59 Bank Street | New Milford, CT ​ By Lisa Kelsey ​ German food has a rather limited reputation in this country – frat boy friendly, Oktoberfest fare, filling but boring. That’s unfortunate. As someone who has traveled extensively in Germany and sampled the regional cuisine, I can tell you it has much more going for it. It may be “sturdy,” but it’s certainly not uninteresting, often quite delicious – even sophisticated – other times as comforting as a hug from grandma (or sho

by Sabrina Sucato The Hudson Valley boasts a a wide array of talent, from artists and creative entrepreneurs to volunteers dedicated to public service. But few are also luminaries who influence our most important national conversations. One of these is Soledad O’Brien, the award-winning writer, reporter, philanthropist, and shining star of global journalism, who is proud to call Pawling home. ​ If you haven’t seen this sought-after media regular recently, tune your televisio

by Nancy Iankowitz, RN, DNP Establishing a school-friendly routine to facilitate sleep may be an emotionally charged effort. Can we re-set our family so we all sleep well at night after the long sunny days and late nights of summer? Yes. Here are a few suggestions: Point #1: Make a schedule; try to stick to it as many days of the week as possible. Point #2: Take a few hints from nature (light, sound, vibration). Point #3: Get in touch with your “self” (food, aroma, texture).

by Allison Stowell, Registered Dietitian “Hello school year” . . . and “Hello busy evenings – and school lunches that need to be packed before the bus arrives each morning.” Getting ready for “back to school” is about more than locating the best binder or 48 (sharpened) pencils. It’s about managing those eventful evenings and packing quick lunches that your kids will eat. This year, I propose a back to school checklist unlike anything you will receive from your school – but j

by Max Weber Long before the advent of the 24-hour news cycle there was only Lowell Thomas with the News. After the dawn of radio, and eventually television, a small number of celebrity newscasters emerged. No one was more trusted to deliver the news than Lowell Thomas. For 15 minutes, five nights a week, Lowell Thomas would speak into 2.4 million homes. It is worth noting that he would speak to the nation from the beautiful Clover Brook Farm on our very own Quaker Hill. ​ Th

By Stephen Haggerty Pawling’s location between New York City and the countryside of New England gives us unlimited choices when it comes to selecting a day trip. But if you enjoy a scenic ride through the countryside and would like to view Americana at its best, the Norman Rockwell Museum might be just your place. Only one and one-half hours away in the Berkshires by car, its gallery exhibits the largest collection of the artist’s renowned images. Should you go, America’s mos

In the last issue of The Record, we gave you some less-intense hikes that were 30 minutes away maximum. This month’s walks are not for the faint of heart. Some of them are more than an hour away by car and boast ascents of more than 2,000 feet. But they also offer extremely rewarding views of the Hudson Valley. Grab your backpacks, lace up your hiking boots, and get ready to scale some mountains! Poet’s Walk (Red Hook, NY) This one is a mild hike in comparison to the others o

by Mike Pepper If you’re not getting a strong WiFi signal in every corner in your house, then you may need to “extend” it. ​ There are many reasons why your WiFi may be weak. And there are several ways to boost the signal to where you need it. The right method for successfully extending the WiFi signal depends on your particular setup. ​ The first thing to understand is that WiFi is, essentially, a weak radio signal. It’s subject to all sorts of interference and blocking. For

By Michael Durante Jr. Ellen Duffy-Taylor’s birthday is in June, but she says, “Usually we postpone it to July.” As the owner and manager of North Winds Lavender Farm in Pawling, she has a recurring annual event in late June that demands priority over even her birthday: the lavender harvest. With a farm of lavender to tend, a gift shop to manage, and five weekly farmers’ markets to attend through the fall, it is a surprise that Duffy-Taylor can make time to celebrate her birt

by Tom Walogorsky ​ Anyone seeking a little extra shelter need look no further than The Shed Haus. Opened in March 2017, The Shed Haus, located at 816 Route 22, is a family owned and operated business that has quickly carved out a distinguished niche in the region. Specializing in authentic Amish sheds, The Shed Haus sets itself apart with quality materials and structures that are handcrafted from premium-grade, pressure treated lumber, and assembled with either vinyl or Dura

by Robert M. Sherlach In 2016, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed Paid Family Leave legislation, commonly referred to as “PFL,” into law. New York now joins California, Rhode Island, and New Jersey as the only states to have Paid Family Leave available to employees. Many employers and employees in New York State are curious about this new benefit and how to comply with it. Here are some PFL basics to help “demystify” the new legislation. ​ Starting in January 2018, PFL becomes a ma

By Tom Walogorsky Vinny’s Deli and Pasta has been a Pawling institution for many years. Residents and visitors flock daily to the location on East Main Street for its delicious Italian fare and friendly service. On August 5, the business would attract a different kind of hungry clientele as Vinny’s was chosen to host the first event of the Hudson Valley Tour of Italy Eating Competition with a “Meatball Throwdown.” ​ This year marks the inauguration of the culinary contest. In

By Tyler Kemmer ​ Boy Scout Troop 34 has been leaving its impact on the Pawling community and beyond for decades. The troop has been chartered for more than 40 years and has been a place for boys from Pawling, Dover, and Wingdale to learn outdoor survival skills, knots, communication skills and leadership qualities. Every year, Troop 34 pulls together to honor our Veterans in the Memorial Day parade. The Pawling Boy Scouts also do an annual spring food drive for the Pawling R

The Akin Hall Association in Pawling recently received $2,000 for a project grant to finance a pair of exciting storytelling programs at the Akin Library. ​ “In a world dominated by social media, storytelling is a powerful way to teach history and build community understanding and tolerance,” says Matthew Hogan, Director for the Akin Free Library, who organized the project. “These programs will support the Akin Free Library’s goal of exposing the history of the area, of bring

by Susan Stone Award-winning actor and Pawling resident James Earl Jones has donated his time, talent, and familiar, sonorous voice as narrator of a recently created, four-minute video produced by Frank Matheis, a member of the Pawling Resource Center’s (PRC) Board of Directors. In June, Matheis and his crew of three organized the filming at the center’s facility at 126 East Main Street in Pawling and at several locations throughout the town and village. ​ Matheis, a marketin