# @pickocny on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DdT7cl6HKae
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/75163251-pickocny-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-09-15T14:30:02.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Pick OCNY (@pickocny) — https://gondola.cc/pickocny

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It’s that time of year again! Our friends over at @hudsonvalleymag have announced the winners of their Best of Hudson Valley list, which highlights some of our region’s standout businesses. 🤩 

From local eateries to unique attractions and activities, these are the best-of-the-best businesses that make our communities thrive!

➡️ SWIPE to take a look at the Orange County winners that made the list!

Don’t forget! You can join Hudson Valley Magazine for their Best of Hudson Valley 2026 event on Wednesday, September 16, from 6–9 PM at @citywineryhv in Montgomery. 

Enjoy food, drinks, and the chance to meet some of the people behind this year’s winning businesses from across the region.

🎟️ Head to @hudsonvalleymag for more information and tickets!

Huge congratulations to this year’s winners! How many of the places have you been to before, and which of your local favorites made the list? Let us know in the comments! 💬 

🍊 Tag @PickOCNY, use #PickOCNY, or upload your Orange County adventures using the link in our bio for a chance to be featured!

📍 @stormkingartcenter - Walk around and explore larger-than-life contemporary sculptures at this 500-acre open-air museum in New Windsor, NY. They regularly host daily walking tours as well as occasional events and performances. This is a must-visit with a ton of great photo ops.

📍 @thenewburghpottery - Located in downtown Newburgh, this local pottery studio offers courses, workshops, and studio memberships for potters and ceramicists of all levels and ages. Whether you’re learning casually or taking the time to learn the craft, The Newburgh Pottery’s friendly, inviting atmosphere will make you feel right at home.

[📸: @thenewburghpottery]

📍 @ilcenacolony - For nearly four decades, this Newburgh gem has been serving classic, refined Northern Italian cuisine to the Hudson Valley region. The restaurant has a cozy ambiance with a Tuscan aesthetic and plenty of delicious dishes to choose from.

📍 @blu.pointe - For a modern, upscale fine dining experience with gorgeous Hudson River waterfront views, look no further than Blu Pointe in Newburgh. They offer prime steaks, fresh seafood, sushi, as well as an award-winnin

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## Credits

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| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pick OCNY | @pickocny | https://gondola.cc/pickocny | Government Organization |
| Focus Media | @focusmediany | https://gondola.cc/focusmediany | Advertising Agency |
| Anthony Diaco | @anthonydiaco | https://gondola.cc/anthonydiaco | Graphic Designer |
| Anthony Diaco | @anthonydiaco | https://gondola.cc/anthonydiaco | Social Media Specialist |

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