Elizabeth “Lee” Miller started her career in the fashion industry. Having been model and assistant to surrealist artist and photographer Emmanuel Radnitzky, better known as Man Ray, she had the drive and talent to pursue her own professional ambition. During the Second World War, she was one of five accredited female photo-journalists accompanying American troops.
In a turbulent life traumatic events in her youth and maturity took their toll and may have hampered the appreciation of her contribution. Full recognition of the artistic value of her work is long overdue. [Read more…] about Modernist Misogyny & Lady Penrose of Poughkeepsie
According to a report issued by DEC, in the early morning hours of May 4th, a young male bear wandered into the city of Poughkeepsie near Mansion and North Hamilton streets. 
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The Greater Hudson Heritage Network will host a Town Hall discussion about the Mid-Hudson Region Path Through History followed by a networking reception on May 7th at Locust Grove Estate in Poughkeepsie after the Hudson Valley Heritage Fair. 
On Sunday, May 7 from Noon to 4 pm, the public is invited to the 3rd Annual Hudson Valley Heritage Fair. Held at Locust Grove Estate in Poughkeepsie, this event is free and open to the public. Attendees are invited to participate in the Heritage Fair with a table display, living history presentation or demonstration. 
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) has purchased a half-acre parcel adjacent to the Poughkeepsie entrance of the Walkway Over the Hudson State Park from the Open Space Institute (OSI), which will provide growing room to improve visitor services at the 1.28-mile linear park.