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Join us as we sit down with Clare Hussain owner of Runa Bistro in New Paltz, to explore her inspiring path from growing up in Bangladesh to becoming a celebrated restaurateur. Clare shares how family traditions, a love for hospitality, and experiences across Dublin, Baltimore, and New York City shaped her culinary vision. Discover the stories behind her passion for food, the influences, and what makes Runa Bistro a unique dining destination in the Hudson Valley.
Henry Gartner Public Program Coordinator at Wild Earth, grew up in rural Greenwich, NY, where his love for the outdoors began. After earning a mathematics degree from SUNY New Paltz, Henry made the Hudson Valley his home. Today, you’ll find him trad climbing and mountain biking in the Gunks year-round, and when winter hits, he’s carving telemark turns on the slopes.
Executive Director Wallkill Valley Land Trust
Al and Christian Favata, Father and Son, owners of TRT Bicycles, Rosendale, New York. From the professional to the weekend warrior TRT Bicycles has the entire spectrum of equipment and accessories covered!
Father, Husband, proprietor of the Grazery and Benton Beer Garden.
Mother, Wife, and founder, and clinical director, of Wellness Embodied, a center for psychotherapy and healing.
Father, Husband, and founder Kayrock Screen Printing
Marian Dealy is an author, filmmaker and award-winning Ph.D. in Biology. Throughout her life, she has gravitated toward the excitement of cutting-edge science. As a young adult, Marian worked as an AIDS researcher at the National Institutes of Health, helped decipher the sequence of human DNA at Human Genome Sciences, then traveled across the country to UC San Diego where she did her thesis project in Genetics. After getting her Ph.D. in Biology, Marian pursued her other passion in life...
Father, Husband, endurance athlete, and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Owner of Skytop Mental Health Counseling PLLC
New Paltz Pride Coalition
Dr. Verruto shares his life journey to what is now New Paltz Eye Care.
Dan shares his life history as a 3 generation pilot.
Mother, Wife, Acupuncturist, Herbalist and Owner of Five Leaves Acupuncture.
Husband, Father, and owner of New Paltz Biking, New Paltz Kayaking, and the Village Grind, Craig Chapman.
Father, Husband, and Restaurateur, shares his journey from Ireland to New Paltz.
Learn about the historical Bruyn Farm from 1692 to present day, which is now the Keirnan Family Farm home of Bruynswick Winery.
Village Mayor Tim Rogers fills us in on the propose joining of Village and Town.
Father, Husband, Judge Weires joins us with special guest Co-Host Ryan Corbett, as we highlight our favorite guest's sandwiches.
Dina LaPolt is a trailblazer in entertainment law, representing global superstars, reshaping the future of music rights, and recognized by Billboard Magazine, Variety, and The Hollywood Reporter as one of the most powerful people in the music industry. As the founder of LaPolt Law, the only firm of its stature owned and operated by a sole female attorney, she helped lead groundbreaking wins like the Music Modernization Act, championing creators’ rights through fearless advocacy and bold legis...
Kurtis, Father, Husband, Accountant and you may find him at the finish line running the timing systems.























