first put it in beta. since then I have added many features:
• now runs on macOS and iOS
• new chat feature to talk to the DJ, and influence future selections
would love all feedback!
https://back2back.ai
i posted about it a while back when I first put it in beta. since then I have added many features:
• now runs on macOS and iOS
• new chat feature to talk to the DJ, and influence future selections
would love all feedback!
https://back2back.ai
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December 6, 2025
Lukas B
2:55 PM
Looking for a photographer to shoot images for a website and instagram page. The content is home improvemnet.
December 8, 2025
Destiny Pineda
4:33 PM
hi yall 🙂 does anyone need any moving boxes? i have about 10 of various sizes in kingston if anyone would like to grab!
Paul Stratta
7:52 PM
can anyone suggest some help on cleaning up my SPF, DKIM and DMARC records as part of my DNS? I'm using cPanel e-mail hosting, but triggering e-mails via my Hubspot and Mailchimp accounts. Apparently GoDaddy servers are known for sharing mail server, so that's also an impetus for routing my business e-mail through a Mailgun, SendGrid, or Amazon SES. Would appreciate some professional help here, to fix these issues once and for all. Any e-mail I sent to a hotmail account, for example, is not getting sent. Stuff like that. Thanks to DM me directly !
December 9, 2025
pat
8:58 PM
Hi! I am wondering if anyone can recommend a school for my 11 year old son. He does not do well with the rigor of public school, but needs more structure than he has been getting at Zena Democratic School. He hopes to return there, but is looking for a place where he can have a better / wider support system in place to help him correct his behavior, specifically how he treats others (he hasn’t been kind, and it’s a pattern). Ideally looking for places where they have similar respect for student driven education, but not a dealbreaker.
Cionín
10:18 PM
I know someone that has their child at Woodstock Day school since I think 2nd or 3rd. Veeery small classrooms but sounds like they offer what you are looking for. That boy is now in 5th. Happy to connect you if you're interested in first hand experience. And sorry to hear this, I'm in my own confounding situation with my 8th grader.
December 18, 2025
Susan
4:01 PM
Looking for freelance photographer recommendations — Catskills / Hudson Valley area
Hey all — I'm searching for local photographers with strong documentary/photojournalistic portfolios. We need photos for an education organization that feels natural, candid, and human — real people in real moments of learning, working, and connecting.
What we're looking for:
• Experience shooting in schools, workshops, or workplace environments
• Comfort with available/natural light
• Editorial eye — capturing authentic moments, not posed shots
• Warm, natural color treatment (not overly processed)
• Ability to deliver high-resolution files suitable for large-format/out-of-home applications
Think: education documentary, day-in-the-life editorial, or nonprofit storytelling work. (see reference)
If you know someone whose portfolio fits this style, I'd love to see their work (Portfolio & Resume). Thanks!
Hey all — I'm searching for local photographers with strong documentary/photojournalistic portfolios. We need photos for an education organization that feels natural, candid, and human — real people in real moments of learning, working, and connecting.
What we're looking for:
• Experience shooting in schools, workshops, or workplace environments
• Comfort with available/natural light
• Editorial eye — capturing authentic moments, not posed shots
• Warm, natural color treatment (not overly processed)
• Ability to deliver high-resolution files suitable for large-format/out-of-home applications
Think: education documentary, day-in-the-life editorial, or nonprofit storytelling work. (see reference)
If you know someone whose portfolio fits this style, I'd love to see their work (Portfolio & Resume). Thanks!
December 21, 2025
Upstate Jamboree
5:02 PM
Hi friends! I am looking for a software engineer or developer who understands agentic Ai to help me set up systems for my event rental business Upstate Jamboree. Please feel free to email me at <mailto:[email protected]|[email protected]>. Thanks very much!
Elegant lawn and table game rentals for weddings and corporate events. Choose from classic games like cornhole, giant Jenga, croquet and garden chess or our signature designs inspired by old pub and m...
upstatejamboree.com
December 27, 2025
ertyumichael
5:04 PM
✨ Creative Call: Photographers & Intentional Filmmakers ✨
Hudson Valley Connect Community
New Year’s Eve 2026 – Conscious Community Gathering
Dear Hudson Valley Connect Community,
We are reaching out to invite photographers and creative filmmakers within the Hudson Valley Connect network to support and document a conscious, drug- and alcohol-free New Year’s Eve gathering (6:00 PM–12:30 AM) dedicated to connection, resilience, embodiment, and collective renewal.
This event is deeply rooted in community collaboration, and we are first opening the door to creatives who feel aligned to co-create with us.
:herb: Collaborative Opportunities
We are seeking creatives who are inspired to:
• Capture authentic moments of connection, movement, ceremony, and joy
• Document performances, workshops, and ambient community energy
• Create visual storytelling that reflects warmth, presence, and integrity
Collaborative exchanges may include:
• Event credit and community visibility
• Tagging and promotion across post-event platforms
• Access to a rich, embodied environment for portfolio growth
• Potential for future collaborations within the Hudson Valley conscious ecosystem
:briefcase: Paid Creative Support
If collaboration is not the right fit, we are also open to paid engagements, depending on availability, scope, and experience.
Paid roles may include:
• Event photography (partial or full-evening coverage)
• Short-form video content (reels, teasers, social clips)
• Highlight recaps or cinematic storytelling assets
• Promotional materials for future community events
Please feel free to share rate ranges, coverage options, and deliverables so we can align clearly and respectfully.
:paperclip: What to Share
If interested, please send:
• A portfolio or landing page with relevant photography or film work
• Examples of event, movement, or community-based storytelling (if available)
• Whether you’re interested in collaboration, paid gig, or both
• Any creative ideas or questions you’d like to offer
We value creatives who work with care, consent, and attunement in community spaces and who honor the spirit of collective creation.
With gratitude,
Hudson Valley Conscious Community Support Production Team
in collaboration with Hudson Valley Connect
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSAeIX2kaLM/?igsh=MThmazQ2MWVvYjExZg==
Hudson Valley Connect Community
New Year’s Eve 2026 – Conscious Community Gathering
Dear Hudson Valley Connect Community,
We are reaching out to invite photographers and creative filmmakers within the Hudson Valley Connect network to support and document a conscious, drug- and alcohol-free New Year’s Eve gathering (6:00 PM–12:30 AM) dedicated to connection, resilience, embodiment, and collective renewal.
This event is deeply rooted in community collaboration, and we are first opening the door to creatives who feel aligned to co-create with us.
:herb: Collaborative Opportunities
We are seeking creatives who are inspired to:
• Capture authentic moments of connection, movement, ceremony, and joy
• Document performances, workshops, and ambient community energy
• Create visual storytelling that reflects warmth, presence, and integrity
Collaborative exchanges may include:
• Event credit and community visibility
• Tagging and promotion across post-event platforms
• Access to a rich, embodied environment for portfolio growth
• Potential for future collaborations within the Hudson Valley conscious ecosystem
:briefcase: Paid Creative Support
If collaboration is not the right fit, we are also open to paid engagements, depending on availability, scope, and experience.
Paid roles may include:
• Event photography (partial or full-evening coverage)
• Short-form video content (reels, teasers, social clips)
• Highlight recaps or cinematic storytelling assets
• Promotional materials for future community events
Please feel free to share rate ranges, coverage options, and deliverables so we can align clearly and respectfully.
:paperclip: What to Share
If interested, please send:
• A portfolio or landing page with relevant photography or film work
• Examples of event, movement, or community-based storytelling (if available)
• Whether you’re interested in collaboration, paid gig, or both
• Any creative ideas or questions you’d like to offer
We value creatives who work with care, consent, and attunement in community spaces and who honor the spirit of collective creation.
With gratitude,
Hudson Valley Conscious Community Support Production Team
in collaboration with Hudson Valley Connect
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSAeIX2kaLM/?igsh=MThmazQ2MWVvYjExZg==
December 30, 2025
Noelle (she/her)
7:33 PM
Hi HV Community, Can you help support a local startup by finishing this sentence?
“I know I should do my estate plan (will or trust) but I haven’t because ____.”
One line is perfect. I’ll not use any identifying information in my presentation. Thank you!!!! 💚:parrot:
“I know I should do my estate plan (will or trust) but I haven’t because ____.”
One line is perfect. I’ll not use any identifying information in my presentation. Thank you!!!! 💚:parrot:
December 31, 2025
Michael Frank
4:20 PM
...it seems too complicated.
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January 4, 2026
hayeslaura2
1:24 AM
Hey HV, I'm looking for a temporary (preferably furnished) place in or near Kingston to stay Mid-Feb to about May. I'm open to roommates, house-sitting, or a short term rental. I grew up in the Hudson Valley and now work a fully remote job that would allow me to move back, but I can't sign a full lease quite yet. Any tips, leads or links are appreciated! Happy to connect and share more.
January 6, 2026
Paul Stratta
12:47 PM
hello ALL, I need to leverage my Hubspot account more intelligently, and start using its marketing e-mails together with my 1:1 business development / sales efforts outreach via e-mail, which is already successfully linked to my Microsoft 365 Email Essentials account. I've been using MailChimp historically for newsletters and marketing output, having already invested in nicely-formatted marketing newsletters, but I can't quite find a way to accurately import those MailChimp templates into my Hubspot "Marketing" module. Does anyone have some relevant experience in leveraging Hubspot's Marketing module, specifically porting over already-designed HTML newsletter formats from MailChimp accounts? Thanks to advise!
Totally unrelatedly, regards from Belgium, and Happy New Year, where I have spent the holidays and New Year's. They know how to party here, with their great beer, pommes frites, gauffres, and of course French influence flooding parties with great champagne and fois gras! Soon to head back to the Mid-Hudson Valley, to recover, and recharge my batteries for 2026
Totally unrelatedly, regards from Belgium, and Happy New Year, where I have spent the holidays and New Year's. They know how to party here, with their great beer, pommes frites, gauffres, and of course French influence flooding parties with great champagne and fois gras! Soon to head back to the Mid-Hudson Valley, to recover, and recharge my batteries for 2026
ellenlundgren
8:33 PM
Hey folks! Anyone have a favorite local-ish printing company for fine art prints, giclee, etc.? This could even be just east-coast regional. Bonus points if they have drop-shipping integration with Shopify.
My current company was local to me in Texas, but as you can imagine, shipping costs are climbing. Thanks!
My current company was local to me in Texas, but as you can imagine, shipping costs are climbing. Thanks!
January 7, 2026
Tara Latorre
2:36 AM
Rob Penner in Beacon - https://www.beaconfineartprinting.com/
“BEACON FINE ART PRINTING in Beacon, New York, in the Hudson Valley, creates custom high-quality Digital Archival Printing, Framing, Mounting, Image Capture and Retouching, for artist, photographers a...
beaconfineartprinting.com
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Veronica Choroco
6:06 PM
Happy New Years! Looking for recommendations for traditional Korean Spa. If you've been to one, you know what I'm talking about (hot baths, saunas, amazing food, etc, all in one place). Similar to this Island Spa Sauna, but not that far in NJ! Ideally in NY, CT or Western Mass. We will drive, just maybe to an area that isn't so congested. Thanks!
A 30,000 square foot modernized Korean day spa where the experience is all about you.
islandspasauna.com
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January 8, 2026
Christopher Neyen
2:32 PM
Hi, CMA Gallery on the campus of Mt Saint Mary College in Newburgh exhibits regional professional artists with Fall&Spring shows – see the link below. This Spring I am putting together a group Visual Communication Graphic Design show. I am looking to elicit inquiries from regional Visual Communication professionals and Graphic Designers that would be interested in exhibiting their work and being part of the exhibition.
email Chris at <mailto:[email protected]|[email protected]>
https://www.instagram.com/cma_gallery/
email Chris at <mailto:[email protected]|[email protected]>
https://www.instagram.com/cma_gallery/
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January 9, 2026
Graham Colligan
5:09 PM
Hey everyone 👋
It’s official — Towns Of is now a team of 3. We’re building an events platform for the suburbs and regional hubs, and our Head of Product is @nicolesinsight.uxui.
We’re officially fundraising our pre-seed, and I’d love to connect with folks across the startup ecosystem—especially founders, operators, and anyone in the VC world.
ALSO - If you are a community builder, please reach out! We'll hopefully have an MVP by February!
It’s official — Towns Of is now a team of 3. We’re building an events platform for the suburbs and regional hubs, and our Head of Product is @nicolesinsight.uxui.
We’re officially fundraising our pre-seed, and I’d love to connect with folks across the startup ecosystem—especially founders, operators, and anyone in the VC world.
ALSO - If you are a community builder, please reach out! We'll hopefully have an MVP by February!
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Scott Tillitt
7:41 PM
Congrats @Graham Colligan! Keep me posted on the rollout. I’m a longtime community builder in a few different contexts.
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January 12, 2026
The Highlands Current is looking for some email marketing expertise to help us refresh the design and functionality of our newsletters.
The goal is to easily provide timely and informative information to our readers to increase their engagement with our nonprofit news organization.
We currently use Mailchimp, and items are pulled from our WordPress site via RSS feeds — but we’re open to changing the platforms and workflow (while maintaining a high level of automation).
The Current_ is an award-winning (truly) nonprofit paper covering Beacon and Philipstown (Cold Spring, Garrison, Nelsonville, etc.). I’m on the board.
The goal is to easily provide timely and informative information to our readers to increase their engagement with our nonprofit news organization.
We currently use Mailchimp, and items are pulled from our WordPress site via RSS feeds — but we’re open to changing the platforms and workflow (while maintaining a high level of automation).
The Current_ is an award-winning (truly) nonprofit paper covering Beacon and Philipstown (Cold Spring, Garrison, Nelsonville, etc.). I’m on the board.
January 13, 2026
Nicola Beus
2:43 PM
Hi all - Anyone recommend a local person or shop that would be able to restring chairs like this with new fabric and/or refresh the wood?
https://ftsny.com/products/grasshopper-city-lounge-chair-rubber
https://ftsny.com/products/grasshopper-city-lounge-chair-rubber
DESCRIPTIONCity lounge chair is an occasional chair version made for those who don’t want to compromise ultimate comfort in tight city spaces. Grasshopper chair frame is constructed from solid wood us...
FROM THE SOURCE
January 14, 2026
Veronica Choroco
6:06 PM
Hola! I have a client, who is a coffee importer/retailer that is looking for someone that has experience setting up an Amazon Store. He currently has one type of coffee in 2 size bags. The Amazon store needs to be live by Feb 16.
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January 15, 2026
Paul Stratta
9:08 AM
Hi Ya'll, I'm seeking some fractional mobile CTO help on perfecting / organizing our Apple Developer and Google Play Developer accounts. here at iPlayMe2, ensuring that my start-up's outsourced, but loyal, remain exactly that, loyal, productive, but yet at arm's length from accidentally, or purposefully, having too much access to our app development, its store presence, and the upgrade process that is of course on-going. Thanks to DM me directly.
January 19, 2026
craig344
10:51 PM
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January 20, 2026
Jesse Ragan
4:16 PM
Studio share in Beacon! :technologist:✏️:art: Are you a designer or artist interested in sharing a workspace? I’m a typeface designer seeking creative coworking vibes with two options:
• I move into your space (in Beacon or Newburgh)
• You join my current share in the Kube (old high school building)
Message me if interested, and please feel free to share with others.
• I move into your space (in Beacon or Newburgh)
• You join my current share in the Kube (old high school building)
Message me if interested, and please feel free to share with others.
January 21, 2026
Mat Zucker
3:55 PM
Q: What do people use for reliable multiport hub for your Mac, to plug in keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc? My sister wants to replace hers. I don't use one but probably should too.
January 28, 2026
tj.kalinosky
8:06 PM
Does anyone have a real estate agent they've used for selling their home that they liked working with? I'm in Valatie up by Hudson so more interested in the folks in the northern Hudson Valley! Thanks all!
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February 5, 2026
Paul Stratta
11:27 AM
does anyone have good experience managing calendar conflicts, or rather non-conflicts, and double-bookings, using Hubspot, and several calendars, including my Apple calendars, and a couple of Google account calendars? ChatGPT is not making sense, nor are the instructions from Hubspot. Thanks for any help or a quick Slack Huddle or video conference, to share screens!
February 6, 2026
Maura Rapkin
12:45 PM
Hi All - my name is Maura Rapkin. I've been up here in the HV for about 3 years! I've been slowly growing community around film watching and discussions, and I have found myself in the exciting position of helping a few organizations up here curate their film programming.
I am looking for local filmmakers/films to screen both at the Phoenicia Playhouse and WAAM. If you have something you want to screen or know someone who might - please reach out! Either here or by email: <mailto:[email protected]|[email protected]>
I look forward to meeting you!
I am looking for local filmmakers/films to screen both at the Phoenicia Playhouse and WAAM. If you have something you want to screen or know someone who might - please reach out! Either here or by email: <mailto:[email protected]|[email protected]>
I look forward to meeting you!
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February 11, 2026
Dee Dee
1:57 PM
Hi All. My name is Dee Dee Thompson. Some of you may already know me as a photographer in the area (Instagram.com/thedeedeethompson).
I'm currently going through some shifts in my personal life that requires me to seek full time employment. In addition to photography, I have a background as a copywriter and I've also done customer service and admin support.
I'm very open to new opportunities in Dutchess county (or remote) but for the right role, I'm open to commuting to other parts of the Hudson Valley. If you know of any openings or are currently hiring, I would love to hear about those roles.
And of course, my books are still open for photo sessions. Thanks everyone.
I'm currently going through some shifts in my personal life that requires me to seek full time employment. In addition to photography, I have a background as a copywriter and I've also done customer service and admin support.
I'm very open to new opportunities in Dutchess county (or remote) but for the right role, I'm open to commuting to other parts of the Hudson Valley. If you know of any openings or are currently hiring, I would love to hear about those roles.
And of course, my books are still open for photo sessions. Thanks everyone.
February 12, 2026
Bjorn Hansen
7:12 PM
Anyone have a CPA or tax preparer in the area they'd recommend?
February 14, 2026
brock
3:13 AM
Hi all — I’m looking for a short-term, flexible housing situation within ~30 minutes of Rhinebeck. Ideally something low-cost in exchange for helping with utilities, property oversight, or light maintenance. If anyone has leads or creative ideas, feel free to DM me. Thanks so much.
February 27, 2026
Hey y'all are there any Framer experts here who can help me understand why the site I'm building isn’t responding the way I need it to?
March 3, 2026
amylitt
11:49 AM
Hi all!! I'm Amy, founder of Makers & Lovers - connecting food, beverage and art makers to inclusive audiences in the Hudson Valley through events and a newsletter. I also consult on priority audience growth.
Does anyone have experience publishing using Notion? I want to use it to create user-facing databases and calendars, but would love to hear anyone’s experience with it before spending a ton of time.
Thanks!!
Does anyone have experience publishing using Notion? I want to use it to create user-facing databases and calendars, but would love to hear anyone’s experience with it before spending a ton of time.
Thanks!!
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Olivia Sobiech
8:03 PM
Hi! My family farm in Orange County, NY (Green Valley Onion Company) is looking for a graphic design artist to help with some new packaging design concepts! Preferrably looking for someone/company experienced in package design or print design. Thank you in advance!
March 5, 2026
Phil Stockton
6:52 PM
Hi all, looking for recommendations for an HV local person who knows/is certified in Filemaker, to resurrect a friends FM12 database... Please go ahead and DM me, or send to <mailto:[email protected]|[email protected]>
Thanks
Thanks
March 6, 2026
Kathryn Arffa
2:21 PM
Hi Everyone - been a minute since Ive been on slack, but hopping back in here. Hoping to switch accountants for my small business and personal tax filing for 2026. Need someone relatively sophisticated in their expertise given some of the nature of my small business and personal filings any recommendations to reach out to after this tax season? Thank you!
March 9, 2026
Jake Mooney
12:42 AM
Hey All! Does anyone here have experience with trail clearing/development and would be willing to lend and afternoon's guidance to a local 501c3? https://bethanycenterhudsonvalley.org/ will be hosting a boy scout troop on March 14th to help clear overgrown trails and get ready for spring retreats and they are looking for some expertise in this area. Please DM if interested and can help. Thanks!
Bethany Center Hudson Valley offer retreats, contemplative spaces, family-friendly nature experiences, and encounters with God in the great outdoors.
bethanycenterhudsonvalley.org
Jesse Ragan
2:25 PM
Can someone web-dev-savvy give me some advice for local grassroots org Beacon Climate Action Now? I am hoping to find a simple one-page template (no CMS) for an interim solution as we cancel our Wix account, but my experience is very outdated. A brief Zoom chat with someone more knowledgeable would be a huge help!
The Learicist {Michael Leary}
3:42 PM
Jesse. I might be able to help. Feel free to message me privately if interested
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March 10, 2026
jr954
9:41 PM
Anyone know of any psychedelic guides in or around dutchess county?
March 13, 2026
alecplasker
11:59 AM
Anyone have a favorite printer for banners/ads in the Kingston area that isn't Staples? 😛
Peter Bogulaski
1:50 PM
Any interior designers in the network be interested in chatting with me about a furniture startup brand I have been working on? Curious to learn about the product values, sales values and other details that designers care about to tailor some of the business’ products and merchandising materials to.
Kimi Fiorilli
8:49 PM
A dreary ask: Does anyone know of a rockstar lawyer that specializes in property law? Putnam County preferred!
March 15, 2026
craig344
3:09 PM
I am looking for more sports/toys vendors at an upcoming show in Montgomery, NY if anyone is interested
March 16, 2026
Ben Clark
9:04 PM
Anyone have a dog groomer in the area they recommend?
saenyc
9:05 PM
Pampered Pooch in Poughkeepsie are super nice and patient with our somewhat cranky 16 year old Shih Tzu.
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March 17, 2026
Veronica Fey
10:48 PM
Pretty Paws in Kingston
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