What a great building! The Telephone Building Beacon is restored from another time. Walking around…read morethis building which was so painstakingly restored you feel transported back 100 years ago. The beautiful cast iron staircase with slate treads was my favorite. Every part of the building has its own wonderful detail. I loved the windows, doors and mill work.

The following is an exchange I had with presumably the owner/founder of this enterprise - Scott…read moreTillett. It exemplifies the degradation in society at all levels, companies, businesses, corporations, media, culture. What used to be dignified civil society has become a sewer mass of immorality and degradation where the debased and degraded is lauded as the accepted cultural norm. Yes the facilities of this enterprise are just fine - new, "modern" in all its expected respects, but I was speaking of something far greater than all of that. Do not simply accept and go along with what this present culture has become; because it's now the world around you does not mean you cannot stand up and speak out against it. Invariably you'll get the immature and unprofessional response below - in my day businesses would have apologized, perhaps tried to explain in a more conciliatory matter to the prospective patron that sometimes communiques can become more casual when people are feeling more comfortable (although the regular outgoing company newsletter should not and never be) and to apologize for the laxity. In this case, not only was there no such apology, the result is for the person speaking to be ostensibly "removed" from the sphere of discussion, "cancelled" if you will out of the recipient's domain; obviously it was just your particular sensibility that was offended, no real violation of cultural norms had occurred so we don't need to even take you seriously or offer you the civilized respect of a discussion about it. My point is, the more you don't speak out and allow garbage, the more garbage you'll find around you, and it is all around us now, no matter how new and shiny the surface. ---------------------------------------------- Me: Hello could you please refrain from including curse words or ostensibly covered up curse words in your newsletters, e.g., "Perfect for folks who have a short-term project and just need a private space to get $h!t done." Maybe just one generation ago, that would be unheard of in a professional communication sent out by a seemingly professional organization, but the worst forms of degradation are happening in every from of media, corporations and advertising; this is just another symptom and evidence. I really don't want to be bombarded with curse words first thing in the morning when I open up a company information newsletter. Thank you. Owner: Apologies to have offended you, Anita. We will remove you from our email list. Best, Scott

This art gallery is located across from a row of wonderful restaurants on Main street in New Paltz…read more We experienced a variety of different artists work, and the exhibition was excellent quality. It was a well lit and welcoming art gallery with a large parking lot in the back, making access super easy. It was a great visit and an opportunity to see high quality local art at reasonable prices. A gallery gift shop in the same building across the hall has local artisan wares as well. A true center for the arts right in town! Dont miss an opportunity to stop in.

This company along with Choice Films receive federal funding…read morefor programs that are supposed to be inclusive of the underserved population in the Newburgh area... take a look at their participants... These companies have no DEI practices and no ADA protocols to date. They select participants of a certain demographic rendering them more exclusive than inclusive... not good at all shame on you!

Umbra is a wonderful place to film - I have been filming there on multiple projects and it never…read moreseize to amaze me how easy it is to get to. The stage has a grid already built, so it is super easy to arrange any kind of lights. The scenic shop is right across the hallway from the main stage, with loading dox and access to running water - made our art department's life way easier. You have separate dressing rooms and HMU rooms away from the main catering area, as well as many "lounge-y" nooks where the crew can take a breather. Not to mention that parking is widely available and free... It is amazing how much more you can get here for literally 1/3 of the price. Management is super amicable and ready to support production at all times. Can't wait to go back!