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Oldest Pizzeria In Hudson Valley Still Going Strong Oldest Pizzeria In Hudson Valley Still Going Strong
Oldest Pizzeria In Hudson Valley Still Going Strong The oldest pizzeria in the Hudson Valley also comes with an impressive view. Located in Dutchess County at the foot of the Walkway Over The Hudson in Poughkeepsie, Aloy's Italian Restaurant served its first pizza in 1929 and has remained virtually unchanged since. Only three people have owned the restaurant since opening.  Hey, when you are voted the top thin-crust pizza in the Hudson Valley by "Hudson Valley Magazine" and recognized by NewYorkUpstate.com as the #1 pizza in Dutchess County, why change perfection?  The point hits home when you check the five-star ratings on …

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by Kathy Reakes
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This Five-Star Area Eatery Ranks As No. 1 Most Expensive Restaurant This Five-Star Area Eatery Ranks As No. 1 Most Expensive Restaurant
This Five-Star Area Eatery Ranks As No. 1 Most Expensive Restaurant It’s no secret that the area is filled with some of the country’s finest restaurants, including some of the most expensive eateries in the area. A popular locale has been dubbed one of the state’s best-reviewed and most expensive, according to a report released by NewYorkUpstate.com. Citing data from Yelp, NewYorkUpstate has released its report of the municipalities that feature the top businesses in categories ranging from best pizzeria to specialty stops such as vegetarian restaurants and sushi bars. Factors that determine ranking include the number of reviews, star ranking and …

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by Zak Failla
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These Area Restaurants Rank Among Best In State For German Food These Area Restaurants Rank Among Best In State For German Food
These Area Restaurants Rank Among Best In State For German Food Be it bratwurst, sauerkraut or schnitzel, it may come as a surprise to some that the Hudson Valley is home to some of New York’s best German restaurants. Using data from Yelp, NewYorkUpstate.com compiled a new ranking of the top spots for German food in upstate New York, including several in the Hudson Valley. The rankings only took restaurants into account that were north of Westchester and Rockland counties. Hudson Valley restaurants to make the cut include: Mountain Brauhaus Restaurant on Route 44/55 in Gardiner - Ulster County (third overall); “Three brothers came to New York City f…

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by Zak Failla
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These Hudson Valley Counties Rank Among Best In State For Outdoor Activity These Hudson Valley Counties Rank Among Best In State For Outdoor Activity
These Hudson Valley Counties Rank Among Best In State For Outdoor Activity From the sands of Long Island beaches to the scenic parks of the Hudson Valley, New York is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the country. A new report from NewYorkUpstate.com, citing information from niche.com's 2019 rankings highlighted the best counties in the Empire State for outdoor activities. Using a weighted scale using data from the U.S. Census, NOAA and other sources, Niche took factors into account such as air quality, local weather, and access to natural amenities and outdoor recreation. The complete methodology can be found here. In the Hudson Valley, these counti…

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by Zak Failla
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These Three Hudson Valley Employers Rank Among New York's Best These Three Hudson Valley Employers Rank Among New York's Best
These Three Hudson Valley Employers Rank Among New York's Best New York is the home to more than 100 of the best companies to work for, according to a brand new report released this week. Forbes recently released its list of the businesses liked best by their employees in each of the 50 states. In response, citing data from Statista surveys, which interviewed 80,000 employees across the country, NewYorkUpstate.com determined the 50 employers most liked by their employees in upstate New York. Wegmans, which will open up a 125,000-square-foot Hudson Valley location in Harrison next year, topped the list. “Thank goodness for our employees. They make Wegm…

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by Zak Failla
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These Area Burger Joints Rank Among Best In Upstate New York These Area Burger Joints Rank Among Best In Upstate New York
These Area Burger Joints Rank Among Best In Upstate New York The Hudson Valley is home to some of the state’s juiciest, beefiest burgers, according to a newly released report. NewYorkUpstate.com took a deep dive into some of the Empire State’s best burger joints and using data from Yelp, released the new report of eateries in the area that are the 31 best burger restaurants in upstate New York. According to the report, factors that determine ranking include the number of reviews, star ranking, and number of negative reviews.”Best" is measured using an algorithm that looks at the number of reviews, star rating for a business, length of time a business…

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by Zak Failla
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These Area Towns Rank Highest Upstate For Longest Commutes These Area Towns Rank Highest Upstate For Longest Commutes
These Area Towns Rank Highest Upstate For Longest Commutes Some area residents have among the longest commutes in the state, according to a newly released report. Using data from the U.S. Census, NewYorkUpstate.com compiled the municipalities with the most “super commuters,” a number which has risen 31.7 percent since 2005. According to the report, researchers used "mean travel time to work" data from the U.S. Census, NewYorkUpstate.com ranked the top 50 upstate New York towns, cities and villages where residents have the longest commutes. The report only includes municipalities from upstate New York - which is considered by the website to be area…

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by Zak Failla
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This Area Hamlet Ranks Among Best Places To Live In Upstate NY This Area Hamlet Ranks Among Best Places To Live In Upstate NY
This Area Hamlet Ranks Among Best Places To Live In Upstate NY A Hudson Valley hamlet is among the most desirable places to live in upstate New York, according to a brand new report released this week. NewYorkUpstate.com compiled data from community research site niche.com to rank every community in America, determining the best places to live, including a locale in the Hudson Valley. According to the study, Niche uses more than a dozen key "grades" to each community in its ranking using data from sources such as the U.S. Census, National Parks Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Bureau of Labor Statistics and other agencies. Those “g…

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by Zak Failla
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These Hudson Valley Locales Rank Among Most Burglarized In State These Hudson Valley Locales Rank Among Most Burglarized In State
These Hudson Valley Locales Rank Among Most Burglarized In State A pair of Orange County cities are among the New York State’s most burglarized communities, according to a report released on Thursday by NewYorkUpstate. Utilizing new crime stats from the FBI - which determined that burglaries are on an uptick statewide - NewYorkUpstate.com determined that Newburgh is the 11th most burglarized city, while Port Jervis also made the list, coming in at number 29, one spot ahead of Medina Village. Niagara Falls, Jamestown and Buffalo topped the list as the most burglarized cities in the state. To determine the list, the website “ranked the 35 most burglarized…

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by Zak Failla
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This Location Named Most Beautiful In Orange County This Location Named Most Beautiful In Orange County
This Location Named Most Beautiful In Orange County Beauty may in the eye of the beholder, but an New York media organization took their best shot at naming Orange County’s most beautiful location. Storm King Art Center was named as Orange’s most beautiful spot, according to a report released by newyorkupstate.com, which took a look at each county statewide and determined some of the state’s most desirable location. "Storm King Art Center is situated on a vast, beautiful piece of land anyway, but the towering metal sculptures sprinkled throughout the property are what catches the eye at this amazing Upstate NY sculpture park,” the repor…

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by Zak Failla