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Hello Hudson! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What do Hudson’s new hospital visitor rules mean for your next visit?
  • How Hudson’s farmers market fits into Al Roker’s healthy routine
  • Why are New Jersey couples flocking to Hudson for weekend escapes?

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  • Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 31 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 42, low: 24.
  • Thursday: Becoming cloudy, with a high of 42 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New visitors' restrictions at CMH, Albany Med (tapinto.net) — New visitor rules are now in effect at Columbia Memorial Health in Hudson, limiting patients to two healthy visitors per day and barring anyone with respiratory or flu-like symptoms. Children under 12 generally can’t visit, and there are specific exceptions for ICU, surgery, emergency, and psychiatric patients. Albany Medical Center and several regional hospitals have also tightened visiting policies due to seasonal viruses.
   

• This 1 Simple Meal Is Al Roker's Go-To Healthy Dinner That Helps Him Maintain His Weight Loss (today.com) — Hudson readers may spot a familiar face at the local farmers market: Al Roker has been shopping there for over 20 years to support his healthy eating routine. He credits fresh produce, simple home-cooked fish and chicken dinners, and post-meal walks—habits partly inspired by Hudson and Paris—for helping him maintain his weight loss.
   

• 10 easy weekend getaways just outside New Jersey (nj1015.com) — Hudson gets a shout-out as a favorite quick escape for New Jersey travelers, praised for its walkable downtown, antiques, galleries, and strong food scene. The piece lists Hudson alongside other nearby towns ideal for low-stress weekend trips. It frames Hudson as an easy, rewarding option when you want good meals, browsing, and relaxed exploring without heavy planning.
   

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