If you ever need a reminder that the future of food is bright, spend some time with chefs who graduated from The Culinary Institute of America. This year, as part of the second annual CIA Family Weekend, The Culinary Institute of America partnered with Eastdale Village in Poughkeepsie to give students and their families a glimpse of where a CIA education can lead and the many ways graduates are contributing to the food industry. The event featured a panel discussion with five

On Saturday, September 26, Eastdale Village Town Center will bring Italian community traditions to life in its own Palladino Piazza during a free full-day Ferragosto Celebration. From 11 am to 8 pm, Eastdale will transform its Italian-inspired Piazza into a lively festival filled with the sights and sounds of Italy, featuring authentic Italian food, live

What began as an ambitious campaign to feed 10 families through a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) sponsored share program ended with 24 families in need receiving fresh produce from June through November. The Poughkeepsie Farm Project (PFP) announced the milestone following its participation in Hudson Valley Gives, a regional 24-hour day of giving. By Wednesday afternoon, the farm’s campaign had already surpassed $4,000, a remarkable pace that rallied even more supporte