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Why 4 Creators Call Hudson NY Home and Love It

Zillow and Tastemade take on Hudson and four of the people making it great.

Acclaimed Fish & Game chef Zak Pelaccio, Artist Charlotta Jansen & Photographer Shannon Greer who own the Hudson Milliner B&B and large-scale sculptor Kris Perry explain what they love about Hudson and what keeps them here.

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My Expert Tips for People Leaving Brooklyn for Upstate

I have a few tips for Brooklynites departing the city for Upstate NY, in a new article for Brownstoner.com.

My #1 tip: Beware of “unknown costs”: Victor Mendolia, from Beach and Bartolo Real Estate in Chatham, says property taxes Upstate can be surprisingly high. “This is particularly true when there is another layer of municipal government like incorporated villages or cities,” he says.

Check out the full article here

PS – No I don’t consider Westchester “Upstate” either!