Having grown up in Woodstock, then living in New York City since starting college, I understand the benefits and trade-offs to living outside of NYC.  The Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains have always felt like my home no matter where in the world I happened to be living.  To this day I have not been anywhere as enjoyable to live while also remaining affordable, not crowded, and full of wonderful places to see and things to do!!!   There is so...