The Main Street Series - Rosendale, NY: A Snapshot of a Community's Vibe & Values

Posted by Dylan Taft on December 1st, 2011

Rosendale, NY's Main Street is both beautiful and unique. This short but thriving thoroughfare is a snapshot of the community that makes up this trendy, up-and-coming town just 90 miles north of New York City. A mini-melting pot of small businesses, eateries, residential properties, and municipal buildings rests on the banks of the Rondout Creek and in the shadow of Mount Joppen-burg. If ever a Main Street captured the classic and picturesque beauty of the Hudson Valley region, main street Rosendale is it! Take a stroll with Taft Street down Main Street and see why Rosendale, NY is one of the most desirable areas to buy a home in the Hudson Valley.

A Vibrant & Thriving Community In Ulster County, NY

Rosendale, NY has been enjoying a migration of…

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The Hudson Valley Garlic Festival - A Taft Street Guide

Posted by Dylan Taft on September 23rd, 2011

There’s something in the air around the Town of Saugerties; a scent that’s easy to identify and hard to miss. The aroma of fresh garlic emanating from Cantine Field in Saugerties can mean only one thing: the 2011 Hudson Valley Garlic Festival! This extremely popular annual festival features all things garlic, and we mean all things. From garlic ice cream (yes you’re reading that correctly!), to garlic fudge, to humans dressed as dancing garlic cloves, the Hudson Valley Garlic Festival is yet another lively event unique to the Hudson Valley Region. It is another shining example of an active community that characterizes not only Saugerties but most all of Ulster County.

 

Taking place this Saturday and Sunday, the 2011 Garlic Festival started in 1989 as a…

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The Main Street Series - Saugerties: One of America’s Coolest Towns Celebrates 200 Years

Posted by Dylan Taft on September 8th, 2011

  

Happy Birthday Saugerties! Saugerties, New York is celebrating its 200th anniversary of incorporation this year! Originally inhabited by the Esopus Sachem Tribe, and then Dutch settlers in the 1600’s, Saugerties has evolved into the perfect blend of old and new. Nestled at the base of the Catskill Mountains and bordered by the Hudson River and the Esopus creek, Saugerties is a beautiful Hudson Valley town. Just 90 miles north of New York City it currently thrives as a tourist location with a bustling Main Street dotted with shops and eateries. Recently named one of the Top 10 Coolest Towns in America, Saugerties is a melting pot of rich history and energetic culture, perfectly epitomized by its vibrant Main Street.

Festivals & Farmers Markets,…

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July 4th 2011 Fireworks Guide for Ulster County NY

Posted by Dylan Taft on June 30th, 2011

 2012 UPDATE: 

          View Taft Street's 2012 July 4th Fireworks Events Guide for Ulster County NY !

Taft Street’s got your 2011 Ulster County Fireworks Guide for July 4th, 2011. No matter where you live in Ulster County, there’s a town nearby putting on a dazzling display. Each venue will showcase local bands and food vendors. There is no fee for admission but parking can be tricky so plan accordingly. If you’re looking for fireworks on July 4th, look no further!

New Paltz 

The New Paltz fireworks will be held on Saturday, July 2nd at the Ulster County Fairgrounds, located at 249 Libertyville Road. Gates open at 5pm and fireworks are scheduled to start at 9:45 pm. Local bands, Impulse, The Big Joe Fitz Band, and The Holmes Brothers will be…

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New Listing! Artist's Retreat Complete With Studio!

Posted by Dylan Taft on May 16th, 2011

972 Church Road - Saugerties, NY

Taft Street Realty is pleased to announce our newest listing, 972 Church Road. A writer's/artist's retreat or the perfect weekend home, this unique property features a two-story 1850s saltbox-style two-bedroom, one bath with a 1960's great room addition featuring soaring beamed ceilings, custom stone fireplace, & a wall of hand-fitted glass that looks out to the landscaped back yard. Central air + deluxe security system. Enjoy relaxed easy-care living. This property shines with owner pride!

Charming Studio or Perfect Guest House...                             

 Guests won't want to leave! Across from the house, a small barn was converted into an awesome 26x18 studio/guest house with glowing mahogany floors, a wall of…

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