Found 15 blog entries tagged as Rosendale.

608 Rte 32Open House! Taft Street Realty is pleased to present 608 Rte. 32 North this Sunday, October 30th, from 11am – 2pm. Take a look inside this almost-new colonial in a private and convenient setting. This very well maintained home features new Bellawood Brazilian Walnut floors in the living & dining room, spacious bedrooms and a very well designed master suite and bathroom.

Perfect Combination of Privacy & Convenience

An oversized 3 car garage, full walkout basement, and super comfortable interior layout all add to the value and appeal found in this home. Let’s not forget the front and side wraparound porch and large back deck. The house cannot be seen from the road, and paved walkways & additional landscaping complete the picture. Situated on over 5 acres,…

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- Update - New 2012 Woodstock NY Film Festival Blog -

The Woodstock Film Festival is an exciting event that showcases not only great films, but also the lovely Hudson Valley region and our thriving community.  The festival will be four days and five nights of films, concerts, workshops, celebrity-led panels, awards ceremonies, and fantastic parties. With multiple venues not just in Woodstock but all over Ulster County, the Woodstock Film Festival will draw an estimated 12,000 visitors, more than half of whom will be out-of-towners travelling from all parts of the country and the world. This surge in tourists will undoubtedly give a boost to local businesses, in particular the service sector. Often upon arriving in the Woodstock area and seeing some of…

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"Is Brooklyn in the House?" 

"...without a doubt" or so the song goes. Arguably New York City's coolest borough, (giving the overpriced Manhattan a run for its money) Brooklyn is the real melting pot that most people think of when they imagine New York City. With regards to art, culture, & ethnic cuisine, Brooklyn offers its residents endless possibilities. Lately, however, the place many Brooklynites want to be, is here. As a Realtor I have a unique perspective in that I'm constantly meeting people from other areas that want live in Ulster County, NY. Many of these folks, it turns out, come from Brooklyn! 

Like Brooklyn, a Haven for Artists

What is it about the Hudson Valley area that draws these B.K. transplants? The reasons are as diverse as the…

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- UPDATE - View our latest 2012 Rosendale NY Street Festival Guide!

The annual Rosendale NY Street Festival is a beloved local event that has grown and expanded year after year. This weekend's upcoming festival is no exception! Much like the town of Rosendale NY itself, the Rosendale Street Festival started from humble beginnings, and through the hard work of volunteers has blossomed into a venue that showcases local talent. Located just 7 miles from New Paltz NY (Exit 18 on the NYS Thruway), the street festival is no doubt a feasible weekend trip for New York CIty residents. At Taft Street Realty we've got your 2011 Street Festical Guide, a few tips to help you enjoy one of the collest local events of the summer!

- Plan Your Parking - Main Street…

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"Terror Stricken" - The town of Rosendale NY has been capturing the attention of the New York Times for over 100 years. A quick search on the newspaper’s website turned up this harrowing headline from December 28th 1899(!)

        “The mountain near the Railroad Bridge at Rosendale last night caved in, causing a terrific noise and arousing the entire village from slumber. Some of the inhabitants were terror stricken…”

In recent years, the Times has focused on Rosendale’s appeal to New York City residents. 2010 produced some very positive articles that have highlighted Rosendale’s sense of community and appreciation for local history and the arts. In particular, the growing number of Brooklyn NY transplants (undoubtedly given a boost by an article last…

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